"D&D Playtest Revamps Monk Class with 'Discipline' and Introduces Seven New Classes"
The latest 5e playtest document for Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) introduces significant buffs and changes to the Monk class, including renaming the 'Ki' resource to 'Martial Discipline'. The updates include improved abilities, such as increased unarmed damage, enhanced 'Step of the Wind', and the ability to deflect and throw back projectiles. The Monk subclasses have also been reworked, with adjustments to their features and powers. The renaming of certain class features aims to reduce the connection between the Monk class and East-Asian cultural stereotypes.