A new mod for Baldur’s Gate 3, called Essential Feats, introduces DnD feats not present in the base game, adding more options, depth, and variety to the RPG from the wider world of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition. The mod, created by Syrchalis, includes talents such as Eldritch Adept, Fey Touched, and Nimble Fingers, and has garnered popularity for its enhancements to the game. Additionally, the modder has developed other balancing and additional mods, offering players a more comprehensive gaming experience.
MCDM Productions, led by Matt Colville, is breaking away from Dungeons & Dragons to create its own role-playing game, focusing on heroic fantasy rather than the traditional attrition-based gameplay. The new game emphasizes fast action and cinematic abilities from the start, diverging from D&D's broader approach. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign that has surpassed $3.5 million, the game is set for a 2025 release, with playtest materials expected in 2024. The company also plans to develop three campaign settings to enrich the game's universe.
The latest DnD playtest document buffs the Eldritch Knight subclass, making Fighters better at being Wizards. The playtest allows the Eldritch Knight to cast spells without sacrificing weapon attacks, grants access to the full Wizard spell list, and provides more flexibility in spell selection. Other buffs for the Fighter class are also introduced in the playtest document, including changes to the Second Wind ability and the addition of new subclasses.
In the latest episode of Extra Punctuation, Yahtzee discusses Baldur's Gate 3's romance systems and why they fail to captivate him. He questions whether the game's popularity is due to its own merits or simply good timing, with a demand for single-player RPGs and the rising popularity of Dungeons & Dragons. Yahtzee also mentions his attempt to play the game as his character from Adventure Is Nigh, The Escapist's Actual Play series.
This guide provides instructions on how to obtain the Helldusk Armor in Baldur's Gate 3, one of the best armors in the game. Players must progress to Act 3 and navigate through various events involving the character Raphael and the House of Hope. After defeating Raphael in a challenging boss fight, players will receive the Helldusk Armor, which provides powerful effects such as fire resistance and the ability to resist burning. The guide also details the effects of the Helldusk Helmet, Gloves, and Boots, which can be obtained separately.
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.
Wizards of the Coast is playtesting two new subclasses for Dungeons and Dragons 5e: the College of Dance Bard and the Circle of the Sea Druid. The College of Dance Bard focuses on movement and inspiration, allowing players to boost their armor class, deal extra damage, and grant allies additional movement. The Circle of the Sea Druid harnesses the power of the ocean, using Wild Shape to create an aura of ocean spray, gaining aquatic abilities, and even sharing their powers with others.
