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Better D&D 5e Backgrounds
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Better D&D 5e Backgrounds

Better Backgrounds is a 5e book full of backgrounds that give you fun new things to spend your hit dice on. You could take the ordinary boring Soldier background from the PHB, which gives you two skill proficiencies and a bunch of other junk you'll never use, or you could take the Soldier background from this book, which gives you the same two skills but also lets you spend hit dice on Battlemaster tactics or extra attacks. The noble background can spend hit dice as a reaction to mimic the Leadership ability that you see in NPC stat blocks sometimes, and a folk hero can permanently reduce their hit dice - but not their HP - for additional save proficiencies.

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Solasta Crown of the Magister | How does it compare to 5e Tabletop?
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Solasta Crown of the Magister | How does it compare to 5e Tabletop?

Looking to scratch that Dungeons and Dragons itch while you wait for your next session? Well, Solasta: Crown of Magister is here to relieve that uncomfortable irritation. We are going to delve into the game and how it compares to its tabletop counterpart, as well as what it doesn’t do quite well.

Solasta, what is it?

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is a tactical Turn-Based RPG developed and published by Tactical Adventures. Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location, and the verticality of the battlefield in a game that is based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. Solasta: Crown of the Magister brings back the thrill, tactics, and deep storytelling of tabletop games. As you play, you'll feel yourself reaching for your dice and miniatures. It's time to dive into the world of Solasta. Roll for initiative!

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