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Next:
Playtest
Update
January
28,
2013
Welcome
to
the
D&D
Next
playtest!
This
is
an
exciting
opportunity
to
try
out
pieces
of
the
next
iteration
of
DUNGEONS
&
DRAGONS
and
to
provide
your
feedback.
In
the
playtest,
you
are
looking
at
portions
of
the
game,
not
the
whole
thing.
Because
of
that
fact,
you
might
find
things
in
the
rules
that
are
unclear
or
that
refer
to
elements
of
the
game
that
arent
yet
in
the
playtest.
Let
us
know
through
our
surveys
what
works,
what
doesnt
work,
what
you
dont
like,
and
what
you
like.
Changes
in
This
Packet
Classes
Barbarian.
The
barbarian
class
is
now
part
of
the
playtest.
Clarifications.
The
cleric
and
the
monk
classes
both
contain
clarifications.
How
to
Play
Invisibility.
An
invisible
creature
now
has
advantage
on
its
attack
rolls.
Resolving
Tied
Initiatives.
Resolving
tied
initiatives
has
been
simplified.
Clarifications.
Numerous
pieces
of
the
How
to
Play
document
have
been
clarified.
Using
This
Packet
If
you
are
a
player,
here
is
the
recommended
order
for
reading
the
playtest
packets
documents:
1. How
to
Play.
The
rest
of
the
playtest
packet
assumes
you
are
familiar
with
this
document,
which
presents
the
basics
of
play.
2. Character
Creation.
This
document
guides
you
through
creating
a
character
and
points
you
to
the
packets
other
player-focused
documents:
Races,
Classes,
Backgrounds
and
Skills,
Specialties
and
Feats,
Equipment,
Maneuvers,
and
Spells.
If
you
are
a
Dungeon
Master,
here
is
the
recommended
reading
order:
1. How
to
Play.
The
rest
of
the
playtest
packet
assumes
you
are
familiar
with
this
document,
which
presents
the
basics
of
play.
2. DM
Guidelines.
A
mix
of
DMing
advice
and
rules,
this
document
includes
the
nuts
and
bolts
of
setting
DCs
and
crafting
combat
encounters.
3. Bestiary.
Containing
a
selection
of
monsters,
this
document
gives
you
enough
creatures
to
try
out
encounter
building.
Character
Creation
The
instructions
on
character
creation
have
been
reordered
and
clarified,
and
the
explanation
of
alignment
has
been
expanded.
Spell
Durations
Several
spells,
such
as
minor
illusion,
have
had
their
durations
adjusted.
Against
the
Cult
of
Chaos
A
conversion
document
is
provided
for
the
4E
adventure
Against
the
Cult
of
Chaos.
Known
Issues
Certain
player
characters
deal
more
damage
than
desired.
The
DCs
in
the
Caves
of
Chaos,
Isle
of
Dread,
and
Reclaiming
Blingdenstone
adventures
do
not
reflect
those
currently
in
the
DM
Guidelines
file.
The
character
sheet
might
no
longer
reflect
an
optimal
presentation
for
the
available
character
options.
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