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Is it possible for Aaracokra to cast spells while in flight?

@JeremyECrawford Is it possible for Aaracokra to cast spells while in flight? — Nick Phillips (@crateguy) August 7, 2016 Flying doesn't inhibit spellcasting, unless a game feature says otherwise. #DnD...

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Any suggestions for a Dwarven Rogue solo adventure?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD Hi Chris! I'm starting my first 5e Campaign soon as a player Dwarven Rogue, any suggestions for a solo adventure beforehand — Ron Armstrong (@xlguru) July 26, 2016 A theft seems...

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I am going to dm for the first time soon, any tips?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD I am going to dm for the first time soon. I am currently working on a story. Any tips? — gman (@Gman20004life) August 2, 2016 Remember that the player characters are the heroes of the...

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What’s the most fun you’ve had ‘dispatching’ of a player’s character?

@MikeThomas90731speaking of that, what’s the most fun you’ve had ‘dispatching’ of a player’s character? back in 2e, rolling boulder trap with silence spell on it – players assumed it was an illusion,...

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If i have a magical dead zone do the players get a save to still cast spells?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD if i have a magical dead zone do the players get a save to still cast spells? — Derek Buhse (@derek_buhse) August 9, 2016 Entirely up to you. If your dead magic zone is similar to the...

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How do you handle crafting ammunition in your games?

@michael_demoss Just bought the Gunslinger Archetype from DMsGuild. How do you handle crafting ammunition in your games? Guidelines please You decide what kind of ammunition you want. Gunpowder?...

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Storm King’s Thunder, why magic items for runes?

@mikemearls so, why magic items for runes, rather than any other mechanical option, like the prestige class, or subclass options? — Bryce (@DoctorBadWolf) September 1, 2016 Good question! Easiest for...

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Will Gnolls be available as a playable race in Volo’s Guide to Monsters?

@Enz0matr1x can you tell us if Gnolls will be available as a playable race in Volo’s Guide to Monsters? #DnD5 #RPG #Tabletop #cantwait alas, no. they are very demonic in nature in our lore. however, we...

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Is there any possibility for a stealthy rogue to instantly kill enemies?

@ptr_mlr @ChrisPerkinsDnDIs there any possibility for a stealthy rogue to instantly kill enemies (like Coup de Grace in 3E)? not without a magic item or special ability – this is by design in 5e...

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Why would Shadow monk without Devil’s Sight Shadow Step into Darkness spell?

@ChromWolf @JeremyECrawfordWhy would Shadow monk w/out Devil’s Sight Shadow Step into Darkness spell? Face out to see? Still stealthed? would need to see spot – would still be stealthed if hasn't...

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Alt Conjurer lvl 14 for perma-elemental, would be ok?

@BrailSays @JeremyECrawfordThink alt Conjr lvl 14 for perma-elemental (akin to necro lvl 14 perma undead) would be ok? depends on campaign – would work well for small parties, esp lacking a fighter...

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Ed’s Dragon

Does the dragon, in the hallHave deadly talons, or none at all?Fantasy writers must know this stuffOr their epics turn out pretty rough — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 7, 2016 Oh I often wish that...

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Will participating in 1 round of combat break a long rest?

@dmgpunkRules question: will participating in 1 round of combat break a long rest? How about a short rest? yes to both – that requires vigorous action. does not apply if PC does nothing strenuous —...

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Do chase participants also have a bonus action and reaction?

@ptr_mlr @ChrisPerkinsDnD Do chase participants also have a bonus action and reaction? Otherwise e.g. no use of spells with reaction? correct – use actions as per combat rules — (((Mike Mearls)))...

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Does find familiar transform a creature of a certain type into a familiar?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD Does find familiar transform a creature of a certain type into a familiar or is it a type of formless spirit given form? — Kendall Landers (@knlndrs) August 5, 2016 The second thing,...

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Do you have any advice for someone who desires to work on tabletop games?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD do you have any advice for someone who desires to work on tabletop games such as DnD? Looked into it and… Not sure — M. Daniel Cross (@TheCrossDM) August 11, 2016 Talk to company...

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Can a hungry Warlock summon a pact weapon…

@JeremyECrawford Can a hungry Warlock summon a pact weapon spork for dinner time? — Gareth Richards (@Gareth101) July 26, 2016 Sporks—use them with care! The soup always drains out....

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Ensnaring Strike and Hail of Thorns only work on the next attack?

@nolaninara Ensnaring Strike and Hail of Thorns only work on the next attack, not all attacks during the minute of concentration, correct? correct — (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) August 15, 2016

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What happens if my Mystic Thought Spears or Mind Thrusts a construct with 0 INT?

@mmachenryWhat happens if my Mystic Thought Spears or Mind Thrusts a construct with 0 INT? Auto fail cause no brain or -5 to their save? -5 save — (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) August 12, 2016

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What do you generally find to be most inspirational?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD you mentioned reading more than writing to be a good story-teller. What do you generally find to be most inspirational? — NonZero Sum Games (@NonZeroSumGames) July 31, 2016 For me,...

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