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Hot Take: 5e is too bloated with unnecessary rules and should be simplified (ttrpg.network)
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I recommend this video to look more into OSR philosophy regarding the rules: https://www.youtube.com/live/bCxZ3TivVUM?si=aZ-y2U_AVjn9a6Ua

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[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 2 points 1 year ago

This introduces confusion in new players like "sorry cat's grace only applies to dex skill checks, not saves". Which then makes them think all RPGs are a convoluted stack of exceptions, so they don't try other games.