D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook: Species Revisited – The Good, Bad and Ugly

Published on August 13, 2024
Written by Bardic Quest

Join Wayne, as he delves into the 2024 updates for Dungeons & Dragons species in this episode of Arcana Unearthed. Wayne explores the switch from ‘race’ to ‘species’, discusses changes in species traits, and shares his concerns about how these updates might affect gameplay and creativity. He provides detailed commentary on each updated species, from the Dragonborn’s breath weapon to the human’s new traits. Wayne also reflects on the implications of these alterations for both players and Dungeon Masters.

▶ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:47 Naming Convention: Species vs. Race
02:19 Character Creation: Species and Backgrounds
04:48 Detailed Breakdown of Species Changes
11:11 Dungeon Master’s Perspective on Rule Changes
12:26 Elves and Sunlight Sensitivity
29:58 Final Thoughts

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