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Comparing Character Building Complexity: D&D 3.5e vs. 5e

By

francesco-cacciatore

10mo ago· 5 min readenOpinion

Summary

The article reflects on the complexity of character building in Dungeons & Dragons 3.5e compared to the streamlined approach in 5e, highlighted through the experience of playing Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition.

Key quotes

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how damn complex character building was in D&D 3.5e
one of the reasons why many D&D players still miss 3.5e is the amount of customization available
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Character building in DnD 3.5e was an example of the overdesign issue that 5e got rid of, as exemplified by playing Neverwinter Nights 2.

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