This is a great video about 5E and how many say, "You can change the rules," but you really can't—not in "mainstream 5E." Changing the rules to create more challenges often puts the referee at odds with players who prefer a narrative-driven, death-free superhero experience.
- You are limiting my choices.
- You will have to take out more spells than that.
- What about this power? Class? Magic item? Etc.?
And it never stops. You don't end up "fighting the players," but you are really "fighting Wizards of the Coast." At this point, it is better just to play a new game. The video also points out how the referee feels empowered to "make the game more fun" rather than "feeling guilty for trying to fix a game to match a theme or play style."
The group talks about starting Shadowdark, which is a great choice for a 5E-like game where choices matter. The "little game" of picking a lock or choosing to take a considerable risk could be life or death. Shadowdark is an excellent throwback and gateway game to the old-school world.
You can make Shadowdark less deadly and more adventurous! However, with 5E, it isn't really possible to roll back the game's power level and safety.
While I don't play too much of the game at this time, this is still a game I am keeping and opening for inspiration. A great video today, please drop by, watch and like, and subscribe to the creator.
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