00:00:05 🎲 The City of Arches is a new high fantasy sourcebook for D&D available on Kickstarter, designed for ease of use for game masters.
00:01:06 ⚔️ The video discusses the five worst optional rules in D&D and one that will become permanent in the next edition.
00:02:01 🚫 Sidekicks from Tasha's Cauldron are criticized for slowing game pace and being overpowered, especially magic-using options.
00:04:20 ✈️ Flying character species like Aasimar can break game tension and bypass important challenges, making for less engaging gameplay.
00:06:02 ⚙️ Multiclassing is an optional rule often used for power-gaming rather than narrative depth, making character balance difficult for game masters.
00:07:51 ⚖️ Some feats in 5e can disrupt game balance, allowing characters to excel excessively in specific abilities, overshadowing challenges.
00:09:14 🗺️ Grids are highlighted as an optional rule that many players assume is standard; they can hinder immersion and slow down gameplay.
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSCRi9moZXY
