The Dungeons & Dragons 2024 Player's Handbook updated its rules about Surprise when Initiative is triggered. Is this change enough though for the table? Let's talk about it.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - New Look, Who This?
00:26 - Intro
00:59 - 2014 Rules On Surprise
02:35 - 2024 PHB Update On Surprise
06:04 - My Attempt In Making Surprise Feel Consequential
08:00 - My View On The 2024 Surprise Rule
09:00 - Surprise Scenario
10:37 - Option 1: Baldur's Gate 3 Rule
11:47 - Option 2: Initiative Scores
14:49 - Option 3: Adding The Unseen Attacker And Targets Rule
15:53 - Giving The DM & Players More Agency
17:01 - Your Scenarios & Conclusion
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