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In fifth-edition D&D, what is gold for? The limited magic-market campaign
The easiest outlet for wealth comes from trade in magic items. However, for reasons that I spelled out in “Dungeons & Dragons stopped giving XP for gold, but the insane economy remains,” fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons lacks the free magic … Continue reading
In fifth-edition D&D, what is gold for? Three principles of granting gold
The early play style of Dungeons and Dragons led to a tradition of awarding player characters more treasure than they could spend. This tradition carries into fifth edition. In 5E, what can high-level player-characters spend their wealth on? Mundane gear? … Continue reading
What is the typical amount of treasure awarded in a fifth-edition Dungeons & Dragons campaign?
The fifth-edition Dungeon Master’s Guide advises dungeon masters, “You can hand out as much or as little treasure as you want.” The new Dungeons & Dragons game offers DMs the freedom to create a gritty, low-magic campaign without any “intrinsic … Continue reading