Goodbye Milestones! Why I’m Switching to XP in D&D

11K views • 2 years ago • 23:45 The official 5e D&D experience point system is clunky, inflexible, and is just based around slaying monsters, but it is a fantastic reward for overcoming dangers. On the other hand, milestone systems tend to be simpler and more flexible, but they make the game more contrived. I’m designing a better XP system for Dungeons & Dragons, which keeps the spirit of rewards-for-accomplishments, yet is simple, flexible, and works for any format of campaign (including West Marches style). Support the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EsperTheBard 📜 Free newsletter sign-up (Scrolls of the Bard): http://eepurl.com/dgJBb9 Check out my 5e book and modules: https://esperthebard.com/shop —Social— Discord: https://discord.gg/zZ3J2Hn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Esper-the-Bard-645947038769607/ —Monstrous Heroes— https://monstrous-heroes-5e-monster-classes.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders —Music— Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eiijm2GhKAA&t=4874s Bandcamp: https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/5678689/posts —Chapters— 0:00 Downsides of the GM declaring when characters level up 1:58 XP is a fantastic reward for accomplishments 2:44 Downsides to XP in 5e 6:11 My milestone system - PROS 7:31 My milestone system - CONS 11:17 New XP Approach 13:56 Adventure Density 17:04 Bonus XP 18:01 Advantages of this New XP Approach 21:57 Get These XP Guidelines / Newsletter