"One D&D": This Isn't a Playtest and That's a Problem (Lawyer's Critique #1)

I do a detailed critique of the first "One D&D" document, "Character Origins," and what I think about the direction Wizards of the Coast is taking with D&D's 6th edition.

CORRECTION: Escape DC for grapple IS defined under Unarmed Attack, but skills have nothing to do with it: it's 8 + grappler's Strength modifier + grappler's Proficiency Bonus

0:00 Who I am
1:04 This is a new edition
2:56 Problems in D&D 5E
5:05 Make D&D modular
7:50 This is not a playtest
14:27 Races
23:05 Backgrounds
28:04 Feats
35:38 Rules Glossary
44:20 Not improving balance?
46:56 Coming up next!

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