/5eg/ - Fifth Edition General

>being this retarded

First of all, Greatswords and Mauls do this in the PHB.

Second it's better then 1d12.

2d6 has a higher average, because you can never roll under 2. 1d12 on the other hand is better for critical hits.

Higher minimum damage
Higher average
Slightly weaker crits

2d6 is way better than 1d12

>1d12 on the other hand is better for critical hits.
Only if you're a half orc or barbarian really

>DM gives you +0.5 damage and better GWF compatibility
>OMG WTF I HAVE TO ROLL MORE DICE?!

So, what's your reason for not playing the best edition?

You need around about 3 EXTRA dice on crit for greataxe to actually be worth it.

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It's what the players I want to recruit are playing.

I know there's another general, but I'm asking you guys.

I'm genuinely wondering why you choose to play an inferior, regressive product.

I think champion fighter or some sort of reliable chance of advantage might skew things more dramatically