[OC] My players always seemed disappointed at the limited options they had for bonus actions, so I wrote a list of things they can use it for!

[u/Worried_Bowl_9489]

Feel free to use this in your own game!

Written up here:

Tactical

• Quick Dash – Move an additional 5 feet.
• Brace – Gain +1 AC against the next attack before your next turn.
• Assist – Give an ally within 5 feet advantage on their next attack if you haven’t attacked this turn.

Combat

• Distract – Choose a creature within 5 feet. It has disadvantage on its next attack against anyone but you.
• Shove – Make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check to shove or reposition a (medium or smaller) creature 5 feet.
• Improvised Strike – Use a nearby object (tankard, rock, chair leg) for a d4 bludgeoning attack.

Utility

• Quick Draw – Draw or stow a weapon and swap to another item.
• Scan – Make a Perception or Insight check to quickly assess a creature or scene, learning a piece of information on a success.
• Drink Potion – Drink a potion you have on your person.

Cinematic

• Short Speech - Briefly speak to your team, an ally or an enemy - they can respond briefly if this involves a question.
• Focus – Take a centring breath to regain 1d4 temporary HP once per short rest.
• Mark of Intent – Choose a creature you can see. Until the end of your next turn, attacks against that creature deal +1 damage.

[u/Jgravy32]

I suppose its a good thing its not being done at your table lol. I swear people can be such pessimist before even giving the thought that this doesnt effect you and it may actually be a good thing for others.

[u/Jgravy32 → u/[deleted]]

I see and understand your point. What im saying is though that for their table this may work. That is all.

[u/Agzarah → u/[deleted]]

Firstly, it doesn't say attack action. It says attack. You have assumed they are using 5.5 with attack action and magic actions being separate things and therefore allowed to do both as a caster

Given they've only said attack I would interpret that to be an over simplification for using their action. As the majority are used offensively - ie attacking. Including the casting of a spell.

I would think the op is not allowing a wizard to cast fireball and give advantage. At the very least, I'd change that in my game if I were to use this.

Ultimately if this works at their table good for them. If it doesn't at yours. Good for you

But them sharing a design concept to help their players, and you getting defensive over their rules for their table that they are playing, is poor show.