I have played Pen and Paper Dungeons Dragons though not 5th edition I have read more or less Players Handbook of 5th. Well is this perfect adaption of that? No it could be more close to DD rules. However sometimes I understand. Druid implementation example I agree that no you should not be able to shape change to a freaking Tyrannosaurus Rex. Instead they added at least for Circle of the Moon Druid shape change as extra free bonus action though number of times you can shape change/day is still limited. The Druid implementation is ok in my book and I would add that pretty cool to be able to shape change.

Polar Bear available to Circle of The Moon only (and remember you can cast spells before shape change) this is your number 1 melee form in combat if animal. Bird to be able to fly. Badger that is semi good at fighting (not as good as Polar bear) that can burrow under ground example go under the wall. Small cat good at stealth. You can also talk with animals in animal form automatically.

Big Spider? A bit unrealistically all other spiders will consider you as an ally or neutral and not attack (in real world spiders eat each other). You can climb very well and use spider net. Exactly how good are these forms we need to play test themselves. Example spider is still a bit unknown to me I doubt they can use as much spider net a real spider can do in bug wars.

If you doubt Polar Bear is number 1 in melee combat of these forms then please see this video (warning scary!):
Wild Polar Bear Tries To Break In - BBC Earth

Last edited by Terminator2020; 19/02/21 08:56 AM.