Half-Orcs are proficient with it by default in 5e, so that is covered there.
Regarding strength being intimidating by default, that is just silly. If I walked into a fight between a 20th level barbarian with a 24 strength and a 20th level wizard with 20 intelligence, I would be much more intimidated by the wizard.
Giving situational advantage when Strength would actually make a difference makes more sense. Like if your barbarian was raging in front of a handful of goblins.
Last edited by benbaxter; 31/07/23 05:56 PM.