The official 5e D&D experience point system is clunky, inflexible, and is just based around slaying monsters, but it is a fantastic reward for overcoming dangers. On the other hand, milestone systems tend to be simpler and more flexible, but they make the game more contrived. I’m designing a better XP system for Dungeons & Dragons, which keeps the spirit of rewardsforaccomplishments, yet is simple, flexible, and works for any format of campaign (including West Marches style).

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—Chapters—

0:00 Downsides of the GM declaring when characters level up
1:58 XP is a fantastic reward for accomplishments
2:44 Downsides to XP in 5e
6:11 My milestone system PROS
7:31 My milestone system CONS
11:17 New XP Approach
13:56 Adventure Density
17:04 Bonus XP
18:01 Advantages of this New XP Approach
21:57 Get These XP Guidelines / Newsletter