Reworking Inspiration

Gaining Inspiration

• May gain Inspiration for various in-game actions or roleplaying (RAW).
• Rolling a Natural 1 on any d20-based check earns one Inspiration.
• The number of Inspiration points a character can accumulate caps at Proficiency Bonus.
• Inspiration is reset to zero every session.

Using Inspiration

• Can be used for Advantage (RAW).
• Can be used for a Narrative Effect.
• Can be used to reroll all damage dice for a single roll.
• Can be used to reroll all dice to gain hit points during a rest.
• Can be used to reroll all dice to gain hit points while receiving magical healing (via spell, potion, etc.).
• For any reroll to damage or hit points, the last total must be used (if using multiple Inspiration points).

Thoughts on Game Design

Taking a cue from other RPGs with strong narrative elements tied to a player mechanic, I’ve extended Inspiration to become a more free-flowing resource.