5e:Rule Tip/Ribbon

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Rule Tip: Ribbons
On the R&D team, any ability meant to convey flavor rather than a mechanical advantage is referred to as a ribbon — a thing that’s mostly for show. Thieves' Cant is a great example of a ribbon ability... We don’t weigh ribbons when balancing one class or option against another.

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