Why Exploration STINKS in D&D 5e 🦨 #DMroundtable

I struggle with one of the three stated pillars of #DND: exploration. The game's mechanics and published modules don't seem to enable this pillar. Today we're talking about why that is, and how to have more fun exploring. #DND5e Find my friends on their channels: Teni @Dicely DnD Fred @How to D&D Wally @Wally DM ⏰Time Stamps: 00:00​ Resting and traveling 00:27 Empty rooms and long descriptions 01:13 Seeds of curiosity & hooks 05:19 Playing prudent characters 06:56 Puzzles 07:31 Under-utilized tool proficiencies 10:33 Seed of curiosity + tools 11:29 Tools substituting Passive Perception 12:57 There isn't a strong 5e exploration mechanic 16:41 What 5e is missing for exploration 17:23 WHY is DARKNESS so important? 23:02 Tracking time