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From: kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [dicebreaker] Is the next version of Dungeons & Dragons coming
 too late?
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:38:13 +0100
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On 3/15/2024 2:38 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:25:23 +0100, kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Source:
>> https://www.dicebreaker.com/series/dungeons-and-dragons/opinion/dnd-version-coming-too-late
>>
>> Is the next version of Dungeons & Dragons coming too late?
> 
> 
> I'd argue that the new version is coming too EARLY.
> 
> We as gamers don't really need a new edition. Fifth Edition is fine.
> There isn't anything really wrong with the current edition, after all.
> In fact, having a certain stability to the game is actually a benefit.
> Revisions to the rules don't make for good games; it's the adventures
> and settings (and the way the DM and players interact) that make for
> exciting experiences. And trying to write good adventures on the
> shifting sands of constantly changing rules isn't beneficial to that
> goal.
> 
> The release of a new edition is largely to the benefit of Hasbro/WOTC.
> It allows them to hype up the game, hopefully attracting new
> customers, and forces everyone to buy new rulebooks. It's being done
> to meet next-quarter targets, not because there is any pressing need
> for a change.
> 
> But what do I know. I'm fine with AD&D ;-)
> 
> 


I think the author is under the misconception that DnD needs a new 
edition to be successful, and that new editions would be something good.

But WotC is very careful about not wanting an actual new edition because 
they are afraid their players will jump ship to other games.

Anyway, I think lately I have seen enough evidence that Hasbro wants DnD 
to move into a media franchise, with tabletop rules just one of many 
legs of some multifaced behemoth of culture. Unfortunately they also are 
a faceless company giant which doesn't understand what they are selling.