How an RPG Book is Made
How is an RPG made? Which steps happen in which order, and what are the pitfalls to avoid?
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The RPG Industry Wants Stars
Is it good for D&D and our hobby to have designers become stars?
5E D&D’s Playtests – Which Was Better?
Comparing the 2014 and 2024 D&D 5E playtests reveals big differences in the goals and approach, with lessons applicable to future versions and other RPGs.
An Alternative to Removing Orcs and Drow from D&D’s Monster Manual
Orcs and drow have been removed from the Monster Manual, but this just hides our hobby’s issues.
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ENnies Nomination – Vote Now!
I am so incredibly proud to be nominated for an ENnie award for Best Online Content!
Where Are We One Year After the D&D Summit?
It’s been a year since the OGL debacle and the Creator Summit. Touted as the first of many, will there be another? What has D&D accomplished and what remains to be done?
Can You Predict the Golden Age of RPGs?
Is the golden era of D&D about to end? Let’s examine how well can we predict the industry, and how a decline for all RPGs may not be so bad.
What we can learn from WotC’s Core Book Sensitivity and Inclusivity Changes
In 2023, WotC updated the language of the 2014 core books for sensitivity and inclusivity. Let’s examine the changes and learn how to improve our own creations.
12 RPG Lessons from GameHole Con
GameHole is a fantastic convention filled with amazing gamers and top quality events. Here are the top lessons I learned from each event.
Estimating D&D’s Revenue
The BookScan data gives us a potential window into estimating D&D’s overall revenue, especially when combined with previous clues. If we can estimate the percentage BookScan might be of D&D’s overall revenue, we can get a rough estimate of individual revenue from different core books, adventures, sourcebooks, and even licensed products.
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