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RPG Fan Content Polices: How to Use Them (and Avoid Problems)

On the show Success in RPGs I look at how to make the most of Fan Content Policies. Learn what you can do and how to avoid problems!

May 9, 2023 · Leave a comment

Wizards Redefines One D&D at the Creator Summit

My D&D Summit review ends with the 2024 core rules presentation. Here is how it redefines One D&D.

April 25, 2023 · 10 Comments

The Future of D&D Beyond at the Creator Summit

At the D&D Summit, Wizards of the Coast presented its vision for D&D Beyond and asked for feedback. Here is what we learned and asked for.

April 20, 2023 · 5 Comments

The Future of the D&D VTT at the Creator Summit

The D&D Summit allowed attendees a clearer picture of what the Wizards of the Coast Virtual Table Top aims to offer, and the obstacles to getting there.

April 13, 2023 · 11 Comments

The Community Rises at the D&D Creator Summit

Attendees of the D&D Creator Summit rose up to discuss issues critical to our hobby. I review the issues and actionable items.

April 7, 2023 · 20 Comments

Assessing the D&D Creator Summit

What took place at the D&D Creator Summit? This overview covers the main events, with an eye towards actionable improvements for future events.

April 6, 2023 · 16 Comments

What Compatibility Means for One D&D

Wizards says it will ensure One D&D is compatible with 5E and its SRD. Here’s the good and bad of what it takes to be compatible.

March 20, 2023 · 2 Comments

What to Expect From the WotC D&D Creative Summit

Wizards of the Coast has invited a few people to attend a “Content Creator Summit.” What might this mean for the community, for Wizards, and for One D&D?

March 9, 2023 · 4 Comments

Interview with Kyle Brink on the OGL and D&D Studio

I interview Kyle Brink to discuss the OGL, the DnD Studio, what WotC has learned, and much more.

February 8, 2023 · 3 Comments

The Key Issues for OGL 2.0

A checklist by which we can assess whether any future OGL 2.0 for Dungeons & Dragons meets the needs of creators, the hobby, and WotC.

January 15, 2023 · 6 Comments

A Vision for the D&D OGL – Part 3: WotC

Wizards of the Coast is revising the OGL for Dungeons & Dragons. What does WotC want? What should it want?

January 3, 2023 · 9 Comments

A Vision for the D&D OGL – Part 2: What We Want

Wizards of the Coast is revising the D&D OGL. The OGL has been great for Dungeons & Dragons and for creators. What do we want the OGL to be for One D&D?

January 3, 2023 · 5 Comments

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