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.
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.
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?
A Vision for the D&D OGL – Part 1: Reasons
Wizards of the Coast is revising the OGL. What do we want the OGL to be for One D&D? And what does WotC want? What should it want?
Mastering Dungeons Goes Indie
Big changes and improvements for the Mastering Dungeons podcast!
Why Classic Adventures Offer Characters Meaningless Death
Classic D&D often presents situations forcing a quick and meaningless death. Modern editions are often accused of being too easy. Why has the game changed, and what is the point of character death today?
The Real Competition for D&D and Wizards of the Coast
Who does WotC actually compete with? And who actually competes with WotC? Let’s look at WotC’s fastest-selling RPG in 2017 for an answer. It’s not 5E!
Why No RPG Company Truly Competes with Wizards of the Coast
Think D&D has RPG competitors? Let’s find out why that isn’t true.
Streaming Dragons and Arguing Canon
What does the future of D&D hold for dragons? And, what should D&D’s approach to canon be for 5E?
Cautionary Tales: What We Can Learn From the Satanic Panic
We discuss the Satanic Panic with renowned author Tim Harford. Why have times changed so significantly for D&D?
Why Dark Sun Was 4E’s Most Successful Setting (Part 2)
4th edition Dark Sun saw only three books, but felt like much more. Here’s how it became a huge success.