D&D (2024) Does anyone else think that 1D&D will create a significant divide in the community?

[SteveC]

To me, it's still a situation of what the differences are going to be. So far we have seen smaller changes but there are outliers too (Druid, looking at you). I think the notion that WotC will sell the new edition with "50th anniversary! Be part of the history of the game!" makes a lot of sense.

That's markedly different from earlier edition changes: 3E was seen as a massive upgrade, as was 4E (for good or for ill). 5E itself was also marketed as quite different in a return to the classics. We don't know what 6E is going to look like, but has there been anything talked about that will actually create a buzz? "Better balance and simplified!" ... is not going to bring new people into the game, where "play the 50th anniversary edition of this great game!" just may.

I am still going to put my money on there being significant updates to differentiate it from the 5E clones that are coming (and in some cases, already here).

A modest set of changes that don't rock the boat leaves the 50th anniversary as the selling point. It also means there aren't really any reasons for a huge split.

 

[mamba]

"Better balance and simplified!" ... is not going to bring new people into the game,

not sure a new edition has much influence there one way or another.

Adoption rate by existing players or bringing back lost players, that is where editions can make a difference

I don’t think the focus is to bring in new players, this is bugfixing, housekeeping and future-proofing, not a big revamp in order to attract new players

where "play the 50th anniversary edition of this great game!" just may.

always a good slogan when coupled with something new

I am still going to put my money on there being significant updates to differentiate it from the 5E clones that are coming (and in some cases, already here).

to me these clones need something to differentiate them from D&D, not the other way around.

Why pick a clone when there is no good reason to do so and you can have the original

 

[Micah Sweet]

To me, it's still a situation of what the differences are going to be. So far we have seen smaller changes but there are outliers too (Druid, looking at you). I think the notion that WotC will sell the new edition with "50th anniversary! Be part of the history of the game!" makes a lot of sense.

That's markedly different from earlier edition changes: 3E was seen as a massive upgrade, as was 4E (for good or for ill). 5E itself was also marketed as quite different in a return to the classics. We don't know what 6E is going to look like, but has there been anything talked about that will actually create a buzz? "Better balance and simplified!" ... is not going to bring new people into the game, where "play the 50th anniversary edition of this great game!" just may.

I am still going to put my money on there being significant updates to differentiate it from the 5E clones that are coming (and in some cases, already here).

A modest set of changes that don't rock the boat leaves the 50th anniversary as the selling point. It also means there aren't really any reasons for a huge split.

Except for those who feel it's unnecessary and doesn't actually make the game better enough to throw another $150-$200 at it.

"Raises Hand"

 

[Micah Sweet]

not sure a new edition has much influence there one way or another.

Adoption rate by existing players or bringing back lost players, that is where editions can make a difference

I don’t think the focus is to bring in new players, this is bugfixing, housekeeping and future-proofing, not a big revamp in order to attract new players


always a good slogan when coupled with something new


to me these clones need something to differentiate them from D&D, not the other way around.

Why pick a clone when there is no good reason to do so and you can have the original

Many clones are substantially different from WotC D&D (often superior, IMO).

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Except for those who feel it's unnecessary and doesn't actually make the game better enough to throw another $150-$200 at it.

"Raises Hand"

raises hand

 

[mamba]

Many clones are substantially different from WotC D&D (often superior, IMO).

I did not say otherwise, only that they need to be different from D&D while D&D can be whatever it wants to be (contrary to the post I replied to)

Curious how Kobold Press and Cubicle 7 will go about it with their clones

 

[UngeheuerLich]

Except for those who feel it's unnecessary and doesn't actually make the game better enough to throw another $150-$200 at it.

"Raises Hand"

You would not spend it on a 2014 book either... You are 100% level up, so you are already out. So your hand does not count*... sorry...

The community is already fractured like the first world. And D&D 5e, OneD&D and LevelUP are all just pale mirrors of the true D&D...

*for WotC's decisions of course.

 

[Shardstone]

The divide will be created by those who refuse to accept that their tastes are not universal

 

[Thomas Shey]

The divide will be created by those who refuse to accept that their tastes are not universal

Or, I should note, by those who accept that but don't care.

 

[MonsterEnvy]

Except for those who feel it's unnecessary and doesn't actually make the game better enough to throw another $150-$200 at it.

"Raises Hand"

It would probably only cost you 50 or so honestly.

Along with assuming a ton about a product not even in it's final form.