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Michael Tresca

Mike "Talien" Tresca is the managing editor of the EN World Columnists Program, author of The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games, releases daily game-related content on his Patreon, and has over 50 D&D 5E products for sale on DriveThruRPG. He is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com. If you like what we do here at EN World please consider supporting our Patreon.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: The Child Becomes the Parent
D&D is doing really well, well enough that Wizards of the Coast is starting to take over its parent company, Hasbro. So what's next?
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Treating Session Zero Like a Movie Trailer
A new adventure, new players, and a new opportunity to get everyone up to speed. I decided to do what I do best: share a PowerPoint presentation.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: The Half-Edition Shuffle
The next edition of Dungeons & Dragons is finally on the horizon, but it's not here just yet. So when do publishers makes the shift?
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: "Why is the Tarrasque on the Table?"
Green rooms serve an important purpose in keeping actors out of sight before they go on stage, but they can serve a similar purpose for role-playing games.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: When Encanto Comes to Your Village
The latest Disney movie, Encanto, is about a magical family using their superpowers to help their community. There’s a lot of lessons for fantasy campaigns too. Please Note: This article contains spoilers!
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: What Color is Your Damage?
When it comes to portraying spells and monsters in Dungeons & Dragons, there's a visual shorthand that tells a story: color.
Dungeons & Dragons  RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Looking Ahead to 2022
Predicting anything is a risky business; predicting the future of the hobby business even moreso, as the ups and downs of the industry aren't necessities and therefore harder to judge. But there's some trends in 2021 that point to what we can expect in 2022.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: My Goals for 2022
With a 28% success rate on my goals for last year, it’s time to recalibrate.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Looking Back on 2021's RPG Trends
With 2020 behind us, it's time to look back at what happened (or didn't happen).
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution - Looking Back on My Goals for 2021: Ouch
With the year just about over, it's an opportunity to look back on my 2021 New Years' resolutions and see just how much I can disappoint myself.
Accessories 
Stocking Stuffers: Dice Ideas for D&D Monsters
It's D20 Day (get it?)! If your forever Dungeon Master is the type who needs the right dice for every occasion, these monster-inspired dice have got you covered. These dice can all be ordered via Prime delivery but still may not arrive in time for the holidays, so if you're running late on gifts, order as soon as you can! The dice below are grouped by monster type.
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
Stocking Stuffers: Dice Ideas for Every Class
If you need a quick stocking stuffer, dice are a great choice. But they're not cheap anymore, and in fact the dice industry how exploded with options. The dice listed below are in alphabetical order by class. Best of all, they all ship using Amazon's Prime shipping (that's still not a guarantee it will arrive on time, but it helps!).
Call of Cthulhu  Dungeons & Dragons 
Gift Ideas for Players
If you have players in your life who are dire need of gaming accessories, or you just want to tell family and friends what to get you, we've got you covered. These products are listed from least- to most-expensive. If you're planning to order, consider global shipping times if you hope to deliver these gifts by the holidays.
Dungeons & Dragons  Miniatures  Reviews 
Gift Ideas for Game Masters
It's time once again for my list of gifts for Game Masters. Here's what I've reviewed throughout 2021 that might be good for your favorite GM. These products are listed from least- to most-expensive. Also note that if you want to get any product in time for the holidays, you'll want to order soon!
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: Gaming & Giving This Holiday Season
It's that time of year where we have an opportunity to give back to the community we know and love. If you're feeling charitable, here's how you can help.
Dungeons & Dragons  Film & TV  OSR 
When Squid Games Meet Role-Playing Games
The dystopian Korean series Squid Game is popular on Netflix, building on a genre of survival horror involving contests of skill. Thanks to the lethal nature of the contest, it can easily be tweaked for role-playing games.

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Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
A Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
With The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977, Wizards is going back to the roots of the game, presenting material other histories have not.
2d20  Reviews 
Witness The Fall Of Dune’s Imperium First Hand
Put the players within spitting distance of the fall of House Atreides and the rise of Muad’Dib.
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
Wizards Goes Big with Vecna: Eve of Ruin
For its first book of D&D's 50th anniversary year, Wizards is going big with a multiverse-spanning, multiverse-threatening adventure where players will face off against one of the game’s most legendary villains.
Reviews 
The Monster Overhaul Is More Than A Mere Manual
A great monster book on its own but also useful as a supplemental guide to pre-existing fantasy worlds.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons  Film & TV 
Paramount+ Will Not Proceed with Dungeons & Dragons Live-Action TV Show
Hasbro will update the project and pitch to other networks and streamers
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
A Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
With The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977, Wizards is going back to the roots of the game, presenting material other histories have not.
Dungeons & Dragons 
New Dungeon Master's Guide Cover Features Venger (From the D&D Cartoons)
The 2024 DMG cover has been revealed by the UK's Mirror newspaper.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Kick Off Your Boots, Don't Mind The Monster
For the small price of accepting a bit of healing from its quirky host you too can stay in this aged and storied temple.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Check Out D&D's New Gold Dragon Redesign
Gold dragons no longer have wings--just like they used to be!
Dungeons & Dragons 
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Would Like To Explore Kara-Tur
Hasbro CEO plays in an Eastern Adventures D&D campaign.

Industry News

Industry 
5E-Powered Adventure Time Joins Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarter Club
D&D-powered cartoon fun from Cryptozoic Entertainment.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
Kobold Press' Black Flag System Reference Document Released
Developer tool released under Open RPG Creator (ORC) License.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
2024 D&D Core Rules Will Be Added To SRD In 2025
SRD 5.2 will be released under Creative Commons next year.
Dungeons & Dragons  Industry 
Field Guide to Floral Dragons Joins Million Dollar Kickstarter Club
One of only two TTRPG creators with four separate million dollar Kickstarters!
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