WotC D&D Direct--Learn About Upcoming D&D On April 21st!

D&D Direct is a 30-minute video which WotC will be releasing on April 21st at 9am Pacific Time (5pm BST, if I have my time zones correct). They'll be using it to reveal stuff about upcoming D&D projects (including video games and entertainment). The video will be presented by Anna Prosser and B. Dave Walters.

This is being billed in an emailed announcement entitled "Learn Everything That’s Happening This Year for Dungeons & Dragons" as the "first ever D&D Direct", so presumably there are more planned.

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The D&D Team at Wizards of the Coast is excited to debut D&D Direct, a jam-packed thirty-minute video presentation on April 21 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

Tune in to see exclusive reveals from the world's greatest roleplaying game, including video games, entertainment, and more, guided by hosts Anna Prosser and B. Dave Walters.

D&D Direct will be broadcast on the D&D YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DNDWizards) and Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dnd) channels.

To find out more on D&D Direct go to dnd.wizards.com and follow the official D&D social media accounts for more updates.

See you on April 21 at 9:00 AM PT for the first-ever D&D Direct!

 

[bedir than]

If each item gets only 3 minutes, and the rumor of 30 minutes total is true, that's ten major items. Basically 3 per "section" - game, entertainment, vidya games

 

[Henadic Theologian]

If each item gets only 3 minutes, and the rumor of 30 minutes total is true, that's ten major items. Basically 3 per "section" - game, entertainment, vidya games

Some stuff might get less them 3 minutes depending on what it is, like new t-shirts or a dice set won't take 3 minutes. I think they will explore what is announced separately after D&D Direct in more detail, maybe right after.

 

[bedir than]

Some stuff might get less them 3 minutes depending on what it is, like new t-shirts or a dice set won't take 3 minutes. I think they will explore what is announced separately after D&D Direct in more detail, maybe right after.

Yep, it's going to be a packed main program.
And, you're right to bring up lifestyle accessories. I'll bet that expands

 

[Morrus]

There is also time for other things, a qna or something after the presentation, if rumor is to be believed. Also looks like a virtual space in Gather Town.

Gather | Virtual HQ for Remote Teams

Work remotely side-by-side in digital Spaces that make virtual interactions more human.

www.gather.town

I don't even know what that is!

 

[darjr]

I don't even know what that is!

Gather town is a virtual location with virtual booths and meetups and conference rooms. Goodman Games used it for their digital convention. The link goes into more detail.

Also, the event might last an hour and half in total.

 

[Parmandur]

I've heard people mention that they still use the 4e essentials rules for the board games, but I've never played one and can't comment, other than passing along the rumor.

I know the boardgames published during 4E were 4E or later Essentials, I don't know about boardgames that have been published since.

Yup, the Dungeons & Dragons Adventure System board games are an adaptation of 4E combat and powers rules, starting with Wrath of Asherdalon (sp?) and Castle Ravenloft. Tomb of Annihilation and Dungeon of the Mad Mage use the same 4E rules, but tie into 5E storyline and fluff. Dunno if they are making any new ones moving firwards at this point.

 

[Morrus]

Also, the event might last an hour and half in total.

I'll wait for the after report!

 

[bedir than]

I'll wait for the after report!

Which will come via @darjr posting tweets

 

[Parmandur]

Which will come via @darjr posting tweets

Hey, someone has to do it.

 

[This Effin’ GM]

Hey, someone has to do it.

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