D&D (2024) What could OneD&D to bring YOU back to D&D? (+)

[Retreater]

Let's take a break, if for only one thread, from discussing corporate policies, the fears about the OGL changing, and monetization. I think what has brought most of us to this forum is a love of the hobby and (more than likely at some point) a love of D&D.
Not gonna lie, I'm burned out on 5e as a rules set. I think that's why I've been down so much on the playtests and direction of OneD&D - it's not changing enough to revitalize my interest.
When I saw the previews for 3.0, 4e, and 5e, each was different enough from its direct predecessors that I got excited for the changes. I don't feel the same way about OneD&D, even though I still get excited about new games from other publishers.
If you're a lapsed player - or simply a burned-out one like me - what would you like to see to get you excited?

 

[Shades of Eternity]

the warlord for starters.

 

[delericho]

If you're a lapsed player - or simply a burned-out one like me - what would you like to see to get you excited?

I honestly don't know. A new setting, maybe - but it would need to be something genuinely new, and even then I'm not really in the market for a new setting so may well just ignore it.

I do know I'm no longer interested in their adventures, updates of classic settings (or Magic settings), or rules supplements. And the more I hear about their new core rulebooks, the less I like.

I think what has brought most of us to this forum is a love of the hobby and (more than likely at some point) a love of D&D.

I used to love the game. I don't any more.

 

[thullgrim]

Honestly probably nothing. I’d rather play 3.5 or Pathfinder (1e) or 4e. I also have other games I run much more frequently than any D&D such as Savage Worlds, WHFRP 4e. The Savage Pathfinder implementation probably means I’m out on D&D for the foreseeable future.

 

[payn]

Adventures like the ones Paizo makes.

 

[Vaalingrade]

Encounter-based design

Everyone gets expertises to evade bounded accuracy on at least something the d20 doesn't rule.

Rules, not rulings.

 

[FrogReaver]

I want early level thematic character abilities and D&D One seems to be removing thematics in exchange for more streamlining.

 

[payn]

I want early level thematic character abilities and D&D One seems to be removing thematics in exchange for more streamlining.

Interesting, what do you mean by thematic? Do you have examples of abilities and mechanics?

 

[FrogReaver]

Interesting, what do you mean by thematic? Do you have examples of abilities and mechanics?

Tempest cleric makes a great example. Currently thematic flavor comes at level 1. Can cast thunder wave and shock guys that hit you. Under One those thematics go away till level 3 and even then are greatly reduced due to not having a thematic channel divinity.

Warlocks will face similar issues.

Hopefully that helps some.

 

[MGibster]

While I've voiced concerns over comments about monetization, WotC hasn't driven me away from One D&D and at this time I still expect to purchase the new edition. What I'd really like more than anythign else is a really good setting book. Not an overblown adventure with some setting information in it, but an honest-to-God full blown setting book.