D&D (2024) 2024 Core rule book changes

[Micah Sweet]

Not having to do that is the main player-side benefit of organized play.

That still sounds like forcing yourself on a table to me.

 

[Micah Sweet]

It really varies. I've had dozens of different DMs in AL* and DMed for dozens, likely hundreds of different players over the years. It's a great way to see how other DMs do things and to hone DMing skills.

I still prefer home games, even if some of the best gaming experiences I've ever had were AL games during large scale play interactives. There's something about a convention hall room of people working towards the same goal that you just don't get elsewhere.

*and versions from previous editions including LFR, LG, LC

The convention hall experience can just be an orchestrated event, it doesn't have to be part of a monolithic organization.

 

[Umbran]

Well, this isn't the One D&D forum, and I don't feel obligated to follow WotC's rules.

How about you feel a little responsibility to stick to the topic of the thread, at least?

 

[Charlaquin]

That still sounds like forcing yourself on a table to me.

It appeals to a lot of players. Not really my cup of tea, but I don’t begrudge the option existing for those who like it.

 

[Micah Sweet]

It appeals to a lot of players. Not really my cup of tea, but I don’t begrudge the option existing for those who like it.

Fair enough. Clearly not my cup of tea either, especially when it threatens to affect the gameplay of non-AL people.

 

[Charlaquin]

Fair enough. Clearly not my cup of tea either, especially when it threatens to affect the gameplay of non-AL people.

How do you figure it’s threatening that?

 

[Zaukrie]

How do you figure it’s threatening that?

Topic. Please.

 

[Lanefan]

How do you figure it’s threatening that?

I'm not sure "threatening" is quite the right word, but one important concept that sit-down-anywhere organized play rather strongly discourages is the whole idea of homebrewing, kitbashing, and-or tweaking anything about the game.

If I'm an AL DM I have to run the game exactly as it's written, even if I see glaring problems with it that I could houserule-fix on a whim; and I have to include whatever supplements WotC tells me to even if I don't want to. If I'm an AL player I have no choice but play within the confines of what's written, and also am probably expected to keep up with all the supplements so I know what's "legal".

And these issues ain't new: RPGA play in 1983 was just the same, and even back then there was a clear conflict between the "everyone must play the same" and "the game is yours to modify as you will" camps.

 

[Clint_L]

The confirmed 9 races combined with 16 backgrounds also equals 144 origin options. That may be where that number comes from.

Yes, I think that’s likely. And then the “over” comes from the ability to do custom backgrounds as well.

 

[Mistwell]

Ugh. I see no purpose to AL play. If you want to run in public for strangers, just advertise at your LGS or school and do it. The organization is pointless.

A lot of people like it and find it's their only exposure to D&D and opportunity to play. I get it's not for you, but to dismiss it as not for anyone is...odd. [Edit - Sorry, let's get back on topic]