D&D (2024) Jeremy Crawford: “We are releasing new editions of the books”

[Micah Sweet]

Holmes, Moldvay, and Mentzer would like to have a word with you.

Did those versions of Basic D&D (yes, I know what they are) actually change the rules? Was a fighter different in Holmes and Mentzer?

 

[UngeheuerLich]

Did those versions of Basic D&D (yes, I know what they are) actually change the rules? Was a fighter different in Holmes and Mentzer?

A quick google search tells us yes, a little to your 1st question. The second question must be answered with pronbably not, but the thief go nerfed hard.

 

[Azzy]

Did those versions of Basic D&D (yes, I know what they are) actually change the rules?

Yes, here is a discussion of the differences between Holmes, Moldvay, and Mentzer D&D.

Was a fighter different in Holmes and Mentzer?

Between those two, no. But there are other differences between the two editions.

 

[Hussar]

But you'd still be amazed by the overlap.

The Venn diagram overlap of those who have loudly proclaimed their exit from playing DnD and those insisting this is a new edition is petty close to a perfect circle.

 

[OldSchoolGamerGirl]

They won’t need to be updated, though. 3 and 4 were different games. That isn’t the case, here.

As others have pointed out, it’s not accurate. They mean that no existing 5e book purchase will be obviated, because you can just play a 2024 rogue with a 2014 rogue subclass, and the other way around.

I asked why I should buy books that are already outdated... and you ignored that every class/subclass we have seen has been changed 'updated' so yeah, I think you can expect the ones that come out now will too

 

[OldSchoolGamerGirl]

So, two different definitions at once (both revision and entirely new system).

nope 1 definition... when you break with one set of PHB/DMG/MM and update to new ones

 

[OldSchoolGamerGirl]

Hmmm... Maybe we should start calling the new Rules "Champion Edition"?

wait so you agree we need a name for the edition?

 

[Justice and Rule]

The Venn diagram overlap of those who have loudly proclaimed their exit from playing DnD and those insisting this is a new edition is petty close to a perfect circle.

Do we count if we say it's really a half-edition?

 

[OldSchoolGamerGirl]

The Venn diagram overlap of those who have loudly proclaimed their exit from playing DnD and those insisting this is a new edition is petty close to a perfect circle.

I'm not sure that's true... I have been pretty clear I think it's a new edition and I have not proclaimed an exit at all

 

[Velderan]

Did those versions of Basic D&D (yes, I know what they are) actually change the rules? Was a fighter different in Holmes and Mentzer?

There are differences in classes between B/X and BECMI. Then again, the Expert book in the BECMI set has this disclaimer in the beginning of the book..

Can we start referring to BECMI as D&D 0.5 yet?