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I first seriously got into d&d during the twilight of 4e through D&D next play test, most of the stores running play test games in 2014...

The NYC scene in terms of D&D in-store play is basically... Hex & Co (popular gaming cafe with 3 Manhattan locations) - there is an...

I have yet to visit any store in the greater NYC metro area that is really keyed in to the Adventurer's League program, or whose patrons...

I definitely do not need more rules, but am always looking for the next great adventure. Can't vote in poll because first option...

Yep, some include scaling advice.

I like the new 5.5e logo.

I would also add that I think in addition to the monk, 5.5 absolutely improves the Thief, Berzerker, and Circle of the Land subclasses...

There are free 5.5 Basic Rules available for use on DNDBeyond, but not as a PDF or anything. There is also the 5.1.2 SRD, which is...

Do you think D&D sells better than Shadowdark more because of how the actual games play, or might it have slightly more to do with...

It's just more of a mixed bag for me: Weapon Masteries - net negative, don't feel they're needed and they slow down combat Starter...

Nah. The Basic Rules for 5.5 are still 5.5. Weapon Masteries, Starter Feats, etc - it's all still there. Just fewer subclasses. Heroes...

FWIW, If I was WotC, I would strongly consider testing the market for a streamlined/less mechanically complex variant of D&D covering...

Yeah fair enough - the monk is inarguably improved and I haven't played the new one yet. Maybe the monk is the killer app of 5.5.

I 100% agree that "modern" design tends towards simplicity and I think Shadowdark punching so far above its weight class is clear...

Aside from weapons mastery, or if they play a monk or druid, your players will barely notice the difference (and half of my players...