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I mean, I could take a whack at it point by point, or I can just go to... Nope. I mean, lots of people play videogames. You're right...

We did play the Free League Lord of the Rings game, which is very stripped down 5e, and had a lot of fun. I also ran a 5e campaign with...

This feels like I have to state qualifications before stating my opinions so let's just say I've been playing D&D since 1989, not...

It's pretty much what others have said. People these days seem to like that quick leveling with lots of powers. Another thing I notice...

My simple answer: 5e has the lowest barrier to entry of any version of D&D I've played. For anyone who has never played a TTRPG before...

I'm 51 and the second youngest in my group (Youngest is a spry 49), they all REALLY love 5e. It seems to hit the 2e nostalgic vibe they...

Color art and decent editing? ;)

I work with 12 year olds, and advise the D&D Club at my school (40+ kids!) They love this game. I've written grants to get them lots of...

Liking new things takes effort, and the latest research shows that the cognitive reward (literally, the dopamine rush) we get from new...

You had a great description of why so many people love 5th edition, except from your perspective the key attractions were phrased as...

Very good observations. Thank you.

Might be something to that analysis, Russ.

Currently DCC and Castles&Crusades, both of which I like. But I feel like I am missing out on something with WotC D&D.

I've played D&D since 1st edition, although we skipped 4th for Pathfinder 1st. I've moved back to D&D with the 2024 edition because I've...

I've been playing D&D since the Basic red box and AD&D. I've migrated with every edition change, and enjoyed them all. I enjoy this...