Yes and no. Shadowdark is firmly within the OSR space as far as play style goes, but it leans heavily on some 5e mechanics which does draw some people from D&D as well. I think that's why it was so successful, because it had something for both camps. The creator is also pretty cool, and the...
I am left wondering where Shadowdark ranks amongst all of this as well. It seems to be quite popular, and made bank on both of its kickstarters. It also has an extensive 3rd party community and marketplace, with many YouTubers launching very successful SD kickstarters. Not sure that translates...
Same with me. 5e had its time for me, and that time is long gone. There are far more interesting things going on with other game systems, and other non-D&D settings, to limit myself to just 5e. I've got one buddy who's itching for DC20 to release, a couple more who will try anything at least...
The only plus to WotC doing a Dark Sun book would be the DM's Guild material that would follow. However, as WotC has previously stated, the setting is "far too problematic" for them to even glance at.
I liked some of the stuff from Starfinder 1e as a setting, but the rpg itself never interested me. 2e is also def not my bag.
There are lots of sci-fi RPG's out there, some tied to various franchises like Aliens and Star Trek.
As for WotC, I think they are working on some RPG adaptation of a...
Lol, I'm the same. The Star*Drive setting was super cool. Very different from Star Wars, Star Trek, and anything else popular at the time. The Alternity system itself was quite complex we found, and some of my players didn't catch on to the roll low mechanics that easily. I do remember the...