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  1. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    Beyond only measures D&D, and not particularly accurately since we have no idea how many of those accounts are active. All I am saying is that if you want to see who is playing RPGs, look at cons -- especially the smaller regional ones. GenCon or Origins is a family vacation in cost, so it is...
  2. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    And most gamers don't support kickstarters. Even the biggest kickstarters have fewer people than attend GenCon, and most far, far less. If you take out the 2 big licensed ones -- Cosmere and Avatar -- the biggest are based on YouTube influencer followers.
  3. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    Sure. But I think con attendance is a better metric -- not just the big ones, but the regional and smaller ones, too.
  4. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    I was intentionally leaving out KSers that weren't going to fulfill this year, because I was more focusing on what we actually got. But yeah, there were some promising looking ones. And, just between me you and the rest of the internet, there are some surprises yet to come for the year that are...
  5. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    It isn't a terrible book, but I think Peterson is better. I really love Designers and Dragons though. They make surprisingly good audiobooks.
  6. Reynard

    Wizards of the Coast Head Explains Benefits to D&D Franchise Model

    Some of you have never heard of enshittification and it shows.
  7. Reynard

    Wizards of the Coast Head Explains Benefits to D&D Franchise Model

    The problem isn't companies making a profit, it is companies serving shareholders instead of customers.
  8. Reynard

    Wizards of the Coast Head Explains Benefits to D&D Franchise Model

    Right. i think it would be keen if D&D got in the hands of a privately held company again. it won't ever happen, but it would be keen.
  9. Reynard

    Shadowheart...Daggerdark [+]

    Definitely the Shadowdark adventure and dungeon creation tools. Assuming you built the game to work with exploration and location based adventures, it would definitely support the play to fine out ethos of DH. Plus, i am not sure exactly how you would do it, but I feel like you could marry the...
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  11. Reynard

    D&D General Friday Fun: Ruin A D&Dism By Changing One [thing]

    So angry! Love it. That's what one of my players calls the mimic.
  12. Reynard

    D&D General Friday Fun: Ruin A D&Dism By Changing One [thing]

    ouch instant long rest? reaaaallllly big fish
  13. Reynard

    Ben Riggs: 'The Golden Age of TTRPGs is Dead'

    I agree with the opinion that we can only assess a "golden age" after the fact since it is effectively a term of nostalgia. But we are definitely spoiled for options. I am super happy with Daggerheart and really looking forward the Western Reaches for Shadowdark fullfillment. Plus there is...
  14. Reynard

    Does Your Game Have Random Encounters?

    Huh. I am not sure how to answer this question for when I run Shadowdark. usually, I use the old "roll up the dungeon" method where I throw a handful of dice on a blank sheet and that not only stocks the dungeon but draws it too. Does that mean it is all random? Maybe? But it isn't like I don't...
  15. Reynard

    Wizards of the Coast Head Explains Benefits to D&D Franchise Model

    Remember when people found out 4E would use CARDS!!!! Fun times.
  16. Reynard

    What do YOU plan on doing with Daggerheart?

    I finally got the first promotional "news sheet" done for my Carnage game.
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  18. Reynard

    How Special Are The PCs?

    Of course it does. That is why I am asking you your preference, and how that informs games you choose to run and play.
  19. Reynard

    Roll for Effect or Intent?

    It is actually a pretty good scenario to apply Daggerheart's results matrix: Critical Success: "The rock not only hits the tree and gets the guard's attention, but it bounces off so hard it beans him right between the eyes, knocking him out." Success with Hope: "The rock hits the tree and gets...
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