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It's more of a rhetorical question than a literal one. I'm sure everyone will figure it out and continue forward in the manner that best suits them. The fact that there isn't a definitive answer and may require a conversation, no matter how short or unanimous it turns out, is the issue. An...

I think using the term "edition" is the problem, but that's all we know how to use. There isn't a slick marketing term for "upgrade", "revised", "reissue", etc., that guarantees sales and brand loyalty. WotC took the path of least resistance by not using any of these terms and letting everyone...

When your players ask what you're running and you tell them "5th Edition", which PHB are they expected to bring to the table? The fact that you must now clarify which publication is being used, even if you allow for both, you must now make that distinction for your group. That distinction in...

4th Edition was the most DM-friendly edition of D&D ever made. It was intuitive by design to make it easy for DMs to build and run with minimal prep. More importantly, the designers and creators spoke directly and candidly about the design choices and directions made behind the mechanics and...

From your perspective... being someone who doesn't like 4e... this might make sense to recommend. For someone who likes 4e, moving to something more "tolerable" isn't exactly a selling point.

I know it's not an actual movie, but I can imagine exactly the kind of movie (and campaign) it would be!

Essentials was neither a new edition, nor even a half edition. More importantly (as it pertains to the context of this discussion), it didn't have a continuous line a products, nor did it stop the release of content which continued to update and support previous 4th Edition material. In fact...

I was first introduced to the game in the early 80s with the Basic set. Over the years, I moved into Advanced and continued with 2nd edition. Lots of settings, lots of novels, and plenty of computer games to keep me enthralled despite having few opportunities to enjoy these at a table with real...

Oh, I am with you on the frustration and touchiness. I get that. But I am advocating for those who neither disparage nor denigrate it. There are simply those whom (I was surprised to learn) first tried DnD when Essentials came out, not even aware which edition it was or what had come before. For...

The biggest advantage for running Keep on the Shadowfell for a 4th Edition game is that includes some basic rules and pregens so you don't need to purchase materials, or learn more rules than necessary. For a short term introduction game, it's fine. Reavers of Harkenwold is a much more...

Divine Power introduced domains to 4e as an option for all the divine character classes (i.e. cleric, paladin, invoker, and avenger). Although these were player-facing options that reflected character builds more than the gods themselves, they did provide some interesting insights to the...

To be fair, a number of people didn't try 4e until Essentials was released, and for some, it was their first experience with D&D thanks in part to the public Encounters program. And, unlike the other supplements you mentioned, it is capable of being played as a standalone product rather than an...

For me, this will always be the perfect representation for DnD ecology and mythos:

It is very doable. But, like all things, it comes down to a matter of preference and meeting the needs of all involved.

Troop or Trooper. Also consider changing Tank to Guard or Guardian (?).

The New Game button, as well as a variety of save slots (repeatedly).

1. WotC wants more people to play DnD. 2. More people need more DMs in order to play DnD. 3. WotC points to an online site where people can find DMs easily. I fail to see the problem here. Except the people who can't go a day without looking for one.