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This, to me, is the "classic" player-DM arrangement and what I was used to when I was younger. It works for some groups, but is part of the barriers to entry for folks into TTRPGs . . . that you have to find that dedicated DM to run games! I'm not interested in that dynamic anymore and I'm...

For many groups, convincing the gang to even TRY anything other than D&D can be a tough sell. If your group plays other games, has fun, but always comes back to D&D . . . well, you're ahead of the curve! I'm certainly jealous!

Huh?

I wouldn't characterize this playstyle as the DM being a jerk . . . assuming that all players at the table are operating under the same assumptions . . . but it is definitely adversarial and not the "true way" (or only way) of playing D&D . . . regardless of location (con, home) or decade (70s...

"Participation trophies" go back long before Gen X. Back to the dawn of humanity. It's simply recognition for participation rather than "winning". They can be used well and they can be used poorly. And whether they are being used well or poorly is subjective. In the 80s, I used to get ribbons...

D&D 5E does not intend to recreate the experience of playing earlier versions of D&D. It is not "chasing the dragon". D&D 5E does rely heavily on nostalgia to evoke, to a degree, the FEEL of playing older versions of D&D. Nothing wrong with nostalgia, which is a different thing from "you can't...

Come on man, you know better. Are Mearls opinions, and how he expresses them, reflective of his design/artistic quality? No, of course not. We are discussing separating the art from the artist, or the design from the designer. Some folks do that easily, others do not. It's that simple. Mearls...

Not what we're talking about mate. We're just talking sales, success, or popularity of D&D 2024. Digital, print, whatever the format. Do you "own" a book on D&D Beyond? Nope, you are licensing content. It's still a sale if you make the purchase, which is what we are talking about.

I have no doubt he is being honest about his feelings towards D&D 2024. No one here is accusing him of being dishonest or misleading about anything. And no one is saying he is wrong about his feelings towards D&D 2024, or shouldn't express his opinions about it. At least that I'm seeing. But...

Sure. Depending on the tone, that usually turns me off also. It's not limited to Mearls for me.

Didn't say that Mearls being irritated towards WotC makes me less interested in his work. What I did say, is that Mearls being salty towards D&D . . . D&D 5E 2024 specifically . . . turns me off. "Salty" is different from "dislikes" and it feels (to me) like his attitude is more emotional than...

Thanks for the link, that was an interesting read. The poster's tone grated on me a bit, but overall, I like a lot of his points and suggestions for WotC. And I learned about AboveVTT!

Did Mearls get "promoted" or at least get a lateral change in position . . . or did WotC shuffle him away from D&D due to his controversial involvement with Zak S? I think it can be both. If WotC was really trying to silence or punish Mearls, they could've just fired him at the time. More...

I purchased two sets of the 2014 core books personally, plus the digital versions on D&D Beyond. Then, I purchased a third set for my afterschool D&D club . . . plus a bunch of second-hand copies of the PHB even later. I've purchased, brand new, more print copies than digital copies...

Oh good lord. Sure, let's focus on what's really important here . . . print books vs digital books. What exactly is the point you are trying to make here? WotC is being dishonest or misleading? Digital books don't count? They're not really books? The lengths fans go to sometimes to make a...

I'm curious if Exodus will be added to D&D Beyond, and also opened up on the DM's Guild . . . it would make sense to me for both to happen, but we'll see.

Silver lining! Less meetings! :(

I really doubt the promotional gold dragon digital miniature was what pushed anybody over the line into purchasing the bundle. I thought it was a nice bonus and appreciated it, but IF Sigil ends up in the dust bin, I won't feel cheated or disappointed over my "lost" miniature in any way. Did...

Somehow this thread got me thinking about sci-fi species and languages, especially Star Trek. In Star Trek, we have the "universal translator" that somehow manages to make everyone speak English . . . even when first meeting a given species. (yes, some episodes play around with this, but not...

Learning is a process, don't be afraid of it. If you come to this forum, ask for advice, and get folk recommending different channels and books . . . THAT'S GREAT!!! Pick one and start with that! Will it be the best choice for you? Maybe, if not you can drop and then pick another one! Do you...