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Literally in the link:

Dang it, I was typing too fast and meant to put SRD instead of OGL. Too many acronyms.

A couple of interesting things on my first glance. Despite scrubbing errant IP from 5.2, this new SRD introduces new IP, the term "D&D" (first sentence of Rhythm of Play, once again in that same section, and then also in Starting at Higher Levels on page 24). So while "Dungeons & Dragons" is...

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I believe this is something of a test balloon, as they now have a lot of data around running a Kickstarter as discussed over in this thread. Comparing data between their Kickstarter data and this campaign should give some interesting insights on what platforms best serve what type of campaigns...

It has a full modified set of 5e play rules in the Core Book, and should be playable entirely stand alone. The setting is just one portion of what is included.

Can corroborate a bit with my Kickstarter I ran in March for Born from Ice, although we definitely had a tail end spike of about half of our first two days. I'd agree the 3x rule can definitely get you the ballpark of where you will fund. The hourly info bums me out a bit - Meta had a huge...

I think the DM should definitely be up front about their approach. That is why the DMG is specifically suggesting this as part of the Session 0 conversation. As mentioned, this option of play (fudging is specifically listed as one option, with another option to roll in the open as another option...

It is not bad advice, it is just how you are choosing to play. It would be bad for your table to use this optional way of playing, as it would obviously not be fun for you. While I am a "roll in the open" sort of DM, I make this very clear during my session 0 (I'm not pulling punches, and stuff...

I did edit my post to add 3.5 text. But also see AD&D 2nd edition (I'm stopping here with finding rulebooks that include a version of this rule):

The 2014 DMG for a start: Edit to add: Also 3.5:

The very next option listed is the opposite rule, saying you always play obeying the speed limit. Again, these are options. Not hard and fast rules. Couched in a discussion of everything that happens at the table should be fun for everyone. Just because it isn't how you have fun with the game...

It is one valid form of play, even if it is one you would never use. Why shouldn't it be presented as an option in the DMs Guide as it discusses various ways to play the game, in a section that allows each DM to choose from a large selection of options and ideas on what might make running a game...

It seems like a lot of discussion has not read the book in question or gathered the context around any of this. In Chapter 1, there is a large section on how each DM and game is unique. It starts by presenting The Rule of Fun (the right way to play D&D is the way you and your players agree to...

Definitely. I think it is a great inclusion because of that. Just less relevant to me personally :)

My thoughts after some initial time with it over the last week: This is a great book on how to DM. The usefulness of that particular content will vary for the reader based on their current experience with DMing, but it is incredibly well presented. I wish I had had this book when I first...

I posted this previously over here, but these are some of my favorites: Call from the Deep - the most D&D adventure path that isn't actually published by WotC. Really fun pirate adventure! Lots of support (maps, DM info and suggestions, etc.) on the Ghosts of Saltmarsh Discord. The Demonplague...

I'm participating in a closed alpha test of a program called Archivist that does something similar. (Link: Archivist AI) Still definitely a work in progress, but has been very useful so far, and very much one of the type of ways I can see AI being a useful tool within RPGs.

Call from the Deep - the most D&D adventure path that isn't actually published by WotC. Really fun pirate adventure! Lots of support (maps, DM info and suggestions, etc.) on the Ghosts of Saltmarsh Discord. The Demonplague - Sandbox adventure with lots of DM support guidance written into the...