D&D (2024) Character Origins Playtest Poll

[Marandahir]

Last I recall them talking about it, they actually have access to an independent statistician service through Hasbro: thst was how they built up the Next testing apparatus, and get their market data.

That also makes a lot of sense. Contract out those things to focus staff on creative and marketing things.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

The only actual plays I have seen reported were "hey, we had fun, and these changes worked well in practice." Haven't really seen any arguing...?

I personally got told that my experience with inspiration was wrong...

 

[the Jester]

Not yet, but I'll probably start playtesting the new grapple rules in my game next time I run it.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Enworld is not a representative sample

THAT IS NOT WHAT I SAID!!!!!!!

Don’t worry about people who might be wrong on the internet. Have fun with the game. Give your own feedback.

well I was actually told here that I shouldn't give feed back on things we don't like because others did like it... so thank you for at least saying I can give my feedback

Other people will give feedback based on how they experienced it, whether theorycrafted or skimmed or played with. It’s all good. WotC know how to account for what you’re worried about.

I am worried that no they do not

 

[CrashFiend82]

This might seem counterintuitive but I don't think they care as much if you've playtested this first packet. I think it is more meant to serve a dual function. Firstly as a quick gut check, verifying that they haven't lost touch with their fans. They likely believe which way things will go but want to make sure something big hasn't been missed, for example Crit rules. Secondly to set a baseline for new changes, depending on this intial reaction (with a few controversial changes) they can better determine what level of changes people want or will at the least accommodate.

 

[darjr]

Still, the ideal is to have people play it.

Yes commentary without direct play of these rules is welcome, I’m sure, and will be a part of the survey no matter what. How could they not be even if they gate it with a “did you play this” question?

So play it if you can. Don’t fret if you can’t. Just be cognizant that actual play can change opinions of them. They have mine.

 

[darjr]

Though I do agree more time with them would be better.

 

[Maxperson]

The only actual plays I have seen reported were "hey, we had fun, and these changes worked well in practice." Haven't really seen any arguing...?

I've talked about the rules with my group. Only one player thought the no crit rule sounded good. Then he thought about it for a bit and said, "But it is fun to crit as a DM." Going with both yes and no is no surprise, though, since it takes him weeks to settle on a class and announce to us what he's playing, and then I kid you not, 7 times out of 10 he shows up at the first game with a PC of a different class. Quick decision making is not a strong suit.

 

[Marandahir]

THAT IS NOT WHAT I SAID!!!!!!!

Sorry for misunderstanding. I understood that when you multiplied out what was going on here out to much bigger numbers, you were using Enworld's posts as a sample size of the larger UA survey responder base. Please elucidate what you meant since I'm not sure what you were trying to get at if not using Enworld as a representative sample to project outwards from.

well I was actually told here that I shouldn't give feed back on things we don't like because others did like it... so thank you for at least saying I can give my feedback

Whomever told that to you is wrong. If you're silent on something that means you're giving placid approval of it. You MAY NOT GET WHAT YOU WANT. …BUT… if they only ever hear yes-person responses, the content won't be nearly as good in the end as it could have been. Outcry is just as important as enthusiastic support.

I am worried that no they do not

This is their job. Their business is riding on making this content the best it can be. The way they're looking at the data they'll be able to piece apart what's necessary to piece apart. And most of the data won't be necessary to pull apart, anyway.

 

[Parmandur]

I will say, that after they started asking "did you actually play with this material?" questions, which I believe was after Winninger started, the UA has been more likely to go-to print...