D&D 5E D&D at GenCon 2024

[Parmandur]

That's freaking dope, I much prefer this to gamebooks tbh, I can't wait to see what it is.

Yeah, whatever it might be sounds exciting

 

[Queer Venger]

I'll definitely be attending many of these, lets see if the algorithm gods are with me on Sunday when the event lottery comes on line

 

[LaTia J]

That's a massive presence. I feel as if they haven't had a GenCon appearance that large since the launch of 5e?

This schedule's on par with last year; maybe one or two more panels.

EDIT: There was no open last year, my bad.

 

[Von Corellon]

That's a massive presence. I feel as if they haven't had a GenCon appearance that large since the launch of 5e?

Totally, I can remember sessions and events like this all the way up to 5e - giving out those Tiamat hats. 4th edition presence was pretty epic with the reveal at GenCon and the Gleemax debacle lol. 3.5 was the big d20 dice-rolling prizewinning at the Wizards booth and I took home Dungeon Tiles for my Minis! Keith Baker signing his first Eberron books, wow!
Those seminars were always my favorite part, and I spent more time in halls listening than playing. I was disappointed when Wizards abandoned GenCon. Happy to see this!

Wish I could go this year, figures

 

[Queer Venger]

Totally, I can remember sessions and events like this all the way up to 5e - giving out those Tiamat hats. 4th edition presence was pretty epic with the reveal at GenCon and the Gleemax debacle lol. 3.5 was the big d20 dice-rolling prizewinning at the Wizards booth and I took home Dungeon Tiles for my Minis! Keith Baker signing his first Eberron books, wow!
Those seminars were always my favorite part, and I spent more time in halls listening than playing. I was disappointed when Wizards abandoned GenCon. Happy to see this!

Wish I could go this year, figures

I have that Tiamat hat, and the poster. I still remember the DJ rave tent dropping beats to displays of props for the Rise of Tiamat campaign books.

 

[Queer Venger]

ticket lottery didnt go so bad, I got in at 26K but it cycled fast, I was able to get 8 our of my top 15; just booked my flight from LA to Indy non-stop (paid a bit extra so I don't have to deal with stupid layovers).

Last time I was there was when 5e dropped (2014). Now Im back in time to join the 50th anniversary celebrations!!

 

[Scott Christian]

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I haven't seen this posted and it might be of interest. D&D Beyond as published the D&D schedule at GenCon. In particular, there are several panels that might be interesting.



D&D Live!

• Saturday, August 3
• 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (doors at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.)
• Indiana Roof Ballroom

Come experience a night of fantastic fun with a star-studded cast! Food, drink, and surprises await. This is an event you don’t want to miss! We will reveal additional details about this event in July!


Panel: Everything You Want to Know About the 2024 Player’s Handbook

• Thursday, August 1
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

Join the D&D team to get a deeper look into the soon-to-be-released 2024 Player’s Handbook, get insights on the design process, learn how community feedback shaped the final product, and more!


Panel: D&D Beyond Partner Spotlight

• Friday, August 2
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

D&D Beyond has brought on a host of great partner publishers, giving fans another way to enjoy content from creative voices across the TTRPG industry. Learn what’s recently arrived and what’s next!


Panel: D&D 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide Tips & Tricks

• Saturday, August 3
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

The 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide offers expanded advice and guidance for DMs of all skill levels. The D&D team shares their favorite tips and tricks from this upcoming book!


Panel: D&D’s Digital Tabletop Future

• Sunday, August 4
• 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

Come see what Wizards of the Coast has in store for the future of tabletop play in the digital realm!


Partner Panel: Multiverses and Cocktails: New Books from Ten Speed Press

• Thursday, August 1
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

Get exclusive looks at forthcoming D&D projects from the publisher of Art & Arcana and Heroes' Feast. This panel includes peeks at a new lore book, as well as looks ahead at upcoming art books, gift decks, and a cocktail book!


D&D Game Designer Signings

• Thursday and Friday, August 1-2
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

Bring your favorite books to get signed by the D&D tabletop game design team!


Special Play Event: 2024 D&D Open

• All weekend long (first sessions of play on Thursday, August 1)
• 3 sessions of play
• JW Marriott, Griffin Hall

The competitive D&D event returns! Yolande, the Elf Queen of Celene, calls for your aid to thwart a new evil presence that has taken root near an infamous old site. Level 4 characters are provided, built with the rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook!


This is a tournament event that takes place over three sessions—one each on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Unlike D&D tournaments of old, all teams play all three sessions, and are scored on each session. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday for the top teams!


D&D Play with Baldman Games

• All weekend long (Thursday – Sunday)
• JW Marriott, Griffin Hall (most D&D play)
• Indiana Convention Center, Hall C (demo D&D)

Nice list there. Unfortunately, it looks like most are sold out. But still, it is informative for those that might want to "see" if there is a spare ticket available while there standing outside the door.

 

[Oofta]

Nice list there. Unfortunately, it looks like most are sold out. But still, it is informative for those that might want to "see" if there is a spare ticket available while there standing outside the door.

Many of them were sold out 5 minutes after the registration was opened.

 

[Scott Christian]

Many of them were sold out 5 minutes after the registration was opened.

Yeah. I know I logged on and was ready to buy the second it let me. I was 6,000th in que. I got 1 out of the 10 things I was trying to buy. And I was buying a solo ticket, so it's not like I was with a group. Oh well, it'll still be fun.

 

[EthanSental]

Well work has me in Indy from July through October so this maybe my chance to finally get to Gen Con!