D&D 5E Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks Would Like To Explore Kara-Tur

According to Reddit poster bwrusso, who was in a small group investor meeting with Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks last week, Hasbro's CEO (who was previously President of Wizards of the Coast before being promoted to his current position) currently plays in a Kara-Tur campaign and would personally like to see that setting explored further.

Kara-Tur is part of the Forgotten Realms, and is inspired by real-world East and Southeast Asia cultures, including China, Japan, Mongolia, and other regions. It was originally published in the 1985 book Oriental Adventures, and has since appeared in other formats including a boxed set in 1988. Eight adventure modules for the setting were published in the late 80s. In 2015's Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, Kara-Tur is briefly described.

Cocks also touched on Spanish-language translations of D&D books in Latin America, and indicated that there were distribution issues with former licensing agreements in that region.

 

[Ramaster]

Bringing back an asian-inspired setting from the 80s?

I predict they will have to issue at least two apologies after they release that book.

Not that the idea of non-eurpean settings is a bad one. If anything, they would be a breath of freash air.

 

[TheSword]

Well they are exploring Kara Tur… in the privacy of their own dining room. Where no one can criticise them for it.

 

[Shardstone]

Bringing back an asian-inspired setting from the 80s?

I predict they will have to issue at least two apologies after they release that book.

Not that the idea of non-eurpean settings is a bad one. If anything, they would be a breath of freash air.

All they have to do is hire a culture consultant or 3. It isn't that hard.

 

[EthanSental]

I’d buy it. Did the legend of 5 rings or paizo hire a consultant? Did they have any issues after release? I don’t follow them much but curious on the reaction fans had.

 

[Henadic Theologian]

All they have to do is hire a culture consultant or 3. It isn't that hard.

Like they did with Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, the upcoming Tarkir set most likely, and Radiant Citadel (heck you could have the Asian-American writers and consulants from Radiant Citadel come back to help with a Kara Tur book, they have the experience now).

 

[Remathilis]

If there was ever a "damn the cannon, full rewrite ahead!" setting, this is it!

 

[TwoSix]

If there was ever a "damn the cannon, full rewrite ahead!" setting, this is it!

I love the fact that both spellings of "cannon/canon" work in that sentence. Well played.

 

[Meech17]

Like they did with Kamigawa Neon Dynasty, the upcoming Tarkir set most likely, and Radiant Citadel (heck you could have the Asian-American writers and consulants from Radiant Citadel come back to help with a Kara Tur book, they have the experience now).

Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty is one of better received sets from Magic's current standard line-up. It was an all around good set. The cards and the mechanics were fun, and the setting and art was all very flavorful.

I wonder if they gave up on the MTG-D&D crossover products. I'd buy a Kamigawa book before I bought a Kara Tur book.

 

[Reynard]

Maybe we could get an Asian inspired setting that isn't actually trying to present fantasy China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, etc... Maybe we could create something new that doesn't have the inherent potential to land badly (to give the generous prediction).

Make. Something. New.