If they had a free day...

[MichaelSomething]

Okay, suppose the 5E team had a day where they nothing to do. Now I know that is improbable at best but just assume that they do! So they decided, "It's free research day! Do whatever you want, as long as it involves 5E somehow!" If you could decided what they would do, what would you have them do? Let me suggest some things as a springboard!

Sword fighting lessons!
Everyone complains about realistic combat, but how can you design a system that is realistic if you never done it?

Read Appendix N!
Because it helps if you know what D&D is trying to simulate!

Play a completely different RPG like Maid RPG!
Think outside the d20!

Read RPG forums!
The designers can benefit from our awesome wisdom this way!

 

[Kynn]

I'd want them to go down to the mall and ask some kids there what it would take to make them try D&D Next, then run some games for them.

 

[JRRNeiklot]

Read Appendix N!

This. Above all else, this.

 

[Kynn]

This. Above all else, this.

Appendix N is getting sort of dated. Would be nice if D&D can move on beyond the late 70s in fiction.

 

[wedgeski]

I don't think it's fair or accurate to suggest that the designers don't "think outside the d20". They're all as passionate about RPG's as the rest of us and undoubtedly play a variety of systems.

Still, good thread!

 

[JRRNeiklot]

Appendix N is getting sort of dated. Would be nice if D&D can move on beyond the late 70s in fiction.

I wasn't aware literature had an expiration date.

 

[Jan van Leyden]

I wasn't aware literature had an expiration date.

So you think it's okay ignoring 30 years of fantasy literature?

 

[Ahnehnois]

I'd like to have them go to a military hospital and shadow some doctors.

That might help them rethink the health system!

 

[kitsune9]

I would want them to go outside and play. They need some sunlight.

 

[JRRNeiklot]

So you think it's okay ignoring 30 years of fantasy literature?

Mostly. D&D was built to emulate a particular style. For other styles, there are other games.