D&D General The Double-Edged Sword: Is The New D&D Edition a Cash Grab in Disguise?

[velkymx]

The release of a new Dungeons & Dragons edition is always a big deal. But what about the impact on players and the TTRPG market as a whole? I explored the network effects, potential for disruption, and the content creation boom that comes with a new edition in my latest blog post.

The Double-Edged Sword: Is The New D&D Edition a Cash Grab in Disguise?

 

[Azzy]

Ah, click-bait.

 

[velkymx]

Just seemed a little long to post here.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Remember, when grabbing a sword, whether double-edged or single-edged, grab the handle.

 

[mamba]

What do you mean, in disguise?

 

[Clint_L]

It's not a new edition. We've incorporated it into our ongoing campaign without any challenges. My monk is more fun to play, but the fundamentals of the game, how it runs from the DM perspective, and so on are pretty much the same. It's about as much a new edition as Tasha's was.

 

[velkymx]

IDK, the playtest would say otherwise. There are LOTS of changes.

 

[Shardstone]

A cash grab? It will never stop surprising me how people are astounded that company's do things for money.

 

[velkymx]

We can all pretend it's not a new addition, but all classes, races and backgrounds are different. All 12 classes, from Barbarian to Wizard, are undergoing revisions.

 

[velkymx]

A cash grab? It will never stop surprising me how people are astounded that company's do things for money.

But at whose expense? Are they exploiting the community?