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<blockquote data-quote="DaveMage" data-source="post: 4623075" data-attributes="member: 10447">Parents that play D&amp;D are probably the biggest influence on the likelihood of kids getting into D&amp;D.&nbsp; And it's going to be a tough sell to keep them playing once they are tought.And, while I can see some similarities, I really don't think you can compare the Atari of yesteryear (and its very simplistic gameplay) with the game systems of today, that are capable of very immersive RPGs.I think 4E could very well be the last version of D&amp;D we see.&nbsp; If it isn't, I'd venture that 5E will be the last, and hopefully it can somehow recapture the D&amp;D gamers lost by 4E as well as retain any new gamers that start with 4E.&nbsp; However, gameplay needs to be more efficient than it is in 3E/4E.&nbsp; IMO, combat in both editions takes too long under the RAW to entice players used to quicker gaming gratification.&nbsp; The next edition should separate tactical combat (using the grid/mins) into a supplement and the core rules should be similar to the old versions (i.e., the game takes place in your imagination).&nbsp; I love tactical play, but it sure was faster in the old days to complete a quest.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DaveMage, post: 4623075, member: 10447"] Parents that play D&D are probably the biggest influence on the likelihood of kids getting into D&D. And it's going to be a tough sell to keep them playing once they are tought. And, while I can see some similarities, I really don't think you can compare the Atari of yesteryear (and its very simplistic gameplay) with the game systems of today, that are capable of very immersive RPGs. I think 4E could very well be the last version of D&D we see. If it isn't, I'd venture that 5E will be the last, and hopefully it can somehow recapture the D&D gamers lost by 4E as well as retain any new gamers that start with 4E. However, gameplay needs to be more efficient than it is in 3E/4E. IMO, combat in both editions takes too long under the RAW to entice players used to quicker gaming gratification. The next edition should separate tactical combat (using the grid/mins) into a supplement and the core rules should be similar to the old versions (i.e., the game takes place in your imagination). I love tactical play, but it sure was faster in the old days to complete a quest. [/QUOTE]

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