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<blockquote data-quote="Kanegrundar" data-source="post: 3322937" data-attributes="member: 3913">I think we're going to see a D&amp;D that's tied more closely to miniatures.&nbsp; It's a smart move on WotC's part as the minis sell in ways that the newest Complete X just won't.&nbsp; I think the system will still be D20, but will be simplified in many areas.&nbsp; In a lot of areas such as spell casting, I think we'll see a shift away from the old style and more into a MMORPG style.&nbsp; There will likely be a system set up to allow for random play, possibly even DM-less play ala Warhammer Quest or Dungeon Bash, but there will also be a section talking about getting a more robust roleplaying experience by having a GM and then giving some helpful hints on how to craft adventures and such.&nbsp; Will that all be bad?&nbsp; Not really.&nbsp; Further editions won't be written for the current fanbase, but for new players.&nbsp; What are those possible new players playing?&nbsp; World of Warcraft, Everquest, Vanguard, and various other MMORPGS.&nbsp; It's the smart move to to make.&nbsp; Sure, a new edition in this vein will leave a lot of current players pissed off to no end.&nbsp; However, WotC isn't going to care.&nbsp; The overwhelming majority will move onto the next edition, and those that don't, well, they weren't the target demographic in the first place.&nbsp; I'm not sure how would feel about it, but if it allows me to run games more quickly than I do now or allow be to easily run a pick-up game that can be finished in a couple of hours, then I'd likely at least give it the ol' college try.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kanegrundar, post: 3322937, member: 3913"] I think we're going to see a D&D that's tied more closely to miniatures. It's a smart move on WotC's part as the minis sell in ways that the newest Complete X just won't. I think the system will still be D20, but will be simplified in many areas. In a lot of areas such as spell casting, I think we'll see a shift away from the old style and more into a MMORPG style. There will likely be a system set up to allow for random play, possibly even DM-less play ala Warhammer Quest or Dungeon Bash, but there will also be a section talking about getting a more robust roleplaying experience by having a GM and then giving some helpful hints on how to craft adventures and such. Will that all be bad? Not really. Further editions won't be written for the current fanbase, but for new players. What are those possible new players playing? World of Warcraft, Everquest, Vanguard, and various other MMORPGS. It's the smart move to to make. Sure, a new edition in this vein will leave a lot of current players pissed off to no end. However, WotC isn't going to care. The overwhelming majority will move onto the next edition, and those that don't, well, they weren't the target demographic in the first place. I'm not sure how would feel about it, but if it allows me to run games more quickly than I do now or allow be to easily run a pick-up game that can be finished in a couple of hours, then I'd likely at least give it the ol' college try. [/QUOTE]

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