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<blockquote data-quote="Omand" data-source="post: 8272070" data-attributes="member: 14344"><p>So, I voted for:</p><p></p><p><strong>Dark Sun</strong></p><p><strong>Dragonlance</strong></p><p><strong>Forgotten Realms (Faerun Only)</strong></p><p><strong>Greyhawk</strong></p><p></p><p>Why? Nothing scientific, just a gut feeling that if they go this far with classic settings (that is, if they publish up to 4 more after Ravenloft and Eberron) then I think these four are most likely.</p><p></p><p><strong>Dark Sun</strong> - Not my thing, but seems to have enough of a following to make it viable. It was one of the few settings to get a 4E treatment, which is a statement in itself. Yes, there are problematic elements as talked about in various threads on these boards, but those can be cleaned up for publication.</p><p></p><p><strong>Dragonlance</strong> - I know that people complain about railroading in the original adventures, but a new trilogy is coming out and cross-marketing is likely. May be nostalgia or old age setting in here, but this might be one of the things that is retro cool to come around again.</p><p></p><p><strong>Forgotten Realms (Faerun Only)</strong> - The continuing sales of SCAG argue against this, but it is the default setting and the one that has lasted since the early days in more formats than even Greyhawk. They are cross promoting with the Magic: The Gathering set, so I just get the feeling this will come out at some point.</p><p></p><p><strong>Greyhawk</strong> - With the upcoming 50th Anniversary this is a likely thing I think. Really just copying [USER=59082]@Mercurius[/USER] and [USER=6780330]@Parmandur[/USER] there.</p><p></p><p>As for the main contenders I did not vote for, well ...</p><p></p><p><strong>Mystara</strong> - My first exposure to a campaign world when it was still only the "Known World" in the Basic and Expert sets. Nostalgia on this for sure, but Forgotten Realms is the kitchen sink setting, no room for Mystara as well.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Nentir Vale</strong> - Like the concept, but I think the general material they pulled from the setting for use as examples in the 5E DMG is all we will get.</p><p></p><p><strong>Planescape</strong> - Again, not my thing, but I think WotC is avoiding this because it may just be too niche. Yes, it has die-hard fans (again as evidenced by threads on these boards), but it seems that while it always looked great, the 2E sales were not as great as some thing (just from what I have heard in various threads, I have no actual proof). Plus, from what I understand, much of the content is already being covered in other books that have already been released (Blood War, Gith, etc.). If it does come out, I wish it well and hope that everyone who loves it gets what they want.</p><p></p><p><strong>Spelljammer </strong>- Even more niche than Planescape and has the added problem of being saddled with the "goofy" setting reputation, Giff, Giant Space Hamsters, Miniature Giant Space Hamsters, etc.</p><p></p><p>Take it all for what it is worth, just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Cheers <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Edited for spelling and formatting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Omand, post: 8272070, member: 14344"] So, I voted for: [B]Dark Sun Dragonlance Forgotten Realms (Faerun Only) Greyhawk[/B] Why? Nothing scientific, just a gut feeling that if they go this far with classic settings (that is, if they publish up to 4 more after Ravenloft and Eberron) then I think these four are most likely. [B]Dark Sun[/B] - Not my thing, but seems to have enough of a following to make it viable. It was one of the few settings to get a 4E treatment, which is a statement in itself. Yes, there are problematic elements as talked about in various threads on these boards, but those can be cleaned up for publication. [B]Dragonlance[/B] - I know that people complain about railroading in the original adventures, but a new trilogy is coming out and cross-marketing is likely. May be nostalgia or old age setting in here, but this might be one of the things that is retro cool to come around again. [B]Forgotten Realms (Faerun Only)[/B] - The continuing sales of SCAG argue against this, but it is the default setting and the one that has lasted since the early days in more formats than even Greyhawk. They are cross promoting with the Magic: The Gathering set, so I just get the feeling this will come out at some point. [B]Greyhawk[/B] - With the upcoming 50th Anniversary this is a likely thing I think. Really just copying [USER=59082]@Mercurius[/USER] and [USER=6780330]@Parmandur[/USER] there. As for the main contenders I did not vote for, well ... [B]Mystara[/B] - My first exposure to a campaign world when it was still only the "Known World" in the Basic and Expert sets. Nostalgia on this for sure, but Forgotten Realms is the kitchen sink setting, no room for Mystara as well. [B] Nentir Vale[/B] - Like the concept, but I think the general material they pulled from the setting for use as examples in the 5E DMG is all we will get. [B]Planescape[/B] - Again, not my thing, but I think WotC is avoiding this because it may just be too niche. Yes, it has die-hard fans (again as evidenced by threads on these boards), but it seems that while it always looked great, the 2E sales were not as great as some thing (just from what I have heard in various threads, I have no actual proof). Plus, from what I understand, much of the content is already being covered in other books that have already been released (Blood War, Gith, etc.). If it does come out, I wish it well and hope that everyone who loves it gets what they want. [B]Spelljammer [/B]- Even more niche than Planescape and has the added problem of being saddled with the "goofy" setting reputation, Giff, Giant Space Hamsters, Miniature Giant Space Hamsters, etc. Take it all for what it is worth, just my opinion. Cheers :) Edited for spelling and formatting. [/QUOTE]
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