WotC WotC D&D Community Update

WotC posted a community update to share news of what they are working on for community outreach.

D&D Community Update

D&D Beyond - Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition Tools, Rules, Races, Classes, Items, Spells, Monsters, and More

www.dndbeyond.com

 

[darjr]

DONE

• Add SRD 5.1 to Creative Commons
•Released 4 Playtest Packets for One D&D
• Collected Feedback via 3 Surveys for Playtest Content

IN PROGRESS

• Localize SRD 5.1 in French, Italian, German, Spanish
• Review Previous Editions for Inclusion in Creative Commons
• Publish Our Internal Content Policy for D&D Products
• Update the D&D Core Rules

UPCOMING

• Ensure One D&D Rules Updates Are Compatible With Fifth Edition and the SRD

 

[Scribe]

@darjr can I just say your efforts at keeping folks informed is appreciated.

 

[darjr]

They mention the Learn to Play and Dungeon Master Camp events! Finally! And…. GenCon?!

 

[aco175]

At least it appears they are trying to keep people informed. I like that they are looking at placing older editions on CCommons.

 

[mamba]

Did not expect localized SRDs, to a degree they are a byproduct of localized PHB, DMG and MM, but still…

 

[bedir than]

whoa

D&D Direct

Get the latest on D&D products, games, and more.

Online

March 2023

They announce several conventions that they will be attending in an official capacity too

 

[MonsterEnvy]

Looking forward to the D&D direct. Betting we will get a look at the VTT there.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

It's nice to see these efforts ongoing, although I suspect the convention stuff was always planned to help them ramp up the 50th anniversary hype.

 

[dave2008]

They also gave a list of cons they are attending:

2023 Community Events​

Below is a list of events we've made plans to support this year. Expect more to be added to this list over time.

Event	What's Happening	Where	When
D&D Direct	Get the latest on D&D products, games, and more.	Online	March 2023
Learn to Play: Your Adventure Begins!	Experience D&D for the first time at your local game store with a short adventure!	WPN store in the U.S. and Canada	April 6-9, 2023
DM Camp: Dungeon Mastering is for Everyone!	Game stores will receive kits to help players learn the ropes of being a DM.	WPN stores in the U.S. and Canada	Summer 2023
UK Games Expo	D&D learn-to-play spaces & more TBA.	Birmingham, UK	June 2-4, 2023
Comic-Con International	D&D play and learn-to-play spaces.	San Diego	July 19-23, 2023
Gen Con	TBA	Indianapolis	Aug. 3-6, 2023
Fan Expo Canada	TBA	Toronto (Canada)	Aug. 24-27, 2023
Big Bad Con	TBA	Burlingame, California	Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
Family Friendly: Build-a-Community Together!	Join your local game store in inviting kids to the D&D table with exclusive kits for family play!	WPN stores in the U.S. and Canada	Fall 2023
GeekGirlCon	TBA	Seattle	Fall 2023
Gamehole Con	TBA	Madison, Wisconsin	Oct. 19-22, 2023
Pax Unplugged	TBA	Philadelphia	Dec. 2023

 

[Twiggly the Gnome]

I'd be nice if they made a showing at Dragon*Con.

 

[RobJN]

They finally remembered that cons are a thing

 

[GMMichael]

You keep using the word "compatible." Inigo doesn't think it means what WotC says it means.

Especially after "update core rules."

 

[Vaalingrade]

Ensure 'Backward Compatible' will be a millstone around the design teams' collective neck -- DONE.

 

[overgeeked]

"Review Previous Editions for Inclusion in Creative Commons."

Yes, please. And not just 3.0 and 3.5.

 

[Henadic Theologian]

As a Canadian who lives in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area, not Grand Theft Auto, yes I've had to explain that to Americans before), this is exciting.

Fan Expo Canada

TBA

Toronto (Canada)

Aug. 24-27, 2023

Also curious what we will learn at D&D Direct. Alittle surprised that a Wizard's Showcase isn't on that list for 2023 but that is likely out of respect for the MtG side who might not be ready for that kind of announcement.

Also interesting that we are already pretty far along with the PHB Playtesting.

We got most of the revised species done, some of the origins/backgrounds, feats, spells, and about half of the classes playtested (undoubtedly some of the classes will have new versions to playtest), although I think more of all of these are coming.

Really pleased that once they are checked for IP they want to exclude from CC, they will add more editions to the CC.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Now I'm derailed thinking about Grand Theft Canada, which presumably involves everyone apologizing to each other after carjackings and, when you get enough stars, Mounties chase after you on horses.

... I would play that.

 

[Henadic Theologian]

Now I'm derailed thinking about Grand Theft Canada, which presumably involves everyone apologizing to each other after carjackings and, when you get enough stars, Mounties chase after you on horses.

... I would play that.

So would I. I'd steal a truck filled with maple syrup.

 

[Vincent55]

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice well I don't give second chances because I am no fool.

 

[Jolly Ruby]

They are saying "previous editions" instead of "previous SRDs". Am I reading too much, or is it possible that 4e and/or AD&D will be added to Creative Commons?