So “Dungeons & Dragons”, as we currently know it, is in its waning days. In September, the Players Handbook, the first of the three core rulebooks for the 2024 edition of D&D, will be released. Yes, I know “Wizards of the Coast” insists this is just an update to the current 5th edition rules from […]
Tag: Dungeons and Dragons
Hate & Discontent – Loot Mechanics #377
Fans hating on things they once loved, and other stuff. Intro (0:34) – The usual wankery Tabletop roleplaying (10:49) – The SRD for the 50th anniversary refresh for D&D will be going to the Creative Commons. So why is this a bad thing, according to some fans? Wrap (36:35) – Shocking no one, D&D Beyond […]
In defense of D&D – Loot Mechanics #374
On today’s show, the guys discuss why every TTRPG should be using some version or variant of the D&D rules. Intro (0:34) – Cheap achievements and other bullshit Tabletop Gaming (7:19) – Why every TTRPG should be using some variant or edition of the D&D rules. Wrap (28:21) – We chat about the thousands of […]
So you say you won’t be playing the new version of D&D…
It’s been well over a year since the “OGL Debacle” happened at Wizards of the Coast, that seriously hurt the “Dungeons & Dragons” brand, and led to the announcement of multiple major TTRPG projects, set to capitalize on D&D’s potential downfall. While there are literally hundreds of new TTRPGs released every year, three in particular […]
Doomed – Loot Mechanics #372
Doom and gloom, and Scormey being a little bitch, on today’s show! Intro (0:34) – Scormey bows to his Microsoft overlords, and Beoulus has been running a guild? Tabletop Games (9:37) – With the Pandemic “over“, are TTRPGs doomed to fade back into the shadows? Wrap (34:05) – More “Knave 2e” drama, which really puts […]
Gaming news sites roll a 1 – Loot Mechanics #362
Is Hasbro selling the D&D IP off? Okay, no… but should they? We discuss on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing? Tabletop Gaming (7:30) – Hasbro reportedly is negotiating with Tencent to buy the D&D IP!… Except it was nothing but bulls**t. That said, should Hasbro sell it off? Wrap (44:41) […]