D&D5e - Reactions

Needless to say this was expected but I was a little surprised when I saw the news. I guess they figured Paizo was going to win this Q in sales as well so they needed to drop some kind of bomb.

I, for one, do not believe a word that WotC / Hasbro say anymore and have decided to no longer support their efforts in new D&D editions.

This will be the last coverage of this subject, but since it does impact this community I thought it best to seek out the reactions on Day Zero to the announcement.

Let's get started:

Hack & Slash: On Sheer Idiocy

New York Times can't keep a secret.

This is a sad day for mankind.

"We can't write a game good enough for people to want to buy, so why don't you tell us how?"
-Wizards of the Coast


I've got too many good games to play. Thanks though.

http://hackslashmaster.blogspot.com/2012/01/on-sheer-idiocy.html

Unofficial Games: D&D 5th edition


Maybe they can put the cat back in the bag, I doubt it though. Part of the problem is, most of the good DIY work, doesn't lend itself well to their current business model, by the nature of "DIY".

http://zzarchov.blogspot.com/2012/01/d-5th-edition.html

Sorcery & Super Science!: 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons is Here

Unsurprising, IMO. I've also received confirmation that the announcement could have happened up to a year ago which is, according to my memory, when rumors really started among fellow publishers.

UPDATE:
According to WotC there will be a first-draft of the new rules available for attendees of the Jan 2012 D&D Experience. Another point of confirmation regarding the duration of 5e development.

http://josephbrowning.blogspot.com/2012/01/5th-edition-dungeons-dragons-is-here.html

Knights Of The Black Banner: 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons

So 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons is officially on the way and Wizards of the Coast want to know how to keep current players happy while bringing back everyone who disliked 4th Edition and hopefully getting some new blood into the hobby too.

That's a wonderful idea, but sadly magic isn't real and this isn't going to happen. Wizards of the Coast have a track record of dividing the audience of both Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars by assuming players are interested in "upgrading" to a new rules system simply because the company decided it was time to release one. Since this is utterly false, Wizards of the Coast needs a new strategy.

http://knightsoftheblackbanner.blogspot.com/2012/01/5th-edition-dungeons-dragons.html

The Warlock's Home Brew: D&D Evolutions

So, now WOTC is going to pass the buck and let the game be designed by a bunch of fickle gamers. WOTC can say don't bitch at us, we gave the community exactly what they wanted. Nice to show some real cajones.

http://warlockshomebrew.blogspot.com/2012/01/d-evolutions.html