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D&D CEO Thinks Hobby Is ‘Under Monetized’ Compared To Video Games
3Dungeons & Dragons is so synonymous with its hobby that I, like many people who play TTRPGs other than D&D, often just refer to such games as “D&D” for short. But apparently that kind of name recognition and dominance in the field isn’t enough for publisher Wizards of the Coast. Based on comments made during…
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What To Know Before Getting D&D’s New Starter Set
Getting into tabletop roleplaying isn’t always easy. With thick rulebooks that mirror maths textbooks and the need to find at least one other player (but ideally three others), simply getting to the table, ready to roleplay is enough of a challenge. Enter the concept of the Starter Set: An all-in-one collection of resources to give…
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The Next Big D&D Experience Looks Like A Video Game, And That’s A Problem
Last week, Wizards of the Coast announced its plans for what the world’s most popular roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons, will look like in the next few years. Alongside a refresh of the rules (which Wizards promises will be fully compatible with every fifth edition book that’s been published previously), some long-neglected, fan-favourite settings are…
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So Far, The Dungeons And Dragons’ Movie Chooses Marvel Over Everything That Makes D&D Great
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the new Dungeons & Dragons movie looks a lot like a Marvel film. Though I’d argue it has a much more alluring colour palette than your standard, often dry, modern comic book adaptation, the latest trailer for the tabletop-based movie otherwise reveals the calculated Hollywood formula we’re all familiar…