I have been thinking about my next game design and after much thought, I’ve designed I would like to take 0e and “redesign” it with some different assumptions. The first of these different assumptions will actually be more like what … Continue reading →
One the major complaints I hear about D&D Next from many 4e fans (at least on the Internet) over and over again is that D&D Next has completely abandoned 4e’s stress on tight design and balanced math — what people … Continue reading →
There’s a new Legends and Lore column out. I don’t normally read this, but someone posted about this one on theRPGsite. So i went out and read it. I wish I had not as it makes it yet more clear … Continue reading →
In a post on RPGnet in a thread he started entitled D&D Next – Making 4th Edition players consider 5th Edition, neonchameleon says the following about an aspect of 4e he thinks 5e/Next lacks (and needs): Teamwork and Tactics baked … Continue reading →
There are many theories as to why the 4th edition of WOTC failed to interest many D&D players and apparently failed to meet the sales goals WOTC set for the game. My theory is simple, 4e’s lead designer Rob Heinsoo … Continue reading →
The latest Legends & Lore column on the WOTC site is on “save or die” effects. From the column, it looks like 5e may be catering to those who do not like “save or die.” Unfortunately, “save-or-die” effects are one … Continue reading →
Some people tell me that “The Math” is broken in games I like, play, or design. The thing is, I don’t consider “The Math” to be the be all and end all of good game design. “The Math” matters to … Continue reading →