The Future of Dungeons and Dragons
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2:15PM
It seems I chose the right time to revive this blog. With this announcement yesterday, Wizards of the Coast announced it is begining development on the next version of Dungeons and Dragons.
This has been met with all kinds of reactions on the web and also major media outlets. Of course, these reactions run the spectrum from pitchforks and torches to excitement. My initial reaction, I’ll admit, was “are you kidding me?!” Upon reflection, however, I’m cautiously optimistic. As I’ve said elsewhere, a new edition doesn’t cause my materials for previous editions to spontaneously combust. Will this edition bridge the gap, and give fans of all previous editions something to like? Perhaps. Perhaps not. In his announcement article, Mike Mearls asks fans of all editions to sign up to help provide input. If you care about D&D and its future, I encourage you to do so.
I’ll be following this story closely. I’ve played D&D since it’s 2nd Edition days, and continue to do so now. Check back here later for links to reaction articles and news!
