Dungeons and Dungeons Will No Longer Have ‘Editions’
Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson published the original Edition of Dungeons and Dragons in 1974. The game has undergone many expansions and revisions over the last 48 years, including five numbered editions and multiple smaller revisions and subsets.
However, Dungeons and Dragons is changing how its updates are structured. Publisher Wizards of the Coast recently announced One D&D, which it describes as “a new generation of Dungeons and Dragons.” Rather than rolling out a new Edition every several years, One D&D focuses on turning Dungeons and Dragons into a living game that can be updated and expanded without needing another complete overhaul.
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Wizards of the Coast released a video announcing One D&D and explaining what it means for the legendary TTRPG. According to Wizards of the Coast, the D&D 5th Edition owes its success to designers listening to feedback from players and DMs. The result is a game that Wizards of the Coast feel is well-liked and incorporates the best aspects taken from earlier versions of the game. Rather than upending a stable system, Wizards of the Coast plans to focus on expanding and updating the existing Dungeons and Dragons rather than making any big structural changes.
Part of the One D&D initiatives include changes to the game’s Monster Manual, Player’s Guide, and Dungeon Master’s Guide. However, the focus will be on expansion and ease of use rather than changing or removing core Fifth Edition features. This includes restructuring the Dungeon Master’s Guide to make it easier for new DMs to get acquainted with the system. Players can also expect things like adding new spells, monsters, and other content. However, Wizards of the
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