Inspired by a number of D&DNext “I want” threads in reference to spellcasting, I had an idea. Many probably know that I’m protective of spellcasting classes, and a detractor of the old-style Vancian magic system. I far prefer 4E’s approach to magic that still rings of Vancian roots but moves away from it, albeit too […]
Roles, Classes, and Themes! Oh My! A #DnDNext conversation
I’m going to present a potentially radical idea that I’m sure many will scoff at, but it’s an idea that has been rolling around in my head for a while now. I’m no fan of Roles as they were presented in 4E, and I’ve made that fairly clear in a number of places over the […]
Welcome Me to the Sandbox
I’m not usually a sandbox-style DM, but darn it, I am now. I wouldn’t call what I do railroading, either, so much as tailored storytelling. Railroading implies that I have a story, it’s my story, you’re going to experience it, and then it will conclude with either your success or your failure. This […]
The In Thing To Do
Okay, so everyone on the internet is doing it, why not me. Time for me to do my D&D Next article. First, let me say, that this will be my one and only D&D Next article until we get much closer to the release…the release that does not have a date at this time. It […]