With all the trouble around Dragonlance in the early past - i am not so sure about that being a thing. I love the original Dragonlance campaign in its simplistic narrative and i'd be happy to see an updated version. But as mentioned before - gem dragons don't make a lot of sense there. I'm excited though about a new 3rd book. The fey stuff sounds great - the wizard schools sounds fine and i am ready for some more d&d content. :D
That being said, we have been promised three settings books for 2021, ...
Maybe I'm misremembering, but I don't recall we were promised this. A statement they were working on three classic settings, yes, but no timeline for them to be released in 2021. I could be wrong though.
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That being said, we have been promised three settings books for 2021, ...
Maybe I'm misremembering, but I don't recall we were promised this. A statement they were working on three classic settings, yes, but no timeline for them to be released in 2021. I could be wrong though.
I"m pretty sure the active quote was "three classic settings to come out over the next couple of years" so 2021-2022 was the presumption by a lot of folks who picked apart the words in that presentation/discussion. That plus COVID shake out of trade in ways that are even affecting basic office functions doesn't surprise me that only one might land this year. I mean, things seem to be on track, a MTG is coming, Candlekeep fits in the anthology work of new and diverse designers. They also spoke of "different" sorts of products which is why I'm thinking this third "product" may not be a book but some sort of boxed set (in time for the holidays).
I have a suspicion after Strahd Revamped they may test the market with another prestige format, since I'm expecting not a 6e but a 5e reconciled "golden edition" for 2024 that would come in a range of 5e compatible formats including "fancy", so I could see some formats being tested to see what works and what doesn't.
That being said, we have been promised three settings books for 2021, ...
Maybe I'm misremembering, but I don't recall we were promised this. A statement they were working on three classic settings, yes, but no timeline for them to be released in 2021. I could be wrong though.
The info we have iso far is that in 2020, WotC stated that they plan to release 3 classic settings in the next year or two (2021-2022). Van Richten’s was the first.
Dragonlance is the setting most people are speculating to be possible. While their was some legal issues involving Dragonlance several months ago over the next trilogy of books, that has since been settled and the first book of the trilogy is scheduled to release this July as far as I can see.
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"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."
That being said, we have been promised three settings books for 2021, ...
Maybe I'm misremembering, but I don't recall we were promised this. A statement they were working on three classic settings, yes, but no timeline for them to be released in 2021. I could be wrong though.
The info we have iso far is that in 2020, WotC stated that they plan to release 3 classic settings in the next year or two (2021-2022). Van Richten’s was the first.
Dragonlance is the setting most people are speculating to be possible. While their was some legal issues involving Dragonlance several months ago over the next trilogy of books, that has since been settled and the first book of the trilogy is scheduled to release this July as far as I can see.
Yup, pretty sure a Dragonlance setting sourcebook is happening. Likely not this year though. The legal issues probably delayed the proceedings, but the work already done for a setting book wouldn't have been thrown out and those novels will both get heavily promoted and serve as promotion for the sourcebook. It'd make little sense commercially not to go with this.
Yeah, I think Ravensloft/Domains of Dread was a smart response to the popularity of Strahd, Dragonlance would be silly to publish a line of novels and not provide 5e support to playing specifically in Krynn, and I'm guessing/hoping the third would be "kinda weird" so a Planescape or Spelljammer ... I just don't see Dark Sun unless they depart from their "all ages" approach which I feel is imbedded in their design principle. (And if that's the case, they should license Kobold or someone to do the setting justice for 5e).
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It looks like the remaining two “classic” settings that WotC talked about releasing are currently slated for 2022.
He also talked about there being two new D&D settings in early development and another book revisiting a setting we have already received in 5e. None of these are MtG settings.
So some pretty interesting news, which just makes me more curious as to what the 3rd book between the Feywild and Strixhaven book will be.
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"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."
Outside of FR, what other settings do we have that they could revisit? It's confirmed to not be any of the MtG settings, so that leaves Eberron, Wildemount, and Ravenloft, right?
I don't think we're revisiting Ravenloft so soon after the release of Van Richten's. Maybe Wildemount, but Campaign 2 of Crit Role just ended. I would imagine Mercer would want more time to develop more of that world before partnering for a second Wildemount book. That leaves us with Eberron (we know Keith Baker has kept publishing Eberron content on DMs Guild,) and --more likely-- a redo of Sword Coast that doesn't suck(?)
Outside of FR, what other settings do we have that they could revisit? It's confirmed to not be any of the MtG settings, so that leaves Eberron, Wildemount, and Ravenloft, right?
I don't think we're revisiting Ravenloft so soon after the release of Van Richten's. Maybe Wildemount, but Campaign 2 of Crit Role just ended. I would imagine Mercer would want more time to develop more of that world before partnering for a second Wildemount book. That leaves us with Eberron (we know Keith Baker has kept publishing Eberron content on DMs Guild,) and --more likely-- a redo of Sword Coast that doesn't suck(?)
A proper FR setting book would be nice, or at lease one showcasing the entire continent of Faerun and not just the Sword Coast. For Eberron, you still have the Continents of Aerenal, Xen'drik, Sarlona, and Argonnessen that could be expanded on. Not sure about Exandria (I'm not as familiar with this world) though I do know that there are other continents besides Wildemount that could be explored (if Matt Mercer wished to create another book with WotC of course).
Maybe we return to the Forgotten Realms and get a Sourcebook about the region of the Old Empires or Sea of the FallenStars? Not only would the region border the SCAG sourcebook but it also includes the Dragonborn nation of Tymanther which includes a large group of native Kobolds. :D
Fragments of Spelljammer have been "given". Agreeing with RoughCoronet to say maybe a better look at the Forgotten Realms, I mean it's not like Wizards is ever going to forget the realms, so to speak. Also firming up that these don't sound like tweets about hardcovers.
I'm thinking Dragonlance might show up in some sort of prestige box set. The Beedle and Grimm experiments I'm guessing are showing there is a market for high price point premium gaming products among the older set. Frankly, I don't see Dragonlance appealing well to anyone besides the older gamer crowd (excluding me). I think Dragonlance also makes sense for that crowd in that you're talking about adults who want a high quality well developed but also _simple_ world (conflicts and pantheon are nowhere near as convoluted as FR).
On a similar note, I don't know if Ghosts of Saltmarsh were explicitly set in Greyhawk, but there's always that (and would be an interesting return for ramping up to the game's 50th).
Also glad to see new worlds are in the works (and maybe overseen by new designers, which I think is a good thing too not to diss the main design team but I get the sense Candlekeep was managed with a heavy hand over the new talents, be neat to see some folks get some real free space to devleop something).
With all the trouble around Dragonlance in the early past - i am not so sure about that being a thing. I love the original Dragonlance campaign in its simplistic narrative and i'd be happy to see an updated version. But as mentioned before - gem dragons don't make a lot of sense there. I'm excited though about a new 3rd book. The fey stuff sounds great - the wizard schools sounds fine and i am ready for some more d&d content. :D
Maybe I'm misremembering, but I don't recall we were promised this. A statement they were working on three classic settings, yes, but no timeline for them to be released in 2021. I could be wrong though.
Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
I"m pretty sure the active quote was "three classic settings to come out over the next couple of years" so 2021-2022 was the presumption by a lot of folks who picked apart the words in that presentation/discussion. That plus COVID shake out of trade in ways that are even affecting basic office functions doesn't surprise me that only one might land this year. I mean, things seem to be on track, a MTG is coming, Candlekeep fits in the anthology work of new and diverse designers. They also spoke of "different" sorts of products which is why I'm thinking this third "product" may not be a book but some sort of boxed set (in time for the holidays).
I have a suspicion after Strahd Revamped they may test the market with another prestige format, since I'm expecting not a 6e but a 5e reconciled "golden edition" for 2024 that would come in a range of 5e compatible formats including "fancy", so I could see some formats being tested to see what works and what doesn't.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
The info we have iso far is that in 2020, WotC stated that they plan to release 3 classic settings in the next year or two (2021-2022). Van Richten’s was the first.
Dragonlance is the setting most people are speculating to be possible. While their was some legal issues involving Dragonlance several months ago over the next trilogy of books, that has since been settled and the first book of the trilogy is scheduled to release this July as far as I can see.
"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."
Characters for Tenebris Sine Fine
RoughCoronet's Greater Wills
Yup, pretty sure a Dragonlance setting sourcebook is happening. Likely not this year though. The legal issues probably delayed the proceedings, but the work already done for a setting book wouldn't have been thrown out and those novels will both get heavily promoted and serve as promotion for the sourcebook. It'd make little sense commercially not to go with this.
Want to start playing but don't have anyone to play with? You can try these options: [link].
Yeah, I think Ravensloft/Domains of Dread was a smart response to the popularity of Strahd, Dragonlance would be silly to publish a line of novels and not provide 5e support to playing specifically in Krynn, and I'm guessing/hoping the third would be "kinda weird" so a Planescape or Spelljammer ... I just don't see Dark Sun unless they depart from their "all ages" approach which I feel is imbedded in their design principle. (And if that's the case, they should license Kobold or someone to do the setting justice for 5e).
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
So Ray Winninger has tweeted some info regarding some of what is coming up as far as D&D settings books.
Tweets Here
It looks like the remaining two “classic” settings that WotC talked about releasing are currently slated for 2022.
He also talked about there being two new D&D settings in early development and another book revisiting a setting we have already received in 5e. None of these are MtG settings.
So some pretty interesting news, which just makes me more curious as to what the 3rd book between the Feywild and Strixhaven book will be.
"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."
Characters for Tenebris Sine Fine
RoughCoronet's Greater Wills
Other than it probably being dragon themed, no idea.
Outside of FR, what other settings do we have that they could revisit? It's confirmed to not be any of the MtG settings, so that leaves Eberron, Wildemount, and Ravenloft, right?
I don't think we're revisiting Ravenloft so soon after the release of Van Richten's. Maybe Wildemount, but Campaign 2 of Crit Role just ended. I would imagine Mercer would want more time to develop more of that world before partnering for a second Wildemount book. That leaves us with Eberron (we know Keith Baker has kept publishing Eberron content on DMs Guild,) and --more likely-- a redo of Sword Coast that doesn't suck(?)
A proper FR setting book would be nice, or at lease one showcasing the entire continent of Faerun and not just the Sword Coast. For Eberron, you still have the Continents of Aerenal, Xen'drik, Sarlona, and Argonnessen that could be expanded on. Not sure about Exandria (I'm not as familiar with this world) though I do know that there are other continents besides Wildemount that could be explored (if Matt Mercer wished to create another book with WotC of course).
"Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."
Characters for Tenebris Sine Fine
RoughCoronet's Greater Wills
Maybe we return to the Forgotten Realms and get a Sourcebook about the region of the Old Empires or Sea of the Fallen Stars? Not only would the region border the SCAG sourcebook but it also includes the Dragonborn nation of Tymanther which includes a large group of native Kobolds. :D
Fragments of Spelljammer have been "given". Agreeing with RoughCoronet to say maybe a better look at the Forgotten Realms, I mean it's not like Wizards is ever going to forget the realms, so to speak. Also firming up that these don't sound like tweets about hardcovers.
I'm thinking Dragonlance might show up in some sort of prestige box set. The Beedle and Grimm experiments I'm guessing are showing there is a market for high price point premium gaming products among the older set. Frankly, I don't see Dragonlance appealing well to anyone besides the older gamer crowd (excluding me). I think Dragonlance also makes sense for that crowd in that you're talking about adults who want a high quality well developed but also _simple_ world (conflicts and pantheon are nowhere near as convoluted as FR).
On a similar note, I don't know if Ghosts of Saltmarsh were explicitly set in Greyhawk, but there's always that (and would be an interesting return for ramping up to the game's 50th).
Also glad to see new worlds are in the works (and maybe overseen by new designers, which I think is a good thing too not to diss the main design team but I get the sense Candlekeep was managed with a heavy hand over the new talents, be neat to see some folks get some real free space to devleop something).
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.