Given comments made by WotC staff on streams and in interviews, I think we can safely say that they have at least another 4-5 years worth of content planned for the current edition of the game, so I wouldn't worry too much!
I assume you are talking about the Class Features UA?
A lot of those are quality of life improvements (changing a skill proficiency, swapping out cantrips like other spells, or expanding spells lists to other thematically appropriate things)
The biggest changes are to Ranger (whose Natural Explorer and Primeval Awareness were not in great places) and Monk (a class with at least the perception of being under-powered)
I agree with StormKnight at 6e is at least 4+ years away.
3rd to 4th was 8 years (5 years if you do 3.5 to 4th). 4th to 5th was 6 years (but 4th did not get a great reception, and so that probably accelerated their timeline)
I would wager that 5th will have a 10 year lifetime (if not longer, since it seems to be in a good spot compared to other editions) for 2024 at the earliest for 6th.
I would argue sixth edition may be closer then some believe. One aspect that may very well push Wizards of the coast is if there is a competing game that out performs 5th edition. Pathfinder 2.0 just came out, they are like on their 3rd sold out reprint already. It’s not entirely clear how that measures up or impacts 5e but if Pathfinder 2.0 outpaces D&D I think we will see a new edition sooner rather then later.
D&d right now however for all intense and purposes appears to be hotter and more popular then any edition of the game before, so I agree that I wouldn’t hold my breath. 5e is likely here to stay for quite sometime yet.
I've never played Pathfinder so I'd be curious to know if my perception is off-base, but it seems like it is far more geared to the tactical and combat mechanics elements of RPG than 5e. I would guess that with D&D popping up in Stranger Things and available in Target stores (not to mention all over Twitch, Discord, Youtube, etc.) that it's visibility is so much higher that Pathfinder probably doesn't pose much of a threat in the foreseeable future. I spend a good deal of time at 2 FLGS near where I live, and outside of those shops, I've never seen any Pathfinder game materials anywhere.
That said, I do believe that WotC will release a new version (or sub-version) the minute they see that it's more profitable to do so than not. Given that they've had decades of fine-tuning release and update schedules with MtG, I assume that this will happen with something like surgical precision.
I think that instead of updating things by, say, providing a whole new edition, they're experimenting with revisions in the Unearthed Arcana. As others have noted, 5e is by FAR the most popular DND has ever been. This is due, I would say, largely to the following:
DND played in Stranger Things
5e is generally less complicated than earlier editions
5e rules are more inviting to those who prefer narrative and noncombat character abilities, compared to earlier editions
Because of those, DND has reached a huge audience, it's far more accessible, and it's far more interesting to a wider variety of players. Instead of being attractive mostly to wargamers and people who really enjoy the combat, it's now also attractive to people who focus on the improv-heavy, socially complex, intrigue based adventures too.
I want some revisions of some features, fixing some classes and class features, I wouldn't really like a new edition, I'm fairly happy with 5e, and don't want to have to learn the rules to a whole new edition yet, maybe in 5-10 years.
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5th edition will be around for at least 5 more years if not longer, this is due to its massive popularity it has in mainstream media. This is compounded by the fact of all the celebrities playing the game and saying its cool to play D&D. With these stars saying this and starting companies selling D&D related merchandise is proving to regular folks the real enjoyment these celebrities are getting out of the game. These things get another person to have nevered play think about giving it a go. WotC changing up and starting a 6th edition might affect what folks think about the game and would have to be considered greatly. WotC has tons of free press with celebrities playing the game. Look a few years ago when the video of Vin Diesel playing 5th edition made its way to the world and the talk it started, now that's just old hat compared to today.
Did you note that this 5th ed. includes, on every class/char you can create, the option to carry a set of cards ????
Why do my chars needs them ??? ...uhmmmmmm... unless there's a reason to use them like in the Heartstone game..... or like in the Pokemon game... IYKWIM
Did you note that this 5th ed. includes, on every class/char you can create, the option to carry a set of cards ????
Why do my chars needs them ??? ...uhmmmmmm... unless there's a reason to use them like in the Heartstone game..... or like in the Pokemon game... IYKWIM
I fail to see how. That’s a spoiler for anything. There are also options for dragon chess and other game sets. It’s a flavor thing, and I see no reason why it has to be a reference to any other specific game.
Did you note that this 5th ed. includes, on every class/char you can create, the option to carry a set of cards ????
Why do my chars needs them ??? ...uhmmmmmm... unless there's a reason to use them like in the Heartstone game..... or like in the Pokemon game... IYKWIM
Do you a playing card set? That's just a piece of equipment they can carry in case they want to play a game of three dragon ante or poker while out adventuring.
If you mean the Gale Force 9 spell cards, then they're game aids to summarise your spells and abilities.
This has nothing to do with Hearthstone, Pokemon or Gwent style card games, you're barking up the wrong tree there.
Did you note that this 5th ed. includes, on every class/char you can create, the option to carry a set of cards ????
Why do my chars needs them ??? ...uhmmmmmm... unless there's a reason to use them like in the Heartstone game..... or like in the Pokemon game... IYKWIM
I fail to see how. That’s a spoiler for anything. There are also options for dragon chess and other game sets. It’s a flavor thing, and I see no reason why it has to be a reference to any other specific game.
A spoiler ???? can you share me this info..... or you can't ??? xDD
There is no info/spoiler. You character can carry various pieces of gaming equipment as part of their backstory. Sometimes its some dice, sometimes some cards, sometimes a chess set. It's got nothing to do with collectable card games.
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I assume you are talking about the Class Features UA?
A lot of those are quality of life improvements (changing a skill proficiency, swapping out cantrips like other spells, or expanding spells lists to other thematically appropriate things)
The biggest changes are to Ranger (whose Natural Explorer and Primeval Awareness were not in great places) and Monk (a class with at least the perception of being under-powered)
I agree with StormKnight at 6e is at least 4+ years away.
3rd to 4th was 8 years (5 years if you do 3.5 to 4th).
4th to 5th was 6 years (but 4th did not get a great reception, and so that probably accelerated their timeline)
I would wager that 5th will have a 10 year lifetime (if not longer, since it seems to be in a good spot compared to other editions) for 2024 at the earliest for 6th.
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I never heard a word about 6e at any tabletop conventions.
I've never played Pathfinder so I'd be curious to know if my perception is off-base, but it seems like it is far more geared to the tactical and combat mechanics elements of RPG than 5e. I would guess that with D&D popping up in Stranger Things and available in Target stores (not to mention all over Twitch, Discord, Youtube, etc.) that it's visibility is so much higher that Pathfinder probably doesn't pose much of a threat in the foreseeable future. I spend a good deal of time at 2 FLGS near where I live, and outside of those shops, I've never seen any Pathfinder game materials anywhere.
That said, I do believe that WotC will release a new version (or sub-version) the minute they see that it's more profitable to do so than not. Given that they've had decades of fine-tuning release and update schedules with MtG, I assume that this will happen with something like surgical precision.
I think that we need a revision to the Beast Master
I think that instead of updating things by, say, providing a whole new edition, they're experimenting with revisions in the Unearthed Arcana. As others have noted, 5e is by FAR the most popular DND has ever been. This is due, I would say, largely to the following:
Because of those, DND has reached a huge audience, it's far more accessible, and it's far more interesting to a wider variety of players. Instead of being attractive mostly to wargamers and people who really enjoy the combat, it's now also attractive to people who focus on the improv-heavy, socially complex, intrigue based adventures too.
I want some revisions of some features, fixing some classes and class features, I wouldn't really like a new edition, I'm fairly happy with 5e, and don't want to have to learn the rules to a whole new edition yet, maybe in 5-10 years.
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5th edition will be around for at least 5 more years if not longer, this is due to its massive popularity it has in mainstream media. This is compounded by the fact of all the celebrities playing the game and saying its cool to play D&D. With these stars saying this and starting companies selling D&D related merchandise is proving to regular folks the real enjoyment these celebrities are getting out of the game. These things get another person to have nevered play think about giving it a go. WotC changing up and starting a 6th edition might affect what folks think about the game and would have to be considered greatly. WotC has tons of free press with celebrities playing the game. Look a few years ago when the video of Vin Diesel playing 5th edition made its way to the world and the talk it started, now that's just old hat compared to today.
That's why I dislike the fact this 5th version includes some spoilers of the Heartstone PC videogame.
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Did you note that this 5th ed. includes, on every class/char you can create, the option to carry a set of cards ????
Why do my chars needs them ??? ...uhmmmmmm... unless there's a reason to use them like in the Heartstone game..... or like in the Pokemon game... IYKWIM
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I fail to see how. That’s a spoiler for anything. There are also options for dragon chess and other game sets. It’s a flavor thing, and I see no reason why it has to be a reference to any other specific game.
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Do you a playing card set? That's just a piece of equipment they can carry in case they want to play a game of three dragon ante or poker while out adventuring.
If you mean the Gale Force 9 spell cards, then they're game aids to summarise your spells and abilities.
This has nothing to do with Hearthstone, Pokemon or Gwent style card games, you're barking up the wrong tree there.
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A spoiler ???? can you share me this info..... or you can't ??? xDD
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Dertinus Tristany // Amilcar Barca // Vicenç Sacrarius // Oriol Deulofeu // Grovtuk
There is no info/spoiler. You character can carry various pieces of gaming equipment as part of their backstory. Sometimes its some dice, sometimes some cards, sometimes a chess set. It's got nothing to do with collectable card games.
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THen tell me why a wizard have to carry a set of cards or dices if this class only uses them ( for fun ?? )
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They don't have to carry any of that. No classes need to carry dice or cards. The only thing a wizard needs is a spellbook.
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Use acid and fire against trolls.
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Back to topic, please.
D&D 6th edition release date?