D&D's live service era could be great - but only if it keeps the actual RPG alive

Believe it or not, I'm kind of a cautious fan of Wizards of the Coast's new, live-service-videogame approach to D&D - and not just because, after long months of excruciating, confusing inactivity in 2025, literally any update to the DnD release schedule is like water in the desert. No, I think the whole schtick of 'seasons' and 'roadmaps' could make a lot of sense. The problem is that, in order for it to make sense, those seasons need to be stuffed full of tasty new game to play - and right now, I feel like that's still too far down WotC's priority list. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:Will D&D's new Actual Play series suffer from the 'Mercer effect'?New to D&D 5e solo play? This 4th-level adventure is perfect for you!Wizards is launching an official D&D actual play starring Astarion and Lae'zel

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D&D's live service era could be great - but only if it keeps the actual RPG alive
Believe it or not, I'm kind of a cautious fan of Wizards of the Coast's new, live-service-videogame approach to D&D - and not just because, after long months of excruciating, confusing inactivity in 2025, literally any update to the DnD release schedule is like water in the desert. No, I think the whole schtick of 'seasons' and 'roadmaps' could make a lot of sense. The problem is that, in order for it to make sense, those seasons need to be stuffed full of tasty new game to play - and right now, I feel like that's still too far down WotC's priority list.

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RELATED LINKS:
Will D&D's new Actual Play series suffer from the 'Mercer effect'?
New to D&D 5e solo play? This 4th-level adventure is perfect for you!
Wizards is launching an official D&D actual play starring Astarion and Lae'zel

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