Grumpy RPG Columns: Looking at the Announcement for 5E D&D

Episode 50: Looking at the Announcement for 5E D&D

• This is an out of character column, so no Acererak or Baba Yaga.
• I examine the announcement of 5E from Mike Mearls and the articles in the New York Times and  Forbes. 
• Mearls make the statement weakly, with little energy.
• His announcement is long on vague and idealistic promises, but short on substance. 
• The Forbes article is the weakest in terms of basic writing, but does include some interesting insights.
• The Times article is the best written of the three.
• All three are good at conveying the general goals and objectives of 5E, but none are good at selling the idea these objectives and goals will be persued.