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NEWS and NOTES

An Update on the Open Game License (OGL)

Dungeons & Dragons Will No Longer Deauthorize Its Open Game License

Dungeons & Dragons announced today that they will no longer be pursuing deauthorization of the Open Gaming License 1.0a, abandoning plans previously stated in the drafted . This statement comes after relentless fan backlash against the decision to deauthorize that was revealed after io9 reported on a leaked OGL 1.1.

https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-will-no-longer-deauthorize-its-open-1850041837

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https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1439-ogl-1-0a-creative-commons

D&D won't change the OGL, handing fans and third-party publishers a massive victory

Dungeons & Dragons publisher Wizards of the Coast will abandon attempts to alter the Open Gaming License (OGL). The announcement, made Friday, comes after weeks of virulent anger from fans and third-party publishers caused the story to make international headlines - and on the eve of a high-profile movie starring Chris Pine.

https://www.polygon.com/23574677/dungeons-dragons-dnd-ogl-canceled-wizards-fans-win

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Thanks to our special guest - Professor Dungeon Master

 

https://www.youtube.com/@DUNGEONCRAFT1/featured

What is on the table…

Qwirkle Cubes

Qwirkle Cubes is a sequel of sorts to Qwirkle with the goal of the game being the same as before: Create rows and columns in which the tokens all match either in color or symbol in order to score points.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39813/qwirkle-cubes

The Game

Can you discard all the cards in ascending & descending order without getting stuck?

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173090/game

SolForge Fusion

Forgeborn heroes battle one another for power and the survival of their faction.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344341/solforge-fusion

Basilica

Compete with another architect on building a majestic cathedral.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368079/basilica

Aqua Garden

Collect fish and create a unique aquarium with the aim of becoming the best aquarium.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322421/aqua-garden

Mahjong

Use the Winds, Dragons and suit tiles you draw to finish with the best hand!

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2093/mahjong

Wonderland's War

The looking glass has shattered and war has come to Wonderland!

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/227935/wonderlands-war

Cat in the box

Win tricks without knowing your exact card until you play it.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324345/cat-box

Wingspan

Attract a beautiful and diverse collection of birds to your wildlife preserve.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan

Board Games in the News…

Expeditions teaser trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL4PP8HR6aw

Kickstarter/Gamefound Backed…or intrigued by…Or just picked up…

Backed… (& delivered…?)

Intrigued….

Batman: Escape from Arkham Asylum by Knight Games

A semi-cooperative dungeon crawler for 1 to 5 players. Play with your friends or solo to defeat Batman and escape from Arkham Asylum!

https://gamefound.com/projects/knightgames/batman-escape-from-arkham-asylum?ref=homepage-featured_2

Andromeda's Edge by Cardboard Alchemy

Andromeda's Edge, a long-abandoned sector littered with the remnants of the Precursor Civilization. Ancient technology and forgotten secrets are waiting to be rediscovered, but many starships have journeyed here and vanished. Only the especially brave or foolish would try to settle in these parts. Which are you?

https://gamefound.com/projects/cardboard-alchemy/andromedas-edge?ref=homepage-featured_1

Shipped….

Harry Potter: Catch the Snitch

Compete as one of the houses of Hogwarts to win a Quidditch match.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/323834/harry-potter-catch-snitch

Picked up ….

Meadow: Downstream

Go kayaking down the river to explore the aquatic wildlife of Meadow.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355957/meadow-downstream

D&D and TTRPGs+

Dungeons & Dragons Reveals Keys From the Golden Vault Covers, Details With Little Fanfare

Wizards of the Coast quietly posted the cover and product description for its upcoming Dungeons & Dragons anthology with no fanfare or promotional push. Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast posted the main and alternate covers to Keys From the Golden Vault, an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons anthology [...]

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-keys-from-the-golden-vault-covers-details-leaks/

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