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Dungeons & Dragons’ new crafting system – what is it and when could it come to a video game near you?


Explore the upcoming changes in the Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Core Rulebook. Learn how crafting mechanics will be altered in this highly anticipated release.

Dungeons and Dragons rulesets are intrinsically linked with many video games that we play today – the most recent and obvious of which was Baldur’s Gate 3, which was largely based on the D&D 5th Edition of its rules. The video, which is well worth a few minutes of your time, sees D&D’s lead rules designer explain the new system and how it will work with the equipment you may come across on your travels. Having spent time as Head of Communications at a professional sports club and working for high-profile charities such as the National Literacy Trust, he returned as Managing Editor in charge of large US-based technology websites in 2020.

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