Talk:Editions of Dungeons & Dragons

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[edit] Individual AD&D entrys

Since there is a large difference between the different edditions of D&D, I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to construct seperate articles for each eddition of D&D (Basic-Expert, AD&D 1e, AD&D 2e, I'm not sure about constucting one for the current game, as much of the main article has most of the information on that. My primary reason for stateing this that there are several fans of the previous games who do not appriciate the current rulesystem as demonstated by Dragonsfoot.org, and if information from this page were taken, and given lenthly expansions, it could easily make exellent individual articles. Avador 05:52, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

I have no objection to this but no motivation to be involved in it either. So if you want to make an article just make sure you have enough encyclopedic edition specific information tand write it. I think this article is important as a comparison for people interested in the game but only familar with some editions (old or new) to understand the key differences - Waza 06:15, 20 January 2006 (UTC)

I agree: this article is about the changes between the editions, and should not detail everything in each. Separate articles, however, are definitely a good idea. Secondary Oak 19:31, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

Yes AD&D is a completely different game than the various forms of D&D. While both originate form the same concept it should be noted that they are NOT the same game and not intended to play compatibly with each other. As those people who may use Wikipedia to find out information may not understand and be confused when picking up used older editions thinking they can join their friends who have copies of materials currently in print only to find they have little in common for rules other than general roleplaying ideas and place/people names. 71.71.79.235 15:23, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 4th Edition?

Is there any information about 4th edition, either on the internet or otherwise? Rumors, etc.? I'm not eager to get there---on the contrary, I'm hoping all my books don't become outdated! Just was wondering if it's been talked about at all.

The awnser is simple: no such thing exists. Given the amount of time between the updates & releases of the previos editions and the current popularity of the d20 system, I'd say you do not have to worry about that happing for a long time. Avador 08:17, 22 April 2006 (UTC)

There was a rash of rumours over the early part of August, but it's died down. There was no announcement at GenCon, or anything like that; the closest thing was a strong hint that there would be a big announcement, which may or may not be 4E, at Winter Fantasy early next year. So it seems pretty safe to say there's no definite information and won't be until next February at the earliest. And of course, there is bound to be at least several months, most likely around a year, between any announcement and the actual release. PurplePlatypus 23:53, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Mr. Holmes

Is there a reason why John Eric Holmes isn't named in this article? If DCS gets a mention for his cover for the first Basic set, shouldn't JEH get a mention for his work on it?

The Holmes Basic set served as a introduction to either D&D or AD&D. (I need to look up a citation for this.) The original set remained in print until 1979, until it was replaced by the 1980/81 Expert set.

Just wanted to mention them & look up the cite before making these edits.

--Malirath 21:56, 2 November 2006 (UTC)