I don't like to use this account to talk outrage, so I've been mostly quiet about the #dnd5e situation the past few days; I've been way too pissed to say anything productive.

I've finally settled enough, so, here's my🧵: why this is a disaster for everyone, WotC included. It's not ambiguous why this is happening: WotC shareholders demand growth, and D&D's growth has slowed. How could it not? They captured a colossal market share over the past 5 years, and the pandemic only amplified that, with people playing online.

Anyways, do you wanna play #ttrpg characters who are assholes? Rude to people? Generally abrasive and uncharismatic?

Cool! Lots of people do, and it can be a good time with the right table. Here's a 🧵 on how to do it well and without losing a bunch of friends in the process. Disclaimer I won't be talking about safety tools. Smarter people than me have talked about them in better detail. Session 0 this stuff. Check in on this stuff. Whatever works.

This thread assumes you've got consent and everyone's on board already.