EDSG Episode 155 - Everybody Else Is Talking About It..‪.‬ Earthdawn Survival Guide

* Bonus points to those who catch the reference in the episode name!

* A brief, pre-show message from Josh.

* Email from SaintBlissed: Promise oath in astral space?

* Not clear on what the question is, but oaths don’t work differently in astral space.

* Spirits, spellcasting, and raw magic, with a cut-in from future Josh.

* Questions about the -other- Everliving Flower?

* Email from Scott: I’m caught up… what now?

* Question: Interactive Barsaive map?

* Josh teases there will be an announcement at FreedoniaCon 2023.

* Wizards of the Coast and the OGL.

* Josh’s gaming bona fides

* Historical overview, the change from TSR to WotC

* Context of the OGL and changes over the years.

* D&D Fourth Edition, the GSL, and rise of Pathfinder.

* D&D 5e, the rise of streaming and online content.

* Present day: The current ecosystem and OneD&D.

* Leak of the OGL 1.1 and the subsequent discourse.

* Josh gives his opinions on WotC’s decision.

* Lots of uncertainty and strong feelings, watershed moment in the industry.

* Earthdawn and the OGL.

* Call for empathy and understanding.

* Irrevocable damage to the D&D brand.

* Josh takes another 10 minutes to wrap up and land the plane.

* Be kind!



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