EDSG Episode 155 - Everybody Else Is Talking About It...

* 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! Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW