DUNGEONSCAPE No More!; In Betetr News, ICEWIND DALE: ENHANCED EDITION and D&D ATTACK WING Launch Today! Plus 3 New 5E Resources!

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Dungeons & Dragons NewsAs I reported this morning, the D&D 5E electronic tools suite, DungeonScape, has been cancelled by WotC. Or, at least, WotC’s partnership with the software studio, Trapdoor Technologies, who will be closing down the betas this week. The internet is half alight with angry recriminations and half alight with gleeful “I told you so!”posts. [232 comments]In better news, Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is out today. The classic AD&D 2E PC RPG from 2000, it has been updated for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android tablets and phones. The iOS versions don’t appear to be available quite yet.WotC’s Mike Mearls is holding a Reddit Ask Me Anything where he will answer all your questions about DungeonScape’s cancellation. OK, maybe not, but he is holding a Reddit AMA on Monday, November 3rd.WotC has one of those “What D&D Monster Are You?” quizzes.Check out this updated D&D 5th Edition Game Tracker.Here’s a list of downloads from across the internet that should be helpful to D&D Adventurers League Players, DMs, & Organizers.Tim Bannock has a detailed Wilderness Exploration and Random Encounter system for D&D 5E worth checking out.Looking for trinkets for your 5E game? Try my mundane treasure generator. Here’s an example output:a beautiful oak barrel [common; 6gp]a damaged silver statue depicting a cute eagle [common; 9gp]a miniature pile of gemstones [common; 1gp]a pristine tapestry depicting Bombur [very rare; 7000gp]a colossal plain indigo robe [common; 4gp]a colossal walnut bucket [common; 1gp]a battered tapestry depicting Glorviel [uncommon; 10gp]a bulky painting depicting the ship The Easy Wind [common; 1gp]a flawless gold spyglass [common; 10gp]a shabby pine salt shaker [common; 2gp]a massive iron bracelet with a happy dragon motif [uncommon; 10gp]a dirty copy of Duchess Gimbur the Noxious’s Revised Vade Mecum of Planar Divination [uncommon; 20gp]a bulky steel statue depicting a cute satyr [common; 9gp]a huge plain lavender cape [rare; 400gp]a damaged plain white robe [common; 6gp]a beautiful gold handled razor [very rare; 10000gp]a flimsy copy of Viscount Kahlest the Accursed’s Mystagogical Doctrine of Volatile Illusion [common; 6gp]a dirty copper abacus [common; 7gp]a pristine ash pot [common; 7gp]a well-preserved violet curtain with burgundy stripes [uncommon; 50gp]D&D Attack Wing Launches TodayDungeons & Dragons Attack Wing is a miniatures game produced by WizKids based on the Flight Path game system licensed from Fantasy Flight Games. “Utilizing the FlightPath maneuver system, command your army in epic aerial and ground combat & customize your army with spells, equipment, weapons, special abilities and more!” You can download the quick-start rules, or the full Attack Wing rules. The D&D Attack Wing Starter Set, available at retailers for $49.99, includes three pre-painted dragons, maneuver dials, upgrade cards and introductory scenarios.Other NewsVirtual tabletop Fantasy Grounds has added a new subscription option. “A GM or player can buy a $3.99 / month subscription with no long term commitment and get access to all the features and included content. For $9.99 / month, they can buy an Ultimate license subscription which allows everyone in their game group to connect to their games using a free demo license. Non-subscription options are still available for those who dislike subscriptions.”Here’s the latest news regarding Revelry in Torth.

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