Not DnD: Rob Heinsoo Talks 13th Age 2nd Edition

Designed by lead designers on D&D 3E and 4E, 13th Age was the most anticipated game of the year way back in 2013 right here on EN World. 10 years later it's back with a new edition, and has been voted the 3rd most anticipated game of 2023 by EN World users. Join us as we speak to Rob Heinsoo about this new edition.

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[SteveC]

I'm really divided. It might be a "wait and see." I don't know if it will be something I'll actually use.

I have the playtest in front of me. It's not final (of course) but if you have any questions about "did this get changed?" I'll try and answer them.

 

[TheHand]

I still like to follow this game even though it didn’t click for my table. Weirdly we were all big 4e fans but 13th Age didn’t quite scratch the itch. I think the 2 biggest missed for us was the scaling damage dice and the fighter’s “roll an attack and then see what ability you get” vs a more tactical power choice.

But it has a lot of good ideas that I mined for DnD and other games!

 

[Lord Shark]

Because it indicates no EU friendly shipping

Pelgrane is based in Britain, so I'd think their EU shipping rates would be more friendly than a US-based company.

I still like to follow this game even though it didn’t click for my table. Weirdly we were all big 4e fans but 13th Age didn’t quite scratch the itch. I think the 2 biggest missed for us was the scaling damage dice and the fighter’s “roll an attack and then see what ability you get” vs a more tactical power choice.

The fighter's (and bard's) flexible attacks are gone in the beta playtest, replaced by more straightforward abilities.

 

[Matrix Sorcica]

Pelgrane is based in Britain, so I'd think their EU shipping rates would be more friendly than a US-based company.

That's something. But subject to customs fees if they don't ship from within the EU. Guess we'll have to see if they will address it in an update