I mean, they could call it "potato" and it will still be what it is: an update of 5e.That's the point of the OP. Is there a functional difference between WotC calling it OneDnD or 6th Ed?
There's a marketing difference. Calling it 6E will reduce 5E sales in the meantime.That's the point of the OP. Is there a functional difference between WotC calling it OneDnD or 6th Ed?
I would give them a little more respect for their honesty, and maybe 6e would end up on it's own forum once released so it doesn't get conflated with 5e. That'd be cool.That's the point of the OP. Is there a functional difference between WotC calling it OneDnD or 6th Ed?
Yes, as One D&D is the equal of D&D Next, not 5e. It's a project broader than the playtest and not the name of the edition (which I expect to eventually be 5e revised)That's the point of the OP. Is there a functional difference between WotC calling it OneDnD or 6th Ed?
They've already announced, months ago, that they are dropping editions altogether. The game will just be "D&D."Yes, as One D&D is the equal of D&D Next, not 5e. It's a project broader than the playtest and not the name of the edition (which I expect to eventually be 5e revised)
I expect the 2024 PHB to say "revised" and or "updated"They've already announced, months ago, that they are dropping editions altogether. The game will just be "D&D."
I would give them a little more respect for their honesty, and maybe 6e would end up on it's own forum once released so it doesn't get conflated with 5e. That'd be cool.