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D&D 2024 Rules Now in Creative Commons

It’s rare these days for Dungeons & Dragons news to be purely good news—so I’m happy to share that Wizards of the Coast has taken a genuinely positive step for the community. The 2024 System Reference Document (SRD 5.2) has been released under a Creative Commons license! This update is a major milestone. It builds on the promise…

You Are Welcome Here!

We’ve been seeing a lot of new faces around the channel lately, so I wanted to take a moment to pause the regular programming and say, well, welcome! I’m Brian, and this is Geek Philosophy—where we’re all about sharing stories, ideas, and insights from the world of tabletop role-playing games. For those who’ve been here…

How Will WotC Respond?

The release of new systems like the ORC License, Project Black Flag, and other independent RPGs has really changed the landscape of tabletop gaming. While Wizards of the Coast reversed some of its controversial plans and put 5e’s SRD under Creative Commons, the conversation around open gaming and community trust is far from over. For…

D&D Beyond says “OGL 1.0a will remain untouched!”

This was a short and surprising update—almost like a sigh of relief for the community. After weeks of heated debate and serious concern about the future of the Open Gaming License, D&D Beyond posted a statement confirming that OGL 1.0a will remain untouched. That’s a huge shift in the conversation. They also announced that the…

Did Hasbro & Wizards of the Coast Kill the D&D Brand?

This is a tough topic, but it’s one I felt needed to be talked about. The controversy around the OGL (Open Gaming License) and Wizards of the Coast’s proposed changes have shaken the community in a way I don’t think I’ve seen in all the years I’ve been playing. When the leak of OGL 1.1…

The Importance of Keeping the OGL Open

For anyone who’s spent time creating or running games using D&D’s rules, the Open Gaming License (OGL) has been a vital part of the hobby. It’s not just a legal document—it’s been the foundation for a huge wave of creativity in the tabletop RPG world, from independent creators publishing adventures and supplements to entire new…