In a groundbreaking partnership, toy giant Hasbro has joined forces with Italian tech company Xplored, signaling a potential future where artificial intelligence becomes an integral part of board games. Adam Biehl, senior vice president and general manager of Hasbro Game, envisions a seamless integration of technology into analog gaming experiences, introducing innovative gameplay to players ...
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@mo_ztt @dpunked that’s assuming they actually make something compelling which requires some level of competency that they have a mixed record in achieving.
I definitely don’t assume that. In fact, I think they’re far more likely to make a ham-fisted mess of it.
I’m not trying to throw shade here at the 5e designers, who are clearly smart people who care about the game, but I would say the result of what Hasbro is doing with the brand is actually pretty un-mixed, of cash-grab content with clearly evident flaws, in contrast to systems like Pathfinder that are designed to be well-designed and enjoyable systems.