The Neopets TTRPG found big success despite not revealing gameplay, DnD 2024 pre-orders broke Hasbro records, Dark Horse took over DnD comic duties, and Paizo updated its third party policy.

This week, WotC hires a former World of Warcraft lead, Stormlight RPG previews some gameplay, Level Up A5E is working on its own VTT, Gen Con will sell limited 2024 DnD books, and Manual of the Planes 5e runs into publishing issues. 

While tabletop RPG creators came together to support an ambitious new streaming platform, social media users got heated over historical accounts of sexism in DnD. Meanwhile, a Japanese RPG classic is next to get an official TTRPG. 

Virtual tabletop platform Quest Portal introduced a new update this past week: character sheet templates for almost any TTRPG system. 

Our top stories of the week are a Roll20 data breach, the end of an era for a favorite DnD artist, a new gaming company, and nominations for the prestigious ENNIE awards. Let’s get rolling with the first story. (art via Hydro74/WotC)

Dungeons & Dragons VP talks Stranger Things season 5, DnD 2024 previews more classes, and the CRIT awards drops out of Gen Con over reported harassment. 

Wizards of the Coast previewed its 2024 DnD classes, Evil Genius CEO seems to go back on his word about NFTs, and two new horror experiences hit the scene. (Image credit: Wizards of the Coast)

Roll20 and Fantasy Grounds made huge acquisitions, Paramount stopped its DnD show, and WotC showed off a shiny new Monster Manual cove