From IGN · Jacqueline Thomas · · 1m 50s
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft Expansion
D&D game designer James Wyatt explains how WoW mechanics translate to tabletop without losing the magic of imagination.
In brief
D&D game designer James Wyatt explains how WoW mechanics translate to tabletop without losing the magic of imagination. Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft expansion lets WoW players create D&D characters using WoW lore with minimal combat focus. Originally reported by IGN.
D&D: WoW Expansion
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft is a new expansion for tabletop RPGs set on Azeroth.
WoW Players to D&D
WoW players can create D&D characters using WoW species and classes as a starting point.
Playtest Experience
Blizzard employees played the expansion without knowing it was D&D.
Forsaken Warlock Story
A player with no lower jaw threw his arm at a monster after his spell backfired.
Dungeon Selection
Dungeons were chosen based on themes from WoW conflicts and player popularity.
Icecrown Citadel
Icecrown Citadel is available as a digital download adventure with map packs.
Combat Focus
D&D combat is shorter with more improvisation than WoW's complex mechanics.
Reputation System
Reputation system helps players root characters in WoW factions without heavy tracking.
Chromie Time
Chromie allows players to time travel to fix timestream issues in their campaigns.
Forever Content
Skyborne race and new zones from Forever could be added to D&D campaigns.
D&D Beyond
D&D Beyond is a resource for players to find D&D materials and rules.
Class Adaptation
WoW classes are adapted to D&D with broader roles and more flexibility.
Lich King Fight
Lich King Arthas fight is challenging but shorter than WoW raids.
Time Travel Campaign
Players can time travel to fix timestream issues in their campaigns.
Next Expansion
The next D&D expansion focuses on Titans and will be called The Last Titan.
Future Plans
James Wyatt may work on more D&D books if Blizzard approves.
The takeaway
Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft expansion lets WoW players create D&D characters using WoW lore with minimal combat focus.
