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[–] Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works -1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

It’s one of only two properties Hasbro has that makes any money at all.

How comes that Hasbro can make money with D&D ? We know that most of the RPG end-up costing money to their author or bringing them a revenue way under the hourly minimal wage. I know D&D is big and expensive compared to other RPG, so hopefully they bring money. But basically with the 3 base books, you have a few 100 hours of play for 5 persons. So doesn't look like a good investment for a large company.

I mean, yes there is Baldur's gate and the movie. but looks like the kind of IP which can be worth nothing in a decade if you don't keep the game alive

[–] Shyfer@ttrpg.network 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

You wouldn't think DnD would be that expensive to make. It's just printing books with a couple game designer authors and game testers involved. But selling books also doesn't make much money.

I think the trick to making money is definitely the licensing. It's an IP everyone's knows and lots of nerds love. Whenever someone doesn't know what to buy me for a birthday or Christmas present they get me some DnD crap and honestly, I usually appreciate it lol. I love my dumb DnD dice ice tray, pajama pants, cool looking minis I pretend I'll one day paint, or beholder waffle iron. It's stupid shit I'll never buy myself but makes a good gift. A good VTT will also help and I know they're working on that, but software devs are expensive so that feels like more of a gamble. Especially if it only works DnD 5e while the others in the market can work with any game.