{"id":209219,"date":"2023-01-14T12:10:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T11:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=209219"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:11:17","slug":"dungeons-dragons-community-takes-a-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/dungeons-dragons-community-takes-a-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Dungeons & Dragons community takes a stand against new license royalty rules, and wins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wizards of the Coast (WotC), the infamous publisher of the legendary Dungeons & Dragons<\/a> tabletop game, was about to release a draft statement about updated regulations<\/strong>. In it, Hasbro and WotC were going to claim royalties from any use of its license or related sales. Thanks to a leak of the draft, the D&D community took a stand, signing petitions and withdrawing from the game completely. Thankfully, D&D Beyond issued another statement, changing the stance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initial plan was for WotC to release an official statement of the draft updated open license agreement<\/strong> on January 12, 2023. When some parts of the document leaked online, the new changes became clear. Hasbro and the D&D publisher were planning on placing royalties on any content or games that held the brand name. Hasbro was looking to take at least 25% of the sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Over the past week we have witnessed an incredible outpour of passion and dedication from our community working together to protect and cultivate the inclusive environment of Dungeons & Dragons.

Please read our update on the Open Game License: https:\/\/t.co\/9y4Z5MZpiq<\/a><\/p>— Dungeons & Dragons (@Wizards_DnD) January 13, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>