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Justice Arman is the new D&D Senior Designer – A dream come true!
Today I begin a new adventure at Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Game Designer.
This announcement is nothing short of a dream come true for me. I love D&D with all my heart, and I hope to be a good steward of this game that has touched so many lives, mine included. pic.twitter.com/4UXhLJgRHs
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
The early days of my game design career coincided with my time as a clinic manager. I essentially worked three jobs to position myself for the leap to a full-time career in tabletop, squeezing in writing over lunch and after dinner when I wasn’t working on something for B&G. The past three years have featured countless cups of coffee and late nights, but I share this milestone equally with the friends, peers, and mentors that I’ve met along the way. People who took time to give me advice and hope or who joined me on projects we championed together.
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
The list of these folks is long, but I must give credit to a few of these spectacular individuals.
First and foremost is my wife and light, Samantha, who has supported me unwaveringly from the beginning and reminds me of my strengths when I am preoccupied with my weaknesses. My friend and mentor Ajit George, an altruistic gardener who devotes his life to uplifting people of color and celebrating their successes, and Carlos and Surena, the wholesome TTRPG power couple who introduced me to him for a project which will forever be close to my heart.
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
My best friend and design partner, Anthony Joyce-Rivera, a caring father who challenged me early on. Anthony has received dozens of my bizarre voicemails where I practice many of my D&D voices and try to make him laugh. Love that man. The Company of the Black Blade, my D&D group of over five years: Ivonne, Jess, Sam, Tony, and Rick (also Tomás, Toro, and the occasional Nate). They cheered me on despite the bittersweet reveal that we’d be moving. I’ve spent more time with them than I have almost anyone else.
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
All of the folks at B&G, whose first words to me when I broke the news were ones of congratulation.
Laura Hirsbrunner, Sadie Lowry, Mario Ortegon, and Hannah Rose, who are spectacular editors & designers but even better friends (somehow).
Brian Holmes, my first project lead. My parents, who I’m pretty sure still don’t know what I do for a living but are nonetheless happy that their son has found joy…even though he ditched medicine to go play with dice and little dragon miniatures.
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
All my Iranian mutuals who endure my tabletop gaming posts even if they’ve never played D&D—we should fix that, by the way! Don’t worry, I’ll continue to post mouthwatering pictures of the Persian food I cook. Of course, the many fine folks at Wizards who work hard each day to bring joy to game tables around the world, but especially Wesley Schneider, Chris Perkins, and Jeremy Crawford, who have taught me much throughout my career.
And everyone else who has assisted me along the way.
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 21, 2022
Now it’s time to give back to the hobby that helped make me who I am today.
My goal is to leave Dungeons & Dragons better than I found it. I can’t wait to get started. I just want to express how much I appreciate all of the words of confidence, love, and support. Thank you for sharing this joy with me. You all have made my day. ❤️
What a great start to #Nowruz!
— Justice Ramin Arman (@justicearman) March 22, 2022
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Ed Greenwood is working on a Volo’s Guide to a city in the Shining South!
According to this tweet Master Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms, is working with friends to a legendary Volo’s Guide dedicated to a city in the Shining South. Which city will be? Eartheart? Cathyr? Chavyondant? Beluir?
Thank you so, so much! I appreciate your amazing insights and I appreciate you taking your time to craft such a detailed response! My pleasure! I hope to get around to more in-depth cuisine lore again (like that in my Volo’s Guides). There’s some in the upcoming Thay book, and friends and I are working on a Volo’s Guide to a city in the Shining South that will have quite a bit of cuisine in it.#Realmslore
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 31, 2021
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Jason Tondro leaves Paizo to join WotC as Senior Designer on D&D!
I’m excited, thankful, and sad to report that I am leaving @paizo to join @Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Designer on Dungeons & Dragons. @Wizards_DnD #WOTCstaff
If you want to know more, follow along: 1/7
— Jason Tondro (@doctorcomics) February 23, 2022
I’m so incredibly grateful to everyone at Paizo, including those no longer there, who gave me incredible opportunities, mentored me, and were patient with my mistakes as I climbed the learning curve. More important, these people have become my friends. 2/7 Paizo makes important games. So many players from all backgrounds have found themselves represented in Starfinder and Pathfinder, and I’m honored to have had a small part in that. I’m especially proud of my very small role in the formation of @PaizoWorkers 3/7
— Jason Tondro (@doctorcomics) February 23, 2022
It’s easy to buy into the notion that we need to accomplish our goals when we’re young, and if you don’t you’re some kind of failure. Folks, I’m 53. Four years ago I was unemployed, humiliated, and alone, starting over from scratch. 4/7 But I’ve been playing D&D since the Holmes Basic Set when I was 11. I’ve played and DM’d every edition of the game, and joining the D&D team is like coming home. This will transform my life; @ChelseaDMielke and I will be able to buy a house, start a family. 5/7
— Jason Tondro (@doctorcomics) February 23, 2022
And because Wizards has a very strict non-compete clause, my days as a freelance RPG author are over. That means I won’t be spending nights and weekends on a second job. The next game I run, I can run for fun, not as a playtest for a future published work. Can you imagine? 6/7To thank everyone who helped me along the way would be to thank virtually everyone I know. This has been a very humbling experience. I’ve reached out to many of you already, privately. If I haven’t yet, I sincerely apologize. Now let’s make some great games. 7/7
— Jason Tondro (@doctorcomics) February 23, 2022
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Easter Eggs: The Wild Beyond the Witchlight!
This easter egg was rather special to me. It's flying away from Thither, the realm of the past, into the unknown. Jaggerbad Skyhouse was my first piece of professional D&D writing. Almost ten years later, here we are with The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. I wonder what's next?
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 22, 2021
Fun facts – “Will of the Feywild” was the name of a 4e power. When I first started writing for D&D, it was Stacey’s nickname for me because I wrote so much Feywild stuff. In the book, this character was very much inspired by Peter Pan, Robin Hood, and Honeythorn Gump from Legend. https://t.co/RWrNNJzVNV
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 22, 2021
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight has some fun connections to my own homeland, Cornwall. Let’s look at them. First off, Motherhorn, the mountaintop theatre, was very much inspired by the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. But spookier, of course! (art credit: Julian Kok) The Brigganocks of Yon were inspired by the Knockers of Cornish folklore – little men who live down mines, who enjoy eating pasty crusts. Stacey invented the D&D Brigganocks and fleshed out their wondrous lore when she wrote the Yon chapter. I love their little soul lights! pic.twitter.com/lsPV0HP0NP
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 23, 2021
Holywell Bay found its way into the fairy realm of Thither. Probably a Fey Crossing in real life! And lastly – my favourite! – anyone who's been to Cornwall should know the answer to this thorny debate. pic.twitter.com/QduMoNRxZ8
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) September 23, 2021
The original Witchlight Monarch! pic.twitter.com/loslts5ug8
— Will Doyle (@BeholderPie) October 24, 2021
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What games are people playing on Roll20?
The Orr Report for Q3 2021 has arrived!
What games are people playing on Roll20?
Find out: https://t.co/wQNTD1qJYf pic.twitter.com/OU1gK708Mp
— Roll20 (@roll20app) November 11, 2021
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DOMINARIA D&D/MtG Crossover – Get it Free!
