#242. Is Playing D&D a "Selfish" Power Fantasy?

D&D 5e is accused of being 'artistically hollow' by one of tabletop gaming's biggest influencers, alongside Pathfinder, Draw Steel, and Daggerheart. So we explore if that's true?

Quinns Quest review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5-uQj4uOA

Saga of the Seasons 5e Adventure: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_GHVC_2026_5_242

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Dael: @dailydael

Todd:  @ToddKenreck 

Shawn: @shawnmerwin

Editor:  @jberrt 

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

05:04 - Gen Con events

07:39 - Quinns vs D&D

26:15 - Are Optimizers truly the villains?

40:20 - Stories vs Railroads