The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish Tabletop RPGs 2025 Year in Review – The Lazy RPG Talk Show
Dec 29, 2025
Reflecting on a vibrant year, key highlights from 2025 in tabletop RPGs are unpacked. New releases like Daggerheart and innovative games are celebrated. The impact of open licenses is discussed, alongside the introduction of doom points as an exciting DM tool. Critical Role's transition to D&D 2024 and the conclusion of Project Sigil spark engaging commentary. Predictions for a quieter 2026 are made, while the importance of fostering new players in the RPG community is emphasized. A rich overview brimming with insights awaits!
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Time Sessions For Conventions And One-Shots
- Use time-management tips for sessions to keep games within fixed time slots, especially for convention or one-shot play.
- Mike recently published an article on timing sessions with practical tricks and examples.
An Exceptional Year For RPG Releases
- 2025 delivered a remarkable set of high-quality RPG releases across many systems, not just D&D.
- Mike views this as possibly the strongest single year of RPG product quality he's seen.
Creative Commons Secures Long-Term Development
- Open licensing expanded in 2025 with major SRDs released under Creative Commons, including D&D 5.2.
- Mike argues this secures long-term community development and supplement creation without publisher permission.