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Michael Tresca

Mike "Talien" Tresca is the managing editor of the EN World Columnists Program, author of The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games, releases daily game-related content on his Patreon, and has over 50 D&D 5E products for sale on DriveThruRPG. He is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com. If you like what we do here at EN World please consider supporting our Patreon.
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: The Art of the Apology
We have a template for what a good apology looks like. So how did Wizards of the Coast do?
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RPG Evolution: Fixing the Mess
After Patreon announced a wildly unpopular change, they reversed course. Was it enough?
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RPG Evolution: This Sounds Familiar
Remember when a company neglected thousands of their smaller creators? That was Patreon in 2017.
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RPG Evolution: Looking Back at My Gaming Goals for 2022
Another year, another chance to disappoint myself.
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RPG Evolution: ENWC Update: New Year, New Columns!
The EN World Columnist Program is celebrating its sixth anniversary!
RPG Evolution 
RPG Evolution: The Dragons Come Home to Roost
Thanks to the game's surge in popularity, D&D's brand plans are coming to fruition.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for Dragon Fans
Know someone who likes dragons? This list is for them.
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RPG Evolution: Dice Gifts for Gamers
The dice craze has died down somewhat on Amazon, but there are still plenty of options for players and game masters alike.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for the Game Master Who Has Everything
From the useful to the less useful but hopefully still enjoyable, this is an eclectic list of gifts valued at forty bucks or under.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for Crafty Gamers
This list is for gamers who take their miniature, terrain, painting, and modeling seriously. The investments are significant, but there may be discounts during the holiday season.
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RPG Evolution: Thankful for My Players
Wanted: Four or more people to play a game for four hours every week for at least a year.
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RPG Evolution: Gift Ideas for Steampunk Fans
This past Halloween I dressed in a steampunk theme, but I've also redesigned my office with steampunk decor and use steampunk props in my 5E D&D game. If you know someone who is a fan of steampunk, this list is for you.
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RPG Evolution: Oh No, Everyone's Here!
Our group is balanced to have six players so that when one or two can’t play, we still have enough to move forward. But sometimes everyone shows up, and that can be overwhelming.
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RPG Evolution: Boo! Pity the Ambush Monster
I love the idea of monsters who snatch unwary PCs and drag them back to their lair, but in practice that's tough to pull off.
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RPG Evolution: When Half the Party Shows Up
We created a rule of playing with a minimum of six players. But the folks who showed really wanted to play, so we broke our own rule ... and nearly broke the party with it.
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RPG Evolution: Fade to Black
How do you reinforce your world's lore and give players something to do when they're knocked out?

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Other Games  Reviews 
Mosey Through The Galaxy As Sad Space Cowboys
Tell stylish stories of space outlaws scraping by to survive.
Reviews  Year Zero Engine 
Build Better Worlds To Die Upon
For a campaign built on investigation and exploration rather than blasting through an Alien hive.
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
A Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
With The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977, Wizards is going back to the roots of the game, presenting material other histories have not.
2d20  Reviews 
Witness The Fall Of Dune’s Imperium First Hand
Put the players within spitting distance of the fall of House Atreides and the rise of Muad’Dib.

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons 
A Seaside Song Without A Siren In Sight
Quite a few creatures are in the cave it echoes from yet none are singing the tune.
Dungeons & Dragons 
Check Out The 2025 Monster Manual Alternate Cover!
A mind flayer adorns the Monster Manual alternate cover!
Dungeons & Dragons 
Finally An Organization Obsessed With Lights
Bathe in the brilliance of the Morning Star—if you're brave enough.
Dungeons & Dragons 
New Monster Manual Cover
The 2025 Monster Manual cover has been unveiled!
Dungeons & Dragons  Film & TV 
Paramount+ Will Not Proceed with Dungeons & Dragons Live-Action TV Show
Hasbro will update the project and pitch to other networks and streamers
Dungeons & Dragons  Reviews 
A Preview of The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977
With The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977, Wizards is going back to the roots of the game, presenting material other histories have not.

Industry News

Industry 
SFWA Posthumously Presents Jennell Jaquays with the 2024 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award
The award is given for “significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community”
Industry 
2024 Diana Jones Award Finalists Announced
Finalists include one game designer, two conventions, a charity bundle, and a labor union
Apps & Tools  Industry 
Roll20 Purchases Demiplane
More industry consolidation as VTT combines with tools platform!
Industry 
5E-Powered Adventure Time Joins Million Dollar TTRPG Kickstarter Club
D&D-powered cartoon fun from Cryptozoic Entertainment.

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