Yesterday on Twitter I suggested that with the goal (as stated by Monte Cook) of being “a set of rules that unites all the previous editions“, that perhaps the new version of D&D could be called “D&D Generations”.
I had been thinking about names that day… words came to mind like “Era”, “Epoch” or “Age”. These words covered spans of time – something that could evoke a feeling and understanding that this game was meant to bring in players of all types… of all editions.
When I thought about D&D Generations as a name, it really made sense (to me at least). The second time I played D&D (I was 12) I played in a game that was DM’d by my friend’s Dad. Now, I have friends with kids old enough to play. Additionally, Generations really relates well, I think, to editions of the game as each edition is essentially a child of the previous.
The exercise of pondering all of this was being done purely for my own entertainment of course. My day job often involves trying to come up with names for various projects, businesses or websites. It also involves a lot of graphic work…
I’m a very visual person, and it was hard for me to imagine “D&D Generations” as the actual name of a D&D version without seeing it… so I decided to create it…
(Click images for a closer view…)
An interesting note here… the font used for the word “Generations” is the same font used in the “Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition” logo.
Anyway, I just thought I would share this. I was not asked to make this, nor do I expect WoTC to use the name or anything like that – they probably have plenty of their own ideas. This was strictly for my own enjoyment!
What do you think? Let me know on Twitter!
Very nice. The name seems like a perfect fit, and the logo design has a good mix of modern and classic. The only thing I could see changing is, maybe, doing something fancy with the ampersand.
Glad you like it! I would consider playing with it some more, if I had time, hehe
Bravo, Weem. Dare to dream on an end to editions. My book shelf loves its 4e library…well at least I think it does:)
Haha, thanks
For some reason, I really dislike the name “D&D Next”. “D&D Generations” doesn’t completely seem right to me but I certainly like it far better. I think a combination of the two might work: “Next Generation”. Or possibly “NextGen” or even “Generation5”.
Regardless of what name is used, your logo mockup is amazing! I didn’t care for the 2e logo, but (even though this is similar) I absolutely love the look.
Thanks, much appreciated!
You might be interested in some of the articles I’ll be writing as part of the creative development of the next edition of D&D (and if you don’t mind, I’ll tuck your naming idea in my pocket for consideration). One of the articles will be on logo development for the next edition. With your permission, I might even be interested in using the logo that you developed as part of the conversation. Would that be okay? Articles will start going live in Feb on the D&D website.
I’m certainly okay with all of that and will look out for those articles – thanks for stopping in, I appreciate it!
Thumbs up! I like it. Great job as usual.
Well thanks!
As interesting an idea this is, any iteration of D&D should really just be called “Dungeons & Dragons” or it opens the door to the “It’s not real D&D!” internet derision. Best to avoid even the smallest gaps for the edition trolls.
Also, would want to keep brand consistent. The brand is highly recognizable even to people who have never played an RPG. For all its connotations (both positive and negative), “Dungeons & Dragons” is a powerful brand.