> The characters and stories weren't their strong suit IMO (they were kinda cheesy, honestly)
Yes, but so are D&D characters like Drizzt and Minsc. But they come with added feel-good nostalgia.
> I agree new IPs would be great, but those are rare!
I am really enjoying "The Timescape" at the moment. It's the setting from Matt Colville / MCDM. It's used in a range of D&D supplements, streams, literature books, videos and more. And soon in a new TTRPG as well. It is more concise and less "out there" that the Forgotten Realms. And it doesn't carry 40+ years of inconsistent lore baggage.
Yes, but so are D&D characters like Drizzt and Minsc. But they come with added feel-good nostalgia.
> I agree new IPs would be great, but those are rare!
I am really enjoying "The Timescape" at the moment. It's the setting from Matt Colville / MCDM. It's used in a range of D&D supplements, streams, literature books, videos and more. And soon in a new TTRPG as well. It is more concise and less "out there" that the Forgotten Realms. And it doesn't carry 40+ years of inconsistent lore baggage.