"MCDM's Independent Leap from D&D Fueled by Crowdfunding Success"

MCDM Productions, led by Matt Colville, is breaking away from Dungeons & Dragons to create its own role-playing game, focusing on heroic fantasy rather than the traditional attrition-based gameplay. The new game emphasizes fast action and cinematic abilities from the start, diverging from D&D's broader approach. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign that has surpassed $3.5 million, the game is set for a 2025 release, with playtest materials expected in 2024. The company also plans to develop three campaign settings to enrich the game's universe.