Tabletop RPG Talk: Tree of TSR D&D Editions and corresponding Retroclones

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In this video, Ben presents an infographic I built to visually explain the relationship and connections between TSR Dungeons & Dragons editions, their various "straight" first generation clones, and the plethora of variants or "second gen" clones that followed.

The graphic is meant to be conveying info quickly and a conversation starter - it's not exhaustive, nor can it be.

First generation clone: a document meant to replicate the rules of an original TSR version of D&D via the System Reference Documents available under the Open Game License(s) available to the hobby.

Second generation clone: variants and derivations lifting open content from the first generation retroclones to create their own particular systems and/or core game settings.