Let’s not forget the fact that the family of J.R.R.Tolkien suing them over the use of the term “Hobbit” in 1st edition. Oh they still exist in game today, they are just called “Halflings” now, which the Tolkien estate could not sue over. The fact of the matter is, D&D was based on several sources, one of which was Middle Earth and to a lesser degree (and in later iterations I believe) Hyboria.

Even better, in 2027 the Universal versions of Frankenstein and Dracula become public domain as well. :wink:

In 2034 Superman does! Batman one year later. :open_mouth: Then in 2037 Wonder Woman. That will be an…interesting year. :unamused:

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