OA News – January 2nd, 2026

Welcome to the Order of Aesthetics News, LIVE! We are broadcasting directly from the Great Library of the Ages in Palanthas Alt Cataclius, and today we are discussing James Haeck, Ravenloft Anniversaries, Stranger Things Conclusion, and D&D in 2026.

https://youtube.com/live/LE2D5SGvDlw Show Notes Intro

Welcome to another DragonLance Saga, Order of Aesthetics News episode! It is Bakukal, Newkolt the 2nd. My name is Adam and today I was sifting through the Iconochronos and ran across this exciting bit of news.

I would like to take a moment and thank the DLSaga YouTube members, and Patreon patrons and invite you to consider becoming a member or patron. You can even grab Dragonlance media using my affiliate links in the description below.

Discussion

• DLSaga Anthology – Now through March 1, 2026
  • https://dlsaga.com/contributors/
• Members and patron benefits:
  • Weekly readings and monthly downloads
  • Discord sections for subscribers and members only
  • Discounts on merchandise
• James Haeck Hired as Senior Game Designer for D&D
  • https://dungeonsanddragonsfan.com/james-haeck-dnd-senior-game-designer/
• PSA: Dungeons and Dragons Fans Should Circle March 15 and May 18 on their Calendars
  • https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-dnd-march-15-may-18-2026-ravenloft-curse-strahd-more/
• Was Stranger Things real or just a Dungeons and Dragons game?
  • https://poprant.indiatimes.com/trending/was-stranger-things-real-or-just-a-dungeons-and-dragons-game-fans-make-wild-theories-as-finale-ending-scene-sparks-debate-over-mikes-dd-campaign-678285.html
• 5 Things We Need to See From Dungeons & Dragons in 2026
  • https://comicbook.com/gaming/list/5-things-we-need-to-see-from-dungeons-dragons-dnd-2026/

Outro

And that’s it for this OA News episode! Are you excited about a new D&D designer? Will WotC make anniversary Ravenloft products? And finally, what would you like to see in 2026? Feel free to email me at [e-mail] or comment below.

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This channel is all about celebrating the wonderful world of the Dragonlance Saga, and I hope you will join me in the celebration. Thank you for watching, this has been Adam with DragonLance Saga and until next time Slàinte mhath (slan-ge-var).