Apparently Wizards of the Coast are working on a new rules update for D&D and are looking for community input on the D&D experience. There are some interesting ideas out there like integrating computer based records keeping or using tablets.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/01/09...-dd/#more-88014
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/01/09...-dd/#more-88014