01-06-2012, 08:19 AM
Quote:You really think the article is so bad? I found it rather interesting really.
Frankly, I think it's incredibly unreflected and pretentious. Also, it's highly speculative and overly dramatic.
Quote:But the series of articles include thoughts not only from former and current WotC representatives, but also from representatives of rival fantasy RPG companies like Eric Mona and Chris Pramas.
Whose assessments are very questionable, because they are the producers of the two main competitor products on the US market.
Why should they even be remotely interested in saying anything that strengthens their principal enemy product line? - Like, really?
Quote:Again, yes and no. Both the Essentials line and the hiring of Monte Cook who is most likely there to write 5E does seem like a indication that they are considering other options. Firing Bill Slaviczek is also a good sign that they are reevaluating their position.
Oh, I am pretty sure that, as soon as somebody even remotely able takes over the brand management again, things will go uphill again.
Now, if D&D ever gets back to become the standard and gamer favorite, I can't tell. I wouldn't bet on it, though.
Only exception: Wizbro releases OOP books by print on demand. No, I am not thinking 1e and 2e. I am thinking 3e. That would be a blast.