01-16-2012, 07:26 AM
Rafe -- in general I agree with you that the company should meet the needs of the consumer and not the other way around, but this case is different becasue they are trying to attract two totally different consumer demographics that really don't overlap.
You've got old school gamers who want minimalistic rules and thin B&W rulebooks. You've got new school gamers who want tons of options and thick glossy rulebooks. (Exaggerated somewhat for effect.) Not a lot of overlap.
My thinking, therefore, is that for 5E to work both sides will have to change their thinking a little. Old timers will have to accept more gloss and flash-bang while new timers will have to accept more tradition and simplicity. If only one side compromises, or worse if neither side compromises, 5E is doomed.
You've got old school gamers who want minimalistic rules and thin B&W rulebooks. You've got new school gamers who want tons of options and thick glossy rulebooks. (Exaggerated somewhat for effect.) Not a lot of overlap.
My thinking, therefore, is that for 5E to work both sides will have to change their thinking a little. Old timers will have to accept more gloss and flash-bang while new timers will have to accept more tradition and simplicity. If only one side compromises, or worse if neither side compromises, 5E is doomed.
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