“We recognize the important role third party publishing support plays in the success of the 4th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons. We have listened to the community and our valued colleagues and have taken their concerns and recommendations to heart. Our commitment to the health of the industry and hobby gaming lifestyle is reflected in the revisions to the Game System License.”
--Linae Foster D&D Licensing Manager
Don't
ever let it be said by
anyone again (even those here on ENWorld), that the opinions of gamers on ENWorld and other Forums, and the importance of
3PP's, that they
Do Not Matter. The argument that "ENWorld is such a small percentage of
WoTC customer base that they do not listen to us", has been undeniably refuted. Without being to melodramatic, this news has renewed my confidence in
WoTC that they believe our opinions are important and that gamers have a level of ownership of this hobby.
Now, we just have to wait and see what the new
GSL says and how
3PP's receive it. I'm interested in it just to see their tone, and what intentions that may mean for their guidelines on fansites.
__________________
Mark
"El Mahdi" Armstrong -
Semper Operor Verus ". . . after all, that is why we're here. Kill the last bad guy and then there's cake." - Major General Jack O'Neal "Don't Just Do It, Just Do It Right!"
"Right, without Reason, is unmitigated Foolishness."
"If you make a mistake, Acknowledge It, then make it Right."
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