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Originally Posted by El Mahdi  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. |
I wouldn't jump to conclusions. I think that the most likely explanation proposed so far is that the lack of
3PP support, and announcements that major 3rd-party players are actually totally out of the game, has probably given more traction to the elements in
WotC (read: Linae & The Rouse) who have been pushing for a more sensible
GSL. I know everyone likes to pat themselves on the back, but I imagine that in this--like in most things--it's the money that's talking. Without
3PP support,
4E loses a lot of legitimacy with the old guard players, and that's probably affecting sales.
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