WHAT'S IN THE BOX? A Look Inside The ELEMENTAL EVIL Board Game!

DND_Chris · Jan 30, 2015

I wonder since DnD is now in 5e if they will be changing up the rules for the system?

Morrus · Jan 30, 2015

DND_Chris said:
I wonder since DnD is now in 5e if they will be changing up the rules for the system?

They're still compatible with the older boardgames, so I'm guessing no?

Zaran · Jan 30, 2015

You know, I've bought almost every book and item WotC has put out since they put out 3.0. I have 2 of the three board games that put out that is like this. I'm done. I don't think they going to support the RPG and if they aren't going to support it then I am not going to support.

Letting those editors go really got me thinking. It became obvious to me that they aren't going to be doing the magazines without editors. So why am I giving them a monthly subscription? I'm to the point where I hope Hasbro sells WotC and someone who actually wants to build on the game can take it over.

And before someone tells me that all I need is the three core books. You are absolutely right. I can take those books. buy any setting from earlier editions and go to town making my own stuff. Thank you WotC from weaning me off of you.

doctorhook · Jan 30, 2015

Zaran said:
You know, I've bought almost every book and item WotC has put out since they put out 3.0. I have 2 of the three board games that put out that is like this. I'm done. I don't think they going to support the RPG and if they aren't going to support it then I am not going to support.

Letting those editors go really got me thinking. It became obvious to me that they aren't going to be doing the magazines without editors. So why am I giving them a monthly subscription? I'm to the point where I hope Hasbro sells WotC and someone who actually wants to build on the game can take it over.

And before someone tells me that all I need is the three core books. You are absolutely right. I can take those books. buy any setting from earlier editions and go to town making my own stuff. Thank you WotC from weaning me off of you.

I don't think those magazines were ever coming back, bro.

GMMichael · Jan 30, 2015

Thread title a reference to a certain movie? Good choice, especially for "Elemental Evil."

mouselim · Jan 30, 2015

Zaran said:
And before someone tells me that all I need is the three core books. You are absolutely right. I can take those books. buy any setting from earlier editions and go to town making my own stuff. Thank you WotC from weaning me off of you.

I got nearly everything on D&D (except 4e)...from TSR to WoTC. Honestly, TSR did more for the franchise than WoTC ever did (or they did at the beginning). I am already done on being "loyal" towards this gaming system...until at least it becomes again a hobby first...business second....guess not.

Anyway, just buy what is needed...the best way to tell them is through your wallet/purse.

Wolfskin · Jan 30, 2015

I don't own any DnD boardgame so far, do they use the 4e system for boardgame play?

Prism · Jan 30, 2015

Wolfskin said:
I don't own any DnD boardgame so far, do they use the 4e system for boardgame play?

Its kind of 4e lite. Very much based on the 4e rules but a bit simpler without the need for a DM

DMZ2112 · Jan 30, 2015

Just for clarity: this is the Temple of Elemental Evil board game, not the Elemental Evil board game, and not a board game titled The Temple of Elemental Evil.

Forgive me but I'm irritated by this.

I asked for some assurance on Twitter that squeezing everything into the Sword Coast would not be their MO for the edition on Twitter, and got essentially, "It's not the Temple of Elemental Evil, it's a Temple of Elemental Evil," from the board game team via a helpful Wizards dev, as though we don't understand how branding and marketing works. That's some goddamned gall.

So anyway, we should call a spade a spade.

Okay, rant done.