This is the reason why I believe 5e will fail now. How many 3/3.5 people just lost interest in it because of this reason. Monte had rock-star status when it came to 3E. Those fans knew he understood their favorite version of the game, and would bring some of that to 5E. Who brings that now, that...
This and pulling the PDFs did not help there cause. Anyone ever hear of Starwars galaxies? They upset a descent size portion of there fan base in 2005 by trying to make there game more like Warcraft, and it pretty much destroyed the game. It is still around, but only because Sony refuses to shut...
The OGL also helped grow the industry to where it is now. The launch of 3E and the OGL was one of the best sales periods for the hobby. The OGL also allowed companies to create complimentary items to WotC products. WotC has never been known for there adventures. WotC also has stated that...
I agree with this and I think WotC sees it too now. I know essential's is about gaining new players but It seems like it is also geared at trying to get some older players back. They also are launching Dark Sun and just released the Tomb of Horrors last month. Those moves seem to me at trying to...
How different would 4E be if WotC had brought Paizo on board? I am not saying that 4E is not selling good for them, but you have to admit that a good size percentage of there 3.5 base did not move on to the new edition. WotC in effect by not bringing Paizo on board created there biggest...
I agree with you.
I hate Paizo!
I am tired of them making all these awesome products. I'm on the hook to for 4 subscriptions. I have not played 3.5 in 3 years, yet I cannot stop buying all of there products. The nerve of them taking my money with there cool products.
Congrats EnWorld crew and good job on a wonderful site! WOW, I cannot believe I have been coming to this site for 10 years. I guess the next 10 I will work on posting a little more. :)