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<blockquote data-quote="ZeshinX" data-source="post: 7681777" data-attributes="member: 6793656"><p>To be honest...I have a feeling this will be as sparse as they can possibly get away with, in crunch and fluff. I have every intention to snag a copy as soon as it hits shelves...but I just have this feeling it will be disappointing (for me at least). WotC's current "style" seems to be one of almost extreme minimalism. Minimalism to the point that what is presented could be shoe-horned in to any setting, or no setting. Yep, even for a setting-specific book I get that feeling.</p><p></p><p>I understand WotC wants to avoid factioning off its customers based on what setting they prefer or identify with (rather ironic given their current fetish for focusing on factions in their adventures), so publishing content with a more generic sensibility would be the logical solution. Alas, it also sucks dry the flavor and character of the various settings they become famous (or infamous) upon.</p><p></p><p>Yes, yes, I know...yet another whiny post, nerd raging at WotC. I apologize now for it.</p><p></p><p>I'll see what the final product looks like and hopefully I'll be eating crow and my doubts will disperse. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ZeshinX, post: 7681777, member: 6793656"] To be honest...I have a feeling this will be as sparse as they can possibly get away with, in crunch and fluff. I have every intention to snag a copy as soon as it hits shelves...but I just have this feeling it will be disappointing (for me at least). WotC's current "style" seems to be one of almost extreme minimalism. Minimalism to the point that what is presented could be shoe-horned in to any setting, or no setting. Yep, even for a setting-specific book I get that feeling. I understand WotC wants to avoid factioning off its customers based on what setting they prefer or identify with (rather ironic given their current fetish for focusing on factions in their adventures), so publishing content with a more generic sensibility would be the logical solution. Alas, it also sucks dry the flavor and character of the various settings they become famous (or infamous) upon. Yes, yes, I know...yet another whiny post, nerd raging at WotC. I apologize now for it. I'll see what the final product looks like and hopefully I'll be eating crow and my doubts will disperse. :) [/QUOTE]
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