Goobermunch
Explorer
ainatan said:Why would people be interested in this product if they know WotC will release those races and classes anyways in the near future. I'd rather just wait for the official product instead of ending up with redundant material.
Wouldn't it be better for the 3rd parties to stay away from Wotc's path?
Maybe, maybe not.
If you've got a campaign that's been going since 2e (or god forbid 1e), and are contemplating the transition, this gives you the opportunity to avoid the dark year between the PHB and PHB2. You can transition when the APG comes out.
Also, if you do transition, you may find that you like the Mouse's version better than that of WotC. If they can get it out early enough, generate enough interest, and design it well enough, they may be able to "steal" the gnome and the bard from WotC. That would be quite the feat for Necromancer.
--G