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<blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 5467434" data-attributes="member: 1210"><p>No kidding! If there was any move to increase DDI sub costs without returning the value of the sub to where it was, I could see even more of an implosion in WotC's digital offerings.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Unless the 'magazines' improve significantly, they can't be considered a selling point at <em>any</em> tier of pricing.</p><p></p><p>And, finally, it's not really a good idea making DMs pay more to use the tools. Although players come and go, for the game to expand it really needs more DMs. As far as possible, then, WotC should be looking to <em>minimise</em> the costs being imposed on players who wish to make the jump to DMing. Putting all the DM tools in the most expensive tier of payments is precisely the wrong way to go.</p></blockquote><p></p><p>I agree with everything you say here.</p><p></p><p>Really, when most subscribers pay for DDI, what are they paying for in their mind (NOT the legalistic approach that so many take when discussing this topic)? I would wager the biggest element is the Character Builder (too bad it doesn't work for crap) followed by the Adventure Tools (too bad they don't work for crap), followed by the e-mags (too bad their content is so sparse and crappy lately). I would wager the compendium is the last element most folks think of- it's only handy for reference, it's not designed for easy cut & paste or actual game play use- it's a prep tool. And even it is no longer complete!</p><p></p><p>So if the hypothetical lowest pricing tier does NOT include the CB, I think WotC shoots itself in the foot, because to get someone to buy the premium version, you usually have to make them see the value in the basic PLUS THIS OTHER STUFF!!, versus saying, "Oh, you only get the value if you pony up for Epic Tier Pricing!"</p><p></p><p>More than anything, though, I think that WotC needs to build goodwill badly. The complete buggering of pretty much all of DDI for <em>half a subscription period now</em> is very disheartening. My sub lapsed a couple of days ago; I had been an early adopter and a strong advocate of using the online tools and so forth. Now I can't see resubbing unless there is a HUGE increase in quality- at least back to where we were.</p><p></p><p>I just cannot fathom how on earth <em>anyone</em> at WotC, even the suits, thought the various changes they are making to DDI are a good idea. I understand that a lot of it has to do with combating piracy, but <em>I DON'T CARE.</em> That doesn't help me, the customer, one bit. It just makes me keep my money in pocket.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="the Jester, post: 5467434, member: 1210"] No kidding! If there was any move to increase DDI sub costs without returning the value of the sub to where it was, I could see even more of an implosion in WotC's digital offerings. Unless the 'magazines' improve significantly, they can't be considered a selling point at [i]any[/i] tier of pricing. And, finally, it's not really a good idea making DMs pay more to use the tools. Although players come and go, for the game to expand it really needs more DMs. As far as possible, then, WotC should be looking to [i]minimise[/i] the costs being imposed on players who wish to make the jump to DMing. Putting all the DM tools in the most expensive tier of payments is precisely the wrong way to go.[/quote] I agree with everything you say here. Really, when most subscribers pay for DDI, what are they paying for in their mind (NOT the legalistic approach that so many take when discussing this topic)? I would wager the biggest element is the Character Builder (too bad it doesn't work for crap) followed by the Adventure Tools (too bad they don't work for crap), followed by the e-mags (too bad their content is so sparse and crappy lately). I would wager the compendium is the last element most folks think of- it's only handy for reference, it's not designed for easy cut & paste or actual game play use- it's a prep tool. And even it is no longer complete! So if the hypothetical lowest pricing tier does NOT include the CB, I think WotC shoots itself in the foot, because to get someone to buy the premium version, you usually have to make them see the value in the basic PLUS THIS OTHER STUFF!!, versus saying, "Oh, you only get the value if you pony up for Epic Tier Pricing!" More than anything, though, I think that WotC needs to build goodwill badly. The complete buggering of pretty much all of DDI for [i]half a subscription period now[/i] is very disheartening. My sub lapsed a couple of days ago; I had been an early adopter and a strong advocate of using the online tools and so forth. Now I can't see resubbing unless there is a HUGE increase in quality- at least back to where we were. I just cannot fathom how on earth [i]anyone[/i] at WotC, even the suits, thought the various changes they are making to DDI are a good idea. I understand that a lot of it has to do with combating piracy, but [I]I DON'T CARE.[/i] That doesn't help me, the customer, one bit. It just makes me keep my money in pocket. [/QUOTE]
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