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<blockquote data-quote="Jacob Lewis" data-source="post: 7752305" data-attributes="member: 6667921"><p>Hmm... I should elaborate. It's hard for me to say that I am not drawing distinctions between the two companies, or that I am not biased towards Paizo and this new playtest. I am absolutely in the Paizo camp as WotC has fallen out of favor with me. Obviously, it's neither a big loss or gain for either company. I'm just one customer.</p><p></p><p>What I found interesting is how their recent tweets for their respective upcoming products reveal such a stark contrast. And it brings to light (for me, anyway) how the two companies appeal to their audiences (i.e. customers) differently. </p><p></p><p>One picture reveals small clues and red herrings on a page of doodles, and a mysterious book cover partially concealed. A game or "guess what it is" ensues, usually for months until they finally announce it. Big reveal.</p><p></p><p>The other picture is more straightforward, and presents a more refined, if not sophisticated, display. The books are here. We can't wait for you to see them. I'm having a drink. How are you going to celebrate?</p><p></p><p>Contrast. Not really announcements, but preludes to big releases for both companies. Who wins? Who cares! Everyone gets obsessed about who is in first place and measuring by the wrong standards. I don't like Wizard's approach with "guessing games" every time a new product is coming, but it works for others. Neither a win nor loss, just a personal preference. And if Paizo starts doing it, I'm not gonna like it any better. But then again, Paizo has a tendency to be pretty straightforward about everything they have done. Contrast.</p><p></p><p>It is good we see such differences, though. I don't want to see Wizard's adapt Paizo's approach anymore than I want to see PF2 emulate 5e. We need choices in this market. We need both, and we need more. If we can't distinguish between two or more companies or their products, why have more than one?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jacob Lewis, post: 7752305, member: 6667921"] Hmm... I should elaborate. It's hard for me to say that I am not drawing distinctions between the two companies, or that I am not biased towards Paizo and this new playtest. I am absolutely in the Paizo camp as WotC has fallen out of favor with me. Obviously, it's neither a big loss or gain for either company. I'm just one customer. What I found interesting is how their recent tweets for their respective upcoming products reveal such a stark contrast. And it brings to light (for me, anyway) how the two companies appeal to their audiences (i.e. customers) differently. One picture reveals small clues and red herrings on a page of doodles, and a mysterious book cover partially concealed. A game or "guess what it is" ensues, usually for months until they finally announce it. Big reveal. The other picture is more straightforward, and presents a more refined, if not sophisticated, display. The books are here. We can't wait for you to see them. I'm having a drink. How are you going to celebrate? Contrast. Not really announcements, but preludes to big releases for both companies. Who wins? Who cares! Everyone gets obsessed about who is in first place and measuring by the wrong standards. I don't like Wizard's approach with "guessing games" every time a new product is coming, but it works for others. Neither a win nor loss, just a personal preference. And if Paizo starts doing it, I'm not gonna like it any better. But then again, Paizo has a tendency to be pretty straightforward about everything they have done. Contrast. It is good we see such differences, though. I don't want to see Wizard's adapt Paizo's approach anymore than I want to see PF2 emulate 5e. We need choices in this market. We need both, and we need more. If we can't distinguish between two or more companies or their products, why have more than one? [/QUOTE]
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