Concerns for the Playtest.

[Scribble]

OK, I'll just answer for the OP.

I, too, am concerned in this area. If this were to be the case it would look very bad for 5e.

I sincerely hope that it is NOT the case, and that WotC is determined to actually make this a GOOD playtest.

There. All friends again?

I'm just wondering what is causing the concern? Do you have evidence to show this might be the case, or are you just concerned about a possible random "What if?" scenario?

 

[Holy Bovine]

I have a really big concern for the playtest that's coming up. I'm concerned that they won't actually listen to the people during the playtest. I'm not talking about actually listen to each and every opinion but if there is a genuine idea that someone puts out there, that actually corrects something, then I hope it's used. I also hope that we aren't being used just to correct spell mistakes and sentences that may be worded wrong. If the game has already been decided either way then I would rather Wizard's just say so and skip the playtest.

I want to participate in the playtest because I want to possibly make a difference in the future of the game for the better.

Anyone have any concerns?

My biggest concern? That they actually will listen to the playtesters. Some of the gamers I've met are nuts!

 

[ForeverSlayer]

I'm just wondering what is causing the concern? Do you have evidence to show this might be the case, or are you just concerned about a possible random "What if?" scenario?

People have asked Wizards for a playtest to be done and now they have their chance. Nothing is saying that Wizards has to use everything that is proposed to them but giving a playtest just to say they gave a playtest is not what I want.

I don't like 4th edition but a lot of errors could have been avoided if a playtest had been done. Now there is no proof that they would have listen even then but Wizards does have a track record of not actually listening to what their customers want and they have a track record of not delivering on what they say they will.

Paizo has proven over and over again how to actually run a gaming company and hiding behind the D&D logo isn't enough for me. "Trust us, it's D&D after all" doesn't hold the weight that it used to, in my opinion.

A lot of us aren't game designers but that doesn't mean we know less than an actual game designer. Thousands of people looking at something are more likely to find something that's wrong than just a few.

 

[Savage Wombat]

I'm just wondering what is causing the concern? Do you have evidence to show this might be the case, or are you just concerned about a possible random "What if?" scenario?

No, see, that's just perpetuating the argument.

The Optimist says "I think an open playtest is a wonderful idea, and think WotC wants what's best for the game."

The Pessimist says "I think a big corporation is more likely to screw this up."

You're going to have pessimism, just like you're going to have less-than-stellar Toughness feats.

 

[Scribble]

No, see, that's just perpetuating the argument.

The Optimist says "I think an open playtest is a wonderful idea, and think WotC wants what's best for the game."

The Pessimist says "I think a big corporation is more likely to screw this up."

You're going to have pessimism, just like you're going to have less-than-stellar Toughness feats.

So it's just pessimism/ worrying about imagined "What if?" scenarios.

 

[Savage Wombat]

So it's just pessimism/ worrying about imagined "What if?" scenarios.

And there's nothing wrong with that. This entire board is filled with "what if" scenarios.

 

[Scribble]

And there's nothing wrong with that. This entire board is filled with "what if" scenarios.

Eh... Not sure I agree with the idea that all what if scenarios are the same. I think in this case it's needless worrying. Since there is nothing pointing in the direction of the playtest being faulty, then there is no reason to worry about it.

 

[Savage Wombat]

Eh... Not sure I agree with the idea that all what if scenarios are the same. I think in this case it's needless worrying. Since there is nothing pointing in the direction of the playtest being faulty, then there is no reason to worry about it.

You seem awfully concerned about our being concerned.

Some people just worry. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Scribble]

You seem awfully concerned about our being concerned.

Some people just worry. I wouldn't worry about it.

Because needless concerns create bad feelings and poor morale for no reason.

 

[Savage Wombat]

Because needless concerns create bad feelings and poor morale for no reason.

Oh, is that what the balloons are for.

Raising concerns brings up issues and problems before it's too late to solve them. It's like saying "What if a car comes this way?" "Do you see a car?" "No, but that doesn't mean one isn't behind the hill."