TSR Just when you thought it was all over.... now there’s a fourth TSR!

In the story that will never end, after having this week turned itself into Wonderfilled, Inc, and deleted its Twitter account, TSR is BACK AGAIN! Like again, again, again, again. Complete with old-school logo! And Michael appears to actually exist!

Michael K. Hovermale says in a press release that an unnamed individual (I’m guessing Stephen Dinehart) apparently ran all the social media accounts for TSR, Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, Ernie Gygax, Justin LaNasa, and Giantlands. He goes on to say that this person has been replaced, and that all posts on those social media accounts are "invalid". There's no mention of Stephen Dinehart's social media accounts though.

Dinehart has left TSR3, taking Giantlands with him. Given that Star Frontiers mentions have been quietly removed a week or so ago, that would leave TSR3.5 without any roleplaying game products, as far as I can tell.

The existing (TSR3} website still says it's WONDERFILED (sic), Inc. However there’s now a NEW one at TSR Hobbies. We’ll call that TSR3.5 for now. I’m struggling to distinguish TSRs from tribbles at this point. They just keep on coming!

TSR - TSR3 Throws In Towel, Rebrands Wonderfilled

In the news story that never ends, after reversing its position earlier and admitting that it was NOT the original TSR reincarnated, the new TSR company, embroiled in acrimony for the last two weeks, and having blamed the widespread criticism it has received on Wizards of the Coast, has deleted...

www.enworld.org

I don't really know what to say anymore, but my job is to report the news. So here's the news.

TSR Appoints New Public Relations Officer; Responds to Social Media Mismanagement - PR.com

TSR has replaced the individual that was serving as both social media manager and information technology manager for TSR and The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum.

www.pr.com

TSR Appoints New Public Relations Officer; Responds to Social Media Mismanagement​

Lake Geneva, WI, July 09, 2021 --(PR.com)-- TSR has replaced the individual that was serving as both social media manager and information technology manager for TSR and The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum. This individual was also the social media manager for Giantlands, Justin LaNasa, and Ernie Gygax.

All posts on all social media accounts for TSR and Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum should be considered invalid.

All posts on all social media accounts of Justin LaNasa and Ernie Gygax should be considered invalid.

TSR is in the process of recovering the social media accounts of TSR, The Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, and the personal Twitter accounts of Justin LaNasa and Ernie Gygax.

Michael K. Hovermale
Public Relations Officer
TSR

Ernie Gygax:
“I wish to speak directly to the transgender community regarding this incident. The individual who was speaking to you on Twitter does not represent me or TSR in any way. Trans people are always welcome to play with us. Everyone is welcome at our table.”
Contact
TSR LLC
Michael K. Hovermale PR Officer
(209) 819-7504

 

[Stephen Shomo]

Well Giantland just doesn't care it seems.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

David and GiantLands don't seem to understand that bullying involves a power dynamic not in play here.

 

[Dyson Logos]

And Jim Ward keeps backing them up. No matter how gross they get. Shame.

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

And Jim Ward keeps backing them up. No matter how gross they get. Shame.

uhh.... Methink that Drawmij's Instant Summon will lose that name if WotC plans to release a revamped 5e edition in the years to come, just like they decided to remove Pundit and Zack S from their credit. A good thing too.

 

[Eubani]

Why is it so difficult for some to understand that the hardware does not always suit the software and for others later software patches changes suitability or interaction with the hardware, and that in some cases an alteration to current hardware is required to get the most out of the software.

 

[Stephen Shomo]

Why is it so difficult for some to understand that the hardware does not always suit the software and for others later software patches changes suitability or interaction with the hardware, and that in some cases an alteration to current hardware is required to get the most out of the software.

Why?
Its something close to this: If I dislike the solutions (the limited ones I can imagine) to a problem (that I don't think is my problem or I am not bothered by) then I think I am justified in opposing any progress on improving that problem.

Or... they are just contemptible people that need to be berated and mocked.

I just assume the latter.

 

[Rafael Martin]

The TSR Wars will continue! Who will step forward to stop this strife?!

 

[Marc_C]

I've been thinking about this since I last posted. I have no nostalgia whatsoever for 'TSR' or the logos. I have nostalgia for some of the games and books they produced but I wouldn't play them today. Other companies have filled the void with great games (OSR, Neo-Trad. and narrative) for all RPG genres.

 

[Mistwell]

uhh.... Methink that Drawmij's Instant Summon will lose that name if WotC plans to release a revamped 5e edition in the years to come, just like they decided to remove Pundit and Zack S from their credit. A good thing too.

They removed all consultant credits though, not just those two.

I think Drawmij stays. It's a branding element with much greater reach than the small number of people even aware of anything happening right now with this topic.

I'd venture to guess 90% of players either don't even realize Drawmij is Jim Ward or don't even know who Jim Ward is. [I had forgotten, and I am a grognard!]

Of the remaining 10% I'd guess most of them are not even aware of this topic about Jim Ward.

And of THAT remaining percent, I don't know how many really care enough to want Drawmij removed.

We're talking about fractions of fractions of percents here who would want Drawmij removed is my guess. Not enough to counter any value in the branding element.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Just as a reality check, there is a TTRPG thread on another board dedicated to a different hobby I participate in. It is a major board for its subject matter, used by amateurs as well as famous professionals- IOW, it has a large, international membership base.

And absolutely none of the TSR saga has been mentioned there. Nor have most of the major controversies that have gone through the gaming subculture of the last decade.