WotC WotC needs an Elon Musk

[Vaalingrade]

Gatekeeping is alive and well.

But in this case, you can pay $8 and pretend to be a hardcore player.

 

[Zaukrie]

hahahahahahahahaha

 

[overgeeked]

There’s also this:

 

[aco175]

I saw somewhere that Disney is bringing back Bob Iger to bring them back. Not sure of Wizards is that far out of touch with their base to go this far.

 

[Brotton Goodfellow]

At this point do we even need new WotC products? I’m still having a great time with my PHB, and there’s enough non-WotC content out there to keep me playing for years.

 

[Kai Lord]

"The people have spoken. Lorraine Williams will be reinstated." --Elon Musk

 

[Oofta]

Giving the benefit of the doubt, there's still some issues.



WotC shouldnt be catering to Hardcore Gamers, at least not primarily or any more. They did this with their first few adventures (most of them in 5e being homages to classic adventures to appeal to long time fans).

There are wonderful TTPRGs out there catering to those of us who consider themselves hardcore gamers, but we need a giant casual flagship to draw in new people (oNE OF US ONE OF US) and WotC fills that role. I dont agree with everything they do, but I firmly believe we are all benefiting.

Content creators have a built in audience to reach.
Players can find more games to suit their needs.
DMs have more players than ever (and more chances to show off new games).

There are other RPGs or 3PP add-ons for hard-core gamers if they want it. I don't see a huge desire for it with anyone I've gamed with since 5E's release.

 

[Oofta]

I saw somewhere that Disney is bringing back Bob Iger to bring them back. Not sure of Wizards is that far out of touch with their base to go this far.

I don't think WOTC could afford Iger.

 

[dave2008]

I dont see how it needs to be all or nothing, or that by providing one thing, additional things cannot also be accounted for.

In short, yes it kind of is needed, for me.

I can understand that, we all need different things. But just because you need something (or me) doesn't mean the fanbase at large does or that it is a good idea.

 

[Scribe]

I can understand that, we all need different things. But just because you need something (or me) doesn't mean the fanbase at large does or that it is a good idea.

100%, as @Umbran noted, the 800 pound gorilla has a specific desire, and it doesnt align with mine. That is just the way the $ is made.