So how do we respond?

[payn]

Make noise.

That's what matters above all. Make Wizards know that you are unhappy. Loudly, repeatedly, in channels they will see. (There's a 1D&D playtest survey up right now where you can enter text responses; filling it with angry comments could start them worrying about their big upcoming release.) Tell other people and get them making noise too.

If you aren't making noise, you won't be heard.

Boycotting is good too. But, again, make sure they know why. If you cancel your DDB subscription, be sure to say why you're doing it.

Good point. Suppose I could mention that I was in for an anniversary core book set minimum but that's over now.

 

[darjr]

Mention it to your group. Word of mouth.

 

[Nikosandros]

Mention it to your group. Word of mouth.

Yes, my Saltmarsh group WhatsApp chat was aflame with discussion today...

 

[Composer99]

I had intended to try out some of the new playtest content this month. Not happening now, and I said as much in the survey. I also plan to not buy official D&D stuff, for what little that's worth.

 

[CleverNickName]

Respond to the changes?
I doubt I'll even notice them.

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

I'm having a conversation with my best friend deciding if stopping to use our 5e content and using 5e as our system is the ''good'' thing to do (knowing full well that it wont change a thing for anyone but us).

I fear dropping D&D will just cause my group to stop playing 'cause they dont want to try new things.

What a dilemma!

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

Publish something under the the OGL 1.0(a) and wait for them to sue me. Beat them in court and save the world

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

I'm having a conversation with my best friend deciding if stopping to use our 5e content and using 5e as our system is the ''good'' thing to do (knowing full well that it wont change a thing for anyone but us).

I fear dropping D&D will just cause my group to stop playing 'cause they dont want to try new things.

What a dilemma!

You can play D&D without supporting WotC any further

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Make noise.

That's what matters above all. Make Wizards know that you are unhappy. Loudly, repeatedly, in channels they will see. (There's a 1D&D playtest survey up right now where you can enter text responses; filling it with angry comments could start them worrying about their big upcoming release.) Tell other people and get them making noise too.

If you aren't making noise, you won't be heard.

Boycotting is good too. But, again, make sure they know why. If you cancel your DDB subscription, be sure to say why you're doing it.

So how else do you hit their bottom line?

Noise is a start -- negative press/publicity can make a backlash and help.

Even more effective is to send a message to Hasbro shareholders and the Hasbro board that their suits are about to strangle the golden goose ... how do we get that message across? Time to bring in r/WallStreetBets?

 

[Xethreau]

Tweet @Wizards_DnD and tell them it is unacceptable.