WotC WotC invites Bob the World Builder and other creators to an in person Summit.

[Henadic Theologian]

Everyone realizes that this is WoTc's attempt to butter up the influencers, right?....

I guess Kyle's damage control tour wasn't enough.

Yep, but as long as there is substance to go with the PR campaign, not just words that is fine.

 

[Retreater]

Would be nice to see them make a presence at conventions like Origins and GenCon again - you know, to talk to fans and players and not only influencers in a private meeting at their hq.

 

[bedir than]

Everyone realizes that this is WoTc's attempt to butter up the influencers, right?....

I guess Kyle's damage control tour wasn't enough.

Sure!

But this is also something that they should be doing in general. Pre-covid they did it at D&D Live and similar events. Hosting things like this at their own offices is smart.

They can't just be passive participants in the community of which they lead.

 

[Malmuria]

I love his honesty: "I'm willing to be wined and dined."

“Hasbro sends their regards”

 

[Myrdin Potter]

There are a few Wizards people at GaryCon this year (as is usual).

 

[cranberry]

Yep, but as long as there is substance to go with the PR campaign, not just words that is fine.

But it goes deeper than that.

If the influencers get used to being wined and dined, they will be reluctant to ever criticize WoTC, and may go out of their way to defend them if they do something wrong.

Controlling the influencers is how they will control the narrative, and squash any legitimate concerns.

 

[Zaukrie]

Everyone realizes that this is WoTc's attempt to butter up the influencers, right?....

I guess Kyle's damage control tour wasn't enough.

yes. What's your point? This is what businesses do with influencers.

 

[Zaukrie]

But it goes deeper than that.

If the influencers get used to being wined and dined, they will be reluctant to ever criticize WoTC, and may go out of their way to defend them if they do something wrong.

Controlling the influencers is how they will control the narrative, and squash any legitimate concerns.

If you think they won't criticize WotC, then you shouldn't be watching them at all....if you think that little of their ethics.

 

[cranberry]

If you think they won't criticize WotC, then you shouldn't be watching them at all....if you think that little of their ethics.

Not even going to bother addressing that strawman...

 

[Zaukrie]

Not even going to bother addressing that strawman...

You literally typed it....