D&D (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

[occam]

In the washup after the OGL debacle, and the cost increase of bboks, WoTC affirmed that they were still going to produce physical print books as long as it was financially viable.
These are only the beginning step in turning a supertanker, but the mimicry of the games industry observed by a OP does indeed set a direction of travel - one that will eventually likely end up with no books - or more likely, limited run, collector's edition books at double or tripple cost - with the rest being available with the WoTC season pass.
Speculative? Yes. Unlikely? No
For some this is fine - they want to play the current version and have no issue. For others, the lack of ownership and accessibility to the content is an issue. It is also an issue if your campaign happens to span over a change in version/non-version like the current one, especially if access to earlier content is withdrawn or surpressed.
TTRPG rules are not quite like software, although there are similarities. There are less dependencies that force you to a new version, so it has to be driven by fomo, or making access to previous version more difficult.
Personally, I am one of those with campaigns spanning versions, and will continue with the 2014 ruleset before probably jumping ship altogether. Thankfully not reliant on their digital distribution platform, and have always enjoyed browsing the books and the artwork, and there's a twinge of sadness if that eventually goes away (it's a tactile thing for me at least)

Your reaction (bolded) is exactly the reason why WotC can't do whatever it is people are concerned they'll do with digital products.

 

[TiQuinn]

Probably either someone you've blocked, or someone who's blocked you and set it so people they block can't see their posts, because some weirdos these days think "I want everyone on the Internet to see my posts... except Bob, because bleep Bob" is a wish that won't get them laughed out of the room, I don't get it either.

Sweet! I’ve been blocked! For something!

 

[occam]

I've been wondering if you're being disingenuous in your line of questioning.

The question has been answered repeatedly, but your responses amount to "no, these aren't real answers" without explaining what it is you don't understand.

You're either not reading the answers or are deciding that, since you apparently don't like their replies, they don't "count" as answers. (Which really undercuts your self-branding of being a logical person.)

I'll note that you have again dodged my question.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Probably either someone you've blocked, or someone who's blocked you and set it so people they block can't see their posts, because some weirdos these days think "I want everyone on the Internet to see my posts... except Bob, because bleep Bob" is a wish that won't get them laughed out of the room, I don't get it either.

Or when you mute someone, they follow all of your posts and "like" anyone appearing to disagree with you. That's why I finally flipped the switch to go invisible, myself. I don't need that weirdo doing their weird passive-aggressive thing.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I'll note that you have again dodged my question.

It's been answered multiple times.

 

[Cordwainer Fish]

Sweet! I’ve been blocked! For something!

 

[UngeheuerLich]

Sweet! I’ve been blocked! For something!

Don't worry. Sometimes this is the best that can happen.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

I wouldn't have nothing. I'd just rent stuff.

At what point did renting become verboten in American society?

I hate your use of German words.

 

[mamba]

And? This is the harbinger of the capitalist end-times, a bonus of dubious value for preordering a book?

yeah, the world is about to end because WotC offers you some minor digital goodies for preordering... can't think of any better signs

 

[mamba]

Who are you talking to?

someone that has you blocked (or you have blocked), apparently