I know this is sort of the thing I focus on but I think having an open license and open reference document that other creators can build off of after you're dead and gone is one way to make something more likely to be successful long-term.
What Does a "Successful" RPG Look Like?
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So my library actually has a good amount of Pathfinder, but so too does my local used bookstore - what they both don't have are D&D materials. I actually think it's kind of a function of some folks wanting to purge stuff from their collections and this is where they're ending up.
Scribe
Legend
A successful game is one that has reached a 'general' level of discussion, and seen wide play for X period of time.
It could eventually die away, but as a GM/Player, that would make it a success to me.
nightnoongames
Explorer
Can you point me to info on how the "ignore" function works? I'm using it for the first time and I'm not totally sure what it does.OK. Good chat.
Theory of Games
Storied Gamist
IME business success is always going to be measured by sales and profits. Paizo actually topped WotC by making Pathfinder the #1 selling ttrpg in spring 2011, fall 2012, spring 2013, fall 2013, and summer 2014. So beating D&D is anything but impossible. You just have to make a game people want to play more than D&D. If Paizo can do it, almost anyone can
Committed Hero
Hero
Some things I'd say could indicate success include a second edition, a release schedule that does (or did) publish things when expected, and third party support.
These five things are the main criteria to me.
Neonchameleon
Legend
I have three metrics for success.
Commercially: Did it make break even?
Design wise: Can I see myself running or playing this over using Fate, GURPS, D&D 5e, or the nearest existing PbtA game?
Socially: Three years after release is anyone in my extended gaming network running or even talking about it?
Commercially: Did it make break even?
Design wise: Can I see myself running or playing this over using Fate, GURPS, D&D 5e, or the nearest existing PbtA game?
Socially: Three years after release is anyone in my extended gaming network running or even talking about it?
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