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Seriously All of the stuff that we said WotC will do to D&D when they acquired TSR has been collected and transformed into a business model. It took ten years but eh they got us in the end didn't they. :)

Turtle The cancellation of Class Compendium and Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium accomplishes two things: a) This material doesn't need to be entered into the character builder or any other digital initiative (tabletop software) b) Provides a few months of DDI material that can be...

My friend in our campaign plays an enchanter and I find that although is damage is pretty crappy his controlling is exemplary. That being said MM is really a niche spell and there are quite a few situations in which it is outshined by other at-wills. I'd have a hard time justifying it as a...

Skill challenge Per RAW I don't think this was covered well as a combat situation, although I think this type of activity would be best used during a skill challenge.

Yeah Yeah issues will only compound as more functionality is added. I'm still liking the old character builder myself.

Formulaic Like most organized play adventures need to be for convention format, the adventures are a bit formulaic. With some DM polish and use of MyRealm adventures, which are open adventure formats that DM's can use; you can do quite a bit. I have no idea what they are doing now that LFR is...

Calendar One begins to question the purpose of having a calendar at all.

WotC has no competition and doesn't understand software really well yet. I think they have made some strategic hiring decisions recently that will help with that issue. Vote with your dollar. DDI sucks right now, so they don't get my money. Essentials is good, I'll buy it. I'm on the fence...

Christmas I've pretty much decided that this is what I want for Christmas. I hear good things. I've always wanted to do a d20 Shadowrun, it sounded fun. I bet there is some good stuff in the Gamma World box for it.

I got you something for Christmas.

Good points You are totally right. I shouldn't be letting my dissatisfaction with current offerings drag other people down. I also shouldn't be criticizing other people because they are satisfied. I have voted with my dollar, so to speak. I just wish that projects were managed at a higher...

I certainly hope you're able to read this from the H. M. S. Fanboy. :) I disagree with the entire premise of your statement. There are plenty of people out there that would pay even more than current subscription prices for a more functional character builder (or one that is as functional as...

Readers only I'm sure the overall feedback is better too since the people subscribing are satsified with the scraps they are being fed.

Congrats Congrats to WotC, looks like things turned around some time ago for Insider. It is good to see that the value is increasing, although it hasn't been announced if this is part of Insider or a standalone app.

I really don't think it's fair to paint people who are voicing what are actually legitimate complaints as backwards grognards that don't "get it" and are standing in the way of progress. Wizards of the Coast does three things well: 1. Sell books 2. Sell miniatures 3. Sell cards Everything...

The problem with this was that they didn't have their existing producting working. Giving away their product for free for a month would have had their subscriber base up in arms. In addition to making the Character Builder free for a month, they should have credited everyone a month on their...

I believe that the user agreement only allows for one person to be accessing the account.

He has experience with virtual goods, subscription and micro-transaction based business models, and strategic planning. Also worked at Houghton Mifflin (publishing). Very good pick up for WotC. I am thinking he is onboard to help market and plan DDI, which is definitely a good sign. Whatever you...

Bad analysis I understand the sensitivities on both sides of the software piracy issue. It is really a non-sequitur from a business standpoint. Many of the "statistics" showing an alarming rise in the incidence of software piracy are released by companies or organizations financially vested in...

Cavalier I'm running a cavalier of sacrifice in a new campaign we've just started and I like it. The mage seems appealing to me also. The Red Box was rubbish. The Essentials books I feel just the opposite about, they have exceeded my expectations. I like the design philosophy behind them.