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  1. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    Sure. There's no gap between some companies over-monetizing their product at the expense of its quality and their consumer and the abolishment of currency and general anarchy. We can be critical of certain corporations and practices while still participating in a capitalist society by providing...
  2. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    The thing is that, in our experience, almost every time we saw a tiny bit of smoke, it turned into a roaring inferno. Does it mean this one will turn into one? Maybe one. Is it illogical to be worried that it will? I don't think so.
  3. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    I'm sorry you got piled on at the start of the thread. I just have a clear vision of how it could go (and how I think it will) because of my own experiences. But I'm open to knowing why some people are not worried and think it will be fine. The dramatic tone of my original post aside, I'm...
  4. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    I don't hate capitalism. But capitalism takes many forms and there is place for being a moral and ethical company while getting paid. It doesn't have to be an endless chase of growth and profits for profits sake.
  5. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    That's what I've been doing since I became disinterested in 5E. But I fear that their methods might spread and affect these other games that I'm enjoying. A decade ago, everyone called Electronic Arts crazy for having DLCs (downloadable content, paid) on the day of release. And now it's a standard.
  6. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    It is an expression of fear. You're entirely right. I think this shows it well. But I'm not projecting any foundation of truth. I've been clear that I'm anxious about the future of D&D and the possible impacts it could have on the industry. I'm curious to see how others feel or see what I see...
  7. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    I do decry it in other settings too. It's ridiculous how prevalent stretch goals on crowdfunding campaigns have become. If it was just added stuff, it wouldn't matter too much. But many campaigns were delivered late, had logistical problems or just didn't release because of realist stretch...
  8. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    Thank you for explaining succinctly and much better than I can how I'm feeling right now. English is not my mother tongue and I'm rambling right now.
  9. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    You can now. In a couple of years you won't be able to.
  10. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    Having digital products is not the issue. Albeit I'd prefer if they moved in a more open environment (see my reply above). Bundle pricing is not an issue. We see it all the time. The artificial early access, the exclusive goods for the bundle, the number of frames and backdrop which...
  11. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    I've expressed in many details of the further stages of this path as it is now in the video game industry. It is not good for the products, it is not good for the consumers in the end. My issue with the image is not so much that the current state of things is terrible. But I saw the exact same...
  12. TheAlkaizer

    D&D 5E (2024) D&D Pre-orders; this is sad

    I was away for a full week for vacations. I'm catching up on the news, I saw this, and I felt really sad. I'll be transparent. I grew tired of 5E about three years ago and haven't touched it since. Solely for these reasons. But the whole OGL debacle and all the other red flags that I saw pop...
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  14. TheAlkaizer

    What is/are your most recent TTRPG purchase(s)?

    Picked up three things in the last few weeks. Volume 4 of Vaults of Vaarn. High Guard for Traveller. A book about ships and building them. Behind the Claw for Traveller. A book detailing one of the game's most sourced Sectors.
  15. TheAlkaizer

    AD&D 1E Looking for a specific play report

    I think this is exactly it. I see that I remembered some details wrong. But thank you friend!
  16. TheAlkaizer

    AD&D 1E Wilderlands experts?

    Oh, I misread the post. I think these were entirely made by you. Sorry for the confusion.
  17. TheAlkaizer

    AD&D 1E Looking for a specific play report

    Hi! Today I have an unusual request. A while ago, maybe a year, I was lead to a play report of a D&D campaign on a random message board. I'm not sure how I got there, but I think it was through ENWorld. I think someone linked to it. I remember reading a few posts, being fascinated but I...
  18. TheAlkaizer

    AD&D 1E Wilderlands experts?

    What did you use to make these maps? I like the style.
  19. TheAlkaizer

    A few things I really like about WFRP

    I really like the Old World as a setting. And I think I'd like a system like WHRP. But I promised myself I'd lower my spending on roleplaying games and the sheer amount of books released for WHRP 4th edition is not something I want to hesitate on.
  20. TheAlkaizer

    RPG Crowdfunding News – Coriolis, Knights of Dust and Neon, The Lost Bay, and more

    I was incredibly excited for Cairn 2E, but the shipping cost to Canada are mind-blowing compared to the price of the products themselves (which are quite affordable). I think I'll wait to see it pop on Amazon, my FLGS or in a Canada-friendly webstore.
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