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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Michael_R_Proteau" data-source="post: 3737001" data-attributes="member: 48658">I can see a few thought processes that could lead disgruntled 3.x players to alternative systems. One is based on the desire of some to play in a supported system, the other to not support a company they are not happy with. If 4E is not to their liking, and someone wishes to play a game that is supported by current products, they may look around at what else is out there. C&C, Grim Tales, True 20, GURPs etc. could see an increase of customers looking for an alternative to 4E that has new product being produced for it. I don't so much see that leading people to out of print editions though. Others may not be happy with 4E, and as a result not be happy with WoTC. They may look around and see well who else is making something that does what I need it to do. They too may look at products form other comapnies that provide a rulesset to use to continue their gaming to step away from WotC products. An analogy may be the reaction of some to Microsoft with Vista's release. I don't want to upgrade, I don't like Vista, so who else is making operating systems I can use to get my computer to do what I want it to do. I suppose this could lead some to out of print systems, but again, I think current alernaive systems from other publishers would be the ones to gain if this occured. I do not see either movement as being very large, but I do think there could be some traction in those directions. I do think the majority of those currently playing 3.x who do not switch to 4E will continue to play 3.x. I also think 4E may attract some new players not currently playing the current edition of D&D or any edition of D&D. The ultimate goal fo a cmpany releasing a product like this is not just short term profits, but expandig the customer base to grow the market. Wheter WotC wil succeed in that with the 4E endeavor, only time will tell. Again, not sure how significant either thought process would be, but I did overhear a lot of reactions in Indy along the lines of "I will never buy a WotC product again" and a lo of people lookng for alternative systems throughout the dealer room. I am sure a lot o fit was just initial frustration and emotonal outburts running high, but I can see some of that sentiment translating to a small bump to the customer bases of comapnies like TLG, Green Ronin, etc. -M</blockquote>

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