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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dire Bare" data-source="post: 7664014" data-attributes="member: 18182">I disagree. The roles never switched. When Paizo had the top-selling fantasy RPG for a while, we all knew it was ONLY because D&D was essentially on hiatus. And, as expected, as soon as D&D started publishing again, Paizo is once again #2.Paizo is an awesome company that deserves the good vibes most fans have for it. They make awesome games, they are awesome people . . . but they are still a small company playing second fiddle to the major industry leader. Being an underdog in American culture isn't a negative thing, we all love to root for the underdog, but it is cultural myth.IMSO (In My Strong Opinion), Paizo gets a pass from fans because it has always been seen as the plucky underdog wrestling success from the 800-lb WotC gorilla. WotC gets crapped on every decision they make because they are seen as "The Man", the corporation run by unfeeling suits and bean counters, the evil overlord. If you can't see this behavior constantly directed at WotC, I think you aren't just looking hard enough!The above has NOTHING to do with actual quality of game products. It's just how many folks characterize the companies subconsciously. I am fan of both companies and love the Pathfinder line and the D&D line. I'm disappointed when either company has to cancel products or lines that I've come to love. Paizo isn't in the business of pulp fiction or board games anymore, sadly, because I loved the Planet Stories line and I always appreciate good board games. WotC still struggles (licensed or internal) to provide decent digital tools. There are more examples from both companies. Who gets all the grief? WotC. I'm sure the Paizo boards have their fair share of complainers, but nothing on the scale that WotC has to deal with on EVERY SINGLE DECISION they make, left or right.</blockquote>

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