alleynbard
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I am pretty certain Wizards of the Coast has been hit rather hard lately. I have no doubt their inboxes have been flooded with complaints.
While I have my own opinions about the .pdf issues, I felt it important to let some of the hard working guys at Wizards know I appreciate the work they are doing on 4e. I am an avid fan of 4e and I thought it best to let the company know how much I like their game. It was a simple letter to Greg Leeds, but one I hope accurately communicates how some of us feel about the game.
I know not everyone here agrees with me. That's fine. We can disagree and still be respectful of each other. But I am hoping to encourage other supporters of 4e to take a moment out of their day and let the people at Wizards know how you feel about the game. It doesn't take long and it certainly allows us a chance to express our point of view as well.
Here is what I wrote:
Dear Mr. Leeds,
As a long time gamer and devoted fan of D&D, I wanted to write you concerning the game and the direction it has been going in. I am certain you have recently received a number of letters expressing dislike at the new path 4e is blazing. In light of that, I thought it best to let you know that many gamers, like myself, approve of the direction 4th edition took with our favorite roleplaying game.
Based on what I have seen and heard, it appears a significant number of players enjoy the evolution that 4e has brought to the D&D brand. In all ways, the newest iteration of the game is easier to adjudicate and play. In fact, I would venture to say this is the best version of the game to date, though I do count myself a strong fan of 1st edition.
However some of us might feel about the recent .pdf issue, my gaming group would not think about dropping 4e. My group, of which I am the DM, consists of recent inductees to D&D and hardened veterans. All of us love the game. I have enjoyed D&D for over 24 years, and I am happy that 4e seems to hearken back to the old Mentzer Red Box in how it approaches the DM’s job.
I will admit I was never a huge fan of 3e. It was too complicated for my taste and took the power out of the DM’s hands. Now my game has been returned to me and I can’t thank the designers enough. I finally feel like I have ownership over my campaigns once again.
It is my firm belief that Wizards of the Coast remains the hobby game industry leader. You have the best design team in the industry, a fact you should be very proud of. While it broke my heart to see some of your old standbys leave the company after the latest rounds of layoffs, I understand how a business runs and some things are simply unavoidable.
Thank you again, Mr. Leeds. Could you please pass on to the designers how much many of us appreciate their work and that they should keep doing what they are doing. They have struck the perfect balance between classic revival and refreshing change.
Sincerely,
Allen Eblin
Devoted Gamer Since 1984
While I have my own opinions about the .pdf issues, I felt it important to let some of the hard working guys at Wizards know I appreciate the work they are doing on 4e. I am an avid fan of 4e and I thought it best to let the company know how much I like their game. It was a simple letter to Greg Leeds, but one I hope accurately communicates how some of us feel about the game.
I know not everyone here agrees with me. That's fine. We can disagree and still be respectful of each other. But I am hoping to encourage other supporters of 4e to take a moment out of their day and let the people at Wizards know how you feel about the game. It doesn't take long and it certainly allows us a chance to express our point of view as well.
Here is what I wrote:
Dear Mr. Leeds,
As a long time gamer and devoted fan of D&D, I wanted to write you concerning the game and the direction it has been going in. I am certain you have recently received a number of letters expressing dislike at the new path 4e is blazing. In light of that, I thought it best to let you know that many gamers, like myself, approve of the direction 4th edition took with our favorite roleplaying game.
Based on what I have seen and heard, it appears a significant number of players enjoy the evolution that 4e has brought to the D&D brand. In all ways, the newest iteration of the game is easier to adjudicate and play. In fact, I would venture to say this is the best version of the game to date, though I do count myself a strong fan of 1st edition.
However some of us might feel about the recent .pdf issue, my gaming group would not think about dropping 4e. My group, of which I am the DM, consists of recent inductees to D&D and hardened veterans. All of us love the game. I have enjoyed D&D for over 24 years, and I am happy that 4e seems to hearken back to the old Mentzer Red Box in how it approaches the DM’s job.
I will admit I was never a huge fan of 3e. It was too complicated for my taste and took the power out of the DM’s hands. Now my game has been returned to me and I can’t thank the designers enough. I finally feel like I have ownership over my campaigns once again.
It is my firm belief that Wizards of the Coast remains the hobby game industry leader. You have the best design team in the industry, a fact you should be very proud of. While it broke my heart to see some of your old standbys leave the company after the latest rounds of layoffs, I understand how a business runs and some things are simply unavoidable.
Thank you again, Mr. Leeds. Could you please pass on to the designers how much many of us appreciate their work and that they should keep doing what they are doing. They have struck the perfect balance between classic revival and refreshing change.
Sincerely,
Allen Eblin
Devoted Gamer Since 1984
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