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They said something.
It's more PR speak than today's WotC post
It's more PR speak than today's WotC post
That is quite the non-statement!They said something.
It's more PR speak than today's WotC post
Over a nothing statement from CR? Probably not. It gives no indication of plan, direction or even intention for the future. They could do exactly what they've been doing and that statement is appropriate. They could do no more D&D ever and that statement is appropriate.There is a WotC seething right now.
Yeah I think so. Maybe it really is just empty PR drivel with no great significance. But the lack of any acknowledgment of their relationship with WotC combined with the "by the way, we also have a game company of our own; just mentioning that for no real reason" does make me think that they want WotC to think they might jump ship. Certainly it won't hurt their bargaining position the next time D&D Beyond sponsorship or whatever is being negotiated if WotC thinks they are also paying to lock them down to playing their game.There is a WotC seething right now.
"We stand by"The statement says they stay with the people creating a new system and they believe having more RPG creators is good. How is it ambiguous?
It's mostly a non-statement. It's certainly not open support for WotC, though.They said something.
It's more PR speak than today's WotC post
Most likely. It's disappointing but not too surprising, sadly.They may very well have non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses in those sponsorship agreements that restrict what they're allowed to say.
Over a nothing statement from CR? Probably not.
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It only has the meaning you want it to have.
It's mostly a non-statement. It's certainly not open support for WotC, though.
I think CR is stalling. More than even Hasbro is. CR have the issue that D&D Beyond (and therefore WotC/Hasbro) have been and, as far as I know, still are sponsoring their show. They may very well have non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses in those sponsorship agreements that restrict what they're allowed to say.
Rarely have I seen so many words with so little substance.
They said something.
It's more PR speak than today's WotC post
Perhaps. Or perhaps I just speak a touch hyperbolically from time to time.That’s a sheltered life.
Yeah and end-of-day they have to provide for their families and all the people they've hired. It sucks for all.Critical Role is and always has been a business. They're doing the show to make money. They're not going to jeopardize their business by slandering or attacking a business partner they have contracts with. They likely have future products and books in the work. Another adventure or new campaign setting book for the third campaign's continent.
Rarely have I seen so many words with so little substance. But the lack of content is part of the message. They are sitting on the fence, weighing their options, and waiting to see what happens.
Advice for Matt Mercer:
Step 1: Post on Enworld, "Hey gang, I'm writing a new Critical Role RPG, what should (and shouldn't) be in it?"
Step 2: Wait for consensus.
Step 3: Goto step 2.
People they chose to hire. They chose to expand and become this growing lifestyle brand.Yeah and end-of-day they have to provide for their families and all the people they've hired. It sucks for all.