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<blockquote data-quote="Jacob Lewis" data-source="post: 9237207" data-attributes="member: 6667921"><p>"Better supported" in what way? By removing all the official software tools so it is no longer available to anyone? By excluding it from the open license so no one can share created content, or allowing better support for modern VTTs? By preserving content previously published and available on their own website?</p><p></p><p>And let's not forget the mountain of printed material that has been riddled with constant changes and updates during the lifespan of the edition, but have never been updated in reprints. Having spent the better part of the last two years working on revitalizing 4e for my own purposes, I can tell you there has been little support to do what I'd like to do, and a lot of effort trying to make it work at even a fraction of what 5e players currently enjoy.</p><p></p><p>No, sir. I don't believe WotC failed anyone where 5e is concerned. I think the fan base just expected too much without realizing how much they already had. 5e is not the same tactical game of D&D that some wanted (and expected) it to be. We just failed to embrace it as a story-driven game that allowed people to tell whatever story they liked without being shackled to the outcomes of every combat encounter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jacob Lewis, post: 9237207, member: 6667921"] "Better supported" in what way? By removing all the official software tools so it is no longer available to anyone? By excluding it from the open license so no one can share created content, or allowing better support for modern VTTs? By preserving content previously published and available on their own website? And let's not forget the mountain of printed material that has been riddled with constant changes and updates during the lifespan of the edition, but have never been updated in reprints. Having spent the better part of the last two years working on revitalizing 4e for my own purposes, I can tell you there has been little support to do what I'd like to do, and a lot of effort trying to make it work at even a fraction of what 5e players currently enjoy. No, sir. I don't believe WotC failed anyone where 5e is concerned. I think the fan base just expected too much without realizing how much they already had. 5e is not the same tactical game of D&D that some wanted (and expected) it to be. We just failed to embrace it as a story-driven game that allowed people to tell whatever story they liked without being shackled to the outcomes of every combat encounter. [/QUOTE]
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