Does anyone know what Skips, and the crews plans are?

[RangerWickett]

Y'know, that's actually a very good idea. Print buyers in general don't have the same insight into who works at WotC and who doesn't, but for pdf customers, name recognition is key. Thus, if a print publisher grabbed someone, it wouldn't be an incredible boon for sales (though people from WotC would probably bring a nice influx of ideas and talent).

However, if a pdf publisher, such as . . . I dunno, say, Natural 20 Press . . . managed to coax one of those friendly, charming, handsome former WotC staffers to come work for them, their sales might boost by a large margin. Of course, one book alone still would not be enough to pay anyone's full yearly salary, but I doubt Malhavoc is going to hire 50 employees, so really, Nat20's a great idea for the popular game designer seeking work.

 

[Khan the Warlord]

However, if a pdf publisher, such as . . . I dunno, say, Natural 20 Press . . . managed to coax one of those friendly, charming, handsome former WotC staffers to come work for them, their sales might boost by a large margin. Of course, one book alone still would not be enough to pay anyone's full yearly salary, but I doubt Malhavoc is going to hire 50 employees, so really, Nat20's a great idea for the popular game designer seeking work.

OK Ryan, I think Morrus will agree that you should no longer be known as the "Submissions Coordinator" of N20P, as "Natural 20 Pimp" seems more appropriate.

 

[Mystic Eye]

How long do you think it will be before they rename WOTC "WIZARD of the Coast"?

 

[The Sigil]

Maybe Adkison could do Midwest Mages (MWM), to avoid confusing his products with a popular candy or a rap star.

Or a popular D&D-genre computer game.

--The Sigil

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

How long do you think it will be before they rename WOTC "WIZARD of the Coast"?

LOL! Very good!
All the "WIZARD of the Coast" needs to do is get the SRD current, and clarify OGL issues, right?

J

 

[Talaysen]

Skip Williams will be donning tights, a cape and a leotard and fighting blatant violations of the AD&D and D&D game engines - ALL EDITIONS. He'll also be beating the crap out of those rules lawyers who use their powers for evil.

Actually, it's interesting to note that I made a joke post a year or so ago in which I said that everyone EXCEPT Skip had been laid off - the Sage had been able to keep his job because he'd done a creative yet technically accurate interpretation of his contract and made his saving throw vs. pink slips. Guess the DC was higher than I thought.

 

[LcKedovan]

I think Skip and Penny are moving back to Wisconsin. I think they bought a new place there. Probably taking a breather too I know I would. Best of luck to all affected.

-Will

 

[Piratecat]

Yup. Anticipating this, they bought a farm with 17 or so acres, and are moving back to Wisconsin. I wish them both the best. It'll be a change in pace, that's for sure!

 

[Mynex]

Posting for Peter

I _HAD_ to share this thread with Peter, so here's his response to it. This is all Tongue in cheek so no funny ideas (well above and beyond what we all have anyways. )

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Another name idea...

::insert icon of a d20::, The Gamers Formerly Known as Wizards of the Coast.

(I tried to post this but couldn't.)

Back in the game,
Peter Adkison
Owner and CEO, Gen Con LLC
--The Best Four Days in Gaming!

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