It also kind of feels like the SotDL "apology tour." That game owns its WHFRP and Diablo influences. The fact that SotWW is being marketed specifically as "less offensive" is a bit odd, I think.
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darjr
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I think it’s necessary. The prior game is very graphic and it’s designer would be so graphic running it friends of his would say they’d not play again while praising the game mechanics.
This from a person running Mörk Borg.
overgeeked
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That sounds awesome.
darjr
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It def had its fans.
Scribe
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It's a shame that Shadow of the Weird Wizard isn't putting up similar numbers.
Speaking only for myself obviously, but that one just doesnt stand out. I'm sure its great based on what people said about SotDL, but it doesnt have that immediate 'wow' to separate it from 5e and all the 'we are totally not 5e' type things.
This was the vibe I was getting and that's not going to sell me.
Yeah. I mean, if the creator wants it that way and there is a market for it: good for you! But I am not interested.
Whizbang Dustyboots
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Schwalb said that he's been playing a non-demonic SotWW with kids for years. I don't think it's an apology so much as a recognition that not every game is for every player.
Arilyn
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Exactly. Definitely not an apology tour. It's a more PG version, which is a great idea.
If it works for him: awesome! I think it is super great to expand your audience. But my cynical side says it is more about saturated sales than "family friendliness."
overgeeked
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The Dolmenwood Kickstarter is up to $975,000. Good for Gavin.
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