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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shroomy" data-source="post: 5327741" data-attributes="member: 32739">Essentials hasn't dropped the 4e power model, its just tweaked its application.  I also seriously doubt it will have this effect since no such materials will be included in the Character Builder, which IMO, is the single biggest obstacle to getting players to accept 3pp player-centric materials.I also don't follow the OP's original point.  DDI tools are currently geared towards supplementing table-top play, and WotC's move away from its traditional formats to content that can't be or isn't duplicated in the DDI tools leads me to believe that enough of the player base has transitioned to the subscription service that the previous model is no longer feasible.  Now WotC is producing books with a bit more fluff at a cheaper price point, box sets that contains tiles, maps, and tokens, etc.  I don't see how this trend will lead to the development of more 3PP settings or adventures; map packs and tokens, maybe, but not rules, settings, or adventures.</blockquote>