BryonD
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Yes, it would. Of course, vastly smaller numbers would also justify not shutting it down. I'm not claiming it doesn't make money.Well, it'd explain why they haven't just shut it down to 'force' people to migrate to 5e.
If you have to ask this question, then that reflects on your willingness to honestly look around.What makes you think the popularity of 4e waned?
Well, yes, "a lot of people" play it. "A lot of people" play a lot of games.People still play it - a lot of people, I'd guess, since there are groups with just one DDI subscriber, and not everyone who plays liked the on-line tools that much - new players have continued to be added to the hobby by it, for that matter.
The rest of your claims, at least to the extent they have a drop of market significance are basely wishful thinking.
This is no more true no than it was when 4E came along. Or when 3E came along. People who didn't like 3E kept playing older editions without support. The option to keep playing what you like without support is reasonable. The option to find another supported game you prefer is reasonable. The presumption of migration without regard to personal preference? That is not reasonable.It's only a matter of time, though, in the face of absolutely no support, before they at least start buying 5e stuff, as well, if not finally migrate.