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<blockquote data-quote="JohnRTroy" data-source="post: 4145988" data-attributes="member: 2732">I'm disappointed in the blackout, because the one thing I would hope WoTC, Hasbro, and all others involved is that the player base are not idiots.&nbsp; It reminds me of what used to be status quo in things like radio and TV--somebody leaves the news desk or a DJ leaves, you sort of pretend they never exist and don't address their departure, or not ever naming your competition.&nbsp; In this day and age that attitude is somewhat insulting.&nbsp; I know it's not L's fault but she's getting orders from somebody who isn't factoring this into play.However, the quietness tells me that there may be a bigger bombshell on the horizon.&nbsp; Perhaps Hasbro is selling the D&amp;D game/brand and needs to tighten up any IP problems involved with an open license, or Wizards is being absorbed into Hasbro.&nbsp; Perhaps they want to keep the rules out of third party's hands because they've patented a few critical mechanics, and want to prevent other companies from previewing them and trying to challenge the patent.&nbsp; Or perhaps Hasbro is merging with another company.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="JohnRTroy, post: 4145988, member: 2732"] I'm disappointed in the blackout, because the one thing I would hope WoTC, Hasbro, and all others involved is that the player base are not idiots. It reminds me of what used to be status quo in things like radio and TV--somebody leaves the news desk or a DJ leaves, you sort of pretend they never exist and don't address their departure, or not ever naming your competition. In this day and age that attitude is somewhat insulting. I know it's not L's fault but she's getting orders from somebody who isn't factoring this into play. However, the quietness tells me that there may be a bigger bombshell on the horizon. Perhaps Hasbro is selling the D&D game/brand and needs to tighten up any IP problems involved with an open license, or Wizards is being absorbed into Hasbro. Perhaps they want to keep the rules out of third party's hands because they've patented a few critical mechanics, and want to prevent other companies from previewing them and trying to challenge the patent. Or perhaps Hasbro is merging with another company. [/QUOTE]

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