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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Croesus" data-source="post: 5775260" data-attributes="member: 35019">The argument to keep it going (at least so long as it's profitable) is to keep that customer base happy and generate revenue. As the 4E base dwindles, hopefully moving to 5E, they can plan the shutdown, providing plenty of notice to the remaining customers. The argument to close it down as soon after 5E launch as possible is that many of those customers would be moving to 5E eventually (a valid assumption?), so it's better to get them moved asap. This would allow WOTC to focus its resources on one system instead of two. Also, having just one main system would make it more likely gamers could find other players, which would presumbly drive additional sales. (Few people buy stuff they can't use.)Personally, I think the second option would be a disaster for them, so I expect they'll keep 4E going for several months, maybe even a full year post-5E. That would allow them to give warning to the remaining customers, plan the transition, and possibly even provide specific incentives (promos) to encourage them to try 5E.</blockquote>