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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thurbane" data-source="post: 3469656" data-attributes="member: 43273">Effectively means that due directly to a decision by WotC, the magazines will no longer be available after a few short months. Yes, I do credit WotC somewhat for allowing the adventure path to conclude before the magazine ceases publication.As I've said numerous times, switching to an online format may or may not be a sound financial decision. Causing a large amount of ill-will in your consumer base, which could largely have been avoided (or at the very least, mitigated) with a bit of forward thinking and more effort to allay fears and mis-speculation is NOT a wise path to follow, in my opinion.In effect, the ceasing of Paizo's license, and their subsequent announcement of such, was the communities "breaking news" that 2 icons of the hobby had been "axed".If it were my business, I would already have something in place to show clients to allay their fears upon hearing that a service is to be discontinued. And then to remain totally silent while the furor grew seems like simple, bad PR to me.The reminsiscing of staff members, while a somewhat interest read, does little to mollify hurt feelings, lost trust, or apprehension at a lack of solid info.Yes, I do consider the official announcments that WotC have given us to this point "crumbs". Very little info has been given on any of the specifics of their "online initiative". How WotC could not have foreseen the initial negative reaction of the online (and general) community in reagrds to the announcmenet is baffling. Either that, or they foresaw it, and chose a "let it fester, then simmer down" approach. Either way, it does not instaill me with confidence or goodwill towards the company.Buzz words are great, aren't they. To call the genuine dismay and disillusionment of a large portion of the D&D fanbase "geek rage" is trivializing it, and, quite frankly, insulting.Your snide and disengenuous remarks aside, I think you, much like WotC themselves, are severely underestimating the backlash from gamers who prefer print magazines to online content.Speaking solely for myself, as someone who has purchased a LOT of TSR and WotC material over the past 20+ years, their handling of this whole affair will directly affect my willingness to purchase future WotC products.I am happy for people who prefer online content, and do hope that the new product proves useful and enjoyable for you. This doesn't change my dismay at the discontionuation of two great and iconic publications, nor does it change my anger and disappointment at the (perceived or otherwise) poor handling of this by WotC.</blockquote>

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