I'm disappointed that a desire for more races didn't get much love. In my feedback I stated that I wanted to see more races, especially more monstrous races. I've played the standard fantasy races so many times that I can't stand them anymore: it's sort of like when your parents catch you smoking (or drinking) and they make you smoke until you get sick and never want to do it again. Unfortunately, even the non-traditional races are getting a little stale for me. There's only so many times you can go Tiefling or Dragonborn before you long for something else. Right now I'm scratching that itch with a couple of homebrew races (slimes and merfolk, mostly), but I'd love some official monstrous races to sink my teeth into.
It may be true for some people that "There's only so many times you can play X race." For others, the possibilities are endless, decades later I can still think of interesting ideas and stories for the most basic classes. I have never been accused of being "cult of the new" though. Heck, I am still thinking about stories that involve HUMANS of all things, despite how "played out" they are on T.V, movies, literature, etc
Some folks can't differentiate between the overwhelming glut of published books in prior editions and the trickle we've received for 5E.
Really, these people exist? Could you point me to an example of this rare specimen so I can try to understand it?
There is no happy medium with them, anything beyond adventures will mark the downfall of the edition.
I don't think I have ever heard this either, where are these people?
Others may be DMs who can't pony up and tell their players NO concerning new options.
I can understand "Prefer to not have to" but "can't"? Strange.
Some may be bitter cheapskates who spent too much money on Pathfinder.
Now I hope this isn't referring to anyone particular, as it seems to be an unwarranted insult. I suppose someone who spent "too" much money on pathfinder might consider the slow release design intention of 5e to be a relief. I don't see how that makes them "bitter cheapskates" though. Personally I spent essentially nothing on Pathfinder, but love the limited releases of 5e.
Some may have all the options they want, and adding something you might like is surely superfluous.
I suppose someone who is completely satisfied with 5e as it is in it's currently very successful state
might say that, but that would indeed be a rare individual.
In the end, they'll simply say that what is best about 5E is having nothing to buy.
I sincerely doubt you will find many who think that, in... you know, that thing we call reality. "The BEST thing", really? You might hear a lot of people say "One of the best things about 5e is that I don't feel the need to buy anything more.", or something along those lines, and misinterpret it because of your bias.
Oh, yes, and the lack of options will pave the way for 5E to last forever, or at least as long as possible. I've never met one of these persons in the flesh, but their presence on the boards shows their existence is true
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So you are saying these people are here on these boards? I haven't been here long but have not seen anything of the kind, if you aren't just making this up, you could show where someone who fits your strange description exists.
At least some at WOTC haven't completely lost their minds, and will eventually support the edition, hopefully before folks lose interest in it.
Nope, don't see anyone losing their minds, they all are pretty much satisfied. Looks like for the near future 5e is sticking to it's guns and following the path it set out on from the beginning.
