D&D 5E Light release schedule: More harm than good?

[SkidAce]

But they are still successful and sell.

So what's that tell about the "wall of books" theory?

That it discourages some people and doesn't discourage others.

 

[Sailor Moon]

That it discourages some people and doesn't discourage others.

Of course it does for some, but I wouldn't use it as some excuse not to put out a significant amount of products. It's working for Pathfinder and you don't even have to go to that level.

Wall of books is not a serious problem I'm afraid.

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

But they are still successful and sell.

So what's that tell about the "wall of books" theory?

That some people like it.

I'm glad WoTC is taking the approach they are myself. So I'm happy.

 

[Sailor Moon]

That some people like it.

I'm glad WoTC is taking the approach they are myself. So I'm happy.

That a lot of people like it actually.

Please don't try and underplay it.

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

That a lot of people like it actually.

Please don't try and underplay it.

Some people like it.

I realize that you have a "knack" for this kind of stuff and WoTC is just lacking "common sense" but it seems this is the approach they are taking. Some are fine with it some aren't.

 

[Gecko85]

Wall of books is a problem for potential customers new to the hobby, and WotC hopes to add lots of those customers.

 

[Sailor Moon]

Wall of books is a problem for potential customers new to the hobby, and WotC hopes to add lots of those customers.

Where is your evidence?

Seems like it's working for Paizo so there's some evidence that debunks the "wall of books" theory.

 

[Sailor Moon]

Not sure about your gaming stores but around here everything is neatly displayed with covers of the core books facing out to give you a hint as to where you begin and they keep the various games together.

 

[Shasarak]

You really think buying 3-12 books a year is rare? I'm trying to think of the age landscape, I'm in my 30s and have no issue buying 3-12 books a year. I would think the only age group that may have an issue would be those under 18. It seems to me they are selling a lot of these books. The people that aren't buying are the constant complainers who are never happy.

Also didn't WoTC already say they are going to release one adventure every quarter so at least four books a year?

Yes, buying to 12 books is not the problem. Now being able to read and use the 3 to 12 books is the problem!

Ah, but it would be a great 1st world problem to have.

 

[JRedmond]

Yes, buying to 12 books is not the problem. Now being able to read and use the 3 to 12 books is the problem!

Ah, but it would be a great 1st world problem to have.

Oh definitely, I only get to play once every other week. Getting older sucks.