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<blockquote data-quote="dm4hire" data-source="post: 4833412" data-attributes="member: 14848">I think you missed the point of that section.&nbsp; Clark was referring to the fact that had everything gone smoothly Paizo would have continued to support WotC and embraced 4e.&nbsp; Unfortunately things didn't go smoothly and fortunately we have Pathfinder as a result.If WotC embraced POD there would be no glut as only those interested in earlier editions would order and purchase the products.&nbsp; Whether done by WotC or by Lulu, doesn't make a difference as it would be strictly on demand.Actually POD costs are reasonable, especially given the size of 1e books or most of 2e.&nbsp; Cost could also be lowered by the availability of softcover alternatives.This is a some what flawed view as most publishers try to stick close to the original design for the sole purpose of retaining customer loyalty.&nbsp; There are quite a few RPGs with revisions and new editions that require very little backward compatibility.&nbsp; Many of those that do made the proper decision to separate the new edition from the old edition to eliminate the necessity, i.e. WoD changed complete mythology.Again I think Clark was implying that there are ways for WotC to fix a lot of the division forming within the community and gather back what has already been lost already.&nbsp; The real focus should be &quot;D&amp;D the game&quot; and not &quot;D&amp;D the edition&quot; which is what everyone has been shouting since 2e hit the streets way back then (heck even I just wanted TSR to edit and hopefully consolidate all the non-setting books and update the settings in 1e).&nbsp; If WotC brought back earlier editions via POD or even open sourced them, but then supported said product by creating edition neutral material I think they would see a huge resurgence, not just in revenue but in the hobby in general.&nbsp; The effective stance would be to sell it like McD, saying &quot;Have it your way.&quot;&nbsp; WotC could sell the core books for whatever the new edition is in store, but make the old editions available through POD for those who just aren't satisfied or don't want change.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="dm4hire, post: 4833412, member: 14848"] I think you missed the point of that section. Clark was referring to the fact that had everything gone smoothly Paizo would have continued to support WotC and embraced 4e. Unfortunately things didn't go smoothly and fortunately we have Pathfinder as a result. If WotC embraced POD there would be no glut as only those interested in earlier editions would order and purchase the products. Whether done by WotC or by Lulu, doesn't make a difference as it would be strictly on demand. Actually POD costs are reasonable, especially given the size of 1e books or most of 2e. Cost could also be lowered by the availability of softcover alternatives. This is a some what flawed view as most publishers try to stick close to the original design for the sole purpose of retaining customer loyalty. There are quite a few RPGs with revisions and new editions that require very little backward compatibility. Many of those that do made the proper decision to separate the new edition from the old edition to eliminate the necessity, i.e. WoD changed complete mythology. Again I think Clark was implying that there are ways for WotC to fix a lot of the division forming within the community and gather back what has already been lost already. The real focus should be "D&D the game" and not "D&D the edition" which is what everyone has been shouting since 2e hit the streets way back then (heck even I just wanted TSR to edit and hopefully consolidate all the non-setting books and update the settings in 1e). If WotC brought back earlier editions via POD or even open sourced them, but then supported said product by creating edition neutral material I think they would see a huge resurgence, not just in revenue but in the hobby in general. The effective stance would be to sell it like McD, saying "Have it your way." WotC could sell the core books for whatever the new edition is in store, but make the old editions available through POD for those who just aren't satisfied or don't want change. [/QUOTE]

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