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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Khairn" data-source="post: 3586848" data-attributes="member: 20153">Yeah, I think I've entered the same season of discontent.I've always enjoyed playing many systems, usually a couple at the same time.  But over the last couple of years D20 and D&D in particular has held my interest tighter than other game.  I'm currently GM'ing 3 different D&D games right now(FR, Ptolus & IK), and for the most part have been enjoying it.Now when I am GM'ing or playing a game, part of my enjoyment is getting involved in the games' community, communicating with developers, and providing as well as listening to different idea's on hw to make the games more fun.  Particularly as a GM, I find that contact with the community to be a pivotal part of my enjoyment.But something is pushing me away from D&D.  And that something is WotC.From their recent decisions regarding the magazines, the poor communication, and the overall mis-management (from my point of view) on so many issues, I really don't think that WotC is in tune with me as a gamer and what I am looking for in a community.  I keep giving them chances, and they keep dropping the ball.  Its gotten to the point where trying to participate and get involved in the community is an exercise in frustration as outstanding problems keep cropping up.  I no longer know where WotC is taking the game, and I don't have the blind faith and trust in them to make the "right" decision.  (I do know that "right" for me may not be "right" for anyone else)I suppose I could just ignore everything that WotC is doing, and just focus on the games.  But why should I have to change my expectations or minimize my enjoyment, especially when there are so many other great games and responsive companies around.I've floated the idea of 2 WoD games (Exalted 2E and nMage) that have received warm response from my players, along with RMSS (Shadow World) and Pendragon or Ars Magica set in Harn.  I have adventures set in my current campaigns for the next 2 months, but for the 1st time since 3E was published, I'm not working on a single D20 game.  For me, that is a stunning revelation.Am I burnt out on D20?  Maybe, but I don't think so.  I just think that the RPG industry is at a pivotal point and I'm unhappy with where I am being lead.  So rather than continuing to support that direction, I'll let my money and my gaming groups speak for me.</blockquote>

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