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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 6175811" data-attributes="member: 1">I'm not convinced that's true.  Certainly some, industry-aware, online people do, but I don't think it can be everyone by a long shot. Most RPG players simply buy things that look awesome in their game stores.  They don't necessarily have the connection with the companies that those who delve into RPGs online do, and probably aren't aware of who's who beyond seeing a name on a book from time to time.  And many wouldn't give two hoots about either company other than that they produce items they wish to buy.That's changing, of course.  Many, many more folks are interacting with companies online than 10 years ago, but I don't think it's a large percentage yet.  Not one of my gaming group does, other than me.  No gamers I know do, other than those I met via EN World.   They don't care, or know, or want to talk about whether Paizo loves the game or whether WotC doesn't, and have never shown any interest in interacting directly with either company.A good way I think of it is that I substitute the market.  Yes, we here on EN World are a self-selected bunch of people very aware of the RPG market.  But you're not that way about every product in your life.  I look at my bookshelf and see publishing company names that I know nothing about; I have no idea whether the company which makes my TV loves doing it or not; I'm using a Jawbone UP to track my steps every day, but know nothing at all about the company behind it.  And the same goes for 90% of the stuff I use.</blockquote>

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