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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 5370316" data-attributes="member: 11300">An increased revenue stream comes with "growth" of the hobby. This can really only happen by increasing numbers of players.I think the direction WotC is "trying" to go in is the best in terms of revenue. Computer-based subscription service would seem the most reliable - they just need to have all the tools there to make the whole thing grow (they NEED a visual method of online play to connect gamers). The problem is that WotC have mis-managed their digital endeavour. If done correctly (or preferably brilliantly), then you have the perfect storm of brand and product.The biggest "block" to this is connecting DMs with Players. By making the interconnecting of DMs and players easier, you are facilitating play, creating "buzz" and thus providing a fertile garden for growing the game and hobby.Imagine this:A digital tabletop that really works. Play is fluid and fun but also captures the essence of Dungeons & Dragons. Perhaps even if the technology and AI were good enough, the game could turn into one where the DM was optional.WotC produce "adventures" that players can purchase for a pricepoint similar to an App. If you have the "Tomb of Horrors" adventure, you can join any online Tomb of Horrors "game" (they might be listed out). Now it is up to you whether you choose the "WotC" DMless one or the "Tomb of Horrors" run by PirateCat.And if they were really savvy, they would provide tools for DMs to craft their own online modules (even to the point of allowing such DMs to sell it for profit - some type of online currency that can be used to purchase further elements of the game).Would this still be D&D? If they can put the D&D badge on it then I suppose it must be. In all honesty, such a thing is not what I would prefer. The complete codifying of the rules in 4e (so that it could be reliably translated to a digital referee) allows such a thing but I'm pretty sure it is not what my group would be playing. In terms of growing the hobby though (and thus the revenue), I could see it as working spectacularly.Best RegardsHerremann the Wise</blockquote>

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