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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Markn" data-source="post: 2593224" data-attributes="member: 21827">I think that a web enhancement has the same inherent problems as a rules update book as well as the same benefits.  First off, not everyone has access to a computer and so a web enhancement is a poor way to reach the mass of their audience.  I think a rules update book, whether soft cover or hard cover reaches more of the masses and it is a strong marketing process by WotC to say 'Hey, gamers, well here is how we are supporting the game.  If you want this support buy it, if you don't feel you need it, don't".  At least there won't be any confusion as to whether an update was posted on the web site last night or not...Some other poster previous brought up the fact that 2e was using rules updates similar to what I am suggesting.  I would say that I envision it a little different to that.  First, many of those were optional rules.  I am not advocating optional rules.  Nor am I advocating experimental rules.  I am advocating rule changes, for the sake of improvement and balance.  One may argue that new rules are always experimental but for the sake of testing they can be released in other books (a la Unearthed Arcana).  Once the masses like the idea release it in the rules update book.  Finally, although the book is not meant to be optional they shouldn't be necessary and this is the tricky part.  How do you support gamers not using the latest rules patch per se?  Well, I think WotC has shown that it can be done with the advent of 3e.  Many players still play 3e and still buy new products.  Hell, from group to group, there are many different rules (house rules) and playing styles so I don't see it as much of an issue as others might.I think a rules update book makes the most sense to me....</blockquote>

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