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<blockquote data-quote="Jacob Lewis" data-source="post: 9429810" data-attributes="member: 6667921">I think using the term &quot;edition&quot; is the problem, but that's all we know how to use. There isn't a slick marketing term for &quot;upgrade&quot;, &quot;revised&quot;, &quot;reissue&quot;, etc., that guarantees sales and brand loyalty. WotC took the path of least resistance by not using any of these terms and letting everyone fight it out amongst themselves to determine the proper terminology. IMO, it was the smart move for their bottom line.But speaking frankly, a lot of gamers, especially older ones who've been through this cycle many times like myself, are just tired of buying whole new sets of books to play the same darn game! I would LOVE it if some version of an RPG that I enjoyed would continue to work with the same set of rules and game mechanics, and support it with new content for actual play (i.e. settings, adventures, expansions, etc). Once I buy the core books, I shouldn't need to update or change the game just to keep up with trends decided by a corporation or company who can't figure out other ways or ideas to keep loyal customers (fans!) engaged instead of looking for new blood and more profits every day.Unfortunate for me that 5th edition is never going to be that game for me despite trying to like it, just like WotC will never be that company again.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jacob Lewis, post: 9429810, member: 6667921"] I think using the term "edition" is the problem, but that's all we know how to use. There isn't a slick marketing term for "upgrade", "revised", "reissue", etc., that guarantees sales and brand loyalty. WotC took the path of least resistance by not using any of these terms and letting everyone fight it out amongst themselves to determine the proper terminology. IMO, it was the smart move for their bottom line. But speaking frankly, a lot of gamers, especially older ones who've been through this cycle many times like myself, are just tired of buying whole new sets of books to play the same darn game! I would LOVE it if some version of an RPG that [B]I enjoyed[/B] would continue to work with the same set of rules and game mechanics, and support it with new content for actual play (i.e. settings, adventures, expansions, etc). Once I buy the core books, I shouldn't need to update or change the game just to keep up with trends decided by a corporation or company who can't figure out other ways or ideas to keep loyal customers (fans!) engaged instead of looking for new blood and more profits every day. Unfortunate for me that 5th edition is never going to be that game for me despite trying to like it, just like WotC will never be that company again. [/QUOTE]

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