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<blockquote data-quote="BryonD" data-source="post: 6559351" data-attributes="member: 957">It is a little different this time because last time they expected those people to play D&amp;D.&nbsp; This time they just want them to go to the movies.So not nearly as big of a fundamental error.But I still think they will be surprised how poorly it works out.Which isn't to say a 2017 blockbuster D&amp;D movie can't happen.&nbsp; But 5E is neither here nor there to that.&nbsp; As many have pointed out,&nbsp; D&amp;D has brand value already.&nbsp; Does 5E make it worth a little more or a little less in 2017?&nbsp; 2017 may be close to have any meaningful difference either way.&nbsp; Does 5E make it more recognized and attractive as a brand 7 years from now?&nbsp; The way they are going right now, I strongly doubt it.&nbsp; As much as I respect the &quot;TTRPG returns are not worth it&quot; position, I think brand value ends up being a direct function of how many people played in the past decade.&nbsp; If the moving avg of fan base goes down, the recognition and value will follow.&nbsp; It is a slow process.&nbsp; But the end result is: yes, you are correct.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BryonD, post: 6559351, member: 957"] It is a little different this time because last time they expected those people to play D&D. This time they just want them to go to the movies. So not nearly as big of a fundamental error. But I still think they will be surprised how poorly it works out. Which isn't to say a 2017 blockbuster D&D movie can't happen. But 5E is neither here nor there to that. As many have pointed out, D&D has brand value already. Does 5E make it worth a little more or a little less in 2017? 2017 may be close to have any meaningful difference either way. Does 5E make it more recognized and attractive as a brand 7 years from now? The way they are going right now, I strongly doubt it. As much as I respect the "TTRPG returns are not worth it" position, I think brand value ends up being a direct function of how many people played in the past decade. If the moving avg of fan base goes down, the recognition and value will follow. It is a slow process. But the end result is: yes, you are correct. [/QUOTE]

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