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<blockquote data-quote="Dragonhelm" data-source="post: 4743659" data-attributes="member: 3867"><p>I can't really address point #1, as I don't know WotC's side of the story. I do know, from experience, that sometimes simultaneous game design happens. Again, though, I don't know the details.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have no issues with this, as they've given disclaimers about the language and it also shows people learning the game. 4e is still very new, so it helps those of us who are still trying to learn it to get to know the rules when some of the players are learning. It's all about having fun!</p><p></p><p>My main issue with the D&D podcast, even prior to the current episodes (which are forgiven due to their environment) is that the audio production qualities are abysmal. If you're going to put out a podcast reflecting THE main RPG brand name, then you should have a quality podcast to go with it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I was a WizO a few years back, and I can attest that this is not standard operating procedure. They tolerate criticism. They do not tolerate behaviors that break their Code of Conduct, such as flaming.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Not true. WotC is protecting their IP, though. Sites like Ema's, that profited off of WotC's IP, went too far. </p><p></p><p>Granted, maybe WotC could have handled that better. Personally, if I was WotC, I'd hire Ema and put his content on their site. While you normally don't want competing products from the same company, you could call this a bonus freebie that you get through a D&D Insider subscription - above and beyond the Character Builder. Heck, maybe some of Ema's designs could be incorporated into the Character Builder. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>WotC, as the industry leader, gets vilified quite often. It's easy to say they're doing everything wrong. Yet at the same time, we have to remember that they are a business who must protect their IP. We may not agree with them always, nor should we. Yet at the same time, I think it is an injustice to always make them into the villains. </p><p></p><p>I do not agree with the way they are handling their PDF situation. At the same time, I believe that they have the right to protect their IP however they want. So if they want to take down PDF downloads, they have every right to. I can only voice my opinion and hope that they find a way to return them in some form or another.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dragonhelm, post: 4743659, member: 3867"] I can't really address point #1, as I don't know WotC's side of the story. I do know, from experience, that sometimes simultaneous game design happens. Again, though, I don't know the details. I have no issues with this, as they've given disclaimers about the language and it also shows people learning the game. 4e is still very new, so it helps those of us who are still trying to learn it to get to know the rules when some of the players are learning. It's all about having fun! My main issue with the D&D podcast, even prior to the current episodes (which are forgiven due to their environment) is that the audio production qualities are abysmal. If you're going to put out a podcast reflecting THE main RPG brand name, then you should have a quality podcast to go with it. I was a WizO a few years back, and I can attest that this is not standard operating procedure. They tolerate criticism. They do not tolerate behaviors that break their Code of Conduct, such as flaming. Not true. WotC is protecting their IP, though. Sites like Ema's, that profited off of WotC's IP, went too far. Granted, maybe WotC could have handled that better. Personally, if I was WotC, I'd hire Ema and put his content on their site. While you normally don't want competing products from the same company, you could call this a bonus freebie that you get through a D&D Insider subscription - above and beyond the Character Builder. Heck, maybe some of Ema's designs could be incorporated into the Character Builder. WotC, as the industry leader, gets vilified quite often. It's easy to say they're doing everything wrong. Yet at the same time, we have to remember that they are a business who must protect their IP. We may not agree with them always, nor should we. Yet at the same time, I think it is an injustice to always make them into the villains. I do not agree with the way they are handling their PDF situation. At the same time, I believe that they have the right to protect their IP however they want. So if they want to take down PDF downloads, they have every right to. I can only voice my opinion and hope that they find a way to return them in some form or another. [/QUOTE]
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