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Message: <blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 2157132" data-attributes="member: 1210">But seriously folks!Hmm... I would say that errata is stuff that makes it through the normal process of putting out the edition it's errata for; in other words, stuff that is missed in editing, stuff that was meant to be changed before publication but wasn't, etc.  Errata exists to correct mistakes in the version of the game that gets distributed to the public.I would say that revisions are things that needed changing after the edition they are revisions for came out.  Revisions exist to fix problems in the game that are discovered after people start playing it or to improve lacking bits of the game.When you have enough revisions you need a new edition.  This is to make sure your players are on the same page when they get together.  This also helps make more money.  Furthermore, it gives you a good opportunity to clean the game up, make a few major improvements, etc.  A new edition is distinct from revisions in that the game is published anew.When is a new edition necessary?  You'll see a great deal of variance in when they come.  Some games publish two editions that are nearly identical; some vary immensely.  (For that matter, some do both at different periods!)  Personally, I think a new edition is warranted when the changes made to the system will improve my fun in playing the game by 50%.</blockquote>