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<blockquote data-quote="pkt77242" data-source="post: 6366232" data-attributes="member: 59359"><p>Just because PDFs are the industry norm doesn't mean that they are right for WoTC. That is the equivalent of saying that Apple needs to do what every other company does in the tablet market. The truth is that many smaller companies do PDFs because it is cheaper for them (especially on upfront costs) and consumers are more likely to buy an item when it is less expensive (thus hopefully increasing their sales). D&D doesn't have that issue for the PHB, as most people will buy it in book form even if they prefer PDF. You are also making an assumption that there is enough market demand for PDFs (and not just wanting them but actually paying for them) to justify putting them out right now. While I agree with you points that many large companies routinely make mistakes (and some that are painfully obvious) and that no one has perfect information, I think that you are trying to say that WoTC is making a mistake with extremely limited information (practically zero) and by doing that you look like the person making a mistake. It is one thing to wonder why they aren't doing it but it and maybe even wonder if it might be a mistake in the long run but to flat out say that it is a mistake and that it is a failure of leadership when you have little to no information is mind boggling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pkt77242, post: 6366232, member: 59359"] Just because PDFs are the industry norm doesn't mean that they are right for WoTC. That is the equivalent of saying that Apple needs to do what every other company does in the tablet market. The truth is that many smaller companies do PDFs because it is cheaper for them (especially on upfront costs) and consumers are more likely to buy an item when it is less expensive (thus hopefully increasing their sales). D&D doesn't have that issue for the PHB, as most people will buy it in book form even if they prefer PDF. You are also making an assumption that there is enough market demand for PDFs (and not just wanting them but actually paying for them) to justify putting them out right now. While I agree with you points that many large companies routinely make mistakes (and some that are painfully obvious) and that no one has perfect information, I think that you are trying to say that WoTC is making a mistake with extremely limited information (practically zero) and by doing that you look like the person making a mistake. It is one thing to wonder why they aren't doing it but it and maybe even wonder if it might be a mistake in the long run but to flat out say that it is a mistake and that it is a failure of leadership when you have little to no information is mind boggling. [/QUOTE]
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