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Message: <blockquote data-quote="howandwhy99" data-source="post: 5784622" data-attributes="member: 3192">4e & 3.x. These two player bases are far, far larger than any other in the D&D playing community. If they don't focus on both of these, and both quite equally and frequently, then this game will be castigated by one of those two sides. Old schoolers (like me) probably can hardly believe their game is going to be supported again. And, even if it is, it'll be a wild guess as to how many find 5e means coming home without giving up their current edition. Maybe that crowd will be the surprise sales figures of the launch? or maybe not.New players, especially young players ages 10-14 are vitally important to the hobby as they virtually have NO stake in this claim. The current plan of a simple, yet elegant and everything-core-to-D&D new edition may be just what the doctor ordered.  Art, toys, adventures, and characters geared to this age group (as well as late teens, 20's, and older adults) are vital to the hobby and Wizards. If they can tap that Middle School to early High School child consumerism again, then they could really have a hit on their hands.To do this they really need to focus on why face-to-face RPGs are beneficial both as sources of fun and as sources of sociability, creativity, and mental exercise. Getting over social stigmas to the community and game are still hurdles, but I think it can be done.</blockquote>