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<blockquote data-quote="Zardnaar" data-source="post: 7679481" data-attributes="member: 6716779"><p>I have not started any threads saying WotC or Paizo are outsourcing stuff so I am somewhat confused at accusations of a double standard. You have used examples of SWSE which I did not know it was produced by freelancers until a few days ago when you mentioned it on the WotC boards. I own those books and they do not contain any indication they were produced by anyone other than WotC. They do mention the authors involved but there was no indication IIRC that they were freelancers and its not like one tends to read the credits page or pay that much attention to them anyway. Or at least I don't.</p><p></p><p> If others are making a big deal about it that is on them. I have never defended Paizo in regards to outsourcing or even cared and I only have a vague idea what and how Paizo has produced after Ultimate Campaigns. As to why people might be having a go at WotC (for whatever reason) ask them. Paizo has never really hid the fact they outsource, it seems the current storm in a teacup is splitting hairs.</p><p></p><p> If I had to guess (purely IMHO)</p><p>1. Paizo has more goodwill in the bank than WotC.</p><p>2. People are taking their frustrations of the release schedule (not enough of it, quality of quantity hasn't really happened etc) out on WotC.</p><p>3. Any criticism of 5E is met by a reaction similar to criticism of 4E. By that denial, accusations of edition warring, claims one doesn't understand the system, demands to prove an opinion etc etc etc. One good things about the 3E days was you could criticize it without provoking arguments over semantics. </p><p></p><p> Its not like I pay that much attention to the current crop of Paizo or WotC artists. I know I like Komarck and dislike WAR (to cartoony). If you said Company A outsourced production/design to company B in New Zealand people would know what you would be talking about (assuming both companies are New Zealand based companies). Often they may even start a new company with a different name in order to make cheaper versions (store brands or budget services)of something not sure what you would call that. </p><p></p><p> If Americans get upset by the Queens English that is on them. They should not have revolted against King George<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zardnaar, post: 7679481, member: 6716779"] I have not started any threads saying WotC or Paizo are outsourcing stuff so I am somewhat confused at accusations of a double standard. You have used examples of SWSE which I did not know it was produced by freelancers until a few days ago when you mentioned it on the WotC boards. I own those books and they do not contain any indication they were produced by anyone other than WotC. They do mention the authors involved but there was no indication IIRC that they were freelancers and its not like one tends to read the credits page or pay that much attention to them anyway. Or at least I don't. If others are making a big deal about it that is on them. I have never defended Paizo in regards to outsourcing or even cared and I only have a vague idea what and how Paizo has produced after Ultimate Campaigns. As to why people might be having a go at WotC (for whatever reason) ask them. Paizo has never really hid the fact they outsource, it seems the current storm in a teacup is splitting hairs. If I had to guess (purely IMHO) 1. Paizo has more goodwill in the bank than WotC. 2. People are taking their frustrations of the release schedule (not enough of it, quality of quantity hasn't really happened etc) out on WotC. 3. Any criticism of 5E is met by a reaction similar to criticism of 4E. By that denial, accusations of edition warring, claims one doesn't understand the system, demands to prove an opinion etc etc etc. One good things about the 3E days was you could criticize it without provoking arguments over semantics. Its not like I pay that much attention to the current crop of Paizo or WotC artists. I know I like Komarck and dislike WAR (to cartoony). If you said Company A outsourced production/design to company B in New Zealand people would know what you would be talking about (assuming both companies are New Zealand based companies). Often they may even start a new company with a different name in order to make cheaper versions (store brands or budget services)of something not sure what you would call that. If Americans get upset by the Queens English that is on them. They should not have revolted against King George;). [/QUOTE]
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