ChristianLindke
Explorer
Given the amount of amazing free swag I have received from running D&D Encounters at my local store, I don't know if Paizo spends more money on their OP or not. Both spend a lot, and the designers of the Neverwinter setting wrote the Neverwinter Encounters adventure.
My experience with OP, both Paizo and Encounters, has been universally good. One thing that changed from pre-Encounters to the new Encounters/Assault format (which also came with sweet swag), is that it is store driven and for store support. In the old days, before the now times, I used to register with RPGA that I was running a "living" game at my local store and people would show up. For Encounters/Assault, it is the store itself that must sign up.
I don't know if "FLGS" driven is the way to go, but I think that Hasbro's focus on supporting stores in organized play -- versus supporting e-tailers and flea markets -- has some benefits. It also has some big drawbacks.
Great article, but I think both are spending a lot on OP. If you are ever in LA -- far from Toronto I know -- stop by Emerald Knights. They run organized Pathfinder and 4e, and are a great store. I might even be the guy running the game for you.
My experience with OP, both Paizo and Encounters, has been universally good. One thing that changed from pre-Encounters to the new Encounters/Assault format (which also came with sweet swag), is that it is store driven and for store support. In the old days, before the now times, I used to register with RPGA that I was running a "living" game at my local store and people would show up. For Encounters/Assault, it is the store itself that must sign up.
I don't know if "FLGS" driven is the way to go, but I think that Hasbro's focus on supporting stores in organized play -- versus supporting e-tailers and flea markets -- has some benefits. It also has some big drawbacks.
Great article, but I think both are spending a lot on OP. If you are ever in LA -- far from Toronto I know -- stop by Emerald Knights. They run organized Pathfinder and 4e, and are a great store. I might even be the guy running the game for you.