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<blockquote data-quote="Arilyn" data-source="post: 7290869" data-attributes="member: 6816042">Your points are very valid, and is an issue plaguing the game. DnD, however, is the entry point to the hobby for a large percentage of players, and therefore, is forced to straddle the fence. 4e was marketed more as a tactical, skirmish kind of game, and it failed to garner the support WOTC wanted for a DnD game. If DnD went in a more narrative, light rules approach, I think there would also be a large exodus of players. 5e satisfies most &quot;traditional&quot; DnD players, and has enough of a narrative vibe to suit players wanting to emulate their favourite stories. It doesn't do either end super well, but it is a fun system, easy to learn, and has made the necessary compromises to do well. Of course, having the DnD brand name helps a lot, but is not necessarily a guarantee of success. New players, who fall in love with the hobby, may branch out to other games that fit their play style better. Lots to choose from these days!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Arilyn, post: 7290869, member: 6816042"] Your points are very valid, and is an issue plaguing the game. DnD, however, is the entry point to the hobby for a large percentage of players, and therefore, is forced to straddle the fence. 4e was marketed more as a tactical, skirmish kind of game, and it failed to garner the support WOTC wanted for a DnD game. If DnD went in a more narrative, light rules approach, I think there would also be a large exodus of players. 5e satisfies most "traditional" DnD players, and has enough of a narrative vibe to suit players wanting to emulate their favourite stories. It doesn't do either end super well, but it is a fun system, easy to learn, and has made the necessary compromises to do well. Of course, having the DnD brand name helps a lot, but is not necessarily a guarantee of success. New players, who fall in love with the hobby, may branch out to other games that fit their play style better. Lots to choose from these days! [/QUOTE]

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