Wil Wheaton Drops Dungeon Column

[Ranger REG]

Just a guess, but it may be some people objected because they don't like anything in Dragon/Dungeon not related to (official) D&D. This seems to be a common trend.

No kidding.

Been through the wringers on the Polyhedron subject with them stuck-up snobs. And all this time, I thought elitists only live in high school campuses and college Greek houses.

 

[GravyFingerz]

How bizarre. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about it. I've enjoyed every single column, and I'm a pretty critical person. (Of course, I wasn't a Star Trek fan, so I don't have any kinda hate for the guy.)

Actually, today I read many negative posts from suscribers on the Paizo forums; it was bad, people were making bad comments and personal attacks against Wil Wheaton. One poster took it upon himself to put "Die Will Save Die" as his signature. All in all, it was mostly a group of immature posters, but then again, the internet is full of them.

I saw a few posters from here on there, Diaglo being one of them (although he was civil and just stated he didn't prefer the column).

Seriously, it was a horrible thread, and it angered me to see how people could be so shallow and insensitive.

 

[Alzrius]

Which is why EN World is the only forums I visit anymore.

I'm going to miss Will's column. I liked it more than I thought I would, and I found it to put a human face on the game we all enjoy. It's sad, but it's more sad that he's cancelling it since some jerks are being uppity about it.

 

[Ranger REG]

Seriously, it was a horrible thread, and it angered me to see how people could be so shallow and insensitive.

Add "elitist" and you have the majority (at least 51%) of the Dungeon subscriber base.

 

[Mark]

I like the idea of high profile celebrities writing a column in the magazine but I think it would be better if it were a different celebrity each issue. There must a many of them that game now or remember their gaming days with enough fondness to have a good story or two in them. I wish Wil well and hope he finds continued success on his new path.

 

[Sholari]

First thing I read every month.

Ditto. Really, sorry to hear this. I thought he did a great job.

 

[atom crash]

[sarcasm]Well, that column was wasting space that could be used for more gaming content. I'd like to see that page devoted to more exotic weapons and Prestige Classes and spellcasters who cast spells based on a system with different flavor text, cause lord knows there just aren't enough Prestige Classes on the market, especially those focused on exotic weapons and strange spellcasters.[/sarcasm]

It's really a sad commentary when a vocal minority can ruin it for everyone. I'd rather the editors do away with the letter to the editor section.

I like the idea of high profile celebrities writing a column in the magazine but I think it would be better if it were a different celebrity each issue. There must a many of them that game now or remember their gaming days with enough fondness to have a good story or two in them. I wish Wil well and hope he finds continued success on his new path.

I'll agree with this sentiment, but only on the agreement that Vin Diesel never ever gets to write one and talk about his dark elf character.

 

[Ranger REG]

I'll agree with this sentiment, but only on the agreement that Vin Diesel never ever gets to write one and talk about his dark elf character.

You and what army?

Let me hear Vin.

 

[Darrin Drader]

I liked his column and I like his blog (though I can't see what he has posted on this subject since his site won't come up right now).

I don't doubt that there was negative feedback, but one thing that kind of bothered me about the column was the one he did on Magic, and then last month's column on how it's been a year since he announced the D&D campaign and they still hadn't played. It seems to me that he may have been having a problem finding stuff to talk about. Like I said, I like the guy and I'm glad he got a shot at this, but how much can a lapsed player who hasn't really played at all have to say on the subject?

Regardless, I think he's a gifted writer and I wish him well with his future endeavors. Its a shame this didn't work out for him.

 

[Ranger REG]

Well, if you guys want him back ... *chuckles* ... or at least to counteract the "Die Will Die" thread, post your appreciation on Paizo's messageboards.

Oh, and if you know one of the "Kill Wil" negative posters locally, find him and punch him in the face (or pinch her nipple hard).*

*Disclaimer: I publicly do not condone violence.