Wil Wheaton Drops Dungeon Column

[IronWolf]

I am sad to see that happen. I know the article took some flak over on the Paizo boards, but I thought they were just the vocal minority. I always enjoyed the column, it was one of the first I turned to. It was only one page and I usually found it interesting - at least an entertaining read.

 

[DaveMage]

I enjoyed his column, and I'm sorry to see him go.

I like the suggestion, though, of a "guest celeb" column each month - maybe expounding on their favorite D&D experience.

 

[Menexenus]

I agree with Colonel Hardisson that it was nice to spend a page at the end of the magazine putting a human face on a gaming and RPGs in general. After all, gaming has a pretty bad reputation, sometimes well-deserved. It was nice to see an adult, non-munchkin perspective on how gaming fits into a crowded life. Let's face it, the average age of a D&D player is going up (because we original, hardcore gamers are aging). It was nice to see an article in Dungeon that paid some respect to this fact.

So I like the concept of the Wil Save article. However, I have to agree with Wil himself that the quality of his articles was suffering because of the restrictions being placed on it by his editors. I think it is a shame that Wil Save is dying because I like the concept of an article that shows the trials and tribulations of an adult gamer. But I think Wil is probably making the right decision for him, and I respect him for the high standards he has for his writing and his willingness to accept that he was not meeting his own standards.

If you're reading this Wil, I have nothing but respect for you. Take care.

 

[Henry]

Actually, it doesn't sound like he quit because of negative feedback - it sounds like he's rearranging a LOT of things in his life (quitting igrep, not doing any more conventions this year, rearranging his blog), and Dungeon's one of the things he's cutting for not being worth it to him right now. I wish him the best (God knows I can't understand his fascination with poker ) and I hope he and family are doing O.K.

 

[qstor]

I liked the new direction of Dungeon, including Wil's column. Too bad a few idiots posting on the internet pushed him away.

Same here..It was good to get something different in Dungeon than the same old stuff from the past. Will, hope you reconsider

Mike

 

[Quasqueton]

I don't subscribe to Dungeon, but I do buy a copy off the newstand every two or three months. I enjoyed Wil Save.

As for all those saying:

"WoooHOooooo.. maybe they will use the space for more adventures."

"every additional page availalbe that can be devoted towards the adventures, is a huge benefit."

"a magazine whose theme is 'adventures and DM material for D&D 3.5 edition' should mostly include that."

Good gracious, guys. It is only one page. I hope Erik sticks an ad in that spot to make some more money, and just to cheese you off.

Quasqueton

 

[Belen]

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

Oh bull. I love the Will Save column and hated Polyhedron. I think you're still a bit raw about the switch.

 

[Mystery Man]

I liked the new direction of Dungeon, including Wil's column. Too bad a few idiots posting on the internet pushed him away.

It's amazing what some people will say about someone that they wouldn't have the balls to say in front of thier face. I wouldn't have given them the satisfaction. They were almost like internet stalkers, posting over and over again the same thing. Idiotic.

I hope the next last page article is about collectible doileys.

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

WoooHOooooo.. maybe they will use the space for more adventures.

Yeah, those one-page adventures are soooooooo exciting.

 

[Dominic]

Wil's column was the only reason I considered keeping my subscription. Having two young boys at home that I hope to involve in gaming (dont worry, I have a large basement for when they are older), it was fun to read the stories about his son.