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<blockquote data-quote="Coreyartus" data-source="post: 6676856" data-attributes="member: 5399">I find it ironic that Mearls and Crawford say that the tabletop version of D&amp;D is the heart of the brand for podcast interviews the weekend of the con, yet WotC doesn't express that at the very con they say is about gaming.&nbsp; In fact, they justify not being there because they want to do PAX, which is more centered on videogames, and thus has more press.&nbsp; You'd think they'd at least support their own OP's games and venue, regardless of who is running it...I'm glad they've stepped up and offered the swag the All-Access players for their $150 tickets (shocker--ya set a precedence and don't tell anyone otherwise, did they expect when tickets were that price at their &quot;gaming venue&quot; that people wouldn't hold the brand at least partially accountable even if they weren't directly responsible?), but benign neglect is still neglect.&nbsp; No presence at Gencon, reduced staff, reduced release schedule, completely volunteer (and practically un-empowered) OP Admins...&nbsp; Not incredibly endearing, frankly.&nbsp; If that's what it means to them to support the heart of their brand,&nbsp; I'm frankly surprised they're surprised at the recent vocal backlash.&nbsp; They're experienced professionals with years of con experience.&nbsp; They should know better.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Coreyartus, post: 6676856, member: 5399"] I find it ironic that Mearls and Crawford say that the tabletop version of D&D is the heart of the brand for podcast interviews the weekend of the con, yet WotC doesn't express that at the very con they say is about gaming. In fact, they justify not being there because they want to do PAX, which is more centered on videogames, and thus has more press. You'd think they'd at least support their own OP's games and venue, regardless of who is running it... I'm glad they've stepped up and offered the swag the All-Access players for their $150 tickets (shocker--ya set a precedence and don't tell anyone otherwise, did they expect when tickets were that price at their "gaming venue" that people wouldn't hold the brand at least partially accountable even if they weren't directly responsible?), but benign neglect is still neglect. No presence at Gencon, reduced staff, reduced release schedule, completely volunteer (and practically un-empowered) OP Admins... Not incredibly endearing, frankly. If that's what it means to them to support the heart of their brand, I'm frankly surprised they're surprised at the recent vocal backlash. They're experienced professionals with years of con experience. They should know better. [/QUOTE]

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