WotC president Greg Leeds and I!!!

[carmachu]

If your asking about my dissatisfaction, one of the highest is the GSL debacle, with its delays and then the horrible first draft and ist results. It seemed, the GSL, badly handled.

I have many of Wotc's products and many 3rd party ones, and OGL kept me in the d20 realm. Now with the GSL....most if not all my favorite 3rd PP are moving elsewhere or such....and I've moved with them.


Next question/concern is the DDI, which was hyped alot but....we're coming up on release plus 10 months and it doesnt seem to be anywhere in sight, with what was promised.....

 

[ExploderWizard]

OK Harr wins hands down. I would like to compare this proposed call with the actual transcript to see how closely they match.

Somebody cover me- I can't give XP!!!!

 

[Aberzanzorax]

What I'd do:

I'd go through this sub-forum.

Tell him the title of the thread, the point of it, and all the salient bits that were brought up (both for WotC and against) and ask him for a reaction.

That'd require a bit of prep-work on your part, but, you'd have a bunch of very salient questions to ask him.


It's almost as though this sub-forum was designed for that very purpose...



But seriously, take a good long look at the angry, the dissenters, the defenders, the lovers, the haters, and so on...and represent them all if you can. Don't limit yourself to this thread; there's a lot going on.

Also, if you feel like a bit more research, check out RPG.net, Necromancer Games, WotC's own forums, and others to get as representative a sample as you like.

 

[Aberzanzorax]

EDIT:

Also:

Ask what his thoughts are on the other big names in the industry decrying their decision:

Chris Perkins.
Chris Pramas.
Maybe other guys named Chris.

And so many more...potentially reaching beyond the "important guys named Chris demographic".

 

[Aberzanzorax]

Sorry for the multipost. I'm a bit busy tonight, so I hit "submit reply" before my kid messes with the keyboard (age 3.5).


Last, but not least:

Harr is dead on. I can't give XP, but I just tried to, and learnt that I could not. (SO SAD...you deserve it!)



If/when he weasels into corporate-speak, read him Harr's post. Ask him to elaborate beyond what some random guy on a message board predicted he'd say in corporate-speak.

If he hangs up, you've not lost, you've merely gone as far as he was willing to go...nowhere.




LASTLY: any chance for a podcast?

 

[Jack Colby]

I'd just like to hear Mr. Leeds tell us some anecdotes about his D&D character.

 

[William Ronald]

Many of my questions have been asked, but I will chime in with a few.

"How does WotC plan to attract more people to RPGs? Are there any special products planned or special initiatives with organizations like the RPGA?"

"Will older edition products be available in some electronic form in the near future?"

"All companies need feedback. What ways does WotC solicit feedback from its customers, and how can we best communicate with you?"

"Some gamers have said that 4E does not meet their needs for roleplaying as well as prior editions. How would you respond? Does WotC plan to reach out to that market segment? How do you address some of the concerns/criticism about 4E? In retrospect, what do you think you would have done differently in the lead up to the release of 4E?"

"What are some of the ways that WotC plans on supporting the game electronically? Many people now use their lap tops as tools for their gaming sessions? Where do you see WotC going in terms of electronic support for D&D?"

"Are there any plans for an update of D20 Modern?"

 

[El Mahdi]

I'd just like to hear Mr. Leeds tell us some anecdotes about his D&D character.

That's an awesome idea! Brilliant!

(And no cheating Mr. Leeds. Do not get one of the real gamers in the company to feed you a story.)



I don't want to add any negativity, especially after the OP specifically asked for positive ideas.

But, I also don't want Mr. Leeds thinking that, true to stereotype, nobody cares about WotC's actions after the nerd rage dies down.



So, I'd like you to tell him I have nothing to ask him, and honestly don't care about anything new he has to say.

He, and WotC have had their opportunity. In point of fact, multiple opportunities, to both treat their customers as if customers come first, and to set the record straight. Mr. Leeds chose to waste the opportunity provided by Morrus and PirateCat.

Mr. Leeds, as far as I'm concerned, your "opportunities" are all used up.

 

[falcarrion]

What is your plans for the handicap and our troops who depend on pdfs to enjoy the game?

 

[Dr. Harry]

Because

* pdf policy

I can see possible reasons for the decision to cease all pdf sales at the same time, but I would ask him to reconsider sales of the 1e/2e material on pdf. The watermarking technology is clearly good enough to catch copyright infringers, as the current lawsuits illustrate, but I doubt that 1e/2e material represents anything but a way for a trickle of money to continually come in to WotC what what would be zero work at this point.

Old folks like me want stuff from the past, and new players have "historical documents" to look at to see the past history of their game - and to get ideas, just like me. This is really my #1, #2, and #3 issue.

* Cancellation of print magazines

I hated the loss of the "real" Dragon and Dungeon[/], but I doubt they're going to change anything at this point. The logistical costs would be positively staggering, and I can't see them doing that in this market.


Also, a number of companies have programs like Kenzerco's "adopt-a-soldier" policy where one can donate subscritions to armed forces members serving overseas, especially in war zones. WotC might consider public donations of DDI access in the same way, or allowing fans to donate these.