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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 3474867" data-attributes="member: 22779">I've seen this time and time again and my question still doesn't get answered.What benefit does WOTC get allowing Paizo to continue publishing Dragon and Dungeon if they are going to produce similar (or same) material?  Considering Paizo is using WOTC's own PI to push their magazines, how would it possibly help WOTC to compete with its own licencee?Take the ENnies for a second.  People complain that WOTC doesn't enter the ENnies.  But, again, there is simply no upside for WOTC.  If they enter and win, then everyone complains that the 900 pound gorilla is pushing out the little guy.  If they lose, then everyone nods and strokes their beards and pats themselves on the back because obviously WOTC doesn't publish anything of value.It's a completely lose-lose situation.The same is true here.  If WOTC, with the DI, comes to dominate the market and Dragon and Dungeon take a nosedive, then they are the big bullies screwing the little guy.  If the DI fails, then, well, it's just vindication for all the WOTC detractors out there.  There's simply no upside.So, to all those out there who think that Dragon and Dungeon should be allowed to continue, please answer the following question:  What benefit does WOTC get for allowing Paizo to retain the license?</blockquote>