WotC's CM unbalanced?

[CRGreathouse]

As reported on the front page, the CM will be released in early 2005. With the sneak peaks available, it looks like this will be another 'questionable' product.

The prestige classes are just another step in the wrong direction. While the CW was a strong improvement over the earlier S&F, I don't think the same can be said for the CM. Has the new management affected their product quality already?

 

[Darklone]

Personally, I've already seen the CW as a quality drop from the DMG prestige classes... purely game balance wise.

 

[andargor]

As reported on the front page, the CM will be released in early 2005. With the sneak peaks available, it looks like this will be another 'questionable' product.

The prestige classes are just another step in the wrong direction. While the CW was a strong improvement over the earlier S&F, I don't think the same can be said for the CM. Has the new management affected their product quality already?

I agree that Microsoft's acquisition of WotC will further dilute the D&D legacy. CM is another indication that DMing will become more and more difficult.

Andargor

 

[Stalker0]

When did microsoft get WOTC?

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

When did microsoft get WOTC?

You didn't know? Its been in the works for a while now.

 

[Crothian]

It's been rumored for a while. But it was only just announced recently.

 

[jgsugden]

I'm more upset about the massive firings that went on yesterday afternoon. They totally cleaned house to bring in the Microsoft team.

At least they canned custserv and the Sage. Maybe now we'll get some real rules support from some people trained in customer service, like the Microsoft customer service people.

 

[Darklone]

Now that was unbelievable...

 

[Seule]

I'm less worried about CM and more concerned with the possible implications of the CXP. One sourcebook that incorporates the best features of all third-party sourcebooks may sound good in theory, but I think that there are going to be some significant rules holes and suchlike if the writers aren't given more time than is currently scheduled.

--Seule

 

[Artoomis]

I... Maybe now we'll get some real rules support from some people trained in customer service, like the Microsoft customer service people.

No..., no..., make it stop. ROFL.