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[5e] Huge D&D Survey Up By WOTC

Started by Mistwell, September 14, 2018, 02:31:03 PM

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Mistwell

#45
September 15, 2018, 10:26:05 PM
Quote from: Beldar;1056270It would been have been a lot shorter if they didn't have so many similar or repeated questions. I wonder what the purpose of that was.

It's because research shows that question wording is the biggest culprit in skewing answers, and the best way to address this issue is to ask the same question in different ways to eliminate wording issues.

Omega

#46
September 16, 2018, 12:01:57 AM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;1056271It was a 'gotchya'.  To see if you were paying attention.

Thought this too.

But could also be simply that they embedded similar questions within the array so that it was more likely youd get that question at least once depending on how many things you checked early on.

It could also just be a not so subtle attempt to skew the results.

MonsterSlayer

#47
September 16, 2018, 12:47:53 AM
Quote from: Beldar;1056270It would been have been a lot shorter if they didn't have so many similar or repeated questions. I wonder what the purpose of that was.
They do that to establish a baseline of consistency.You would be amazed how many people take a survey like they were guessing at answers on an old scan tron sheet.

A-B-C-D-E-D-C-B-A

Many people will start a survey to find out what someone "is selling" but have no interest in providing meaningful feedback (too much effort).

I thought t was a well made survey that covered a lot of age and social demographics. The blind spot in this survey is probably still 16 years and under.

jeff37923

#48
September 16, 2018, 01:18:38 AM
Quote from: Mistwell;1056273Monopoly's greatest exposure these days is in supermarkets as a promotion and coupon tool. When you gather players to play Monopoly however, they think of the game and not supermarket promotions and coupons. I just don't think spreading the brand name around on things which are obviously not the game distracts game players from what the game is about.

Apples and oranges here. Most people in the Western World have played Monopoly. Most people in the Western World have not played D&D. Before using D&D in the same way as Monopoly for advertising and promotion, they might want to get more people actually playing the game.....
"Meh."

jeff37923

#49
September 16, 2018, 01:29:29 AM
Quote from: Mistwell;1056273Monopoly's greatest exposure these days is in supermarkets as a promotion and coupon tool. When you gather players to play Monopoly however, they think of the game and not supermarket promotions and coupons. I just don't think spreading the brand name around on things which are obviously not the game distracts game players from what the game is about.

Apples and oranges here. Monopoly is 115 years old and D&D is only 44 years old, a child in comparison culturally. Most people in the Western World have played Monopoly. Most people in the Western World have not played D&D. Before using D&D in the same way as Monopoly for advertising and promotion, they might want to get more people actually playing the game.....
"Meh."

Aglondir

#50
September 16, 2018, 01:41:37 AM
I thought the survey was fine. Seems to me they were mostly trying to figure out three things:

1. Playstyle. These were the questions asking "Do you like to take bold action? Do you like to talk with funny accents? Do you like to create elaborate plans?" etc.

2. Future products. These were the questions about "Do you like aweome art in the books? Would you like to buy a mug or t-shirt? What about a video game?" etc.

3. Sideline activities. Stuff like "Do you draw pictures of your character? Paint minis? Write backstories? Watch videos? Waste time arguing politics in RPG forums? (LOL, just seeing who's read this far...)

S'mon

#51
September 16, 2018, 03:09:30 AM
Quote from: Haffrung;1056259It's odd how much overlap there is between people who hate 'socialism' and people who hate corporations making profits (aka 'capitalism').

As Aristotle teaches, there are two vices for every virtue.  A healthy society needs an appropriate balance.

Spinachcat

#52
September 16, 2018, 04:22:14 AM
Jesus Freaking Christ, that was a chore. I hung in there just to tell them to fuck off in various comment sections.

Omega

#53
September 16, 2018, 05:36:15 AM
Quote from: Aglondir;10562883. Sideline activities. Stuff like "Do you draw pictures of your character? Paint minis? Write backstories? Watch videos? Waste time arguing politics in RPG forums? (LOL, just seeing who's read this far...)

I saw that as well. There was more than one question about "Do you draw D&D stuff, paint minis, make stuff?"

D&D Paints! D&D Coloured Pencils! D&D Green Stuff!

Long as they dont go Games Workshop about it.

rawma

#54
September 18, 2018, 12:18:11 AM
Man, you guys were all really negative about this survey. I didn't have an issue with it.

But I also own D&D branded socks.

Christopher Brady

#55
September 18, 2018, 02:36:41 AM
Quote from: rawma;1056577Man, you guys were all really negative about this survey. I didn't have an issue with it.

But I also own D&D branded socks.

As long as they keep making game books, I'm cool. :)
"And now, my friends, a Dragon\'s toast!  To life\'s little blessings:  wars, plagues and all forms of evil.  Their presence keeps us alert --- and their absence makes us grateful." -T.A. Barron[/SIZE]

Omega

#56
September 18, 2018, 04:12:36 AM
Quote from: rawma;1056577Man, you guys were all really negative about this survey. I didn't have an issue with it.

But I also own D&D branded socks.

For me it is just more a problem of spotting a likely marketing ploy. Annoyance more than anything as WOTC looooves to skew polls to fit some new harebrained marketing trend.

"Due to the overwhelming request for it as indicated by our polls WOTC will be producing the D&D Cooking Show! Learn how Drizzt makes souffles, thrill to Xanithars instructions on how to make the perfect eight layer cake!" :eek:

Omega

#57
September 18, 2018, 04:14:08 AM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;1056584As long as they keep making game books, I'm cool. :)

Good game books preferrably. And overall I rather liked Xanithar's Guide and the Mordenkainen book was interesting at least and new monsters is good.

KingCheops

#58
September 18, 2018, 12:01:56 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;1056584As long as they keep making game books, I'm cool. :)

And that the TTRPG remains their core competence.  Those of us who are worried are worried that the emphasis will shift and the game will suffer.  See what Jack Kirby did to Games Workshop as an example.

Armchair Gamer

#59
September 18, 2018, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: KingCheops;1056632See what Jack Kirby did to Games Workshop as an example.

  You dare question the King? The man who gave us Captain America, the Mighty Thor, and the dreadful Darkseid? I SAY THEE NAY!

  (I'm assuming it's a completely different Jack Kirby. :) )
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