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So what about it?

Started by Bog97th, September 14, 2007, 08:38:14 PM

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Bog97th

September 14, 2007, 08:38:14 PM
Who would you like to see take over D&D producing if Hasbro would sell out?

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Consonant Dude

#1
September 14, 2007, 08:59:38 PM
Your question is kind of confusing as you've put a bunch of companies, product identities and individuals in there.

If you mean, "who should acquire the brand name Dungeons & Dragons", then the obvious answer is Peter Adkison.
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Gunslinger

#2
September 14, 2007, 09:08:30 PM
Paizo.  They used to be the publishers of Dragon and Dungeon and have a number of people that work with WOTC as well.
 

David Johansen

#3
September 14, 2007, 10:15:57 PM
Toss-up between Gary and ICE...
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Serious Paul

#4
September 14, 2007, 10:21:57 PM
I couldn't even begin to speculate on the answer-I don't even know who half those options are.

jrients

#5
September 14, 2007, 10:25:09 PM
For my own personal benefit I would want to see either Goodman Games or Kenzer & Co get the gig.  I think those companies would produce a D&D that I would want to play.  For the overall benefit of the hobby, I think I agree with Gunslinger.  Paizo is the company most likely to move the ball forward successfully.
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Pierce Inverarity

#6
September 14, 2007, 10:31:27 PM
Palladium.
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jeff37923

#7
September 14, 2007, 11:22:56 PM
Either Paizo or Goodman Games, with the guys behind the Iron Kingdoms setting as a favored licensee.
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dar

#8
September 15, 2007, 03:41:33 AM
Paizo or Goodman Games... or even Green Ronin! It would be very interesting to see who would go for it if the game came up for grabs.

Yea, my kneejerk was to vote sjg... but two main rpg lines is prolly a loser.

Edit: oh... Gygax too, just so he can soak up some of the profits from it for a while. I think he's earned it.

Christmas Ape

#9
September 15, 2007, 05:37:33 AM
Okay, somebody else voted for Necromancer. Says so right there. Fess up!

What can I say? I like their 'feel'. And come on...who doesn't want the Wilderlands as core setting?
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September 15, 2007, 05:39:55 AM
Quote from: daroh... Gygax too, just so he can soak up some of the profits from it for a while. I think he's earned it.

Damn right. Say what you will about him, it's sad that such a living legend is left almost penniless at this point. When asked what he thought about the recent complete edition of Jack Vance's works, he replied that he couldn't afford to buy it. :mad:  The publishers should have given him a free set as someone who did more to boost JV's sales than anyone. But I'm digressing...
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Haffrung

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September 15, 2007, 08:10:48 AM
Quote from: The_ShadowWhen asked what he thought about the recent complete edition of Jack Vance's works, he replied that he couldn't afford to buy it. :mad:  The publishers should have given him a free set as someone who did more to boost JV's sales than anyone.

FYI, the publishers of the Vance Integral edition were just a bunch of fans themselves. It was put together by the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, as a non-profit fan effort (still not cheap at $1,500). Not the same people who made money off earlier sales of JV books.
 

Sacrificial Lamb

#12
September 15, 2007, 06:26:38 PM
Quote from: Pierce InverarityPalladium.

Hilarity insues! :haw:

Cab

#13
September 17, 2007, 05:10:13 AM
Gygax is probably the most important figure in RPG history. And its absolutely clear that his D&D, in its various forms, has been the most enduring of RPGs. But... He's getting on a bit, he has suffered some bouts of ill health, I'd quite like to see him have a fun retirement to be honest.

Who else is there... What about Frank Mentzer? Could he be baited out of his bakery by such a possibility? I dunno, he comes across as happy in what he's doing now.
 

Silent Pat

#14
September 17, 2007, 05:41:16 AM
Paizo, Goodman or Privateer Press
 
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