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This is how Wotc D&D Celebrates its 50th?!

Started by RPGPundit, January 20, 2024, 12:17:56 PM

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Grognard GM

#30
January 26, 2024, 04:03:08 PM
Quote from: BadApple on January 26, 2024, 03:37:20 PM
Quote from: Grognard GM on January 26, 2024, 02:49:30 PM
Quote from: BadApple on January 24, 2024, 12:53:01 AM
You talk about the damage done to cocktails...

The daiquiri is my favorite cocktail.  It's a manly rum drink of sailors and pirates, or at least it was.  Now when I say daiquiri, people think of various fruit punch drinks spiked with a little rum and churned in a slushy machine.  It's a disgrace!

Don't worry, when you order a daiquiri, people definitely associate you with hanging out with sailors.

Well, I am a sailor, so...

I apologize, bro. I had no idea you were actually https://youtu.be/InBXu-iY7cw?si=bCIFwvgt4m1tV96l.
I'm a middle aged guy with a lot of free time, looking for similar, to form a group for regular gaming. You should be chill, non-woke, and have time on your hands.

See below:

https://www.therpgsite.com/news-and-adverts/looking-to-form-a-group-of-people-with-lots-of-spare-time-for-regular-games/

BadApple

#31
January 26, 2024, 04:05:39 PM
I'm a merchant seaman.  I just got off a ship running between South Carolina and Germany.   ;D
>Blade Runner RPG
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Omega

#32
January 26, 2024, 04:09:12 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit on January 25, 2024, 11:43:39 AM
From what I've been told, the landwhale is a thief, not a ranger. And she's the leader of the party. And she's strong and independent.

Independent... EG: unfit to be in a party.

Looking at the image. Could be a halfling? Are they trying to resurrect Olive Ruskettle from the Alias series of books?

Also odds are they told the "AI" art program to make her like that to rile up people. Free advertising.

Opaopajr

#33
January 26, 2024, 11:30:25 PM
Quote from: Brad on January 26, 2024, 06:35:11 AM
So interestingly, one of the cookbooks was written by (at least parts of it) Jon Peterson...not that I have an desire to get this, but at least he has contributed to the hobby in a meaningful way.

https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Feast-Flavors-Multiverse-Official/dp/198486131X/

I browsed through the book at Walmart yesterday and honestly it's not bad at all, the recipes for the most part are pretty tame/normal, and I'd say I'd have no problem eating 90% of the stuff. But it's a fucking gimmick cash grab and WotC can SAD so I did not buy it. In the past I would have zero issues getting this sort of obvious nonsense because it was all in good fun, but WotC has tainted the D&D brand so much with pure stupidity I will never give them another dime. I am not surprised at all they're just doing basic merch instead of anything meaningful like a revised wooden boxed set or some sort of AD&D reissue.

Thanks for that preview review. I share your disgust at their corporate behavior (for decades now, but I grudge much longer ;D). It is a real pity they so thoroughly poisoned the well of good will. Many of these ideas could have been absolutely welcome in Halloween or other costume Parties.

Honestly, I think the OSR should run its own 50th anniversary cum Irish Funeral for D&D. Something along the lines for food, drinks, games, costumes, & decor for PRIVATE Home Tables to remember the good times gone by and wave a fond farewell to an 'old friend'. I think the same should be done to each and every oldie RPG, too: one last huzzah before the nursing home.  8)
Just make your fuckin\' guy and roll the dice, you pricks. Focus on what\'s interesting, not what gives you the biggest randomly generated virtual penis.  -- J Arcane
 
You know, people keep comparing non-TSR D&D to deck-building in Magic: the Gathering. But maybe it\'s more like Katamari Damacy. You keep sticking shit on your characters until they are big enough to be a star.
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Llew ap Hywel

#34
January 27, 2024, 06:14:57 AM
WotC have really missed out on the nostalgia cash. Pop out a few classics with a new print and they could have raked in the dough.
Talk gaming or talk to someone else.

Jam The MF

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January 28, 2024, 02:24:56 PM Last Edit: January 28, 2024, 02:27:01 PM by Jam The MF
Quote from: Llew ap Hywel on January 27, 2024, 06:14:57 AM
WotC have really missed out on the nostalgia cash. Pop out a few classics with a new print and they could have raked in the dough.

Yes, and they could press go on that at any time.  At least with true classics.  Moldvay / Cook BX box sets.  Mentzer BECMI box sets.  Etc.
Let the Dice, Decide the Outcome.  Accept the Results.

Llew ap Hywel

#36
January 28, 2024, 03:08:13 PM
True but I'd stab at at least a 20% uplift on immediate sales done on the 50th anniversary.
Talk gaming or talk to someone else.

Omega

#37
January 28, 2024, 04:35:32 PM
Quote from: Llew ap Hywel on January 27, 2024, 06:14:57 AM
WotC have really missed out on the nostalgia cash. Pop out a few classics with a new print and they could have raked in the dough.

They are too busy trying to fuck things up. Remember that with WotC failure is the only option. If they do anything right or successful they are compelled to fuck it up.
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