Ampersand-Traveling Show [Archive] - Wizards Community

Ampersand-Traveling Show [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Mortani
04-30-08, 04:15 PM I'm curious of everyone’s thoughts. I'm actually considering buying the Forgotten Realms campaign materials now. It's never been a favorite setting of mine, but after the latest Ampersand article Bill almost has me sold. Am I a sucker? I do love to mix and match!

The basic sentiment was from Ampersand-Traveling Show (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dramp/20080430)
So under 4th Edition, we're making every product look like a core product. The Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide releasing in August, for example, is a separate and unique setting on one hand, while being totally core D&D on the other...
Amaril
04-30-08, 04:27 PM Meh, if I switch to 4e, I'll probably subscribe and get access to all of the content anyway.
Artifact
04-30-08, 10:23 PM Even before I read the latest Ampersand article, I had posted this in another thread:

It seems each setting will essentially be given a short time in the "spotlight", then on to the next. Its different from the way we're used to seeing things done, but I think this can work.

If I had to present an argument why, here are my thoughts:

A Campaign Book, Player's Book and an Adventure are all a DM and players really need. There could be a few additional supplements, but they wouldn't be the basis of an entire product line.

All fantasy settings are the same (more or less ); anything *unique* can be covered in the Campaign Book (or online via the D&DI). That is, generic supplements support a setting better than dedicated material (and reach a wider audience).

Obviously, I think its a solid idea to support settings in 4e with more generic supplements, rather than to develop a product line devoted to a single setting.

My original post.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Mortani 04-30-08, 04:15 PM	I'm curious of everyone’s thoughts. I'm actually considering buying the Forgotten Realms campaign materials now. It's never been a favorite setting of mine, but after the latest Ampersand article Bill almost has me sold. Am I a sucker? I do love to mix and match! The basic sentiment was from Ampersand-Traveling Show (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dramp/20080430) So under 4th Edition, we're making every product look like a core product. The Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide releasing in August, for example, is a separate and unique setting on one hand, while being totally core D&D on the other...
Amaril 04-30-08, 04:27 PM	Meh, if I switch to 4e, I'll probably subscribe and get access to all of the content anyway.
Artifact 04-30-08, 10:23 PM	Even before I read the latest Ampersand article, I had posted this in another thread: It seems each setting will essentially be given a short time in the "spotlight", then on to the next. Its different from the way we're used to seeing things done, but I think this can work. If I had to present an argument why, here are my thoughts: A Campaign Book, Player's Book and an Adventure are all a DM and players really need. There could be a few additional supplements, but they wouldn't be the basis of an entire product line. All fantasy settings are the same (more or less ); anything unique can be covered in the Campaign Book (or online via the D&DI). That is, generic supplements support a setting better than dedicated material (and reach a wider audience). Obviously, I think its a solid idea to support settings in 4e with more generic supplements, rather than to develop a product line devoted to a single setting. My original post.