Creatively, it was definitely less Tham it could have been, which is super frustrating. And it has super offensive material that could.have been avoided with a small editorial pass. That is infuriating.Was it a financial disaster? Looks like it wasn’t. I bet it could have done better.
Still I do think it was a disaster in a different level, unfortunately. I really love the adventure. I’ve run it several times now and seeing players go at it differently has been fun.
Recent history is littered with the bones of card games that tried to compete with Magic. Not many have risen to be competitors.I'm surprised as seeing that Marvel just published the own RPG this year. But I suppose it's probably easier and more profitable to license their IP to WotC/MtG instead of trying to create a new card game they will probably never be competitive with those already out there.
Well, I mean, it is the number three game on the market, not even 2nd in market share last I looked.Recent history is littered with the bones of card games that tried to compete with Magic. Not many have risen to be competitors.
I get it, some people just look for things to be outraged about, and if you try hard enough, you will find some…
One needs to remember though that Magic is a far, FAR more international thing than D&D which still is mostly an English language, and largely American phenomenon.D&D is a weird brand. It has enormous name recognition, far more than, say, Magic the Gathering, which despite much higher sales remains very much a niche hobby (ask most folks about D&D and they'll have an opinion or at least know vaguely what it is, ask them about MtG and you will likely get a blank stare). I can totally see why Hasbro think that it is under-monetized, especially when they see the sales for BG3.
The good news is I don't think D&D is in any danger, regardless of what happens to Hasbro. It remains a strong and coveted brand, and even if Hasbro went under, WotC/D&D would be immediately snatched up by someone else.
Well, I mean, it is the number three game on the market, not even 2nd in market share last I looked.
I get it. Sometimes I say things without thinking them through. I immediately thought of all the celebrities who have mismanaged their money to the point where they no longer have any.I wouldn't call him stupid. He is just an overtly enthusiastic fan whit deep pockets.
I wouldn't think any could. Got to find the new best thing.Recent history is littered with the bones of card games that tried to compete with Magic. Not many have risen to be competitors.