tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038823840472916624.post8275305640139048244..comments2024-03-28T04:29:32.814-04:00Comments on The Lands of Ara: Lands of Ara Ranked #119!Carter Soleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01286436801953647693noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038823840472916624.post-87234146137339498712010-11-20T15:24:09.974-05:002010-11-20T15:24:09.974-05:00I mean, think about it...where else is the creator...I mean, think about it...where else is the creator the user and vice versa? This is one of the few rare things in the world where anyone can do it, with a little imagination and research.<br /><br />Not everyone can sit in front of a computer and code an rpg and then play it with his/her friends, but almost anyone can create an rpg adventure and share it with their friends.<br /><br />I'm not trying to be egotistical here. It's just that even the founders knew this to be true. There are quotes of Gygax saying something to the effect of 'just don't tell the DMs they really don't need rules or we'll all be out of a job' or the writers of modules and supplements not believing that they got paid to do what anyone can do for themselves.<br /><br />I don't think this is just an OSR...I believe we are seeing a gaming renaissance in general...just because it doesn't show up in retail sales reports doesn't mean it doesn't exist :)<br /><br />btw-good to see you posting again-and that goes for all the community-cause this train needs all the steam it can muster :)<br /><br />Keep it coming!xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814063435676111475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038823840472916624.post-70097552329903240612010-11-20T15:07:53.912-05:002010-11-20T15:07:53.912-05:00THANKS for the comment and for putting us on the E...THANKS for the comment and for putting us on the ETERNAL KEEP list. I agree, WE ARE the hobby!Carter Soleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286436801953647693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8038823840472916624.post-67889699341836840742010-11-20T12:44:23.138-05:002010-11-20T12:44:23.138-05:00The funny thing is, when counted all together, the...The funny thing is, when counted all together, there are actually more people playing older games than newer games. Essentials was a reaction to the OSR and after the Mike Mearls interview at Escapist magazine it is clear that the market has swung onto a a new path.<br /><br />Counted together 47% of the market is playing some version of 3.0/3.5 and back (Yes, that is now considered 'old school'). Even Paizo tied with Wizards for top rpg sales this last quarter.<br /><br />The numbers are slim the further back you go but are compensated for with 'clone' versions of the White Box and 1st edition systems.<br /><br />I came back into TRPG BECAUSE of the OGL. Now if only the big boys would realize there is gold in them thar archives and start releasing new material...think about it...be shopping for new stuff and find a fresh printing of the White Box and a boxed edition of the core 1st edition...I'd buy it! :)<br /><br />Remember gamers-we ARE the game. The hobby rules over the industry in one of the few cases in history. The recent numbers say that the active current version D&D base dropped from 24 million to 1.5 million.<br /><br />And I feel privileged to have made the Cyclopeatron list not once but twice and I'm still the new kid on the blog block (I have played/DM'ed for 30+).<br /><br />Plus I have this site, along with 250+, more on my aggregator site:<br /><br />http://eternalkeep.blogspot.com/<br /><br />to help promote the blogs that are flying the banner.<br /><br />Here's to better days ahead. I think the Internet just might have saved our butts...again...thank you Al Gore! :)xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17814063435676111475noreply@blogger.com