The Escapist - D&D Fourth Edition Article

[magerette]

The Escapist (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/editorials/op-ed/1953-D-D-Fourth-Edition-Mainstream-or-Bust) has an editorial up on Wizards of the Coast's latest edition of the D&D ruleset, promulgating the idea that its web tie-in component is about WotC's desire to capitalise on the popularity of MMORPGs:
So why change the rules now? What does WotC hope to gain with this newest revision? This is nothing less than a grab for mainstream acceptance. Revisions for the new edition are supposed to "support the way the game is actually played," rather than forcing a style of play onto players. People will be able to run games online, on a "virtual tabletop." Even beyond the d20 and digital realms, with projects like Gleemax (a social-networking site targeting tabletop gamers) and a focus on organized play, all signs point to WotC aiming very high with its ambitions.
More information. (http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/newsbit?newsbit=6407)

[Lucky Day]

Just reporting a typo - its spelled "capitalize".

"Capitol" is the city that's the seat of government. Capital has to do with money.

[magerette]

Thanks, Lucky Day. Noted and corrected.

[Alrik Fassbauer]

I cannot find it anymore, but I recently stumbled at the Wizards' site upon an job advertisement - it was for Magic, if I remember correctly, but I guess it could be used for anything else.

The job opening contained 3 or 4 individual jobs, one was a "world builder" and one a senior developer, if I recall this correctly.

Either Wizards plans some kind of strategy game, or something online, like an MMO.

[Dhruin]

Oh, that's why I didn't post that, Alrik (I think I forgot to email you back). It just looked like Magic stuff to me.

[adamsorkin]

Just reporting a typo - its spelled "capitalize".

"Capitol" is the city that's the seat of government. Capital has to do with money.

Just to nitpick - Capitol is the building, Capital is the city.

[magerette]

Well, WotC is obviously not hitting any nerves with the 4E ruleset, since spelling is a more interesting topic. :) **JOKE** :p

I used to be quite a good speller, actually, but as my brain cells age, the details go--sometimes I look at a word for several minutes trying to visualize how the letters are really supposed to be arranged. Fortunately there is always dictionary.com--and you guys! Thanks! ;)

[xSamhainx]

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