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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 8:55AM
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We sat down with freelance designer Matt James and talked D&D Next in this week's Playtester Profile!
Trevor Kidd
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 11:57AM
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Great interview Matt !
Yan
Montréal, Canada
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:02PM
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And another interviewed that started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:08PM
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And another interviewed that didn't started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
Because D&D encompasses over 30 years of gaiming and they want to hear from people not only into 4e?
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:17PM
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I can't speak for everyone that has been interviewed, but I was referred by other people. I don't know if WotC necessarily cares how old those of us who have been interviewed are or not, or what edition we started with. I think that's why the first question is usually "tell us about your history with D&D".
In fond memory of Mark "Wrecan" Monack.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:23PM
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And another interviewed that didn't started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
Because D&D encompasses over 30 years of gaiming and they want to hear from people not only into 4e?
I don't mean only 4e...what i mean is, is like if WotC didn't care for the people that got into D&D in the last 8 years...8 years is ALOT of time.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:38PM
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And another interviewed that didn't started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
Because D&D encompasses over 30 years of gaiming and they want to hear from people not only into 4e?
I don't mean only 4e...what i mean is, is like if WotC didn't care for the people that got into D&D in the last 8 years...8 years is ALOT of time.
I find it amusing that somehow not caring about OD&D and AD&D means you only care about 4e.
They seem to be targeting a certain demographic, but you have ton consider that by targetting people 30-40 range your targetting the people that both play D&D and pay for their kids who are playing D&D. Another part of it is the maturity level. It maybe a unfair, but there is always an assumption that older people are more mature.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:43PM
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I can't speak for everyone that has been interviewed, but I was referred by other people. I don't know if WotC necessarily cares how old those of us who have been interviewed are or not, or what edition we started with. I think that's why the first question is usually "tell us about your history with D&D".
I think this is probably it. They probably get lists of referrals, or target bigger names in the community (the enworld guy was interveiwed, right?). Not saying that anyone under 30 isn't a big name.
I figure keep sending in referrals, calmly voice your concern that you've noticed that a specific subset of players have been interveiwed, and change will likely happen.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:44PM
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And another interviewed that started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
Hi, I'm 28, and I started with 3e. I was interviewed.
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7 months ago ::
Nov 16, 2012 - 12:50PM
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And another interviewed that started back on the 80s...so they only interview +30 years old people?
Why not interview somebody that didn't care for OD&D and AD&D?
Hi, I'm 28, and I started with 3e. I was interviewed.
Oh true, you and mallored too...maybe i am getting mixed up with the developers the ones that doesn't have anybody who didn't started on the 80s =V
Isn't there younger tabletop game designers?
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