Lords of Tyr - Lords-of-Tyr-D&D-Podcast-015
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Lords in attendance: Rob, Brian, Stephanie, Chad
Topic 1: Wizard Layoffs
Submitted by Chad
Lots of news and discussion at http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/246174-layoffs.html
So what are the reasons behind this latest round of layoffs? Is it a perfect storm of badness? D&DI delay/failure + bad economy = layoffs? Or is this just business as usual for Wizards (layoffs of big names right after 3e happened as well)?
Druids level 1-3 previewed on D&DI. As this is D&DI only content, please See attachment pdf for details. The Druid is created anew as a controller through the use of human form for long distance hits and shape changing for close up combat. How does this much awaited class hold up with the information we have from the preview?
The Bard preview was released a while ago and we kind of skipped over it. So while we are looking at the Druid, Rob thought we should also look back at the Bard before too much time goes by. Does the bard seem like a fun class to play? Did they capture the flavor from 3e? Is it an improvement?
See attached PDF files for detailed Bard information.
#16" href="http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/insidernews/20081119">From D&D Insider #16
"I’m willing to upgrade my previous release date of "early next year" to "very early next year." As I explained in DI #14, that release date will be the first time folks get to see all 30 levels of content and it will almost certainly come in conjunction with a price increase. However, existing subscribers will get the Character Builder added "for free" to the remaining length of their subscription. In other words: lock in $4.95/month now and enjoy a year full of upgrades and enhancements all at that same price. It’s actually a pretty ridiculous value… I know I’m inherently biased on the subject, but especially in economic conditions where everyone is looking to get good value for their entertainment dollar I think "
So it looks like everyone who signs up before the full release will get the "add on" for free for a while at least.
Topic 2: Druid Preview
Submitted by ChadDruids level 1-3 previewed on D&DI. As this is D&DI only content, please See attachment pdf for details. The Druid is created anew as a controller through the use of human form for long distance hits and shape changing for close up combat. How does this much awaited class hold up with the information we have from the preview?
Topic 3: Bard Preview
Submitted by RobThe Bard preview was released a while ago and we kind of skipped over it. So while we are looking at the Druid, Rob thought we should also look back at the Bard before too much time goes by. Does the bard seem like a fun class to play? Did they capture the flavor from 3e? Is it an improvement?
See attached PDF files for detailed Bard information.
Topic 4: D&DI Updates
Submitted by Chad#16" href="http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/insidernews/20081119">From D&D Insider #16
"I’m willing to upgrade my previous release date of "early next year" to "very early next year." As I explained in DI #14, that release date will be the first time folks get to see all 30 levels of content and it will almost certainly come in conjunction with a price increase. However, existing subscribers will get the Character Builder added "for free" to the remaining length of their subscription. In other words: lock in $4.95/month now and enjoy a year full of upgrades and enhancements all at that same price. It’s actually a pretty ridiculous value… I know I’m inherently biased on the subject, but especially in economic conditions where everyone is looking to get good value for their entertainment dollar I think "
So it looks like everyone who signs up before the full release will get the "add on" for free for a while at least.
