...now where did I put those Ars Magica and GURPS books? or WoD? And there are some nice new indie games I have been hearing about...
Dragon (and for last couple of years, Dungeon) has always been a big part of my D&D experience and seeing what is happening there...and even coaxing me to start playing the game again. And now they are no more. No, I don't subscribe to online magazines. Free online material is acceptable.
They were also a big reason to go more or less regularly to game store (I don't subscribe but I leaf through the magazines and buy them if there is interesting content) where I might also then buy some other material too...so good luck with that edition 4.0, WotC! It will probably be available only online! (I would use more expressive language but that would come out only as string of symbols...)
I will check Pathfinder when it comes to shops (if it comes to shops in Europe...new magazines always have bit of a problem in breaking ground).
(I don't subscribe but I leaf through the magazines and buy them if there is interesting content) where I might also then buy some other material too...
This shouldn't be overlooked. WOTC is also hurting the small business owner of revenue brought in by browsers of these fine magazines, as well as the social aspect of the community that these stores represent as a local meeting place outside of the cons. Dragon and Dungeon have always been my strongest link to this hobby. Without them, I'm much less likely to participate (aka spend my money).
I've always seen the business side of what WOTC has done with the market. I can understand it. I've never liked it. What's worse is that I'm willing to listen- I'd love to learn why they made this move. My dislike sprouts entirely from a lack of real knowledge of why, but with mum being the word, it really leaves us to imagine the worst every time something like this(see 3.5 edition) comes along.