Report To The Stakeholders - Page 48

stefanj · 03-18-2014, 10:14 PM

Maybe the report has been delayed because there are cool and exciting Reveals to be announced at GAMA.

philreed · 03-19-2014, 07:01 AM

Steve has been very, very busy with many things. The report will happen, we just can't say exactly when it will happen.

As to GAMA show announcements . . .

http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?t=124221

http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/M...Munchkin_Panic

mehrkat · 03-19-2014, 11:58 AM

I'm pretty excited about the munchkin Castle Panic crossover. It sounds really cool.

Ashley · 03-20-2014, 04:12 AM

Wake me up when they come to the Ogre map expansions and other cool and groovy Ogre miniatures they plan to release, or more variant 3D cardboard sheets for the Ninja etc.

Steve Jackson · 04-07-2014, 01:38 AM

Yes, we're overdue. Perhaps we won't be quite as late as last year. Perhaps we will. I'm working on it, and there's a lot to tell.

Harking back to where this thread was before the punning started: I, too, would like to see some cogent analysis of where the hobby (hobbies?) are going. There was a 20-year stretch back there where I was one of the best-informed people you might get to talk about that. That stretch is over. I dived so deeply into my own projects that I don't know nearly enough about everyone else's. I'd defer to Phil, Lenny, Andrew, and probably a couple of others, just in my own office, for the broad view of the hobby.

So questions for you, Gentle Readers:

Who would *you* nominate as a source of that "broad view" in this year of 2014? Parameters: Must be knowledgeable and at least somewhat even-handed, or why bother? Must have a "bully pulpit" - these days, probably a blog - that reaches a lot of people and, preferably, allows for reader feedback.

And what would you say were the big events in the hobby this year, other than the obvious "Kickstarter changed everything"? The ones that loom largest to me were "Ogre shipped," and an intense local weather event, and honestly? There must have been bigger news for the hobby as a whole.

Mailanka · 04-07-2014, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Jackson

So questions for you, Gentle Readers:

Who would *you* nominate as a source of that "broad view" in this year of 2014? Parameters: Must be knowledgeable and at least somewhat even-handed, or why bother? Must have a "bully pulpit" - these days, probably a blog - that reaches a lot of people and, preferably, allows for reader feedback.

I'd nominate Kenneth Hite and Robin Laws. They seem pretty tied into the hobby. Ken even used to write a column on it. I think he claims to be less tied in than he used to be, but he's still pretty aware of the hobby in general. They also have a weekly podcast and allow comments. They'd be the first people I'd think of if I wanted someone to broadcast something about the state of the hobby.

rlbeaver · 04-07-2014, 09:08 AM

Somewhat violating your conditions, I'll go out on a limb

I'd go with representation from history and representation from the two companies that are as successful as you can get in this industry...so with that, I'd nominate:

Ryan Dancy - He recently gave a great history on theprgsite of the state of things at the point of the TSR sale to WotC, the creation of the OGL, etc. It's great to see how things changed at that point to get where we are with regards to D&D and Pathfinder.

Lisa Stevens - Well, it's Paizo

Mike Mearls - Wizard's hope for a 5th edition

Gorkamorka · 04-07-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mailanka

I'd nominate Kenneth Hite and Robin Laws. They seem pretty tied into the hobby. Ken even used to write a column on it. I think he claims to be less tied in than he used to be, but he's still pretty aware of the hobby in general. They also have a weekly podcast and allow comments. They'd be the first people I'd think of if I wanted someone to broadcast something about the state of the hobby.

I second Ken and Rob (Talk about stuff).

Another option might be Fred Hicks from Evil Hat.

Third might be Wil Wheaton from Table top...But good luck pulling that off.

Steve Jackson · 04-07-2014, 12:24 PM

Oh, TableTop, absolutely - not as an in-depth study of trends, but a good sampling of what's being played out there in the short-games category, engagingly presented.

WRT modifying my conditions: Sure! It's a discussion.

When you recommend somebody, post a URL or other way that the rest of us can locate and benefit from the wisdom . . .

Mailanka · 04-07-2014, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jackson

Oh, TableTop, absolutely - not as an in-depth study of trends, but a good sampling of what's being played out there in the short-games category, engagingly presented.

WRT modifying my conditions: Sure! It's a discussion.

When you recommend somebody, post a URL or other way that the rest of us can locate and benefit from the wisdom . . .

http://www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/

03-18-2014, 10:14 PM	#471
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03-19-2014, 07:01 AM	#472
philreed I do stuff and things. Join Date: Aug 2004	Re: Report To The Stakeholders Steve has been very, very busy with many things. The report will happen, we just can't say exactly when it will happen. As to GAMA show announcements . . . http://forums.sjgames.com/showthread.php?t=124221 http://www.sjgames.com/ill/archive/M...Munchkin_Panic __________________ Battlegrip.com, my blog about toys. Last edited by philreed; 03-20-2014 at 08:51 AM.

03-19-2014, 11:58 AM	#473
mehrkat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin Texas	Re: Report To The Stakeholders I'm pretty excited about the munchkin Castle Panic crossover. It sounds really cool. __________________ He stared out in the distance to see the awesome might of the Meerkat war party.

03-20-2014, 04:12 AM	#474
Ashley MIB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London, England	Re: Report To The Stakeholders Wake me up when they come to the Ogre map expansions and other cool and groovy Ogre miniatures they plan to release, or more variant 3D cardboard sheets for the Ninja etc. __________________ One cannot always win – but one cannot always lose either. Blogs: http://panther6actual.blogspot.co.uk/ http://ashleyrpollard.blogspot.co.uk/

04-07-2014, 01:38 AM	#475
Steve Jackson President and EIC Join Date: Jul 2004	Re: Report To The Stakeholders Yes, we're overdue. Perhaps we won't be quite as late as last year. Perhaps we will. I'm working on it, and there's a lot to tell. Harking back to where this thread was before the punning started: I, too, would like to see some cogent analysis of where the hobby (hobbies?) are going. There was a 20-year stretch back there where I was one of the best-informed people you might get to talk about that. That stretch is over. I dived so deeply into my own projects that I don't know nearly enough about everyone else's. I'd defer to Phil, Lenny, Andrew, and probably a couple of others, just in my own office, for the broad view of the hobby. So questions for you, Gentle Readers: Who would you nominate as a source of that "broad view" in this year of 2014? Parameters: Must be knowledgeable and at least somewhat even-handed, or why bother? Must have a "bully pulpit" - these days, probably a blog - that reaches a lot of people and, preferably, allows for reader feedback. And what would you say were the big events in the hobby this year, other than the obvious "Kickstarter changed everything"? The ones that loom largest to me were "Ogre shipped," and an intense local weather event, and honestly? There must have been bigger news for the hobby as a whole.

04-07-2014, 09:08 AM	#477
rlbeaver Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth	Re: Report To The Stakeholders Somewhat violating your conditions, I'll go out on a limb I'd go with representation from history and representation from the two companies that are as successful as you can get in this industry...so with that, I'd nominate: Ryan Dancy - He recently gave a great history on theprgsite of the state of things at the point of the TSR sale to WotC, the creation of the OGL, etc. It's great to see how things changed at that point to get where we are with regards to D&D and Pathfinder. Lisa Stevens - Well, it's Paizo Mike Mearls - Wizard's hope for a 5th edition __________________ -- Bob -- Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. - Michael Jordan Last edited by rlbeaver; 04-07-2014 at 09:10 AM. Reason: Added caveat since I violated the conditions to try and avoid flaming

04-07-2014, 12:24 PM	#479
Steve Jackson President and EIC Join Date: Jul 2004	Re: Report To The Stakeholders Oh, TableTop, absolutely - not as an in-depth study of trends, but a good sampling of what's being played out there in the short-games category, engagingly presented. WRT modifying my conditions: Sure! It's a discussion. When you recommend somebody, post a URL or other way that the rest of us can locate and benefit from the wisdom . . .