::chuckle::
I would venture to say (going out on a limb here & teasing Ryan somewhat)
that for veteran gamers "3rd Edition" might even be a STRONGER brand than
"D&D" itself. After all, to say "D&D" invites confusion ("Which VERSION?")
while *EVERYBODY* knows what you mean whan you say "3rd Edition" :D
Faust
> > > the 3rd edition tag will, potentially, lose its audience recognition
> > > factor very quickly.
> >
> > I would have to seriously disagree. While New Players to D&D may not
>refer
> > to it as D&D, I don't see vetrans calling it anything but 3rd Edition.
>
> > WotC can promote it however it likes, but I still think it will be
>called
> > 3rd Edition until the end of time.
>
>I habitually call D&D 3rd Edition "Third Edition." I know more folks who do
>the same. As the newcomers meet the veterans, they may pick it up. At the
>very
>least they'll recognize that people call it that. So, using the expression
>"third edition" on the S&S products may not be a schtick that'll work
>forever,
>but I think it's a better idea than you may be fearing, Mr. Wieck. I think
>the
>connection in the public's head will certainly last long enough for S&S to
>get
>brand recognition first. : )
>
>
>word,
>will
>
>
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