Reply To: Are we the grognards?

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I prefer PDF’s for scenarios, since I can print only what I need for the session. If I might need the entire book (eg. Player’s Handbook), I certainly prefer hardcopy. I don’t bring along a tablet because of replacement costs and I definitely do not bring anything beyond my wallet that could be a security problem (eg. apps to my bank) out of the house.

Anyway, given that KS physical product is MUCH riskier and more expensive than PDF’s, yes, many hobbyists want something tangible. You’ll even see those who take a digital product and go through the trouble of making a coffee-table book, or publisher quality game, even if the extra expense would be negated by gaming wear and tear (not that anyone games with gaming products anymore).

I’d go even further and ask why everything’s a *bleeping* hardback with fancy artwork, when D&D worked just fine with random fantasy b&w sketches. Osprey Game’s blue book line at least goes against the expensive book direction. Have some thoughts on today’s overproduced miniatures, but that’s also straying too far… 😛