Eric posted:
Robert's next release is titled, "The Rise and Fall of TSR Hobbies," which will launch Pied Piper's line of books. Stay tuned for more precise information on availability and print run. I am not yet aware if there will be a limited edition run.
What? This is a hugely disappointing announcement, and a very bad business move, IMO. Look at the forum; it's a big cluttered list of unpublished products that have been announced. Another new project, especially this one, is the last thing needed right now for a company that is struggling to establish an identity, rebuild a reputation, and maintain a fan base. Sure, there are some interested in the story, but I'm doubtful of the numbers, and even more doubtful of those that are interested being willing to spend dollars on it.
PPP, and these forums, needs to re-focus. Rob needs to be part of the discussion here, even if it's by proxy. All of the categories here for products that have been announced, but not released, need to be removed, or lumped into a single general forum until they're ready to be released. Before a title like "The Rise and Fall of TSR Hobbies" is released, Pied Piper, and Rob especially, needs to release a product that establishes/re-establishes PPP's identity and reputation. Create a category for it, release it in a timely fashion, repeat. So far this promising endeavor has been one misstep after another, and this seems like another big one at a time where PPP can't afford it.
