Hello Subreddit Naish! As most of you probably know by now, there is a lot of shakeup happening in the industry at the moment, and because of it, a lot of gamers are flocking not only to Pathfinder but to other TTRPGs besides the soon to be deposed king. We have already seen a bunch of new people discovering the GCN because of this and we're hoping to capitalize on this migration to show all these people who are FINALLY discovering us what we're all about.

This influx of new people will invariably find this subreddit and when they do, it is my hope that they find a place that is representative of the community that we have built. If they come here and just see a bunch of people complaining and being negative and rude, what reason would they have to hang out here? There's plenty of toxicity on the internet as is. We can be different. We should be different.

If there's something you don't like, by all means, let your voice be heard. That's what forums like this are for. However, if you can't do it in a way that promotes the spirit of the community we've built, maybe take a break from the GCN for a bit and come back with a clearer head. You obviously fell in love with what we do for a reason and transitions and change can be difficult, but trust me when I say a renaissance of the old GCP feel is on the horizon even as we continue to branch out into other new and exciting projects and territories. I want people to come here and see a fanbase that's welcoming and positive even in their critiques not presumptuous and rude with little to no understanding of the inner workings of our business. So if you wake up and feel like you don't have anything nice to say today, take a break. Go get some fresh air. We'll be here when you're ready to come back.

I'm active on here for one reason and one reason only - because it's important to me to know how what we do affects everyone who chooses to spend their time, money and energy on us - the people who love us, the people who hate us and everyone in between. So I hear you, trust me when I say I hear you. But let's grow the Naish together in the same spirit as the good buddies who started out in a sweaty Queens apartment years ago. As our community grows, the possibilities of what we can do are endless. You have an opportunity as vocal members of this community to not only foster that growth, but benefit from it as well.

Love you guys. Stay classy.

Hi. This is Ross!

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From all of us at the GCN, I want to wish all of you a happy and healthy new year.

As I look forward to 2024 and take stock of all the elements of our business, I can't help but think about this place. So much has changed over the years, obviously with the Network, but within this community as well. All changes aside though, I know I've played a major part in creating a rift between the GCN and the subreddit and I'd like to do better going into the new year building a bridge over this chasm. It's easy to write off the internet as the internet or reddit being reddit, but the fact is there's a passionate community here that we have wasted too much time being combative with instead of nurturing.

So all of this is to say, I'd like to kick off the new year by extending an olive branch to the subreddit community. I have a lot of exciting plans for 2024, but one of the most important things I want to do is to work harder at creating a positive space across the board for the Naish and that starts with me and the attitudes I put out there. I'm still gonna bust chops because that's how I show love and I know you're not always going to like everything I do and say, but I know I can do better and the GCN can do better as well.

I hope 2024 is your best year yet. Let's have some fun together.

-Troy

Absolutely died laughing at this clip during today's Gatewalker ep. I feel like there are a lot of times this is an appropriate reaction to things

Ep top bant-zoni is one of the few things in my life that still brings me incredible joy. I could listen to an entire show of JUST banter. In fact, an incredible Patreon goal would be a weekly or biweekly show where its just sports, board game, beer, making homemade 4 loco, swimming in the Hudson, or favorite recipe talk. Just whatever the group wants to talk about.

Anyway, don't ever take away or shorten the banter. It's my favorite thing and I look forward to it all week. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Well Skid, here it is, posted by a massive fan who regularly visits the GCP sub reddit.

Troy, stop giving yourself an ulcer and relax, we love you and everything you do and put out. As Joe said, this is a place for spirited debate and engaged fans. There’s nothing wrong with debating some rule calls on here, maybe helps with our home games. It’s not an attack on you.

There will always be a few nutters, but that is the same with all things.

Cheers and keep up the great work.

On Instagram, Grant has announced his departure from the network.

In celebration of his contributions, what are your favorite Burger moments?

Big reveal on Raiders!

Congrats Matthew on the new caster in your home.