I Can See the Light, Perhaps

It was August, 2004, and the new version of the WOD was getting to be released.  This WOD 2.0 (recently rebranded as the COD) was going to 'fix' many of the things that were thought to be wrong in the original releases as well as simplifying the line as a whole.  First came a new core rule book as well as the new V:tR (replacing V:tM).  While the idea of an overall core rule book was great, some things were left to be desired.  The same held true for V:tR; it was very close to the original, but there was something missing.  What was supposed to be three months later, became six months later with the new W:tF over W:tA.  It was okay, at least more together than V:tR overall.  Then came M:tAw later in 2005.  Then a whole new idea in P:tC.  For the next three years came new enterprises: C:tL, H:tV, G:tS-E.  Each one was good, and I kept getting the supplements that looked good, especially the ones for the 'short' run lines.  Then, of course, came the moment when everything fell apart.  The  company went to an online POD exclusive model.  I was stuck without access (at that time) to get M:tC, D:tD, and even B:tP.  I still tried to keep tabs on the company, but I couldn't/ wouldn't be able to get the new products.  I moped.  Until, until.  I noticed that they were expanding the so-called "20 year" line for the original products with both updates and some new material.  While going through my old, damaged books, I started feeling a renewed sense of wanting to get back to the older ways.  This also fit in with my expanding online connectivity.  Still, I wonder how far I should go.  For you see, there is one more thing to explain.  Next time.