Yes... but on the other hand DriveThru is not the only source of most products. I know several people who make most of their money on itch or their own shops, particularly if they have nice print offerings. And you're able to keep more of that money in your pocket, kinda no matter where. Writing isn't any easier, but layout and art and publishing is.
I definitely miss the thrill of browsing my local game store for hours (I practically lived there at times), but the same thrill of discovery still exists these days just from the sheer scope of stuff that's out there and how specific a lot of it is.
Edit: as far as T2K specifically goes, it's pretty obvious why brand awareness and popularity declined not long after 1e. History did end, after all! I bet there's an influx of interest fairly soon.
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