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GhostNinja

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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #150 on: Today at 02:37:24 PM »
Quote from: David Johansen on Today at 01:53:59 PM
I'd certainly be interested in a new platform.  I've always hesitated to "publish" my work through drivethru due to their ties to rpg.net and kickstarter just always feels like a bad way to get in over your head.

 I want to create something developer/Publisher friendly so they can post their items and not feel like they are walking on egg shells.   That is no fun.   Kind of how it feels posting on the big purple.
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GhostNinja

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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #151 on: Today at 02:39:21 PM »
Quote from: GeekyBugle on Today at 01:57:24 PM
DriveInRPG.com


While I appreciate the suggestion, DriveINRpg.com is too close to Drivethrurpg.com and knowing that OBS are a bunch of shitheads, they would try to sue if I used that name, not to mention do so to get rid of any possible competition.

Don't need to give them any ammo.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #152 on: Today at 02:47:18 PM »
Quote from: GhostNinja on Today at 02:37:24 PM
Quote from: David Johansen on Today at 01:53:59 PM
I'd certainly be interested in a new platform.  I've always hesitated to "publish" my work through drivethru due to their ties to rpg.net and kickstarter just always feels like a bad way to get in over your head.

 I want to create something developer/Publisher friendly so they can post their items and not feel like they are walking on egg shells.   That is no fun.   Kind of how it feels posting on the big purple.
My advice would be to do this project in equal partnership with an established RPG designer (Pundit would be my first choice, but Grim, Venger, Raggi, or TheEvilDM would also be a decent choice, or maybe someone else who shares our views). No offense, but you are not exactly someone that people would eagerly put their trust in to sell their products since you're not an established name in the industry. I think that you will need the credibility of someone who's, at least somewhat, a known name in the TTRPG medium.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #153 on: Today at 02:53:55 PM »
Quote from: Hopladamus on Today at 02:47:18 PM
My advice would be to do this project in equal partnership with an established RPG designer (Pundit would be my first choice, but Grim, Venger, Raggi, or TheEvilDM would also be a decent choice, or maybe someone else who shares our views). No offense, but you are not exactly someone that people would eagerly put their trust in to sell their products since you're not an established name in the industry. I think that you will need the credibility of someone who's, at least somewhat, a known name in the TTRPG medium.

As GJ said in his video, you need to target getting some mid-sized publishers not deemed part of the that sphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpEzHzCttzs
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GhostNinja

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« Reply #154 on: Today at 02:59:42 PM »
Quote from: GeekyBugle on Today at 02:14:39 PM

It depends, is it a paid position? Living in México if you give me the US minimum wage I'm golden.

If it's not I could still help from time to time.

I will have to see what the money situation is.  If possible, it could be a paid spot.   I am going to try to keep things lean at first to help it succeed, but I will need help.
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GhostNinja

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« Reply #155 on: Today at 03:02:56 PM »
Quote from: Palleon on Today at 02:53:55 PM
As GJ said in his video, you need to target getting some mid-sized publishers not deemed part of the that sphere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpEzHzCttzs

Thanks for the link.   I will check out the video when I have a chance.  Busy day at work today.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #156 on: Today at 03:10:17 PM »
Quote from: Palleon on June 29, 2022, 09:54:18 PM
Someone sat down and ran numbers.  “We make 30% of X number of sales for $Y.  It costs us $Z in labor to review everything after bullshittery.  $Z is larger than we are making.  Cut these creators lose.”

And a confirmation of this from Steve Wieck's blog response:  https://medium.com/oneblogshelf/onebookshelfs-recently-amended-conduct-guidelines-dfc073f9c954

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This marketing ploy depletes time and resources, both professional and emotional, from both our customer service and publisher relations teams each time it happens, invariably far out of proportion to any benefit we see from selling such titles.
In short, we are not interested in being the scapegoat for any publisher who wishes to repeatedly market titles via attempting to generate outrage towards us.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #157 on: Today at 03:11:29 PM »
Quote from: GhostNinja on Today at 02:36:01 PM
Quote from: Zelen on Today at 11:55:11 AM

TheRPGBookshop.com
TheRpgLibrary.com
TabletopLibrary.com
RPG-Direct.com

I like TheRPGBookshop.com and RPG-Direct.com.   The Bookshop one may be my favorite.    Not sure about library because that sounds like it lends out books that have to be returned.

Thank you for the suggestions.

RPG-Direct has a nice ring to it.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #158 on: Today at 03:12:52 PM »
Quote from: GhostNinja on Today at 02:59:42 PM
Quote from: GeekyBugle on Today at 02:14:39 PM

It depends, is it a paid position? Living in México if you give me the US minimum wage I'm golden.

If it's not I could still help from time to time.

I will have to see what the money situation is.  If possible, it could be a paid spot.   I am going to try to keep things lean at first to help it succeed, but I will need help.

I'm willing to donate time for a while.
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« Reply #159 on: Today at 03:19:57 PM »
Quote from: Palleon on Today at 03:10:17 PM
And a confirmation of this from Steve Wieck's blog response:  https://medium.com/oneblogshelf/onebookshelfs-recently-amended-conduct-guidelines-dfc073f9c954


Translation: People are complaining so we now have to backpeddle and try to make the changes look better.  Got it.
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GhostNinja

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« Reply #160 on: Today at 03:20:49 PM »
Quote from: FelixGamingX1 on Today at 03:11:29 PM

RPG-Direct has a nice ring to it.

Yep, it's under consideration.
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GhostNinja

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« Reply #161 on: Today at 03:21:37 PM »
Quote from: GeekyBugle on Today at 03:12:52 PM

I'm willing to donate time for a while.

I appreciate it.  If I can pay I will.   If you donate time I will figure a way to reward you/pay you back for that.
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Re: OBS new policies
« Reply #162 on: Today at 04:20:20 PM »
Quote from: FingerRod on June 29, 2022, 06:44:00 AM
Quote from: FelixGamingX1 on June 28, 2022, 11:17:49 PM
Quote from: FingerRod on June 28, 2022, 10:44:27 PM
I emailed feedback. I will not purchase from them unless they immediately reverse course.

How optimistic! In the good old days that’s all it took. The new generation doesn’t reverse course. Staff would need to be fully replaced, the site needs a modernized interface, and then most importantly you need people to accept your apology. This is basically a big F you to all publishers, who no matter how small contributed to staff salaries and kept the site alive for all these years.

Sadly, I’m not optimistic. They are undoubtedly watching this thread. If everyone upset emailed and posted here, who knows.

If not, it doesn’t matter. It is good enough for me to just move on. I canceled a Disney cruise, scrapped a planned trip and have sadly not see Obi-Wan. I haven’t ordered a single thing from Amazon in 13-14 months now. I have even turned my back on my beloved Ohio State Wokeyes.

My life is missing nothing. There are so many other options.

Like the above examples, I do not care whether OBS and I share political views. We actually may agree on quite a bit. But I will never stand for their tactics.

The struggle is real!  Change is difficult, but sometimes necessary.  Can I help celebrate your newfound freedom and independence by sending you one or more PDFs (on the house)?  Just let me know...
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GhostNinja

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« Reply #163 on: Today at 04:23:12 PM »
Quote from: Hopladamus on Today at 02:47:18 PM

My advice would be to do this project in equal partnership with an established RPG designer (Pundit would be my first choice, but Grim, Venger, Raggi, or TheEvilDM would also be a decent choice, or maybe someone else who shares our views). No offense, but you are not exactly someone that people would eagerly put their trust in to sell their products since you're not an established name in the industry. I think that you will need the credibility of someone who's, at least somewhat, a known name in the TTRPG medium.

Funny you say that because the video that Grim just put out video saying the exact opposite.  Interesting
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