Modiphius

finarvyn · February 11, 2018, 07:30:30 AM

Quote from: S'mon;1024558Pathfinder has a great Beginner Box, by far the best starter set ever produced (Mentzer Red Box might edge it for the player, but for GMs the PF BB has no match). But their core model is to sell huge piles of crud to a slowly shrinking market.

PF does have a great starter set, but the one for WEG's Star Wars was pretty darned good as well. It should be considered in the "best ever" contest.

Llew ap Hywel · February 11, 2018, 08:17:31 AM

Quote from: Shawn Driscoll;1024883What a complete waste of time/money.

According to who? I'm not a trek fan but I'll drop money on things I like. People pay more than that for consoles with no games I'm sure Ulairi I'll get plenty of fun from his purchase.

Christopher Brady · February 11, 2018, 10:04:31 AM

Quote from: HorusArisen;1024890According to who? I'm not a trek fan but I'll drop money on things I like. People pay more than that for consoles with no games I'm sure Ulairi I'll get plenty of fun from his purchase.

About a decade ago? Wizards of the Coast got into the mini business, and one of them was a massive Red Dragon. They sold it for about 150USD. I bought and have used it all of once. About a month after I bought. I still don't regret it every time I look at it. And I do that once a day. After wiping it down.

Llew ap Hywel · February 11, 2018, 10:09:30 AM

Quote from: Christopher Brady;1024894About a decade ago? Wizards of the Coast got into the mini business, and one of them was a massive Red Dragon. They sold it for about 150USD. I bought and have used it all of once. About a month after I bought. I still don't regret it every time I look at it. And I do that once a day. After wiping it down.

Exactly, value is completely in the eye of the beholder. And that Borg box contains a shed load if I recall, years of gaming.

Abraxus · February 11, 2018, 10:19:56 AM

The people who usual spout "what a waste of money" style nonsense are the same one buying their lunch/supper at restaurants every day when they can make and/or bring their own from home. Just have to buy coffee at the nearest Starbucks or similar place when they can make or brew their own. Or have access to public transport close by yet keeping driving their car to work and need to buy gas once or twice a week. It's a glass house kind of thing.

hedgehobbit · February 11, 2018, 03:56:46 PM

Modiphius' John Carter kickstarter just wrapped with over 225k pounds. While you can complain about the rules they use, it's nice to see John Carter getting a full color w/ miniatures treatment.

Llew ap Hywel · February 11, 2018, 05:20:27 PM

I find it a lot with RPG fans that if someone doesn't like a system so no one else should.

Llew ap Hywel · February 11, 2018, 05:21:43 PM

Quote from: hedgehobbit;1024928Modiphius' John Carter kickstarter just wrapped with over 225k pounds. While you can complain about the rules they use, it's nice to see John Carter getting a full color w/ miniatures treatment.

I didn't go in for the minis as it's not my bag but they looked great. Went for all the PDF’s though.

Abraxus · February 11, 2018, 05:39:02 PM

Quote from: HorusArisen;1024936I find it a lot with RPG fans that if someone doesn't like a system so no one else should.

Agreed and seconded. To make matters worse they will go out of their way to point out the flaws of the rpg they don't like. While ignoring the exact same flaws in the rpgs they do like. Kind of like it's not Ok for rpgs companies they don't like to make money yet it's OK for the ones they do like.

Llew ap Hywel · February 11, 2018, 05:47:33 PM

Quote from: sureshot;1024946Agreed and seconded. To make matters worse they will go out of their way to point out the flaws of the rpg they don't like. While ignoring the exact same flaws in the rpgs they do like. Kind of like it's not Ok for rpgs companies they don't like to make money yet it's OK for the ones they do like.

If it's not my fun it's badwrongfun lol

Abraxus · February 11, 2018, 09:58:35 PM

Quote from: HorusArisen;1024950If it's not my fun it's badwrongfun lol

I can accept not liking a rpg. What I always disliked is those that hate change yet instead of coming out and saying so. They think that by adding "it's not that I'm against change" then proceed to show they are very much against it. Then wonder why other gamers call them out on their bullshit.

hedgehobbit · February 12, 2018, 11:24:38 AM

Quote from: sureshot;1024984Then wonder why other gamers call them out on their bullshit.

Ya know what's bullshit? Finding a thread about a game you're not even interested in and filling it up with page after page of bitching about gamers.

Llew ap Hywel · February 12, 2018, 12:13:06 PM

Quote from: hedgehobbit;1025081Ya know what's bullshit? Finding a thread about a game you're not even interested in and filling it up with page after page of bitching about gamers.

Normally I agree but conversation on the game stopped pages ago.

HappyDaze · February 12, 2018, 12:27:03 PM

Quote from: sureshot;1024946Agreed and seconded. To make matters worse they will go out of their way to point out the flaws of the rpg they don't like. While ignoring the exact same flaws in the rpgs they do like. Kind of like it's not Ok for rpgs companies they don't like to make money yet it's OK for the ones they do like.

I'm a bit odd then, because I tend to point out the flaws in systems I like the most (and am usually playing). If I don't like it, I don't even bother to comment.

Abraxus · February 12, 2018, 12:50:53 PM

True but too often I see gamers not even bother to read a rpg and call it crap because it's not a rehash of a favored rpg. Last time I checked a few comments is not page after page. If hyperbole floats your boat go for it.