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As I posted above, the last kickstarter for Giantlands raised $8001. Eight thousand and one dollars, gross before taxes and expenses and Kickstarter's cut. That's close enough to no market.
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It’s is kind of hard to perjure oneself on Twitter, since it isn’t a court of law.
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As I posted above, the last kickstarter for Giantlands raised $8001. Eight thousand and one dollars, gross before taxes and expenses and Kickstarter's cut. That's close enough to no market.
Wow.
I've backed 24-page zine supplements for niche indie RPGs that have raised more than that...
To be fair, the goal was $100. And the Kickstarter was from 11/29/19 to 12/14/19. That's 16 days. Why such a low goal? I can't really say. Except without the dollar figures included "Our Giantlands Kickstarter was funded at 8000%" sounds really good.
Wow. Yesterday, James M. Ward said of nu-TSR's "GiantLands" RPG that it's "the first fantasy/apocalyptic rpg on the market."
Which is a weird comment considering that he was the co-designer of Gamma World, which was billed way back in 1978 as "post-apocalyptic science-fantasy roleplaying".
And it was the original pre-WotC TSR that published the "fantasy post-apocalyptic campaign setting" Dark Sun back in 1991.
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Not looking for an argument; merely pointing out, with your own words, that Mr. Ward hasn't necessarily perjured himself*. Maybe the game is set during the apocalyptic times and not after them?
Isn't that the premise behind Mork Borg, or have I got that wrong?
Isn't that the premise behind Mork Borg, or have I got that wrong?Wow. Yesterday, James M. Ward said of nu-TSR's "GiantLands" RPG that it's "the first fantasy/apocalyptic rpg on the market."
Which is a weird comment considering that he was the co-designer of Gamma World, which was billed way back in 1978 as "post-apocalyptic science-fantasy roleplaying".
And it was the original pre-WotC TSR that published the "fantasy post-apocalyptic campaign setting" Dark Sun back in 1991.
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Not looking for an argument; merely pointing out, with your own words, that Mr. Ward hasn't necessarily perjured himself*. Maybe the game is set during the apocalyptic times and not after them?
I'm a HUGE Mörk Borg fan. That is, indeed, the premise of the default setting.
To be fair, the goal was $100. And the Kickstarter was from 11/29/19 to 12/14/19. That's 16 days. Why such a low goal? I can't really say. Except without the dollar figures included "Our Giantlands Kickstarter was funded at 8000%" sounds really good.
I've heard about people pulling that one before, it makes me step carefully on kickstarter.
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Well since Mörk Borg exists on shelves and has an existing audience of OSR players, and GiantLands has yet to be released and seems only to be marketing itself to toxically masculine conservative players who are either unquestioningly convinced of a games "historical" impact or who lack an understanding of the 50 year history of the hobby -- I suspect it will be Mörk Borg.
annnnnnd TSR3 is gone. Say hello to Wonderfiled.
Isn't that the premise behind Mork Borg, or have I got that wrong?I am quoting this only because, yes, as others have said that's correct but also because OMG Mork Borg is easily one of my new favorite RPGs if ONLY for the aesthetic of it and how disgustingly beautiful the books are.
I thought it was a bit too artistical when I saw pics of it, but I've kind of changed my mind - I am tempted, since it isn't hugely expensive, and does look like it'd be fun to play, judging by what folks have said, eye-watering graphic design or no.
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At this point it certainly seems that this thread no longer has a purpose. Hard to talk about TSR being back when it no longer is.
In fact we've gone from having a TSR, to having too many TSR's, to having no TSR's.
Movies over folks - roll the credits.
I feel like this whole episode is a good reminder of how much things have improved since the formation of tabletop RPG. While those original years look great through rose colored and foggy glasses, I would take Paizo over TSR any day of the week. It is also a reminder of how much amazing indy content is out there. I can't wait to check out Mork Borg, even if just for the cool art style.
Thanks to everyone in this thread for great comments and links and stuff!
I wonder where they filed TSR? :)
Where'd it go!??
Side note - their new website says 'Wonderfiled', the company name is supposed to be Wonderfilled.
A typo like that is pretty bad.
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Isn't that the premise behind Mork Borg, or have I got that wrong?I am quoting this only because, yes, as others have said that's correct but also because OMG Mork Borg is easily one of my new favorite RPGs if ONLY for the aesthetic of it and how disgustingly beautiful the books are.
I would like to know more.
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I would like to know more.Isn't that the premise behind Mork Borg, or have I got that wrong?I am quoting this only because, yes, as others have said that's correct but also because OMG Mork Borg is easily one of my new favorite RPGs if ONLY for the aesthetic of it and how disgustingly beautiful the books are.
I just started a Mörk Borg discussion thread.
