| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Cadet
ComStar
Lieutenant, SG
Joined: 17-Mar-2002 00:00
Posts: 495
|
 Posted: 28-Jul-2002 03:08 Post subject: Please explain the logic in this |
  |
|
Ok, so the basic boxed set will be re-released. Fine, but the only way to get the 3067 map is to buy the boxed set...at least for the forseeable future.
1) How many players of the game don't already have a copy of BT2,3,4, BMR(r) and maps or something? I mean yes some basic version needs to be available to the incoming new players (assuming there will be some), but this leads me to question 2.
2) Does this seem to anyone else to just be a ploy to get the faithful to buy a copy of the game in order to get a map?
_________________
I'm not family friendly. That's why I don't post here.
|
|
| Back to top |
  
|
chihawk
Clan Blood Spirit
Master Bartender
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 8081
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 08:46 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
1) Just about all of us.
2) Yes.
It's called a "teaser" and many companies in lots of different fields do it. I for one am happy to see FanPro doing something like this--it shows to me that FanPro is being run by people that understand the business world.
_________________
"You all laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at you because you're all the same" Anon
[ This Message was edited by: chihawk on 2002-07-28 08:47 ]
_________________
www.210sportsblog.com
|
|
| Back to top |
 
|
Cadet
ComStar
Lieutenant, SG
Joined: 17-Mar-2002 00:00
Posts: 495
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 10:42 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
So I'm suppossed to drop 30 bucks just to buy something I already own (The game rules, maps, counters, sheets) just for a map I don't have? A map that may or may not be made available somewhere else later?
Can't do it, G.
I'm not a completist. I don't care if I have the map or not. If offered seperately I would probably buy it, but I'm not buying a "New and Improved!" copy of a game I already have. I din't buy 3rd edition, or 4th edition because I already had the rules, maps, record sheets, etc.. and I won't buy this 5th edition for the same reason.
I wish would stop being swayed by the idea of completing a collection and companies going off of that. Give me a quality product and you'll get my money. Keep giving me the same thing over and over and expecting me to buy it based on one little "bonus" and you get none of my money.
_________________
I'm not family friendly. That's why I don't post here.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
chihawk
Clan Blood Spirit
Master Bartender
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 8081
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 10:56 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
In this case that teaser isn't enough for you to buy it and you made your choice. Others may think that poster is a good enough reason and they'll buy it.
Is FanPro counting on people wanting to buy it to keep their collection complete? I'd suspect the answer is yes. Do I blame them or find fault with that? Nope, not in the least. Its done in a lot of other hobbies so I see no problem with it
_________________
www.210sportsblog.com
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Ruger
Lyran Alliance
Hauptmann General
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 2104
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 11:38 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
1) Very few...
2) In part, yes...that is GOOD BUSINESS SENSE...
*SHOCK*
I agree with chihawk...I'd be surprised if they didn't do something like this, and I'm glad they are...it shows they are SERIOUS about Classic BattleTech (of course, if you look at the range of other material that is coming out, just by the end of this year, you'd see that there too)...
Of course, I'm not only going to get the set for the map, but also for the new artwork that will be in it (that's the reason I've gotten alot of the books I have, especially some of the EarthDawn sourcebooks and all of the anime books I have that are written in Japanese), as well as to be able to read over the 16 page quick-start rule book to be able to compare it to the 64 page rule book that is also included in the set...and the 48 page book detailing the setting and the 'Mech...
BTW, Cadet, still believe we won't be seeing the AeroTech2 record sheets? 
Ruger
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Sarkkahn
Draconis Combine
Tai-i
Joined: 12-Jul-2002 00:00
Posts: 394
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 13:12 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
first off I couldn't buy the new set If I wanted too since I can't get a frickin job!!!! and also I'll just wait for tiger to buy it and mooch off of his stuff like ussual
_________________
You want some? Come and get it
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Gangrene
Federated Suns
Leftenant General
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 939
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 13:15 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
If the boxed set has substantial changes to the game, or at least a ton of new artwork and new mapsheets, then it might be worth picking up. But I agree that it is not worth it just for a poster.
_________________
Gangrene
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Culverin
Draconis Combine
Gunsho
Joined: 15-Apr-2002 00:00
Posts: 97
Location: Canada
|
| Posted: 28-Jul-2002 18:09 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
well...
it shows good business initiative.
and they've got a box set thats updated with the new rules.
i don't want to get a newbie to pick up the 4th edition then hafta explain to him what's different in BMR.
_________________
War fought without respect is but a massacre.
Culverin, Lord of the Munchkins
Culverin's Domain
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Jade_Dragon
8th Sword of Light
Sho-sho
Joined: 05-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 1326
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 29-Jul-2002 10:19 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
A good point, a new edition is in order.....I wonder though how they are going to set it up with only level 1 tech or are they going to make level 2 available in the box set?
_________________
The JadeDragon
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Nightmare
Lyran Alliance
Kommandant-General
Joined: 03-May-2002 00:00
Posts: 2214
|
| Posted: 29-Jul-2002 23:59 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
Hopefully level 2 tech, but I`ll buy a box in any case. I like BattleTech. And since I don`t drink very much and quit smoking over two years ago, why not waste money on it?
_________________
A tree fall in the forest, and no one is around, and it hits a mime. Does anyone care?
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Peter_Smith
Capellan Confederation
Yi-si-ben-bing
Joined: 25-Mar-2002 00:00
Posts: 122
|
| Posted: 30-Jul-2002 18:02 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
Quote:
|
On 2002-07-28 03:08, Cadet wrote:
Ok, so the basic boxed set will be re-released. Fine, but the only way to get the 3067 map is to buy the boxed set...at least for the forseeable future.
|
|
And even then, assuming Lance puts out a 3067 PDF, it will still be an expensive proposition for a hard copy.
Quote:
|
1) How many players of the game don't already have a copy of BT2,3,4, BMR(r) and maps or something? I mean yes some basic version needs to be available to the incoming new players (assuming there will be some), but this leads me to question 2.
|
|
Though your comment is rather pessimistic, you do answer your own question.
Quote:
|
2) Does this seem to anyone else to just be a ploy to get the faithful to buy a copy of the game in order to get a map?
|
|
Depends on how much you want that map. If you really want it, it'll be worth the $30 bucks. If you don't think it's worth it, then save your cash. But hey, we can't get new blood into the game without a base set to start off with.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
js
Federated Suns
Sergeant-Major
Joined: 25-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 125
|
| Posted: 31-Jul-2002 09:14 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
| Actually, although I've got a ton of BT stuff, I don't own a regular BT boxed set. I started off with CityTech2 so I never really needed one. Now I've got a good excuse to buy one.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Øystein
Capellan Confederation
Shia-ben-bing
Joined: 03-Aug-2002 00:00
Posts: 9
|
| Posted: 03-Aug-2002 16:49 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
Quote:
|
On 2002-07-30 18:02, Peter_Smith wrote:
Quote:
|
On 2002-07-28 03:08, Cadet wrote:
Ok, so the basic boxed set will be re-released. Fine, but the only way to get the 3067 map is to buy the boxed set...at least for the forseeable future.
|
|
And even then, assuming Lance puts out a 3067 PDF, it will still be an expensive proposition for a hard copy.
|
|
Don't look for a PDF version of it soon. FanPro want it to be only fully available in the boxed set for quite a while (year++). They might consider selling it on it's own later, but that is up to them.
Øystein
|
|
| Back to top |
|
Horhiro
Draconis Combine
Samurai
Joined: 04-Feb-2002 00:00
Posts: 1625
Location: United States
|
| Posted: 03-Aug-2002 22:01 Post subject: RE: Please explain the logic in this |
|
|
I'll wait until someone sells the map up on Ebay, it'll be cheaper than buying the boxed set. If they had addes some plastic minis to the boxed set, than yeah, I would buy it!
_________________
"I have lived my life trying to be a virtuous man. The Dragon admires tenacity, and the code of the samurai upholds it as well." -Minobu Tetsuhara
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
