Am I "that guy" now?

[w_earle_wheeler]

On my way to my FLGS yesterday morning, I stopped by a local big bookstore. They had the 4e books on the shelf. I asked the manager to double-check the release date on the books -- he did, and seeing the hard release date, went to pull the books off the shelf.

Do I qualify as a do-gooder now?

Probably not. I was more interested in protecting my FLGS than WotC's release date, which has already been broken all over the country via internet sellers and big bookstores.

The only real advantage my FLGS has is the potential for a legal midnight release of the books.

 

[simply not edible]

Ooh, we're doing that midnight release thingy too! Would be really bad to have your wings clipped like that.

 

[Ravingdork]

On my way to my FLGS yesterday morning, I stopped by a local big bookstore. They had the 4e books on the shelf. I asked the manager to double-check the release date on the books -- he did, and seeing the hard release date, went to pull the books off the shelf.

Do I qualify as a do-gooder now?

If your story is true than you make exalted paladins look like lapdogs of Asmodeus.

 

[Yaezakura]

Nah, you did a good thing. You helped your FLGS and potentially kept the big bookstore from getting fined by breaking release date. The only person who could see fault in your actions is someone who wanted to get the books early. And if they're so desperate they can't wait 4 more days, there are "other" options available.

Indeed, your actions speak highly of your moral character. Just don't spread it around the local gaming community that YOU'RE the one who got them pulled from the shelves.

 

[Nifft]

On my way to my FLGS yesterday morning, I stopped by a local big bookstore. They had the 4e books on the shelf. I asked the manager to double-check the release date on the books -- he did, and seeing the hard release date, went to pull the books off the shelf.

Do I qualify as a do-gooder now?

Given how long that particular cat has been out of the bag, I dunno if you qualify as doing much except keeping the books out of the hands of those who want them both early and don't want to resort to torrents. Is that "good"?

I'd give you a point towards Allegiance (WotC), but they're Unaligned in the cosmic scheme.

Maybe you're Lawful Busybody.

Cheers, -- N

 

[joela]

do-gooder

On my way to my FLGS yesterday morning, I stopped by a local big bookstore. They had the 4e books on the shelf. I asked the manager to double-check the release date on the books -- he did, and seeing the hard release date, went to pull the books off the shelf.

Do I qualify as a do-gooder now?

Probably not. I was more interested in protecting my FLGS than WotC's release date, which has already been broken all over the country via internet sellers and big bookstores.

The only real advantage my FLGS has is the potential for a legal midnight release of the books.

i'd rather trust a person who does the right thing for all the wrong reasons than a person who does the wrong thing for all the right reasons.

 

[malraux]

I'd give you a point towards Allegiance (WotC), but they're Unaligned in the cosmic scheme.

Or Allegiance (FLGS).

 

[wayne62682]

Yes, yes you are. The whole concept of a "street date" is just a marketing ploy anyways.

 

[Ulthwithian]

While I wouldn't necessarily hold it against anyone who just passed on by, you did the right thing. Ethics is not nearly as difficult a subject as people would lead you to think.

 

[RigaMortus2]

You did it wrong...

You are supposed to purchase the books, then upon doing so, you say:

"By the way Mr. FLGS clerk, I didn't think the 4E books were out yet. What do you show as the release date?" And then go on your merry way