TSR TSR3.5 Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by TSR3 against D&D owners Wizards of the Coast a few days ago was voluntarily dismissed.

Dismissal without prejudice means that the suit can be filed again. The suit lasted two days from the 7th to the 9th of December. The IndieGoGo fundraiser to fund it is still running.

TSR LLC v. Wizards of the Coast LLC (7:21-cv-00210), North Carolina Eastern District Court

TSR LLC v. Wizards of the Coast LLC (7:21-cv-00210), North Carolina Eastern District Court, Filed: 12/07/2021

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TSR - TSR3.5 Launches IndieGogo Campaign to "Stop" WotC

The latest in the TSR3 saga, which has gone quiet for a while, is a new IndieGoGo campaign launched to "stop Wizards of the Coast". They cite wrongful bullying of TSR, and refusal to answer requests that WotC show TSR "proof of their claims" (although the campaign page doesn't mention what those...

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At first glance, the below document is dated 21st October so it’s reasonable to assume that it is not related to the recent filing; however, apparently that date is incorrect. The correct date is in the footer, and this is indeed the dismissal of the recent filing and can be found on PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).

 

[Deset Gled]

The highlighted bit is probably expected, but certainly interesting to see written down (from the Star Frontiers Alive and Well FB group. Note, Tom's credibility is not, to me, in doubt.

Thanks much for posting this. I had been really curious about if the SFNG really existed.

What amazes me is how little effort TSR put into this attempt. When pressed, they couldn't answer the most basic questions about how many copies existed, page count, etc. They don't even list the authors on their website. I've seen people put more effort into creating fake Wikipedia pages.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Thanks much for posting this. I had been really curious about if the SFNG really existed.

What amazes me is how little effort TSR put into this attempt. When pressed, they couldn't answer the most basic questions about how many copies existed, page count, etc. They don't even list the authors on their website. I've seen people put more effort into creating fake Wikipedia pages.

I’ve seen more convincing Nigerian Prince/IRS/foreign lottery emails.

 

[LordEntrails]

Thanks much for posting this. I had been really curious about if the SFNG really existed.

Sure. I thought it was relevant to the discussion and of interest.

I kind of want to attribute all this TSR stuff to ignorance, hubris, and incompetency. But the more I learn, the more I lean toward malfeasance and incompetency.

 

[Mannahnin]

The highlighted bit is probably expected, but certainly interesting to see written down (from the Star Frontiers Alive and Well FB group. Note, Tom's credibility is not, to me, in doubt.View attachment 148258

Do we know what date the alleged sales happened, or can we document at least when it was announced?

Morrus is doing a timeline.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

I’ve seen more convincing Nigerian Prince/IRS/foreign lottery emails.

Attn: My Dear Friend,

It is indeed my pleasure to write you this letter which I believe will be a surprise to you. I actually found your email at the trade and email listings here at the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum. I work in the Ministry of Minerals and Truth at TSR, and have the mandate of two senior colleagues named Michael to search discreetly and diligently for a partner that could assist us concerning a business matter which would be of mutual benefit to us all.

Kindly forward your checking account information (routing number) so that I can confirm your interest in this opportunity, and we will provide such pertinent details of the Star Frontiers book experience such as the names of authors and the completely legitimate ISBN number.

Note that this business opportunity has an expiring period of seven working days so you have to respond very urgently to avoid expiration! Your immediate response would be appreciated.
Remain blessed with all critical roles.

Your Best Regard,
Sir Prince Justin Lasagna

 

[Sacrosanct]

Attn: My Dear Friend,

It is indeed my pleasure to write you this letter which I believe will be a surprise to you. I actually found your email at the trade and email listings here at the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum. I work in the Ministry of Minerals and Truth at TSR, and have the mandate of two senior colleagues named Michael to search discreetly and diligently for a partner that could assist us concerning a business matter which would be of mutual benefit to us all.

Kindly forward your checking account information (routing number) so that I can confirm your interest in this opportunity, and we will provide such pertinent details of the Star Frontiers book experience such as the names of authors and the completely legitimate ISBN number.

Note that this business opportunity has an expiring period of seven working days so you have to respond very urgently to avoid expiration! Your immediate response would be appreciated.
Remain blessed with all critical roles.

Your Best Regard,
Sir Prince Justin Lasagna

The grammar is too on point. Take out some periods, and change random words to capitalization, and make sure every fourth word is misspelled.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

The grammar is too on point. Take out some periods, and change random words to capitalization, and make sure every fourth word is misspelled.

I mean ... when your grift can't even aspire to the level of Nigerian scam email because you lack a basic familiarity with English spelling and grammar ... maybe that's something to ponder?

 

[Wilphe]

Its a carefully curated cavalcade of ineptitude in order that we misunderestimate them

 

[Maxperson]

I’ve seen more convincing Nigerian Prince/IRS/foreign lottery emails.

They're less convincing than this scam letter I once received when I lived in North Hollywood, California. The letter told me that I had won the Mexican lottery, which I've never entered. I don't remember how many pesos it was, but in parentheses it had 300ish million USD. All I had to do to claim my winnings was send $20 to an address in Amsterdam.

 

[Umbran]

Its a carefully curated cavalcade of ineptitude in order that we misunderestimate them

To quote the Middleman, their plan is sheer elegance in its simplicity.