MCDM Joins Million Dollar Crowdfunder Club... For The 5th Time!

bedir than · 2026-01-15T14:37:34+0000

...m... said:
because those shops are precious community resources

YES!

The value of a good local RPG shop, or any shop, is that they are more than a storefront to buy things but a resource for much more.

tips on how to play
guidance towards other games you may like
a space to play
information about local artists

Even outside of RPGs your local shops are the ones that will spend the time to guide you through issues with whatever it is you are struggling with.

HatWearingFool · 2026-01-15T14:42:19+0000

...m... said:
...not calling-out MCDM in particular, but i've been fortunate to have local access to those rare well-stocked retailers, and i've made a point to buy their stock at retail (even when it's significantly discounted online) because those shops are precious community resources, but after being burned repeatedly on digital content i've learned that i'm vastly better-served buying directly from publishers who include PDFs, maps, and whatever other digital bonuses are thrown in with their direct sales...

...so: i no longer shop local retail for small publishers, which presents a signifiant disincentive to local retailers stocking their books, which in turn presents a signifiant disincentive to small-publisher distribution...i think goodman started bundling PDF codes with their books last year, so at least one publisher has the right idea for brick-and-mortar distribution...

Yes it’s a pain to miss out on the PDFs. There is some service bricks and something that is supposed to allow you to get the digital version if you buy physical copies in store.

But of course only some publishers are involved (I didn’t see MCDM in the list) and I couldn’t figure out how to use it. So it’s just easier to order online. Which is unfortunate because I think stores are important for the hobby but they are a pain point for established players.

Ah found the website: Home Page | Bits and Mortar

Morrus · 2026-01-15T17:19:01+0000

bedir than said:
The value of a good local RPG shop, or any shop, is that they are more than a storefront to buy things but a resource for much more.

I've never in my life had an FLGS. The closest is a chain called Forbidden Planet, and their RPG section (at least at our local branch) is woeful and doesn't even stock our products! So that's a side of the hobby I've never really interacted with or been invested in.

bedir than · 2026-01-15T19:00:27+0000

Morrus said:
I've never in my life had an FLGS. The closest is a chain called Forbidden Planet, and their RPG section (at least at our local branch) is woeful and doesn't even stock our products! So that's a side of the hobby I've never really interacted with or been invested in.

You do experience similar at conventions, I hope

At least when you're not in the booth and I know you spend a lot of time in the booth

Morrus · 2026-01-15T19:06:04+0000

bedir than said:
You do experience similar at conventions, I hope

At least when you're not in the booth and I know you spend a lot of time in the booth

Yeah, conventions are basically work for me. I might snatch an hour to wander round, but it's mainly work.

MCDM Joins Million Dollar Crowdfunder Club... For The 5th Time!

bedir than

Full Moon Storyteller

HatWearingFool

Adventurer

Morrus

Well, that was fun

bedir than

Full Moon Storyteller

Morrus

Well, that was fun

Similar Threads

Recent & Upcoming Releases

Related Articles

Recent & Upcoming Releases