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To all who are looking for an alternative to 3.5, and have tried C&C and it didn't work out, I'd strongly suggest before giving up on it, presenting your issues, frustrations, etc, to the C&C fanboys at the Troll Lord Games forums. The reason is that there could be some misunderstandings of how...

I'm not saying this is the case here, but I have noticed that some who come from 3.5 to C&C and try a miniatures combat heavy game, will be very frustrated expecting something akin to 3.5. C&C is set up to be more about the role-playing, character development, and story building with the combat...

DM C&C but will still play 3.5 D&D I think it’s silly when gamers argue D&D vs. C&C. To me, there are two aspects to a game, feel and mechanics. And feel is more important to me because we’re talking about a role-playing game, not a miniatures combat game. As for the feel of the game, D&D...

WOW! :confused: That is about $12.43 each. I'm afraid to ask, but where did you find those prices?? That's much less than my cost. I could sell the books less than retail if I could get them for that! You mention time, so I'm curious, how long does the shipping take? (-Brad

Here's a question I'm curious about something. If game manufacturers dropped their retail prices to the average online price for their books, would those of you who buy online buy them for that price at B&M stores even if the online prices dropped as well? For example, lets say the Weapons of...

Thoughts on all this The following is just my theory and perception of the state of the hobby game industry today. FLGSs are still around currently because there are gamers who still buy from them. But FLGSs are not thriving. The move of gamers to buy online is hurting quality game stores...

Hmm...well then don't be surprised if a store catches on to you and your attitude and asks you to "please leave the store". They have the right to refuse service to anyone, and being able to browse their products is a service they provide, and can deny to you. (-Brad

No. I, as a retailer, would be happy that my store is providing something for you. As for browsing the books and then buying online, I feel since you are a paying customer, it's my job to try and win your RPG sales as well. If I can't, then I can't. It sounds to me that you're going to the...

These comments are just dead wrong. At least from the side of a small business retailer. If a customer is looking at a book, dropps it scratching the cover and ripping a page, then puts it quietly back on the shelf, I've just lost money which my insurance won't cover. If a product is damaged...

In my case, I provide all of the above things you mentioned and more. I try to provide good customer service by greeting customers as they come in remembering their names and the products my customers like. So, aparently, even good customer service is not good enough for all gamer to shop at a...

It's funny you should say you're not a business guy because if you were, you wouldn't make this suggestion. :) Here's why. If I buy the book for $23 and sell it for $26, I’ve made $3. Yay. But, I want to be a game store and have this book in stock for other gamers, so I would repurchase...

Firstly, FLGS stands for Friendly Local Game Store :) I'm curious what your definition of "jack the prices" is. (-Brad Daeda Owner, Gamer's Keepe Vacaville, CA

I guess it's all a personality thing. Personally, I've never test-driven a car without initial intention of purchasing it. And I have never taken the food samplers without the thought of possibly purchasing it. And I don't have any personal friends who do either. Or at least that I'm aware...

Browsing the store, and buying online. Saturday I was reminded of one thing that bugs the heck out of me. I had a guy come in my store checking out my board games. I greeted him and asked if he was looking for anything in particular. He said no, that he was just checking out some games he...

I was thinking a generic internet sales tax based on some fair average. And that's where my idea would problably flop. Not all states have sales tax, so taxing all internet sales would be unfair. It would be best to be based upon where the customer lives, but you're correct when you say that...

Online store competition I just had a thought about the online business and competition amongst themselves. It would seem that Amazon.com is to independent online stores, like Wal-Marts and B&Ns are to "brick & mortar" stores. I just compared the price of Weapons of Legacy on Amazon vs. the...

I think I'm noticing something After reading all these posts, I think I've noticed something that is causing this rift between gamers. Some gamers like, and prefer to shop for their gaming stuff at a store that specializes in their hobby. They don't want to see their game store(s) go away...

My simple thoughts on this Here are just my simple thoughts on this whole thing. If you have a friendly local game store you like and would miss if it were gone, then buy from them. Even a little. Like if you want two books this month, buy one from the local store, and if you can afford...

Now to that I will agree. I will tell you that there is a movement in the hobby game industry to create quality game stores. That is a good after-effect of the competition of on-line and "big-box" stores. One way game stores are adapting is they are offering more as a store. The typical game...

Those positive posts on supporting the good game stores has been very good to see. It shows me there is still hope for traditional game stores :D (-Brad Owner, Gamer's Keepe Vacaville, CA