You should start a Humor thread to get some more for use when you actually launch this product.
Don't forget to put numbers representing die rolls on the back!
New D&D In-Store Play Program
- Thread starter OnlineDM
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Don't forget to put numbers representing die rolls on the back!
TarionzCousin
Second Most Angelic Devil Ever
Colmarr
First Post
It just occurred to me that I wouldn't object to a $5 entrance fee for a night's gaming at my FLGS. Seems like a reasonable price to pay to be allowed to play in someone's store.
This way, I happen to get a booster pack of cards thrown in (which I could then use in my home game in a manner WotC is not actively touting).
Seems win/win to me (although I accept that others won't share my opinion about the $5 entry fee).
This way, I happen to get a booster pack of cards thrown in (which I could then use in my home game in a manner WotC is not actively touting).
Seems win/win to me (although I accept that others won't share my opinion about the $5 entry fee).
OnlineDM
Adventurer
I agree that a $5 fee to play in an organized event could be very fair. Our store charges $2 per player for Living Forgotten Realms right now, which goes toward a gift certificate for the DM of the game. $5 wouldn't be unreasonable.
However, my expectation (which could be completely wrong) is that the new program in September will be run with the requirement that players will bring decks of Fortune Cards that they've selected to work well with their character, rather than buying a pack of random cards for that night's event. Sure, you COULD buy a random pack on the spot, but I'm guessing that this particular event series is intended to be the equivalent of a Constructed event in Magic: The Gathering (players bring their own deck), rather than a Limited event (players build a deck from cards they open on the spot).
I'm betting that WotC wants to use this event series to create demand in the secondary collector market for these cards, leading to some cards being more desirable and valuable than others. That dynamic is part of what makes Magic a successful business model (people buy packs of cards partly in the hope of getting that awesome rare card they need more of for their deck). This is just a guess, though.
However, my expectation (which could be completely wrong) is that the new program in September will be run with the requirement that players will bring decks of Fortune Cards that they've selected to work well with their character, rather than buying a pack of random cards for that night's event. Sure, you COULD buy a random pack on the spot, but I'm guessing that this particular event series is intended to be the equivalent of a Constructed event in Magic: The Gathering (players bring their own deck), rather than a Limited event (players build a deck from cards they open on the spot).
I'm betting that WotC wants to use this event series to create demand in the secondary collector market for these cards, leading to some cards being more desirable and valuable than others. That dynamic is part of what makes Magic a successful business model (people buy packs of cards partly in the hope of getting that awesome rare card they need more of for their deck). This is just a guess, though.
Actually, I'll submit an entirely different purpose for the fortune cards:
They're the promised replacement for RPGA rewards cards.
As such, it makes sense to encourage their use in a constructed manner in an event intended to be powered to the point where they don't unbalance the game in the favor of the players (as RPGA rewards cards tended to do in LFR games) and produce a have/have not divide.
They're the promised replacement for RPGA rewards cards.
As such, it makes sense to encourage their use in a constructed manner in an event intended to be powered to the point where they don't unbalance the game in the favor of the players (as RPGA rewards cards tended to do in LFR games) and produce a have/have not divide.
Keefe the Thief
Hero
I admit, this whole chain of events has me worried. What if other companies decided to implement similar programs? One of my best friends likes to paint Warhammer miniatures.
What if Games Workshop creates a new in-store program that you can only join if you own an army of a certain size of their expensive miniature products? Cleverly arranging new product around the play area, so that players feel forced to buy better units for their army directly in their store?
Honestly, after reading this thread, I feel forced to buy some Fortune Cards. I can't imagine what it will be for the poor sops in the stores. Buy stuff [save does nothing], that's what i foresee.
What if Games Workshop creates a new in-store program that you can only join if you own an army of a certain size of their expensive miniature products? Cleverly arranging new product around the play area, so that players feel forced to buy better units for their army directly in their store?
Honestly, after reading this thread, I feel forced to buy some Fortune Cards. I can't imagine what it will be for the poor sops in the stores. Buy stuff [save does nothing], that's what i foresee.
I was under the impression that GW store event did pretty much require you to own an army of a certain size of their expensive minis.
On the other hand I feel no compulsion to buy fortune cards, though I have a mild interest in them.
Dungeoneer
First Post
Was there any more word on this at DDXP?
