Hi!
First off, Welcome to the list! We are always glad to hear from new people. A little more than a year ago I used to live in Minnesota, visit the source of Comics and games in Fridley, perhaps the best gamin store I have EVER seen!!
Its not a Jervis thing, most would agree that out of those who form the design team at GW he is perhaps the nicest. We tend to bash GW every once in a while when we're bored, but its not a common or pervasive thing so dont worry. Problem is Jervis works for GW so sometimes he catches some of our "wrath" too. Also while a nice guy, he does have some bad (GW type) habits that piss us off now and again (too long to rehash, but you can see the post of the last couple of days to get an idea). It's venting, and like I said its not what the list or we are about.
By the way Jason, no need to be cautious and afraid of flame war. They never happen here. Its unusual on the web I know, but this lists be around 3 years or so and there has been no major flame wars. So feel free to speak you mind on this and anything else, you'll find we have a lot to say, but always respectful.
Enjoy your stay!!
Peter
> Hello there! I am new to the list, My name is Jason, I live in the
> mineapolis area. I have been wargaming for roughly fifteen years, I still
> have a Plastic Warlord from TL! I have yet to play epic, but a friend and I
> are meeting this sunday to start!
>
> While alot of the things I have seen on here are pretty good ideas and
> suggestions, I am confused about something. While I agree with most of the
> statements you guys are making about GW, they really do ave a bizarre if
> workable marketing style! It sucks that they come out with some good games
> and then support dwindles, and it sucks that Epic suffered heavily from
> this. What I am confused about is the Abuse that is directed towards Jervis
> johnson on this list. I recieved his neewsletter as well, read it and
> apparently got a totally different idea. It seemed to me that Jervis was
> saying that not only does he like the game, he has heard that there are
> others who like it as well. although he enjoys the simplicity of Epic40K,
> he has heard the cries for more detail and is willing to work on it. From
> what it sounds like to me, he really wants to bring it back and make another
> go at it, this time giving it a fair chance and making it palatable for a
> wider range of gamers. I didnt see any attack on anyone about not realizing
> his genius or the beauty of his game. I didnt see him attacking this list
> specifically although there may be some history there I am unaware of. I
> think the guys who are working in and with fanatic are gamers, like us, who
> enjoy something enough to want to find a way to keep it alive! Priestly
> loves Warmaster, and he is working hard to keep it going. Jervis loves
> Epic, and it seems to me he has decided to toss in his lot and go for it!
> What I see is that, even if you dont like the way Epic40K is set up, this is
> a chance for new models, new possibilities. So far, from reading Epic40k,
> and playing it in my mind, I love it, and believe I will love it even more.
> NetEpic is intriguing as well, and will be tried out.
> I guess what I dont understand is why so much angst? I am not trying to be
> disrespectful by any means, just curious. i know how you guys feel. I
> refuse to play 40K or Fantasy anymore, getting sick of revisions, new model
> lines, new rule sets making my armies and minis obsolete. But epic is a
> nice game and I cant wait to get stuck in and start playing!
> Anyway, I am not trying to start a flame war, just expressing some genuine
> curiosity and confusion
>
> jason Bradley
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> "Try not. Do or Do not. There is no try."
> --- Master Yoda
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Received on Mon Feb 11 2002 - 22:59:25 UTC