Re: [Epic] Re: new editions (please read, you may find it useful)

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 17:00:07 -0600

Aaron Day wrote:

> Stephen Sheldon wrote:
> >
> > > Isn't that what just happened to Necromunda?
> > > Of course, that's not a new edition, just a re-release of the
> > > old rules.
> >
> > Makes no sense that they would do this, as the buildings were the main
> > reason most I know bought the game...
> >
>
> They are probably doing it for a couple of reason:
>
> 1. Cheap new product. My understanding is that the rulebook will have
> stuff not in either the main rules or outlanders. Thus possible getting
> older Necro player to fork over for the 'new' stuff.
>
> 2. The lower price may convince some who didn't buy the box set to start
> playing. Thus increasing sales of the mini's and the terrain (which will
> be available seperately).
>
> 3. Profit. The profit margin on books is prabably better than on the box
> sets. Esp since there are no assembly costs.

Also, the Necromunda rulebooks were really shoddy, and fell apart once the
hermetically sealed box was opened.

The value of a rules system is to sell minis; even with the inflated costs
of WH40K and WHFB, a player will still pay ~129 to get a complete rules set
and army book, but will spend $400 in minis. Reducing the costs of rules to
get more players is actually an intelligent plan, and makes me think they
stole the idea from someone else!

Thane
Received on Sun Jun 28 1998 - 23:00:07 UTC