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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving  Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 5:07 pm |
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I wouldn't speak for Pete (he's more than capable of sticking up for himself if he decides to!), however I thought I should chip in and say that Pete was talking about the internet in general, rather than any specific part of it. He certainly wasn't aiming his comments specifically at the Fanatic forums.
Personally, I've found the internet a useful part of the games development process, but it really is horses for courses; some developers work better on their own, others like working with small in-house teams, I like the 'open' system we've developed on the Fanatic website, and so on. At the end of the day none of these methods is *better* than any other, they are just different, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:49 pm |
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| Quote (Warmaster Nice @ 09 2004 Nov.,22:10) | | ...And if I might add that the Epic Community (Netepic, EpiComms etc.) is the antithesis of everything Pete Haynes rants about: It is a very polite place, intelligent conversation and lots of creative ideas which enriches the hobby in a way far beyond anything GW could possibly have achieved on their own. |
I would have to agree with you there. Even though most of my gaming at the moment is the various Wizkids clix games (Mechwarrior/Heroclix/Mageknight) 2 of my all-time favourite games have been BFG & Epic. And I do like the way that both of these games are discussed on this site- its one of the main reason that I still browse this forum daily even if I don't post.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:01 pm |
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:02 pm |
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:21 pm |
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Both were funny. Thanks for pointing them out to us.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 12:22 am |
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Hi!
I see Mr. Haines may learn to regret his childish rant...
..serves him right.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:39 pm |
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The Portent thread;
http://forums.portent.net/showthr....1&pp=15
Having a quick read of this just now. Interesting to see Pixelgeek showing what he thinks- some good points.... (and Primarch makes his first post on Portent as well..  )...
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:47 pm |
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Hi!
Yes, amazing isnt it?
I just dont like that someone who really supported Epic A expressing to be so turned off by GW's usual marketing bumbings.
Hopefully PG will remain supporting epic in some way.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:54 pm |
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Next thing we know you'll be playing 40k every week! (maybe not)... 
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:59 pm |
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Poor JJ is a bad liar, I'm afraid (and thankful, his honesty is refreshing in a world full of Corporate Speak) : he didn't sound very convincing explaining that less miniatures, no more printed books, and layoffs for everyone except himself was a great and exciting thing.
I really feel sorry for him, as it's obvious he gave EA his best shot.
Regarding minis, my thoughts is that we will get :
- Stormwind armies (Siegemasters are already out, so that makes Eldars and Feral Orks)
- rehashed Chaos stuff, including the various models that were made and not released (like those). I'm not even sure we'll have Greater Daemons, although we can use Warmaster stuff instead
- rehashed Tyranid stuff, totally out of touch with the current WH40K range
- a large garage sales after that
IMHO, people longing to play Necrons better hope for ForgeWorld to pick up the slack. We should start nicely asking FW to come up with comprehensive ranges for EA, both for totally new armies, as well as stuff for "variant" armies (Blood Angels, Titans variants...)
The only positive thing I see in that Fanatic debacle is that JJ is changing his stance on the inclusion of FW stuff in official army lists.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 9:09 pm |
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Hi!
I agree totally regarding FW. They are in a position to really "dominate" epic. I think they could clinch it by making the Necron line. Thus with the Tau, they'd be two armies that can only be had via FW guaranteeing good solid sales since you cant get them anywhere else.
In light of current events, JJ should abolish the infamous "rule 8". Whats the point of it now....
...none.....
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:55 pm |
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Just so that the information we use here is as accurate as it could be.
Jervis has already said all FW minis are now open to use in cration of spin off lists and those lists going forward. This is good for the Tau people for sure.
Second, Jervis has also said going forward that FW may play a major role in the creation of Epic minis. All? No he did not say that.
Third, Jervis has not given up on either Epic or any of the core lists still waiting, this includes the Necrons.
Lastly, I think Jervis has tried to be honest and up front on all the things going on where he could. Does he try and see the good first, yes. But he has also been open about things.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:59 pm |
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Just to be clear, I am not happy about what has happened and I believe GW has been very poor in it's handling of the information once again. I just wanted to give credit where it was due.
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Post subject: Fanatic is evolving Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:58 am |
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I guess it is a good thing that GW is such a screwed up company. I mean, if Epic were ever to go mainstream again or had been from the start, well, who would want Epic players on every corner?
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oh wait.........
my 2cents,
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