misterspock wrote in Kickstarter projects:was this the guy that was working with Larry Elmore?
Mars wrote in Kickstarter projects:I haven't backed the Kickstarters but was wondering if your post was just a warning to stay away from Ken Whitman or are these projects actually in trouble? None of the comments on Kickstarter seem to be too terrible (yet?). Besides, how hard can it be to make those pencils?
ExTSR wrote in Kickstarter projects:Pencil dice, 2008:Pencil Dice - sebastianbergne.com
gyg wrote in Kickstarter projects:Do you, Extsr, know something we don't?
Badmike wrote in Kickstarter projects:Check out any of the projects Frank flagged.Comments are not encouraging....
Mars wrote in Kickstarter projects:Badmike wrote in Kickstarter projects:Check out any of the projects Frank flagged.Comments are not encouraging....I did go through them.Dice-o-matic was caught as being not unique enough so got cancelled.Pencil one is open for another 8 days - if he can't fulfil this one, then definitely a guy with issuesKnights Quest - some people got some stuff, other stuff is late, he has given refunds to people who askedC&C pilot close Nov 2 - too early to see if it will flopTraveller closed July 15 - too early to see if it will flopKotDT - some rewards (by Jolly) have been sent out, others not, Jolly seems to be staying on top of thisNone of these comments are way over the top, compared with other Kickstarters that are late or cancelled - Chaosium Orient Express has lots of worse stuff, etc.I think Frank probably meant to link this Pencil Dice one: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/d20e/pencil-dice* but having read the Kickstarter description, it sounds like he's copied the idea but made the process different enough to work around any copyright issues - all it takes is one little difference.The guy has had issues for a decade+ already in the industry (I wouldn't support his projects) but people seem to still go back and use him anyway.
ExTSR wrote in Kickstarter projects:misterspock wrote in Kickstarter projects:was this the guy that was working with Larry Elmore?I believe so. I also believe Larry does not wish to work with him again.ps Condolences on the passing of your Hollywood brother-in-spirit. ;>
Badmike wrote in Kickstarter projects:I think what's missing is any project that has been completed without substantial delays and complaints.
I apologize to everyone who backed this project, folks. Seriously. We don't find the business model at work here (or the attitude expressed when folks complain) acceptable. It's not how we like to see our readers/fans treated.
I'd like to get back on the positive. I DO truly believe some magic was woven on the set. I'm very proud of the cast and crew who did a tremendous job bringing KODT to life. Just been frustrating to see that work overshadowed by the spam and complaints. Hopefully we can now turn our attention to seeing the next few episodes, reading the Covers book and watching the teasers. Go watch the clip in today's update!!
stahlnee wrote in Kickstarter projects:On Snarfquest the complete combined book offering was nixed months after funding.I am staying away from both guys.
Badmike wrote in Kickstarter projects:I've learned enough about him the last decade that I'd never give him any of my money, anyway.
misterspock wrote in Kickstarter projects:stahlnee wrote in Kickstarter projects:On Snarfquest the complete combined book offering was nixed months after funding.I am staying away from both guys.I'll have to read back on what's going on with Snarfquest.