Zenfinite wrote in Failed Kickstarters:I've backed both Dwarven Forge Kickstarters and will back every one they make from here on out. They are the perfect example of how a KS should be run, timed, considered, everything. I can't say enough good things about Stefan and his crew. Zenfinite
Nogrod wrote in Failed Kickstarters:Joe Franke wrote in Failed Kickstarters: It seems a shame that the larger companies (*that don't need the capital as much) truly deliver, and the small publishers, when they become infused with thousands of dollars, instead of creating monsters or adventures, start creating excuses...As a small publisher I could list pages of reasons why delivery becomes delayed. I was able to deliver a box set on time, but only because time is what I had. The biggest reason, by far, smaller companies do not deliver is they vastly underestimate how much time is involved. Even now, 2 years into this, I start a task, believing with all my heart, that it will take 2-3 hours and by the time it wraps up it is closer to 10 hours. Those are uninterrupted hours as well- interruptions, of even the smallest variety, kills tasks dead. Especially when your immediate family doesn't see any real value to what you are doing.
Joe Franke wrote in Failed Kickstarters: It seems a shame that the larger companies (*that don't need the capital as much) truly deliver, and the small publishers, when they become infused with thousands of dollars, instead of creating monsters or adventures, start creating excuses...
Scalydemon wrote in Failed Kickstarters:The game 'Up Front' is one of my favorite games to play. I am pleased with my decision to stay away from the failed kickstarter to re-print it. $339,000 up in smoke!UP FRONT the card game by Rik Falch — Kickstarter
JasonZavoda wrote in Failed Kickstarters:Read this today about the Tome of Horrors kickstarter.Tenkar's Tavern: Centerstage Miniatures "Tome of Horrors" Kickstarter Hits High Horror, Complete with 3rd Party Takeover Attempt and PR Threats
misterspock wrote in Failed Kickstarters:yeah, that sucks to say the least. I was still waiting for half my order on the Demons & Devils one
misterspock wrote in Failed Kickstarters:Thanks. yeah, for certain they weren't all fulfilled. I orig received a box with about 1/3 of what I pledged for. But there was supposed to be others cast in metal which I'm not sure ever were made. I remember those of us who ordered for that category/add-ons were given a choice for metal or resin.I've been reading up on all the threads after you posted about it. I had to just stop going through all the comments after a while because all it was doing was getting me more and more angry. PDT_Armataz_01_32 :alien: :mrgreen: these are the only green emoticons I could find to express how close I was to changing into the hulk out of anger, but it might just come across as me about to throwup through my alien buckteeth
Brian2112 wrote in Failed Kickstarters:Another failed KS - Ultimate Unofficial Collectors Guide to D&D:Forgotten Realms by Jim Hunton.Fund date: August 2013Ship date: November 2013Some of the members here may have pledged for this one. I felt it was safe because Jim Hunton had three other volumes complete and for sale on Amazon. I pledged way before I found this site and other online sources for collectors. The project is now over a year late. The only thing we have received are a few vague one line updates about some mystery modueles he needs to make the book complete. It's the Forgotten Realms, there isn't that much stuff out there.I've asked for a refund and have been refused. I pledged at the $65 level which included the previous three volumes in addition to the new book. I asked that Jim ship the three volumes and I give up any claim on the new book. He refused. I'd stay away from all Kickstarters or business dealings with this Jim Hunton.
Brian2112 wrote in Failed Kickstarters: Some of the members here may have pledged for this one. I felt it was safe because Jim Hunton had three other volumes complete and for sale on Amazon. I pledged way before I found this site and other online sources for collectors.