tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post3416164027621010401..comments2024-03-04T05:26:22.273-08:00Comments on Propnomicon: Promises, PromisesPropnomiconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-47402270985738751352015-06-27T13:50:39.839-07:002015-06-27T13:50:39.839-07:00I was one of the original funders on this KS. Erik...I was one of the original funders on this KS. Erik Chevalier is a fraud and a despicable shyster BUT Cryptozoic Games, who finally made the game.... sent the boxed game to ALL PLEDGERS, even though they never got any money out of Chevalier. They just went along and made good on a promise that wasn't theirs. I got the box in France, shipping included, and could not believe how great these guys are<br /><br />http://diehardgamefan.com/2014/03/26/tabletop-review-the-doom-that-came-to-atlantic-city/christian lehmannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-70229172979903025632015-06-15T00:41:33.302-07:002015-06-15T00:41:33.302-07:00I realize I have a bit of an advantage over some p...I realize I have a bit of an advantage over some people who run projects because I've been selling and shipping my art for years. This is what I do for a living. I think so many times people start projects who have fantastic ideas but because of lack of experience in the practical side of things it falls apart. I feel really bad for those who honestly get themselves in over their heads (rather than those who are slimy and dishonest) because these are usually projects they're really passionate about and not making it happen has to be so hard. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386369227077404895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-71810145556967078352015-06-13T17:18:39.760-07:002015-06-13T17:18:39.760-07:00I'm pondering the ruling. The settlement has f...I'm pondering the ruling. The settlement has force upon "Erik Chevalier" (what an ill-fitting name!), but alas, has declared no broader enforcement. The next cheat can be taken to court as E.C. was <b><i>this</i></b> time, but until going through that process faces no additional rules, or penalties for deception, compared to <b><i>before</i></b> E.C.'s court case.<br /><br />E.C. serves as an example (an admiral hung "to encourage the others", as one of Napoleon's generals quipped about the English), but therein rests all the deterrent.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974090948640572660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-26588938736133471272015-06-12T05:26:36.332-07:002015-06-12T05:26:36.332-07:00@CoastConFan
Ah, that makes more sense. My apolo...@CoastConFan<br /><br />Ah, that makes more sense. My apologies for misunderstanding.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-7582701897249700772015-06-12T05:13:47.924-07:002015-06-12T05:13:47.924-07:00@ Propnomicon
Ah, you’ve caught me out with sloppy...@ Propnomicon<br />Ah, you’ve caught me out with sloppy posting. What I meant to say was that the bad behavior of this individual is detrimental, not to imply that the conviction itself was bad for crowdfunding. <br /><br />It’s just too bad that the landmark case just had to be Mythos-related and in that sense, it landed in our back yard. Unfortunately in this case, the funders probably won’t see any recompense. <br />CoastConFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250561260148656254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-68666102405303103882015-06-12T01:49:00.960-07:002015-06-12T01:49:00.960-07:00@ CoastConFan
Why do you think it would have a ne...@ CoastConFan<br /><br />Why do you think it would have a negative impact? If anything, I think it helps solidify the social contract inherent in Kickstarters- I give you a pledge, you give me what you promised in return.<br /><br />I love the idea of crowdfunding, but the execution by creators has been sadly lacking. I think many of them have the exact same problems *I* had with my projects. I seriously underestimated the cost of shipping, particularly for pledges from outside the US. That meant having to use some of my own resources to cover the shortfall and eventually making the money back selling off extra items from the Kickstarter.<br /><br />In too many other cases, a situation like that turns into a death spiral.Propnomiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073463298965255652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-83582240474486082682015-06-12T01:22:11.082-07:002015-06-12T01:22:11.082-07:00Be it sad or merry, I am glad he got nailed for th...Be it sad or merry, I am glad he got nailed for this.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504524022850709557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-25293556055018074972015-06-11T18:54:53.941-07:002015-06-11T18:54:53.941-07:00Good. If there are consequences there will be more...Good. If there are consequences there will be more incentives for people to actually make good on their projects.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386369227077404895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-423050459919800481.post-82137183112093958882015-06-11T17:24:23.072-07:002015-06-11T17:24:23.072-07:00This is a real blow to legitimate Kickstarter hope...This is a real blow to legitimate Kickstarter hopefuls and to funding Mythos gaming. This will make it really tough for people to find funding for projects, which is difficult enough these days.CoastConFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250561260148656254noreply@blogger.com