 Waving Axes, Adam's latest post Re: shipping of 4e |
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Neophyte Runner  Group: Members Posts: 2,086 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 364  |
In case you missed the post over on shadowrunrpg.com:
I know I'm less than impressed. |
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Oct 5 2005, 09:12 AM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
What professionalism.
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Oct 5 2005, 09:14 AM
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Karma Police Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,358 Joined: 22-July 04 From: Gothenburg, SE Member No.: 6,505 |
They... fumbled away their main product. That´s gotta hurt.
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Oct 5 2005, 11:33 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lisbon, Cidade do Pecado Member No.: 185 |
Before we get into another round of FanPro-bashing, I would call peoples' attention to the fact that some of us have been informed that their books have been shipped - less than a day behind FanPro's October 3rd adjusted shipping date. In my case it happened Tuesday night at 04:32 PM according to UPS.
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Oct 5 2005, 01:40 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 445 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 7,567 |
Atleast theres some good news out of all of this |
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Oct 5 2005, 02:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 661 Joined: 23-March 03 Member No.: 4,322 |
Professionalism, a dying art form.
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Oct 5 2005, 04:06 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,479 Joined: 6-May 05 From: Idaho Member No.: 7,377 |
Axes were a mistake, they should be waving mono-whips....
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Oct 5 2005, 04:09 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 7,569 |
You really don't want to do that, you'll just end up hurting yourself. |
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Oct 5 2005, 04:25 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 600 Joined: 31-August 05 Member No.: 7,659 |
Professionalism? Sure, then have a dress code that requires they wear suits and ties to the office.
Gaming companies are the last business I expect to be professional. Hell, it's just a lucky fan who gets paid to think crap up. |
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Oct 5 2005, 05:31 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 12-April 02 From: the shadows.... Member No.: 2,548 |
It's not really Fan Pro's fault that the binder flat out lied to them when they said the books were ready....
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Oct 5 2005, 05:42 PM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 453 Joined: 15-August 02 From: Kansas City, MO Member No.: 3,116 |
For the love of christ, these poor guys can't post anything without getting flamed by someone. No wonder they're reluctant to give out information, it always gets twisted into something negative.
They gave us the Shadowrun 4 FAQ, which set off months and months of vitriol, pure speculation, and doomsaying on this forum. They relay information that is the best available and every monkey in the peanut gallery picks it apart. The only safe way to play the Information Posting Game is not to play, it seems. I, for one, just stopped reading the forum this summer it got so distasteful. A number of my friends did the same. Just too negative. And it just continues it seems. |
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Oct 5 2005, 05:43 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
Cool. Then leave again.
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Oct 5 2005, 05:45 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 445 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 7,567 |
Yes instead wave monofilament chainsaws about! |
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Oct 5 2005, 05:49 PM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 453 Joined: 15-August 02 From: Kansas City, MO Member No.: 3,116 |
I'd be happier if we could all just show a little more "professionalism" and respect for one another since we seem to be demanding it from others. |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:13 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
I'm just sayin', if a little real-world feelings, griping, negativity, disagreement, bitching, or whatever you want to call it really upsets you and your buddies so much you quit an internet forum for months (and then mention it, first chance you get)...then, well, maybe the internet is just a little too cynical and grown-up for your delicate sensibilities. So, y'know, leave again if you want.
And just as soon as I start getting paid for, and setting canon with, my thoughts and opinions where SR is concerned, I'll start showing some professionalism. 'Till then, I'm a customer, and I can bitch all I want. |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:21 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 14-September 02 Member No.: 3,263 |
Perhaps if a bit of obvious humour injected into someone's statements rubs your "professionalism" sensibilities the wrong way you should stop playing RPG games?
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Oct 5 2005, 06:25 PM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 453 Joined: 15-August 02 From: Kansas City, MO Member No.: 3,116 |
We have to be the change we want to see in others.
Not that it matters, but I've been back since the release of the PDF, reading and posting as usual. Now I'm the source of derision. Perhaps it's the nature of the medium itself. Flaming seems to be endemic in forums and always has. If you wish to have a private conversation I'm available through email. This is not the place. |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:25 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
I don't care about them trying very very hard to be zany and cool (like Starbucks, or pop music, or Chipotle), I care about them once again saying "Duhhr, we dunno when the books are gonna ship." If your head is so far up their ass, Blakkie, that you can't realize that the inability to produce a product on time shows a lack of professionalism, then I'm sorry to say that even shock therapy can't help you (though it would be fun to try).
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Oct 5 2005, 06:31 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 14-September 02 Member No.: 3,263 |
Yes, because it is clearly unprofessional to be honest.
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Oct 5 2005, 06:32 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 238 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 7,569 |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:37 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 14-September 02 Member No.: 3,263 |
I like this one better, but only because i've seen it at a resolution that is legible. :)
http://www.tombraider4u.com/puppy-pictures...y-picture04.jpg |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:41 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 11,410 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 5,670 |
honesty has nothing to do with it, though it's certainly an admirable quality.
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Oct 5 2005, 06:42 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
I just remembered that I'm tired of remembering Blakkie exists, much less rolling around in the steaming fecal matter that is a conversation with him.
So I will summarize: I'm irritated at the company's inability to supply a consumer with a product. Period. |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:49 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 14-September 02 Member No.: 3,263 |
Getting let down by a supplier doesn't exactly equate to being unprofessional either. *shrug*
Maybe you should leave? :rotfl: Or stop making dumbass statements? That might work too. |
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Oct 5 2005, 06:51 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 11,410 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 5,670 |
if you're talking one or two late books, sure, i agree. we're talking about a history of late books over the course of several years of production. |
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