My guess is that McDonald's picked it ip, and that we will have to buy one happy meal for each mini we want.

My guess is that McDonald's picked it ip, and that we will have to buy one happy meal for each mini we want.

I just feel bad that whatever company grabbed the license and starts making miniatures will already have lost a large segment of the target demographic: those who play SWM and don't want to adjust to a new mechanic and buy new pieces. I mean, sure they'll pick up new fans, but it sucks that we can't continue playing the same game where Wizards left off. The company will probably think that the miniatures line was doomed to failure because it didn't sell well, but they won't understand that it was just because we were still attached to our previous game mechanics.

Is there any painters in the gaming group? I mess around with green stuff but my painting skills aren't excellent. My main problem is simply priming the scuplt. I always "gob" the spray paint up and lose the texture and details. I put robes on the Weequay from CS so it loooks like Sora kneeling with a Lightsaber about to strike.

Hmm... just a couple of random thoughts from someone who's outside the loop...

First, the mechanics - aren't the mechanics derivatives of the d20 system, which is an open game license of WotC? The ruleset could likely be published under the OGL, so other than printing the OGL on the last page of the rulebook, could probably maintain the mechanics fairly close.

Second, if there is a new rules set, what's to stop them from doing something like Dean and crew are doing with the V-Set, or WotC did when they converted D&D minis to 2.0 - releasing revised cards for our existing miniatures (either as freebies to download or for a nominal cost - how much would a 60-card package cost - $5.95?). They might not sell as many minis right off the bat, but they might pull in more existing players to their new rules set who are unwilling to re-invest thousands, and ensure more sales longer-term (plus keep the secondary market floating).

Ok, I'll stop talking crazy and go back under my rock.

I'm proud of never buying the TCG from WOTC. Quality does matter.

Still a wait and see approach is best.

i quite like that game.

People always buy Star Wars stuff, and eventually, most of us, even though we say "I won't buy a new game" would probably end up getting into it.

I think what he's suggesting though is cards for some NEW ruleset that they've developed, but just as individual cards, rather than full boosters. The only trouble with that though, is that it would only be good for dragging in existing SWMs players. It wouldn't attract new players at all, which would be a problem for the new line. So, in reality, they'd almost have to offer both things, in order to try and rope in the two categories.

From that standpoint though, and historically speaking for Star Wars related lines....it'd be better for them to just go with the full mini + card boosters. People always buy Star Wars stuff, and eventually, most of us, even though we say "I won't buy a new game" would probably end up getting into it.

It sucks for us...

Define "us."

From my perspective, it sucks for THEM because I have amassed so much on WotC product for this game. I have no intention (nor money, stupid economy) to recreate my entire collection. So the most they can hope for from me - even if their game is the best thing since sliced bread (which really isn't that all impressive, but whatever) - is a starter set and maybe a few singles here and there. And if I can proxy my stuff to fill a role in their game, well even better.

Their only hope of capturing me as a customer is to make something that is compatible scale-wise with the game I already play, so that I can buy and use any new pieces they come up with for the game I already enjoy.

Point is, Lobo, it doesn't "suck" for me or you or anyone else sitting on this side of the river. It's not my responsibility to make them successful, and if they walk into this without understanding the dilemma they are facing, well that is not my problem, either.

Define "us."

From my perspective, it sucks for THEM because I have amassed so much on WotC product for this game. I have no intention (nor money, stupid economy) to recreate my entire collection. So the most they can hope for from me - even if their game is the best thing since sliced bread (which really isn't that all impressive, but whatever) - is a starter set and maybe a few singles here and there. And if I can proxy my stuff to fill a role in their game, well even better.

Their only hope of capturing me as a customer is to make something that is compatible scale-wise with the game I already play, so that I can buy and use any new pieces they come up with for the game I already enjoy.

Point is, Lobo, it doesn't "suck" for me or you or anyone else sitting on this side of the river. It's not my responsibility to make them successful, and if they walk into this without understanding the dilemma they are facing, well that is not my problem, either.