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As I was opening my copy of "Neuroshima Hex" last night, I noticed that Greg Schloesser was quoted on the back of the box praising the game along with Bruno Fauiduti and Frank Branham.
I have to ask if this is a wise marketing move? If your average gamer picked up a copy of the game and saw these endorsements would this help or hinder sales of the game?
Why was Michael Barnes not quoted on the back of the box? Was "Softball" Schloesser a safer marketing choice? Really?
I beg to differ. Just take a look at that tie! I hope to God he is at least wearing pleated pants!
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I sold Greg his copy of NH...Branham was the middle man. I even autographed his copy "To the Schloesseinator"!
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That's common practice on book backs and movie ad posters, too.I have to ask if this is a wise marketing move? If your average gamer picked up a copy of the game and saw these endorsements would this help or hinder sales of the game?
I bet your average gamer doesn't know Greg Schloesser and what goofy ties he wears.
At their booth in Essen only Branham and Barnes were quoted.Why was Michael Barnes not quoted on the back of the box? Was "Softball" Schloesser a safer marketing choice? Really?
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As I was opening my copy of "Neuroshima Hex" last night, I noticed that Greg Schloesser was quoted on the back of the box praising the game along with Bruno Fauiduti and Frank Branham.
I have to ask if this is a wise marketing move? If your average gamer picked up a copy of the game and saw these endorsements would this help or hinder sales of the game?
I doubt the average gamer really gives a fuck.
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You want to know what's REALLY funny?
I sold Greg his copy of NH...Branham was the middle man. I even autographed his copy "To the Schloesseinator"!
A CLASSIC!
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At their booth in Essen only Branham and Barnes were quoted.
That's what I thought! Yet when the game went to print Schloesser's quote edged out Barnes.
No doubt because they felt Greg less controversial but in fact he is more controversial with his famous softball reviews that in my opinion was a leading factor in the sinking of "Knucklebones" Magazine.
And what of this Branham character? To me, Branham has always been a mystery. He seems to be accepted as a game Titan but no one questions or knows why.
His writings are sparse and he attends the GOF and participates here.
A Mysterious and shadowy figure in the Boardgaming world.
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The man owns thousands of games, he knows probably more about games than anybody I've ever met, and he's probably the most open-minded gamer I've ever met (until he throws dice at a game, and then it's banished from the table forever).
He's also our resident ROCK BAND southern rock specialist. He can tear up some Molly Hatchet.
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I do appreciate Branham's open mind and when I saw he was a Southern Rock fan he went up a notch in my book.
That puts Branham at Notch One.
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The man owns thousands of games, he knows probably more about games than anybody I've ever met, and he's probably the most open-minded gamer I've ever met (until he throws dice at a game, and then it's banished from the table forever).
You are so lucky to have access to his collection. He has some of the coolest and weirdest games I've ever seen. Because of him, I had to go to great lengths and expense to track down copies of The Gothic Game and Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier.
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Weeks is digging his own hole with the Branham questioning. It's like saying what's the big deal about Babe Ruth.
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Weeks is digging his own hole with the Branham questioning. It's like saying what's the big deal about Babe Ruth
Time for a "Wanker" badge across your picture! HA!
Branham is the Babe Ruth of boardgaming? Could I be that out of touch? Ok, I will pick up a copy of "Warhamster Rally" and report back with my review.
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Truth.I doubt the average gamer really gives a fuck.
The whole notion of gaming "personalities" gaining some sort of cult-like status is just laughable. I wonder if someone like Tom Vasel would be surprised to learn that the vast majority of people who play boardgames have never heard of him?
Getting away from BGG has helped me a lot in re-establishing some perspective. A lot of people play games; most have never spent any time at all at BGG.
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Warhamster Rally (And Nodwick) are...games. Rally is effectively an elaborate Robo Rally variant. It is more puzzle-like, and think-y.
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And everyone keeps leaving out my most influential gaming moment. I helped create and write that Live Vampire game, and am personally responsible for the crossing your arms in front of your chest and pretending you are invisible Schtick.
The games will vanish, but that thing we're probably stuck with forever....
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