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http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/man-almost-goes-into-games-workshop-20160602109235



A 31-YEAR-OLD man almost went into a branch of Games Workshop but was worried that somebody might see, it has emerged.

Tom Logan spent several minutes gazing longingly at the shop’s window display of detailed, colourfully-painted figurines including orcs, space marines and chaos daemons.

At one point he visibly mouthed the word ‘cool’ while studying a model of a futuristic troop carrier that had been modified to simulate battle damage from enemy soldiers firing their laser guns at it.

Logan then quickly checked whether anyone from work was watching before reaching for the door, only to hesitate when he noticed the long-haired shopkeeper with bad posture was seated around a large table with a group of pubescent boys, rolling dice in a strangely intimidating manner.

He then quickly entered the Greggs next door, pretending that it had been the focus of his interest all along.

However Logan later denied all interest in Warhammer-related products: “I could never get into that sort of thing, it’s for nerds. What sexually mature adult would be into monsters with axes fighting pretend battles for imaginary kingdoms?

“I’m into normal stuff like women, beer and Game of Thrones.”


I think this article is so on the nose it may be semi-autobiographical!

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I'm sure he would have been dissuaded by the prices anyway.

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I always enjoy these little pieces.

That said, I'm still surprised that no one ever jumped on the idea of a GoT skirmish game, like GW did with the LotR SBG. And it's probably too late now - once the tv series ends in a couple seasons, its popularity will probably drop right off.

   
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“I could never get into that sort of thing, it’s for nerds. What sexually mature adult would be into monsters with axes fighting pretend battles for imaginary kingdoms?

“I’m into normal stuff like women, beer and Game of Thrones.”

I'm into manlier drinks like bourbon. What a p&$#y.

*Funny article.

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infinite_array wrote:
I always enjoy these little pieces.

That said, I'm still surprised that no one ever jumped on the idea of a GoT skirmish game, like GW did with the LotR SBG. And it's probably too late now - once the tv series ends in a couple seasons, its popularity will probably drop right off.


Although there is no miniature skirmish game, you could probably use any medieval or fantasy rule set. Dark Sword Miniatures makes some great A Song of Ice and Fire (GoT) miniatures. There also is a miniatures board game for called Battles of Westeros as well as the card game and politic board game.
   
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When I worked there I had a guy bring his own plastic Tesco bag in one time, presumably because he didn't want to be seen carrying a GW bag

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I have to admit checking the street every time before I go into my flgs. To be honest I'd rather not be seen there by any of my "cool" not-nerd friends. They'd probably start thinking I am some kind of weird nerd (which I totally am ) and my reputation at school would be ruined.

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I felt the same way when we had a GW at our local mall. When I finally went in there, I used my 1 year old daughter as a 'nerd shield'

"Oh you saw me go into Games Workshop? It was my daughter, she wanted to go look. I'm into normal stuff like women, beer and Robot Chicken" (this was before GoT).

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I am actually like this. I hate going into a GW because of all the kids.

I now buy everything online. The store is just a means for GW to spend money on a street presence in lieu of marketing. I don't blame GW as how would you market this thing anyway.

I'm pretty sure GW would have tried for the GoT license but I know that Martin is a pretty business savvy guy and retains his merchandising priveleges so it probably cost them more than it was worth to buy the license.


   
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 Nithaniel wrote:
I am actually like this. I hate going into a GW because of all the kids.

I now buy everything online. The store is just a means for GW to spend money on a street presence in lieu of marketing. I don't blame GW as how would you market this thing anyway.

I'm pretty sure GW would have tried for the GoT license but I know that Martin is a pretty business savvy guy and retains his merchandising priveleges so it probably cost them more than it was worth to buy the license.




Martin is not actually as savvy as you'd think. Try for a license and ask what happens with the rights in the event of his death. He's so paranoid of his own mortality that he would cancel the contract right then and there out of anger. I've made mention that I know people in the gaming biz, and one of the guys I know had this issue. A license was being worked on, and when that question arose, he cancelled and the project never started. And it wasn't just about his weight and the surprise he hasn't collapsed under his own skin. Just mortality in general. Any guy can get plowed by a car. But Martin is a first class dick.

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Since when does anyone care what people think? Hell I was in a tamagotchi store with a bunch of teenage girls in a pokemon shirt a couple weeks back. I never once noticed anyone looking at me other then the shop owner who kept asking if I needed help or anything, then after several minutes said if you need anything just call and gave me a phone number.

Btw tamagotchi are these little round key chain things that have little pets or something that you look after. Turns out my wife is not nuts people really do pay crazy prices for them. This one she wants for her birthday a magical witch one is 600$ and you need all 4 to play.

Best way to keep kids out of GW would be pay to play with the tabels. Or make it a 16 + store with adult content put 1 almost nudy magazine on a shelf and boom kids want in and mothers wont let them.... Good mothers I mean.

Editing again since I read a post I need to respond to. No one cares you are in any shop, the only people who look stupid going in are the ones who look like they are doing soemhing wrong. I never once seen a woman say omg he went into that shop or a guy laugh at someone for it. Kust relax and do what ya like people do not care if you do it with confidance. Just like wearing a pink animal shirt he is my favorite character since I was 5 never had anyone comment on it.

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Great article

I remember doing this when I first got back into the hobby, took a few times walking past before I took the plunge!
   
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Thebiggesthat wrote:
Great article

I remember doing this when I first got back into the hobby, took a few times walking past before I took the plunge!


I'm the same, brother! When I gave up the hobby, it always pained me when I walked past my local GW because I had so loved hanging out there.


I actually completely stopped caring after I had kids for some reason. Whenever I'm back home in the UK, I always visit my old store and it's an absolute joy. Like making up for lost time, in a way.
   
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OgreChubbs wrote:
Since when does anyone care what people think?


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Excellent! And yes, I do feel self concious before entering a GW. Will I be spotted? I even felt self conscious browsing for GW bargins in hobbycraft when they used to sell them.
   
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I don't care what people think of where I shop, as long as the shop itself is friendly.

 Nithaniel wrote:
I am actually like this. I hate going into a GW because of all the kids.

I now buy everything online. The store is just a means for GW to spend money on a street presence in lieu of marketing. I don't blame GW as how would you market this thing anyway.

I'm pretty sure GW would have tried for the GoT license but I know that Martin is a pretty business savvy guy and retains his merchandising priveleges so it probably cost them more than it was worth to buy the license.


Dark Sword already have the license (based on books).

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Meh, I drag my wife in all the time to my usual hobby store. Now we have a 16-month old son, who plays on the Thomas the Tank engine table they have while I browse minis.



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infinite_array wrote:
I always enjoy these little pieces.

That said, I'm still surprised that no one ever jumped on the idea of a GoT skirmish game, like GW did with the LotR SBG. And it's probably too late now - once the tv series ends in a couple seasons, its popularity will probably drop right off.


I'm pretty certain that there is some sort of SAGA adaption that can be used. I the guys in my local store were talking about it and starting to build up some forces.

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 NidLifeCrisis wrote:
......I actually completely stopped caring after I had kids for some reason.......


Boom, Ain't that the truth!!

I think its the first time you go out with dried baby sick on your shirt, someone points it out and you just shrug and move on to the next task that this happens.


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I had a similar situation with a guy who didn't want to post pictures in a Warhammer related group, because he thought his coworkers and friends might somehow see it and interpret it wrongly


   
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Even when I was young I never cared what people thought. But I wasn't into these games back then either.
   
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I am not embarrassed of going into a standard cold and dark flgs where standard nerds sit and don't give a feth. GW however, all lit and boxes with their amway stuff and fake enthusiasm is hard to bear.

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How could I look away?

 
   
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Yeah, I get put off from going into GW stores because of the GW experience, not in case people see me.
   
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Sooo.....I once bought just over £200 of scenery at GW one lunchtime (2x the £100 CoD launch boxes + other stuff). Unfortunately I left my car keys on my desk at work, which I didn't realise until I got to the car. It's broadly a triangle between the car park for work, the office and the GW in that location, with 10 minute walks for the distances.

No, I did not go back to my desk carrying all that scenery, instead, I slid it all under my car, went to my desk, got the car keys, then went and put it in the boot.


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Being married and thoroughly domesticated I have lost interest in anyone else's opinion other than Mrs. SlavetoDorkness. Therefore whenever I need to go to the hobby shop I scream "WHAAAAAAAAAGH!" At the top of my lungs and run in. She usually walks in a few minutes after. Lol

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 timetowaste85 wrote:
 Nithaniel wrote:
I am actually like this. I hate going into a GW because of all the kids.

I now buy everything online. The store is just a means for GW to spend money on a street presence in lieu of marketing. I don't blame GW as how would you market this thing anyway.

I'm pretty sure GW would have tried for the GoT license but I know that Martin is a pretty business savvy guy and retains his merchandising priveleges so it probably cost them more than it was worth to buy the license.




Martin is not actually as savvy as you'd think. Try for a license and ask what happens with the rights in the event of his death. He's so paranoid of his own mortality that he would cancel the contract right then and there out of anger. I've made mention that I know people in the gaming biz, and one of the guys I know had this issue. A license was being worked on, and when that question arose, he cancelled and the project never started. And it wasn't just about his weight and the surprise he hasn't collapsed under his own skin. Just mortality in general. Any guy can get plowed by a car. But Martin is a first class dick.


From my interactions I concur with this character assessment. But Damn can he write!

With regards to this topic I'm always drawn back to the episode of Phoneshop where one of the characters street cred is pushed so low that "even the Gamesworkshop nerds" take the piss out of him. I guess I have a hang up for being bullied by everyone (including my wife) for playing toy soldiers. I also have an 18 month old that I'm planning to dress up as a robot and let him stomp on our gaming table as a titan!

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