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2017/10/14 22:48:54
Subject: Re:Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Morgan Vening wrote: And right at the bottom, after the copyright, 16 registered trademarks, 11+ trademarks, and the 2-3 Harmony Gold Trademarks, it's apparently a breach of *something* that I link to the page. "This press release may be reprinted, reposted, linked and shared for the sole purpose of advertising, promotion and sales solicitation.". My sole purpose is mockery. Maybe mockery AND scorn? So that's not a sole purpose. But I don't know what the consequences are for not having the sole purpose be one of those listed. Or what the consequences are for not having a sole purpose.
They can say whatever they like, but that doesn't make it true from a legal standpoint. Legally, you are allowed to copy it for parody or critical purposes, that's a protected expression. Legally, PB can still sue you. If they do so, and you have the resources to see the suit through, you will almost certainly win, and can probably collect fees, but it will cost you money upfront to enforce that legal right.
2017/10/17 17:57:51
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
JohnHwangDD wrote: Kevin should hire a more deserving frontman to catch the rotten fruit & vegetables... I again nominate Casey.
If "Casey" was truthfully unwell enough to try to end it all... I may give him a free pass.
That situation was a fine example where his loved ones should have pointed out to Kevin: "Not your shield." for using an unfortunate event to his advantage.
The problem with all the lies is a part of me is still unwilling to believe it happened but I have to pretend otherwise, in order to not be insensitive or a jerk.
I have always assumed that Kevin cravenly and cynically lied about Casey's "suicide attempt" things.
Without independent third party proof or evidence that Casey really attempted suicide, I will continue to assume it was all a ploy concocted by Kevin to deflect criticism.
2017/10/17 23:59:46
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Autarch wrote: I thought Scott was a fan friend and/or Megaversal ambassador so not sure he's totally innocent or oblivious of Kevin's shenanigans (though I'd buy kool-aid drinking self delusional).
Anyone find out what his issue was? Did a brief recon of social media (shudder) and got the impression his wife's sister died. Don't quote me on that.
Is there any independent truth to that? Or is it yet another lie by Kevin?
ETA - yes, I honestly believe that Kevin is craven and venal enough to lie about these sorts of things to hold onto the money a little bit longer.
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2017/10/18 18:58:41
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Credit where credit is due, the Force Orgs are up.
Easy to explain......
1. The symbols are the same as the ones on the Force Orgs that I did. I could not remember where I got them. I was asked though. Told Scott they needed to be either redone or given credit for since they were on a free site.
Palladium is a copyright infringer? This should be fun!
2017/10/27 19:30:22
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Stormonu wrote: Out of idle curiosity, what is the state of everyone's collection?
MOSTLY WAITING FOR DELIVERY!
I split for $40 worth of the pledge bonuses and added $40 for the Monster. I've gotten roughly $25 of it, but it is assembled and gathering dust.
... as of March, 2015. So more than 2-1/2 years and nothing.
2017/11/01 16:08:25
Subject: Re:Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Alpharius wrote: I've backed over 150 projects in 7 years, and only 1 looks like it won't deliver and I was only in it for short money.
Are you the brother of guy who had the epiphany on Reddit?
While I've had KS deliver some very late, others only partially, at least I was able to get a refund from Soda Pop Miniatures. Robotech is the one KS that irritates me due to the outright dishonesty involved.
2017/11/09 22:22:40
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Sorry, I was simply noting that PB has ZERO cash left, having spent it all on Wave 1 Retail production, in the hope of driving extra profits. Product which is now sitting unsold in their warehouse.
2017/11/10 19:31:25
Subject: Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
The idea that Palladium didn't bet the house suggests a level of management and professionalism that is simply not consistent with anything they have ever done.
2017/11/15 21:38:50
Subject: Re:Robotech RPG Tactics - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
Morgan Vening wrote: Given the size of the Monster, it's going to be at LEAST 3, if not 4 sprues. IIRC, a mold came in at about $15-$20K. PB said prices increased significantly.
Hold on, we're not talking a 40k Knight Titan (3 sprues, cut in-house; 4 if you count the Warden sprue).
PB's problem with the prices is that they're not free. Tooling costs are probably steady, given the expansion of minis gaming today since the time that RRT was originally tooled. IOW, I think PB is lying. As usual. ___
The ROM toy was licensed by Hasbro to Marvel for the comic. Same with Micronauts. Marvel created some stuff that they own, but ROM himself isn't theirs.
2018/01/29 19:36:23
Subject: Robotech® RPG Tactics™ - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
@Talizvar - LOL! I was just amused that your wishes had been fulfilled, but you just didn't know it.
The Robotech issue isn't so much poor IP management, it's that it's encumbered by legal issues and threats from HG. I think others have gone into it in quite some detail.
WRT D&D 5E, I understand it's a good system. Module-wise, Tomb of Horrors is always fun for the DM.
2018/01/29 20:12:12
Subject: Robotech® RPG Tactics™ - "Restarting" the Kickstarter Discussion
