GW Prohibits Sale of Bits - New US Terms of Trade

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**Matney X**

Does anyone else see the hilarity in their business model? "We are a manufacturer, not a retailer."

**carmachu**

mikhaila wrote:

Its not possible for many stores to change their business model. Telling people 'change or die' really comes across to me as just "Go away and Die, I want to see gaming evolve the way I want it to be"

My store may evolve, or it might stay the same. But I really don't see any reason to try and evolve my business to fit someone elses idea. What works in your country may not work in the US, or even just in my location.

No different however, on how GW is trying to mold its customer base to its practices. From internet cart to cancellation of bits from GW to cancellation of bits services to cancellation of ordering in otehr countries.

Just as you dont want to hear it, some of us as customers dont want to hear it on the other end. GW pretty much as said through its actions "do it our way or go away and die"

**Kanluwen**

silent25 wrote:

As for blind faith in Rick Priestly, he was in charge of the original the Warhammer MMO. The one by Climax , not Mythic. At least Rick claims to have been in charge of the project when he was interviewed on D6 Generation.

He was.

And remember that Climax went under after GW had sunk a lot of money into the development of Warhammer Online.

**silent25**

Kanluwen wrote:
silent25 wrote:

As for blind faith in Rick Priestly, he was in charge of the original the Warhammer MMO. The one by Climax , not Mythic. At least Rick claims to have been in charge of the project when he was interviewed on D6 Generation.

He was.

And remember that Climax went under after GW had sunk a lot of money into the development of Warhammer Online.

And that was my point. Should have made that clear the Climax one never saw the light of day.

Thanks

**Adam LongWalker**

Kanluwen wrote:
silent25 wrote:

As for blind faith in Rick Priestly, he was in charge of the original the Warhammer MMO. The one by Climax , not Mythic. At least Rick claims to have been in charge of the project when he was interviewed on D6 Generation.

He was.

And remember that Climax went under after GW had sunk a lot of money into the development of Warhammer Online.

Climax Racing studio (one of 2 studios that formed Climax at the time) was bought by Disney in 2004 and became Black Rock Studios. Climax's remaining studio continued to fund the project for a short while after GW pulled out. The problem that they had was not finding a publisher to get the game online during that time period. The game company is still in existence but really a shadow of its former self.

**Harriticus**

Matney X wrote:
Does anyone else see the hilarity in their business model? "We are a manufacturer, not a retailer."

GW justifications for their actions remind me of North Korean propaganda by this point.

**jonolikespie**

Harriticus wrote:
Matney X wrote:
Does anyone else see the hilarity in their business model? "We are a manufacturer, not a retailer."

GW justifications for their actions remind me of North Korean propaganda by this point.

That.. is surprisingly accurate

Over in the "GW are removing all open gaming from stores" thread the original post on facebook was:

The most important of these changes is that we will be bringing to a close our open gaming. This is great news as it inevitably means that you local store will be hosting fantastic new activites and events designed to give you a whole host of new hobby challenges and our trained staff will be on hand to support you and make sure that you get the most out of this awesome new programme.

**Shandara**

jonolikespie wrote:
Harriticus wrote:
Matney X wrote:
Does anyone else see the hilarity in their business model? "We are a manufacturer, not a retailer."

GW justifications for their actions remind me of North Korean propaganda by this point.

That.. is surprisingly accurate

Over in the "GW are removing all open gaming from stores" thread the original post on facebook was:

The most important of these changes is that we will be bringing to a close our open gaming. This is great news as it inevitably means that you local store will be hosting fantastic new activites and events designed to give you a whole host of new hobby challenges and our trained staff will be on hand to support you and make sure that you get the most out of this awesome new programme.

Trust them to bring it as a 'great new opportunity!'.

**Che-Vito**

< Taken by the void dragon. >

**Ravenous D**

Golden shark tanks and islands dont buy themselves you know.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Che-Vito wrote:
Does anyone else find it absurd that Tom Kirby's 6.7% share of GAW, is worth: ~$209,358,070?
How much more does he need to 'retire gracefully' as so many have put it?

UK shares are in pence, not pounds so it's 'only' $20,935,807

(still lots of money though)

**Che-Vito**

< Taken by the void dragon. >

**rigeld2**

And even then it's not liquid. Depending on what he's used to, $20m isn't enough to retire on.