Cleanup thread: WotC questions

[Mythic]

Thanks for locking the other thread Truth...it was getting kind of crazy!

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by truth

An SKU is a new product. It stands for Stock Keeping Units.

Ah, thanks.

[Cavalier]

Originally Posted by truth

I can tell you that they've already sent me a preview of wave 8 packaging. I'll be releasing it in a couple of days after everyone has had time to soak in this news.

[Kepler]

Originally Posted by truth

I can tell you that they've already sent me a preview of wave 8 packaging. I'll be releasing it in a couple of days after everyone has had time to soak in this news.

WOTC + Truth = Awesome!!!

[Lord Pyre]

Can't wait for Kato!

[allskulls]

Originally Posted by truth

I can tell you that they've already sent me a preview of wave 8 packaging. I'll be releasing it in a couple of days after everyone has had time to soak in this news.

Consider the news "soaked"! Let's see those elves!

[MrBarkypants]

I just wanted to add my Kudos for WotC coeming on line to answer questions. That is awesome.

I am curious about the Marvelscape future, too.

[Riggler]

Originally Posted by Jexik

3. Are you guys hiring?

You are such a Santa laugh!

BTW, I'm available for freelancing and playtesting. Will work for plasticrack.

[Metaknight]

Yes! Yes! Yes! If they start tournaments, official tournaments, then I can actually play the game with someone!!! Yay!!!

[djsmith]

Originally Posted by wotcpbarclay

This is a tricky one. As you know, the Jungle set was delayed for a number of reasons, including having to go back and rebuild a couple of the components from scratch. The downside of this is that, with the changes, we'd lose money if we produced this set. And that's not good for our long-term survival.

So, we've taken a step back, and looked for other ways that we can put trees into your hands. Our leading contender is something that solves two problems in one fell swoop. It'll give you the trees you want, and it gives the hobby stores the ability to sell terrain to people (they can't easily carry the master set because they can't make enough money on it).

Here's the plan: Cut the packaging down to a simple box with no window (saves a bunch of $), and put the following components in the box: 2 Trees, 2 Brush, and around 20 swamp/jungle-themed hex tiles (1, 2, 3, and 7-hex). At the same time, we're also looking at a desert terrain pack, containing rock formations (using the ice molds), with 5 rocks and a similar amount of sand/rock-themed terrain. Both of these would sell for $20, and would be sold in hobby stores.

Both of these will be a big test for how well future terrain packs will do. We're working on a plan that will put brand new terrain features (graves, statues, columns, walls, whatever else we can come up with) out in similar packs for 2009. Look for another thread some point soon to discuss desired new terrain features.

That's major news right there. That was my most anticipated new expansion yet. Even the wife was looking forward to that one and she doesn't play.

[keglo]

Originally Posted by wotcpbarclay

This is a tricky one. As you know, the Jungle set was delayed for a number of reasons, including having to go back and rebuild a couple of the components from scratch. The downside of this is that, with the changes, we'd lose money if we produced this set. And that's not good for our long-term survival.

So, we've taken a step back, and looked for other ways that we can put trees into your hands. Our leading contender is something that solves two problems in one fell swoop. It'll give you the trees you want, and it gives the hobby stores the ability to sell terrain to people (they can't easily carry the master set because they can't make enough money on it).

Here's the plan: Cut the packaging down to a simple box with no window (saves a bunch of $), and put the following components in the box: 2 Trees, 2 Brush, and around 20 swamp/jungle-themed hex tiles (1, 2, 3, and 7-hex). At the same time, we're also looking at a desert terrain pack, containing rock formations (using the ice molds), with 5 rocks and a similar amount of sand/rock-themed terrain. Both of these would sell for $20, and would be sold in hobby stores.

Both of these will be a big test for how well future terrain packs will do. We're working on a plan that will put brand new terrain features (graves, statues, columns, walls, whatever else we can come up with) out in similar packs for 2009. Look for another thread some point soon to discuss desired new terrain features.

I love it. Thank you!!

[Finrod]

Originally Posted by wotcpbarclay

And now, lunchtime.

You heard the man!

Everyone back off for an hour!

(yea, right...)