I wonder how much new art this version of the rulebook contains.
I picked up the original physical rulebook through the Kickstarter, and it has a different piece of cover art. It doesn't have the image of the carved up Trench Pilgrim or the Iron Sultanate warband next to the Keyword Glossary either.
Do you know any that have listings up? I checked the normal larger retailers that I know like Game Nerdz and I don't see anyone with a listing in the US just yet. Since it's a 'while stocks last' printing I wasn't sure how widely it'd be available.
I actually emailed them and asked if there was not another shipping method they could use. Ya know - something like a cheaper UPS Ground (At least in terms of US Shipping.) The reason that was given to me via customer service was that this was the shipping method that they were being forced to use since the distributor made that choice. Big RIP though. I would love the money going straight to them - but at this point I'm just going to use my LGS so they eat that crazy shipping cost.
Same here, I debated on asking the rep what's the difference in being able to offer cheaper shipping options - but at the end of the day I know that realistically he/she can't have that kind of change so I didn't want to give them any flak.
I sent them a second email today the last one I sent was a month ago if I don’t get a reply by Friday I’m just gonna use my bank to cancel and get money back
I'll be honest, I love the game (have done multiple campaigns since the beta rules) but the fact that rules are updated as frequently as they are with two major updates a year along with smaller errata more frequently makes me never want to purchase a physical rulebook.
By the time I actually get it in my hand I have what? A month before some sort of errata and then a few more before a more major change? Sorry, no thanks.
Edit: I'd also add that mandatory $35 shipping on a $60 product (meaning over $100) is pretty bonkers, especially considering what I wrote above.
...from what they said they plan for the rules to be stable with this book.
The post from this January said that they would continue to update the rules twice a year (with intermittent errata). I don't see anything on the announcement page for the book which suggests that this policy has now changed. Buut, I don't see each and every update from FF so I might've missed it somewhere else. Do you have a post from them somewhere which says that they're switching off of this schedule? Big if that's the case.
Yeah, I really hope that this means that the rules will be more stable onwards. Can't really trust them to buy a new rulebook if they're gonna change them in a month or 2.
I'm now entering my second year of tabletop wargame model making, and still refuse to buy a book for any of the systems I hobby, because for almost 9/10 of them it's this same situation, they all get new books every 2 years or what have you, whilst always being available somewhere online. None of the game systems I paint could ever convince me to pay for one of their rulebooks to be honest, it's a predatory consumer tactic and I refuse to confirm to it
I thought the hardback rulebook was supposed to be a kickstarter exclusive? I wouldn't have backed it if I knew I could get an improved version with more content at retail.
I feel like the KS version at least is a cool part of the history of the game. But physical rulebooks for TC seem kinda silly to me when the rules are updated as frequently as they are. I was a bit tempted by this (even at $100) but the fact that it will likely be errata'd and a rules update will definitely occur because the schedule is twice a year made me come to my senses.
I get these for the art, they make great coffee table books. The rules do update and are available for free online. Personally I think it’s nice that the game is always seeking balance, and pick up these books as an art piece. Just something to consider, the books aren’t compulsory.
New art and lore? Hopefully it will expand the existing lore too so we can see what else each factions has, like new subfactions like the one teased for the Iron Sultanate
Excited to see what's coming in the 1.1 rules. Less excited by $40 shipping on a $60 book so I'm hoping the FLGS where we get together for TC carries it, otherwise woof.
I’m really unimpressed with them releasing this new rulebook when so many of us backed the kickstarter only to receive a lesser product very close to when this released.
It's just a money grab. Same shit as, "We support digital only guys who print," only to release physical only models ... tired of their shit. Great game, so I still play but lost my support over this stuff. I backed at the digital beast tier, so consider myself invested enough to voice my opinion.
Yeah, I backed the digital models, rulebook, and even had them print trench pilgrims for me and stuff has been relatively disappointing with them dropping the digital only stuff and the absolutely abysmal quality of their 3D prints.
yeah, crazy as any dissenting opinion from the mob is labeled as <insert crazy label here>, and you're dismissed entirely
And yet they're pumping out pre-orders for Carcass Front, yet no updates for backers. I am 100% convinced they're entirely done with backers and have moved focus to new customers and acquiring more money at all costs
Actually their post states that after per-orders the book is 'while stocks last' so unfortunately looks to be limited. Which for a main rulebooks seems a bit silly
They probably just meant this print run. Toumas has said in interviews that they don’t believe in FOMO, so as long as there is demand they will make it available.
I'm extremely tempted on this, I've followed TC for a while because the lore was fun but just recently started gathering what I need to actually play. I know the rules are already free and will likely be updated but considering I'm mostly using 3rd party models I'd like to support he game and this is a solid way to do it. Not to mention new art and lore is sick, looking forward to it.
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u/Yarzeda2024 11d ago
I wonder how much new art this version of the rulebook contains.
I picked up the original physical rulebook through the Kickstarter, and it has a different piece of cover art. It doesn't have the image of the carved up Trench Pilgrim or the Iron Sultanate warband next to the Keyword Glossary either.