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Sell Me On Rules Cyclopedia

Started by Panjumanju, August 07, 2013, 01:37:28 PM

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Dimitrios

#30
September 01, 2013, 12:15:41 PM
I was in my FLGS yesterday and saw a used but still quite good condition copy of the Rules Cyclopedia. Because I've heard so many good things about it online, I was tempted to pick it up.

Until I saw the price tag of $95.:jaw-dropping:

Is the store owner on crack, or is there a genuine possibility that someone will pay that amount?

BTW, what I got instead was Eternal Lies, maybe I'll drop into the EL thread with a report when I'm done reading through it.

noisms

#31
September 01, 2013, 12:32:46 PM
Quote from: Dimitrios;687455I was in my FLGS yesterday and saw a used but still quite good condition copy of the Rules Cyclopedia. Because I've heard so many good things about it online, I was tempted to pick it up.

Until I saw the price tag of $95.:jaw-dropping:

Is the store owner on crack, or is there a genuine possibility that someone will pay that amount?

BTW, what I got instead was Eternal Lies, maybe I'll drop into the EL thread with a report when I'm done reading through it.

I've seen that level of price for it before. It's because it's quite rare. Just get the PDF and print it on your work computer. I can neither confirm nor deny that's what I do with a lot of game book purchases. ;)
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Benoist

#32
September 01, 2013, 12:36:43 PM
Wizards lost a big opportunity by not doing a reprint of RC. One book, low investment in comparison with other reprints, and guaranteed positive buzz on the web etc.

RunningLaser

#33
September 01, 2013, 12:55:02 PM
I wonder why they aren't reprinting the RC?  I recall a poll asking which book should get reprinted next and thought that the RC was the clear winner.

noisms

#34
September 01, 2013, 01:08:41 PM
Quote from: RunningLaser;687470I wonder why they aren't reprinting the RC?  I recall a poll asking which book should get reprinted next and thought that the RC was the clear winner.

Because it's the only edition which is one book. Why sell a version that is self-contained when you could get the customer to buy the other editions of three books each?
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The Ent

#35
September 01, 2013, 01:41:15 PM
I Wonder why they haven't reprinted any of the Basic stuff. It's just as classic as AD&D and would probably sell just as well. If the boxed set thing is the issue they could print book versions. And BECMI at least has enough material to be put into more than one book surely?

Dirk Remmecke

#36
September 02, 2013, 04:04:49 AM
Quote from: Benoist;687466Wizards lost a big opportunity by not doing a reprint of RC. One book, low investment in comparison with other reprints, and guaranteed positive buzz on the web etc.

Exactly.
But maybe a one-book version of D&D would have been too big a hassle for Next. (By being a role model for a one book treatment of D&D instead of the usual supplement treadmill.)

Also, I hoped for more reprint collections of classic modules...
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Rincewind1

#37
September 02, 2013, 12:08:05 PM
Quote from: Dirk Remmecke;687695Exactly.
But maybe a one-book version of D&D would have been too big a hassle for Next. (By being a role model for a one book treatment of D&D instead of the usual supplement treadmill.)

Also, I hoped for more reprint collections of classic modules...

Or they know 90% of people interested in RC already have print versions.
Furthermore, I consider that  This is Why We Don\'t Like You thread should be closed

Bobloblah

#38
September 02, 2013, 04:12:58 PM
I can't see that stopping most of them (us) from purchasing a premium reprint. I'm a bit baffled by  the fact that they reprinted nothing from the basic line.
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JasperAK

#39
September 02, 2013, 06:53:21 PM
Quote from: Bobloblah;687890I can't see that stopping most of them (us) from purchasing a premium reprint. I'm a bit baffled by  the fact that they reprinted nothing from the basic line.

While I wouldn't buy the box with OD&D stuff for the price they are charging, I would consider a slipcase with the B/X/C/M modules. Even though I have most in good condition.

Dirk Remmecke

#40
September 03, 2013, 03:31:51 AM
Quote from: Bobloblah;687890I can't see that stopping most of them (us) from purchasing a premium reprint.

I can be a sucker for stuff like that but when I held the AD&D1 reprints in my hands (in a shop) I asked myself if I really, really needed the same content a fifth time.
  • Sutherland cover (I had to buy this at a Gen Con to have it signed by EGG; but I wanted a copy of that version anyway because my first DM was using that - nostalgia and all that)
  • Easley cover (the copy that saw excessive use)
  • German PHB (for laughs)
  • OSRIC (for ... I don't know. I don't think I'll ever return to AD&D)
So I left them on the shelf.

I have no idea whether I would have bought an RC reprint.
If it had the iconic BECMI artwork (Aleena, Bargle, etc.) - no doubt!
But the original RC...?

QuoteI'm a bit baffled by  the fact that they reprinted nothing from the basic line.

Yes. Is that an indication on the direction they'll take with Next? Or what WotC thinks Next will be?
Swords & Wizardry & Manga ... oh my.
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Bobloblah

#41
September 06, 2013, 01:09:38 PM
Quote from: Dirk Remmecke;688055I can be a sucker for stuff like that but when I held the AD&D1 reprints in my hands (in a shop) I asked myself if I really, really needed the same content a fifth time.
The fact that people even have 3, 4, and 5 copies of these books suggests to me that they just might be willing to purchase another.
Quote from: Dirk Remmecke;688055Yes. Is that an indication on the direction they'll take with Next? Or what WotC thinks Next will be?
Now this is an interesting question...
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TheShadow

#42
September 06, 2013, 02:13:46 PM
Quote from: Benoist;687466Wizards lost a big opportunity by not doing a reprint of RC. One book, low investment in comparison with other reprints, and guaranteed positive buzz on the web etc.

At least it's another rabbit they could pull out of the hat for some quick cash at any time they need it in the next couple of decades.
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#43
September 08, 2013, 03:42:54 AM
I think just about everyone who loves RC would get another copy just to have a new one to stop wearing down their old copy.  I know mine is extremely worn down.
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#44
September 09, 2013, 12:38:23 PM
I loaned my original copy to a friend over 20 years ago and haven't seen it since.

Picked up a copy in near pristine shape at a FLGS swap meet for $15.00 last year. :)
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