Small Press @ your FLGS

Mcrow · September 18, 2007, 10:01:33 AM

How many of you can actually find small press games at your FLGS?

Just to clarify what I mean by small press:

SJ,Hero, Green Ronin,Mongoose,Atlas, and other such mid-sized publishers don't count.

Just yesterday I went to The Source and not only do they have a "forgie" section, they have a small press section.

They had Coyote Trail,Active Exploits,Steampunk Musha, and one other PIG book. They have some Hinterwelt and a smattering of other small press RPGs.

This is sort of a new thing here locally. :haw:

flyingmice · September 18, 2007, 10:09:20 AM

Quote from: McrowHow many of you can actually find small press games at your FLGS?

Just to clarify what I mean by small press:

SJ,Hero, Green Ronin,Mongoose,Atlas, and other such mid-sized publishers don't count.

Just yesterday I went to The Source and not only do they have a "forgie" section, they have a small press section.

They had Coyote Trail,Active Exploits,Steampunk Musha, and one other PIG book. They have some Hinterwelt and a smattering of other small press RPGs.

This is sort of a new thing here locally. :haw:

If they order directly, please send them my email, Mike. Until I get my distribution straightened out, that'a how I have to work it.

Thanks!

-clash

Mcrow · September 18, 2007, 10:15:31 AM

Quote from: flyingmiceIf they order directly, please send them my email, Mike. Until I get my distribution straightened out, that'a how I have to work it.

Thanks!

-clash

The best thing to due is for you to contact them. You can send an email to Bob- bobsource@aol.com. Just tell him about your games, they are almost always willing to give a small publisher a shot. If he gives you any trouble let me know and I'll talk to Burl (the manager) and tell him order them.

flyingmice · September 18, 2007, 10:17:05 AM

Quote from: McrowThe best thing to due is for you to contact them. You can send an email to Bob- bobsource@aol.com. Just tell him about your games, they are almost always willing to give a small publisher a shot. If he gives you any trouble let me know and I'll talk to Burl (the manager) and tell him order them.

Thanks, Mike!

-clash

Hackmaster · September 18, 2007, 10:21:13 AM

I have yet to see what I would consider a small press game at any of the few stores I've been to in the last few years. At this point, I don't really shop at local game stores any more, mostly just the internet and the local Barnes and Noble if I can't wait for delivery.

Aos · September 18, 2007, 10:36:27 AM

of the two stores nearest me, one carries a small selection of small press- sometimes. The other store is a chain that sells all kinds of hobby stuff from model trains to billiards, and even though they have a huge rpg section, the selection therein is not good on mid tier publishers; as for small press, they have none, unless Goodman games counts.

Seanchai · September 18, 2007, 10:56:50 AM

I have a great FLGS, Attactix. It's located in Aurora, Colorado. (303-699-3349, 15107 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014). They're great. They have tons of smaller stuff - and even some indie games!

Seanchai

Aos · September 18, 2007, 10:59:26 AM

Quote from: SeanchaiI have a great FLGS, Attactix. It's located in Aurora, Colorado. (303-699-3349, 15107 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014). They're great. They have tons of smaller stuff - and even some indie games!

Seanchai

I've heard good things about that place; I keep meaning to go, but I've never been out there- it's a bit of a drive. Black and Read in Westminster(also too far to drive on a regular basis) is also pretty good especially for old and used stuff.

cmagoun · September 18, 2007, 11:03:34 AM

Game Masters in Pittsburgh has a bookshelf full of small press stuff. I so want to buy all of the random fantasy RPGs on that shelf.

Serious Paul · September 18, 2007, 11:04:11 AM

We don't have a real FLGS here in Grand Rapids-which kills me. I mean there is literally a million people in the greater GR-Holland area, and not a single FLGS. We have two comic book shops-one happens to sell used RPG materials, and we have the chain stores-Schulers, B&N, etc...Some of them sell RPG stuff, but no real venue for small press here right now.

DevP · September 18, 2007, 11:26:19 AM

At Pandemonium Books, they have a new shelf out that's try to have indie / forgish / small press / local authors stuff all in one shelf.

Hackmaster · September 18, 2007, 11:32:20 AM

Quote from: DevPAt Pandemonium Books, they have a new shelf out that's try to have indie / forgish / small press / local authors stuff all in one shelf.

Really? That's cool. Pandemonium was always one of my favorite shops. They didn't have that around when I used to go there, but they did have a few more obscure titles than the other stores around.

HinterWelt · September 18, 2007, 11:56:14 AM

Quote from: flyingmiceIf they order directly, please send them my email, Mike. Until I get my distribution straightened out, that'a how I have to work it.

Thanks!

-clash

You are better off calling and asking for Burl. He does their ordering. Have a short concise spiel about your games ready and your company as well.

Bill

HinterWelt · September 18, 2007, 11:58:15 AM

Quote from: SeanchaiI have a great FLGS, Attactix. It's located in Aurora, Colorado. (303-699-3349, 15107 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014). They're great. They have tons of smaller stuff - and even some indie games!

Seanchai

I sell directly and through distribution to Attactix. Heather used to be my contact but she moved on to work for Alliance. Generally, a good store to deal with.

Bill

jeff37923 · September 18, 2007, 12:11:54 PM

FLGS carries small press, but indie stuff has to be special ordered because the owner doesn't think it sells well enough to stock.