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WotC & Hired Goons

Started by RPGPundit, April 26, 2023, 10:33:42 AM

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Theory of Games

#45
April 28, 2023, 01:00:09 PM
WOTC just keeps on being everyone's favorite Coen Brothers fiasco. The historical TSR-WOTC-D&D movie is the real blockbuster to come.
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#46
April 28, 2023, 02:34:56 PM
Quote from: Brad on April 26, 2023, 10:56:03 AM
Is WotC run by actual Bolsheviks at this point?

I may need you to unpack this. Sending Pinkertons seems really shitty but it's right there with general capitalism at a crappy level.

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#47
April 28, 2023, 07:04:05 PM
Quote from: Cathode Ray on April 27, 2023, 04:52:07 PM
RPG Pundit: I love how jovial you are throughout this whole video!

I can't help myself. It's just hilariously absurd.
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#48
April 28, 2023, 08:52:40 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit on April 28, 2023, 07:04:05 PM
Quote from: Cathode Ray on April 27, 2023, 04:52:07 PM
RPG Pundit: I love how jovial you are throughout this whole video!

I can't help myself. It's just hilariously absurd.

Don't underestimate the Pinkertons, a cap and ball pistol is no laughing matter.
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#49
April 29, 2023, 07:48:34 AM
Congratulations, RPGPundit!  You started something.

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Fheredin

#50
April 29, 2023, 08:25:44 AM
This was no boating accident!

I really don't get why WotC would hire goons; a phone call asking the person to delist the video to protect corporate secrets until the official spoiler in exchange for some exclusive content or free product would have been a no-brainer and would have been cheaper than hiring a squad of private investigators. Not to mention the risk of a public backlash, which at this point is water under the bridge as far as WotC is concerned. This isn't just stupid; it's shockingly stupid.

GhostNinja

#51
April 29, 2023, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: Theory of Games on April 28, 2023, 01:00:09 PM
WOTC just keeps on being everyone's favorite Coen Brothers fiasco. The historical TSR-WOTC-D&D movie is the real blockbuster to come.

Actually the Coen Brothers are funny.   This is just stupid.

Although WOTC screwing themselves time and time again is enjoyable.
Ghostninja

Eirikrautha

#52
April 29, 2023, 05:14:49 PM Last Edit: April 29, 2023, 05:31:29 PM by Eirikrautha
Quote from: Grognard GM on April 28, 2023, 08:52:40 PM
Quote from: RPGPundit on April 28, 2023, 07:04:05 PM
Quote from: Cathode Ray on April 27, 2023, 04:52:07 PM
RPG Pundit: I love how jovial you are throughout this whole video!

I can't help myself. It's just hilariously absurd.

Don't underestimate the Pinkertons, a cap and ball pistol is no laughing matter.

I worked for CPP/Pinkerton (California Plant Protection bought the company back in the 80's or 90's... it's been resold several times since).  The only thing at the company more voluminous than the enormous egos is the sheer incompetence.  The average PI back then couldn't find a horse at the Kentucky Derby, but thought he was Magnum PI.  Maybe they've improved over the decades...but I doubt it...
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Koltar

#53
April 29, 2023, 07:21:21 PM
Quote from: GhostNinja on April 26, 2023, 11:02:02 AM
They sent goons to someone's house to do exactly what?

Sounds like someone violated the 'street date'  rule - but accidentally.
The Gamer or store made an honest "oops" mistake.
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#54
April 30, 2023, 11:59:50 AM
Quote from: Koltar on April 29, 2023, 07:21:21 PM
Sounds like someone violated the 'street date'  rule - but accidentally.
The Gamer or store made an honest "oops" mistake.
-Ed C.

WOTC made the mistake.  The person bought something, was sent the wrong thing by WOTC and then when they realized it they sent thugs.

WOTC can't help but continue to kill any good will they have.
Ghostninja

Theory of Games

#55
May 01, 2023, 01:44:52 PM
Remember when TSR got raided by the FBI? This is WOTC's "hold my beer" moment.
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#56
May 01, 2023, 02:52:20 PM
Quote from: Theory of Games on May 01, 2023, 01:44:52 PM
Remember when TSR got raided by the FBI? This is WOTC's "hold my beer" moment.

I wasnt aware of that.  I had Top Secret back then but never heard this story.  I guess now that we have the internet its easier to get this kind of information out to more people.
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