FFG shortens again

[soviet prince 105]

man people on this forum drive me insane with there FFG does nothing wrong attitude reminds me of when a kid get's in trouble and the parents blaming there actions on a lack of sleep. FFG did fail they played it way to safe and treated this game like there other lcg's instead of distribution needed to run a successful ccg.  I played many games that have just started there CCG and this one is the ONLY one with this problem I never once could not get product when I wanted one for personal use or for a tourney prizes NEVER.

 

"you can just play with the other versions of the same character"

this is irreverent because the same version is not the same card, it has a completely different effect. the lucky ones who got product will have an advantage over everyone else that did not receive product. ppl suggesting otherwise clearly has no experience in playing in big level tourneys.

 

" it is, what it is"

so if I come to your house and steal your wallet it will be fine right since it is what it is.  just accept what your given phy dont work for me.

"you have to stand for something or you will fall for anything"- Aaron tippon

 

so instead of burying our heads in the sand like a cowardly ostrich we need to call a spade a spade, like it or not this has hurt the game it may not kill the game ( I do believe it will survive for at least awhile) but it stunted the growth of the playerbase and it is not what it could have been.

[Starbane 301]

11 minutes ago, soviet prince said:

man people on this forum drive me insane with there FFG does nothing wrong attitude reminds me of when a kid get's in trouble and the parents blaming there actions on a lack of sleep. FFG did fail they played it way to safe and treated this game like there other lcg's instead of distribution needed to run a successful ccg.  I played many games that have just started there CCG and this one is the ONLY one with this problem I never once could not get product when I wanted one for personal use or for a tourney prizes NEVER.

 

"you can just play with the other versions of the same character"

this is irreverent because the same version is not the same card, it has a completely different effect. the lucky ones who got product will have an advantage over everyone else that did not receive product. ppl suggesting otherwise clearly has no experience in playing in big level tourneys.

 

" it is, what it is"

so if I come to your house and steal your wallet it will be fine right since it is what it is.  just accept what your given phy dont work for me.

"you have to stand for something or you will fall for anything"- Aaron tippon

 

so instead of burying our heads in the sand like a cowardly ostrich we need to call a spade a spade, like it or not this has hurt the game it may not kill the game ( I do believe it will survive for at least awhile) but it stunted the growth of the playerbase and it is not what it could have been.

It's not that they did nothing wrong. They clearly underestimated demand for the game. That qualifies as doing something wrong.

Your posts on this topic sound like you take this shortage personally and believe FFG underestimated demand just so they could piss you off. They didn't. They want the game to entertain people and make them money for years to come. 

Furthermore, your rage seems disproportionate to the problem. It's not like they kicked your puppy, stole your car, or started a war. They underestimated demand of the first release of a new game. If that is the biggest tragedy that impacts my life this year, I'll gladly take it. I actually feel guilty referring to it as a tragedy. In the scheme of things this is an incredible minor event. Learn some patience. It will help you deal with the shortage in a much healthier way.

[soviet prince 105]

when did i say I took this personally? no it's just a horrible business move, no it's not the worst thing that could happen in my life but so what I still have a right to complain. If they done there homework this could been prevented, from what I hear this is not the first time they messed up a release.

[Keigi 24]

5 hours ago, soviet prince said:

man people on this forum drive me insane with there FFG does nothing wrong attitude reminds me of when a kid get's in trouble and the parents blaming there actions on a lack of sleep. FFG did fail they played it way to safe and treated this game like there other lcg's instead of distribution needed to run a successful ccg.  I played many games that have just started there CCG and this one is the ONLY one with this problem I never once could not get product when I wanted one for personal use or for a tourney prizes NEVER.

 

"you can just play with the other versions of the same character"

this is irreverent because the same version is not the same card, it has a completely different effect. the lucky ones who got product will have an advantage over everyone else that did not receive product. ppl suggesting otherwise clearly has no experience in playing in big level tourneys.

 

" it is, what it is"

so if I come to your house and steal your wallet it will be fine right since it is what it is.  just accept what your given phy dont work for me.

"you have to stand for something or you will fall for anything"- Aaron tippon

 

so instead of burying our heads in the sand like a cowardly ostrich we need to call a spade a spade, like it or not this has hurt the game it may not kill the game ( I do believe it will survive for at least awhile) but it stunted the growth of the playerbase and it is not what it could have been.

Agree that FFG underestimated demand.  No one is arguing that. You are coming across as if you know the solution/fix and that FFG does not know how.

[AlexW 2,902]

13 hours ago, Amanal said:

   On 2/19/2017 at 1:04 AM,  soviet prince said: 

well it looks like FFG does not know what there their doing I mean another "very limited print run"

 

Did you just attempt to correct someone's mistaken homophone by replacing it with another incorrect homophone?

The correction should have been "they're" as in "they are."

 

Carry on with the thread.

 

*Note:  I don't normally correct things like this unless it's someone incorrectly correcting.

Edited February 20, 2017 by AlexW

[Starbane 301]

5 hours ago, soviet prince said:

when did i say I took this personally? no it's just a horrible business move, no it's not the worst thing that could happen in my life but so what I still have a right to complain. If they done there homework this could been prevented, from what I hear this is not the first time they messed up a release.

It's not that you said you took it personally, your tone is that of someone who is getting emotional about the situation, indicating you're taking it personally.

You keep saying it was a horrible business move as if underestimating demand was a part of their businesses plan for Destiny. I think you may not have a very good understanding of forecasting sales specifically, and bringing a product to the market place as a whole. FFG did their homework and placed an order that they thought would cover the demand of the early adopters and then some. Perhaps you could detail for us how you would have handled it differently. Please give us the details, what FFG did to predict demand and how you would've done it if you were in charge.

FFG is a successful company with a history of growth in spite of the product shortages over the years, or maybe it's because they are a risk adverse company that makes conservative business decisions that they are doing as well as they are. It would take someone with a more intimate knowledge of FFG's business than you or I to know for sure.

For the record, I will defend your right to complain, freedom of speech and all that. I will also point out when you are being ridiculous by creating a mountain out of a mole hill. Right to complain or not this situation is inconsequential in the grand scheme of things and doesn't warrant all the angst it's generated on these forums.

[Mep 2,291]

At the end of the day, it is just a game and just not something worth getting upset about. I have plenty of cards now and I didn't bother with this game until the last shipment. When SoR comes out, I'll have plenty of cards from that too, since I preordered.

[Keigi 24]

45 minutes ago, Mep said:

At the end of the day, it is just a game and just not something worth getting upset about. I have plenty of cards now and I didn't bother with this game until the last shipment. When SoR comes out, I'll have plenty of cards from that too, since I preordered.

Think some people put self worth into games like these. It's unhealthy.

You are valued.  The world is better because you are on it.  A game is for fun, if you are getting angry about a game, then it's no longer a game.  Stop playing when it's no longer fun.

Edited February 20, 2017 by Keigi

[AlexW 2,902]

So, the originally quoted comment was deleted.  Is there an actual source for the heading in this thread?

[soviet prince 105]

Jesus people this is a star wars destiny discussion forum so were it fits in the grand scheme of things is irreverent, I am not talking about my life I am talking about the game. In fact this does not effect me one bit I got almost 2 of everything I am speaking for the other potential players I could be getting into the game if there was some product for them to buy. 

you all make excuses for FFG but why is this not a problem for any other card games in the modern area to get out enough product to meet demand? It's not even there first time they done this, it's got me wondering if this is there buisness move after all. The idea being create a false demand by shortning the product so it will sell out. ppl will look at it and assume the game is overflooded with players do to the shortage of product. then eventually they release a bigger wave to capitalize on the players they fooled.  ( not saying this is what there doing, but what they could be doing there a businesses after all)

 

 

[Mep 2,291]

If their problem is still this bad a year from now, I won't be making anymore excuses for them. For now, it is a new game with an unknown demand and they were smart not to over produce without knowing anything about the demand for this game. With that said, how could this be a tin foil hat moment when they simply could not have known the demand. I will say however, erroring on the side of under supply to create buzz about a sold out product is a smart business move, at least in the short term. In the long term .... well everyone still has their xboxes and playstations, wii's, not so much.

Until evidence is presented, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that they made just enough to test the waters for this game to see how it goes before going crazy on production.

[soviet prince 105]

I can not get behind a company that does the bare min. instead of properly running there game/product. if they don't believe in there product why in the hell should I?

[Mep 2,291]

They believed in it enough to license out the dice concept, create new manufacturing for the dice, make the game and publicize the game. That is a whole lot of backing right there. Maybe they decided not to take things too far by over producing the game.

Anyways Soviet Prince, have a good one since you are out of here since you don't believe in this game anymore.

[Hawkman2000 352]

1 hour ago, soviet prince said:

I can not get behind a company that does the bare min. instead of properly running there game/product. if they don't believe in there product why in the hell should I?

Who says FFG did the bare minimum? Do you now how many units of Destiny they produced? Whose to say they didn't make a million booster boxes, which I would think would meet demand, and they all got sold out? 

Disney believes in them to allow them to make this game, which is a completely unique game concept for FFG and the only collectible SW game on the market now. If Disney didn't want to go this route, they would have had Hasbro/WOTC do it, since they've already had experience in the SW collectible game space. 

[soviet prince 105]

because it did not even get close to the needed supply, 

[ScottieATF 2,867]

If it's a deal breaker for you, then let the deal be broken already.  Spare the rest of us your hyperbole and faulty reasoning.  We get it you demand FFG behave in a way no company does.

[ellhaynes 188]

I expect a company to communicate with this customers when something isn't right.

[johnwiser 31]

I have to agree. Enough already. Want to know what else is just wrong? Complaining time and time again about how bad said game and/or said company is. Want to be upset, mad, or just down right dislike the game and/or company? I get it however with all that has been posted is not warranted and I for one hope FFG does something about it.

No, I do not wish to see FFG to filter anything or anyone however I also think that something has to be done as all of this negativity in these post as it has driven and will drive  people away. I for one get tired of trying to enjoy a post only to have the same people post about how much they dislike the game and/or company. 

You have the right to complain and voice your opinion, I fully agree with that. However IF you continue time and time again about how much you dislike said game and/or said company in post after post, one has to ask themselves why are they taking so much time in doing such? Why have they not moved on to a game and/or company they enjoy? 

Please, just stop already. I agree in that I wish there were more product for everyone as I remember reading/hearing about how Destiny was to be found in big box stores but to post about how it makes the game and/or company bad because it sold out while the demand is still high tells me this game is far better than expected and is what alot of companies wish they had as a problem.

On that note get ready for set two as most places (at least online anyway) have already Sold Out months ago. As a consumer in this day and age I need to make sure I do my part IF I want in on the fun. Which means I have to preorder what I think I want in advanced. Sorry but these are times we live in and until Destiny can be found in big box stores or on shelves of almost every game store, preordering is a must.

 

Edited February 21, 2017 by johnwiser

[Hawkman2000 352]

1 hour ago, soviet prince said:

because it did not even get close to the needed supply, 

In your opinion. And since you don't run FFG, you have no idea what their version of actual needed supply is/was. You're guessing it didn't hit some kind of magic number at best. But you're not taking into account how popular Star Wars really is or what FFG's goals actually were. Either way, it's not like anyone other than FFG can convince you otherwise, so good luck with getting the answer you're looking for. 

33 minutes ago, ellhaynes said:

I expect a company to communicate with this customers when something isn't right.

There's nothing not right about this situation given the vast success of a game that sells out at every release. 

[soviet prince 105]

 

3 hours ago, ScottieATF said:

If it's a deal breaker for you, then let the deal be broken already.  Spare the rest of us your hyperbole and faulty reasoning.  We get it you demand FFG behave in a way no company does.

most companys do send out enough product to meet demand, if the market is so hard to predict them why do all other ccg companys have no trouble with supplying the player with product.

 

2 hours ago, johnwiser said:

I have to agree. Enough already. Want to know what else is just wrong? Complaining time and time again about how bad said game and/or said company is. Want to be upset, mad, or just down right dislike the game and/or company? I get it however with all that has been posted is not warranted and I for one hope FFG does something about it.

No, I do not wish to see FFG to filter anything or anyone however I also think that something has to be done as all of this negativity in these post as it has driven and will drive  people away. I for one get tired of trying to enjoy a post only to have the same people post about how much they dislike the game and/or company. 

You have the right to complain and voice your opinion, I fully agree with that. However IF you continue time and time again about how much you dislike said game and/or said company in post after post, one has to ask themselves why are they taking so much time in doing such? Why have they not moved on to a game and/or company they enjoy? 

Please, just stop already. I agree in that I wish there were more product for everyone as I remember reading/hearing about how Destiny was to be found in big box stores but to post about how it makes the game and/or company bad because it sold out while the demand is still high tells me this game is far better than expected and is what alot of companies wish they had as a problem.

On that note get ready for set two as most places (at least online anyway) have already Sold Out months ago. As a consumer in this day and age I need to make sure I do my part IF I want in on the fun. Which means I have to preorder what I think I want in advanced. Sorry but these are times we live in and until Destiny can be found in big box stores or on shelves of almost every game store, preordering is a must.

 

it's not are responsabilty to order product that;s absurb, it's the companys resp to get product in the costumers hands. 

 

1 hour ago, Hawkman2000 said:

In your opinion. And since you don't run FFG, you have no idea what their version of actual needed supply is/was. You're guessing it didn't hit some kind of magic number at best. But you're not taking into account how popular Star Wars really is or what FFG's goals actually were. Either way, it's not like anyone other than FFG can convince you otherwise, so good luck with getting the answer you're looking for. 

There's nothing not right about this situation given the vast success of a game that sells out at every release. 

it sold out due to the little supply they sent out not because it's insanely popular, because if that was the case there be a lot more players then there is now.

 

 

[nismojoe 25]

Soviet. Where are you from, just curious.

[Hawkman2000 352]

4 hours ago, soviet prince said:

it sold out due to the little supply they sent out not because it's insanely popular, because if that was the case there be a lot more players then there is now.

Ugh... you have no idea how many players there are out there. Again, FB and stores are thriving with activity on this game. And past and current SW games indicate that there is a huge demand and fanbase for SW games. How many successful SW games are there right now? Exactly. There are obviously more than enough players. 

[GrandMoffMatt 958]

The boxes already are at $200.

[DailyRich 3,346]

I know not all players go to the forums for the games they play, but it seems like there'd be a lot more forum traffic on non-supply related topics -- deck builds, rules questions, strategies, etc. -- if there truly was a large player base.  

[ScottieATF 2,867]

43 minutes ago, DailyRich said:

I know not all players go to the forums for the games they play, but it seems like there'd be a lot more forum traffic on non-supply related topics -- deck builds, rules questions, strategies, etc. -- if there truly was a large player base.  

You mean like on the FB groups that have doubled in size (one to over 6000) in the past 5 or so weeks?

Not all players use the forums of the games they play, but even the ones that do might not use a particular forum in favor of others.

Go look at the LCG section.  There are more Star Wars LCG posts then Netrunner by about 10,000, but Netrunner is absurdly more popular, even just from a Internet discussion standpoint. People just use other Netrunner forums/groups.  AGOT is the same way.

The reality is most people that are actually playing this game are using other forums then this forum because this one seems full of people that don't actually play this game.

Edited February 21, 2017 by ScottieATF