tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post7842787069519890156..comments2024-03-24T12:31:11.019-07:00Comments on Tomorrow, When The Revolution Begins: Dropzone Commander too expensive? Au Contraire BlackadderRenkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01004520731687767415noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-62450633698696665732014-04-22T00:01:05.107-07:002014-04-22T00:01:05.107-07:00Talking about unfair comparisons
“I have to pay l...Talking about unfair comparisons <br />“I have to pay less for bad stuff, than I have to pay for good stuff – totally unfair” ;)<br />First off I started with DzC because it absolutely fascinated me (background, figures, details, rules, well balanced factions, ++fun) and not because their figures were 2 cents cheaper…<br />I haven’t played a tabletop game before that was as exciting from the first to the last second of the game and always the chance that you can turn it around at the last instant – which happens quite regularly in DzC, especially with evenenly matched opponents.<br />Second as Renko already stated – the starter set is awesome and quite cheap. Everything you need is inside - and even with the starter armies alone you can have exciting games.<br />Third – pretty much every blister gives you a new strategic option in the game, because almost every unit plays a distinct part on the field of battle.<br />So instead of spending a shitload of money to get the “speedier” option, or the “long range” or whatever option – it is just the price for one or two blisters. – Which is cheap in my book.<br />Last but not least I found that only people who haven’t played DzC before actually complain about the prize. Funny isn’t it.<br />Try it out then talk… ;)<br />Ljevidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751181660358563077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-37525335262793230352014-04-13T06:07:37.149-07:002014-04-13T06:07:37.149-07:00It's not a fair comparison - I've been b...It's not a fair comparison - I've been buying cheap Epic stuff at bring & buys and on Ebay and selling off the valuable bits on Ebay for about twenty years. The company of Space Marines and largish Ork mob that are left in my possession effectively cost nothing. You couldn't do that starting now. <br /><br />Gates of Antares looks like a posssible when it comes out and the Space Wombles should feel right at home. If I want to play something sensible I'll play historical thanks. <br />dmchodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519028870804563531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-35984855035426438822014-04-12T23:45:21.824-07:002014-04-12T23:45:21.824-07:00I suspect we are going to have to agree to disagre...I suspect we are going to have to agree to disagree Del. I played Epic from the start and it was never "reasonably priced" if you use your comparitor of historical models, and I would be rather surprised if a balanced look at the RRP of Epic was not at as much as that of DZC in todays prices, if not more. Then again everything was cheaper in the Good Old Days, I was there! :-)<br /><br />Can't help you with your alternate use for 40K figures; I would suggest Gruntz and StarGrunt 2 - both excellent, but the power armoured wombles with swords are not going to like a world where you can shoot further than you can move! Cheers Renkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004520731687767415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-41773772784509849672014-04-12T11:38:06.395-07:002014-04-12T11:38:06.395-07:00Epic was reasonably priced when I bought it many y...Epic was reasonably priced when I bought it many years ago and I'm selling off some of it at an outrageous profit. I'm also going to sell off some of the the 40K stuff, which was bought when my son was younger and keen on the game. But most of it just isn't worth selling. Would look to find another game to play with the figures, 40K is not my cup of tea. dmchodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519028870804563531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-47836965318516109972014-04-12T06:00:01.178-07:002014-04-12T06:00:01.178-07:00LOL I'm not sure owning up to Epic is strength...LOL I'm not sure owning up to Epic is strengthening your case for frugality, and comparisons with 40K don't help too much either, moribund, stale, lacking innovation etc, however whatever floats your boat<br />Renkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004520731687767415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-23203858597604943502014-04-12T04:45:11.277-07:002014-04-12T04:45:11.277-07:00And if I even get the STF itch again I've got ...And if I even get the STF itch again I've got forces for both 40K and Epic Armageddon painted and ready to play. And some 15mm skirmish forces. <br /><br />If you're enjoying the game and think it's value for money then good for you. But if there's one thing that I've learned over the years it's that you can save lots of money by playing historical games rather than fantasy or SF. dmchodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519028870804563531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-44584327654110970802014-04-12T04:40:28.516-07:002014-04-12T04:40:28.516-07:00This year I've resolved to finish off projects...This year I've resolved to finish off projects rather than start new ones. And I've decided that I much prefer historical gaming to SF or fantasy anyway. dmchodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519028870804563531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-47096055312349776732014-04-12T03:53:45.097-07:002014-04-12T03:53:45.097-07:00I'm doing my best Derek :-)
Of course you cou...I'm doing my best Derek :-)<br /><br />Of course you could cut out the middleman and carve your own figures out of cornflakes or whatever, and yes, Pendraken are great at filling special orders - they will even cast up stuff for you if you arrive at the unit on spec (don't think you would have much joy trying that w Caliver btw). I can't deny the DZC infantry are at the top of the price range, but as I think I tried to point out, the total game package itself is not expensive when compared to similar ones, either in that scale or not.<br /><br />Why not give it a try, you may even like it? Renkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004520731687767415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-59660130613203392432014-04-12T03:42:40.923-07:002014-04-12T03:42:40.923-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Renkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004520731687767415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5944063453301890833.post-53697890866236468182014-04-12T03:13:28.411-07:002014-04-12T03:13:28.411-07:00But if you ask them nicely Pendraken will sell any...But if you ask them nicely Pendraken will sell any combination of figures you ask for at a just slight premium over the price for their normal packs.<br /><br />My experience is that 30 figures, mixed for your own specific needs, would still cost under £5. <br /><br />You're mounting a valiant defence for Dropzone Commander though I still think it's pricey :-)dmchodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519028870804563531noreply@blogger.com