JMGraham

3 hours ago, SigurdBC said:

I'll be around for 40k unless folks want to play my new Game of Thrones Cataan game with me. In addition to the base Cataan game we could also play a mode where Wildlings invade our territory and we have to defend the wall to prevent them from doing so. Just another option if folks are interested.

Too soon for another round with the Raven Guard? If not, I'm up for it!

Yea! Brendan, if you don't get a 40k game, you're welcome as well. Fair warning, though - had trouble getting to sleep last night and I have more on deck than I planned to try out. The rules are subject to changing mid-game.

 Brad and Nathan are in as well, so we're set! Thanks, all! 

I hate to impose, but I'm finishing up some last issues with Dark Curios before starting to shop it around to publishers. If 3 people would be willing to give up part of game night for a playtest, I'd be obliged! There should be plenty of time for other board games, as well.

Wrong thread, Weav - this is Warhamster territory!

I thought I'd be out, but my family is counting on me to tackle Pandemic Legacy Season 1 March, a game or two of Dragonfire, and more. I'll be back next week!

14 hours ago, smashthedean said:

I've got a 9th Age game with Jim. Anyone else coming down?

That you do!

The weird thing is that the building they chose is full of boutique arts and crafts and cafes and what not. Not the cheapest rent by a long shot. I hope that, if a Warhamster gets the manager job, that they are wildly successful. That's the only thing that would convince me to ever shop there. Anyone tossing their hat in?

Tonight is the night of our annual gift exchange and general Yuletide festiveness! Bring a wrapped gift, $20 to $35 in value, suitable for a gamer and take part in the gift stealing-festivities. Also, eat food! Be merry!

Also ... games! 

Brendan and I have a game of 40k or Space Poker set up, depending on the number of other Space Poker folks available.

Tomorrow is the day! I'm bringing some kind of cookie to share. Probably not bourbon balls, but something ... dare I say ... better?

Ouch. A couple of blocks from my house, but not a friendly area when it comes to Canadian shopping and parking. Maybe they're hoping to get ferry traffic, but those are mostly older folks wanting quaint boutique and art shops. I gotta wonder how they did their research.

Remember, there is also a prize for "first retired gift". Once a person has possession of a gift for the third time, that person cannot be stolen from. And the person that gave that gift gets a prize! Provided (in part) by me. Others can  contribute to it, but I've got something to start us off. 

intrizic's point is a really good one.

23 hours ago, dalmer said:

  I'll just go back to my regular job (/cry)

Isn't your day job being a badass, caring, community-minded cop who shot a person (to save people), and then immediately saved the life of the person you just shot? I reckon you'll do just fine. 

4 hours ago, D_Lo said:

Do any of you know what that arrow tool used for fantasy or 9th age that goes on the corners?

? I don't know what this is.

I'll be finishing up Endless Highways. Which is ironic because, given the name, I didn't think it ended!

In addition to the aforemention current and upcoming stores, there is also Rook and Rogue. They sell used boardgames, so they aren't direct competition, but they are where folks want to go when they want to hang out and play a boardgame. There was also a short-lived gamestore that opened and closed this past year in Fairhaven. I forget the name. They were hoping their proximity to Fairhaven MS and their focus on Pokemon cards and kids-oriented RPGs would help create a niche. It didn't!

For my part, I don't go to DTG because it's the only game in town. I go to DTG because Nathaniel has built a great shop, slowly over time. I love the central location, and between the terrain, the tables, the ever-growing board game selection ... the store keeps improving. I think DTG could most improve in the area of family-friendliness. Staff who ignore or talk-down to female customers with money to spend (and who know more about boardgames than them) in order to play Magic is a big no-no. 

With that said, I've never been in Cosmic before, so I don't know anything about their set-up, vibe, or amount of traffic. I'd look carefully at past business records if it were me. Even though you'll do things differently, it will take some time to overcome the past reputation.

Make it! That's not my job!

@SigurdBC - I think traditionally it's been in the $20 to $30 range. 

Endless Highways!

I have a definite non-booze gift!

For those that don't know, this is event is the height of the holiday season. I already have my gift picked out and a few jars of "Probably not Water" set aside.

Vote, you furry knife-wielding monsters! Vote!

I'll car-car-kerblammer you, Sherbert!

They're up on eBay, along with a 2013 Walpurgis / Adepticon Fate Deck. Please feel free to spread the word and make an offer, if you like: https://www.ebay.com/usr/jgraham612?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

Thoughts on when to do the annual Warhamsters holiday party/Dirty Santa gift exchange? I'm not traveling these holidays, so I'm pretty open. Pick all of the dates that could work for you!

Tuesday is like my Friday for the holiday weekend. I'll be there for some Endless Highways!

Just made it home and I'm tired and the oldest is asking to watch Stranger Things 2. Given that 3/6 car-blammers are already out....

Gentle Moses and the Presidents of the United States will ride historic on the fury road.... next week.

Hey Sherbert - given the mass defections from Car Blammers, is it wise to hold off the campaign until next week? My family would not be sad if I stayed home.

Cars Against Humanity, for me!