EricJ Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Well, Day 1 of Origins is behind us, and we're safe and sound in the Hotel now. It's certainly no Gencon, but it's a good time all the same. Far less in the way of miniature games/companies around, but there seems to be a fair amount mini gamers around. At least enough to get my voice half gone. Lots of Demo's of the game to a very good response and very good response to our new box sets as well. Anyway, I'm tired so enough talking...on to photos. Anyway, more updates tomorrow! Eric Nathan says: meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRadom Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 When possible, can you posts pics of the demo table, preferably one "in Action during a demo" and one by it's own self. Looks interesting, not your standard flat playing surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Wow I didn't realize Origins was this week. I always thought they did it over the 4th. I know this is Wyrd's first year at the con but whats the general mood? Is the crappy economy effecting the con scene or does it seem like business as usual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinton Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Very cool. Definitely would like to see more photos. Hope you sell lots of stuff! (And why is Vicki the only one at the booth? Where are the rest of you?? Making her do all that work....sheesh ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Well, this is the first time I've been to Origins, so it's hard to compare, but from what we've heard, it's quite a bit slower this year due to the economy. A lot of people have been saying that they'd expect it to pick up a bit tomorrow though, so I'm hoping for that as well. It's still fairly well attended, but compared to Gencon it feels quite a bit more empty, even with being in a smaller space. All that said, it's a good time, and we're having a lot of fun pushing Malifaux on anyone we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Good times, good people, a lot of interest apparently in Wyrd and Malifaux, though I keep getting a chuckle when people show up and say 'never heard of you, but ooooooh, look at that'. Guess we need to get the word out a bit better somehow. Exhausting though, all I want to do is sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Well, it's kind of understandable. Up until now Wyrd has been a hobbyist company. Transitioning into a gaming company, it'll be good to carry some of those hobbyists along, but there's a huge batch of gamers that will be interested that have very little desire for the hobby side and now they're discovering us! Malifaux will interest many reluctant mini gamers because of its true skirmish nature. Not a lot to commit to for painting. That's why Origins should be good for the game. We'll see in the weeks to come! Great practice run before the big con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRadom Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 Honesty time here.... I have been heavily into mini gaming since for about 20 years and I hadn't heard about Wyrd until I started getting more serious about painting and found out about Iron Painter. I think getting Malifaux out there will do amazing things for your brand. If I had the coin, and you were dumb enough to sell, I would buy Wyrd right now as I think you're going to get a real good surprise when people start playing your game and looking at your figs. I would hope the Wyrd bank account will look "all swole up!" by this time next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wren Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I hope this helps gets the word out even more, and that you do brisk sales. Looking forward to seeing Wyrd at Gen Con, as I'm not rich enough to attend both. I've got lots of friends at Origins this year, but they're all board gamers, so you probably won't see much of them, sorry. :-< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malebolgia Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I think in general Wyrd promotes itself well enough...you can find it on TMP, TGN, Frothers, MGN, CMoN and in fictional reality. Those are the strongest online sources for news and to find new companies and games But the stand looks awesome! Damn, can't wait to get my hands on the game. I'm really interested seeing what direction it took since a year ago. I'm sure it's nothing but awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrEvilmonki Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 When I used to be a sales rep I was in one of my shops when a women walked in and was "wow when did this shop open?" The shop had been there for 13 years. It was one of the biggest pet shops in the city. She had lived 1 km down the same street for the past 20 years. Sometimes people not knowing about you has nothing to do with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLemondropDan Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Well, I'll say one thing here-- I'm in the (much) greater DC area, and I have not run across any store (other than my FLGS in WV) that carries the Wyrd line. Distributors! *shakes fist* Oh well, I guess I'm doing my part to encourage interest. I can't wait for Gencon to get the rules. Seven weeks to go, I guess. By the way, are you guys considering going to Historicon? It's the only big con that's at all near me. They're Lancaster, PA in three weeks. I hear that they're moving to Baltimore next year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacuin Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Saw this game at origins. I loved the idea of the card based mechanic of the game. I always thought the models were great now that I have a reason to buy them. I am looking forward to getting the rule book so I can decide which faction I want and which will work well with them for a demoing. Maybe I'll get the chance to do the henchmen stuff for the Columbus area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexley Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 And how about that sweet demo table, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 And how about that sweet demo table, eh? Yes yes! There are no pictures of that! I want pics! The booth is good and all but there are no close ups of the most important part! Come ON guys! Pics pics pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yes yes! There are no pictures of that! I want pics! The booth is good and all but there are no close ups of the most important part! Come ON guys! Pics pics pics! What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 What's this Malifaux thing everyone is talking about? Is this some kind of game or something? Are the miniatures prepainted? What about the fluff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblyn13 Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 What's this Malifaux thing everyone is talking about? Is this some kind of game or something? Are the miniatures prepainted? What about the fluff? What fluff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexley Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Is it like Warhammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 What's this Malifaux thing everyone is talking about? Is this some kind of game or something? Are the miniatures prepainted? What about the fluff? I hear it's lame. With the alpha development and second rate fluff writing, it doesn't have much to offer. Arachnid swarms look cool, anyway. Is that more or less what you hear, too, Red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I hear it's lame. With the alpha development and second rate fluff writing, it doesn't have much to offer. Arachnid swarms look cool, anyway. Is that more or less what you hear, too, Red? I heard you were banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 He is like a Plague RS. I just don't get his persistence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Some folks just don't learn... What is it going to take to ban him??? Maybe we should post a poll, and put it to a vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 You know how I'd vote! : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Is it like Warhammer? Nedz moar skulz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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