tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post2168236685231785233..comments2024-02-16T18:32:38.635-05:00Comments on The Back 40K: Why I Look For FailureFarmpunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622091234212120598noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-1370579683111809922013-06-11T18:15:11.231-04:002013-06-11T18:15:11.231-04:00My comments:
I enjoy that we can disagree, have d...My comments:<br /><br />I enjoy that we can disagree, have different opinion, etc. It does make us unique and special. But...<br /><br />The difference in you and me in my humble opinion is...<br /><br />"Optimism vs Pessimism"<br /><br />Pessimism is a state of mind in which one anticipates undesirable outcomes or believes that the evil or hardships in life outweigh the good or luxuries. Value judgments may vary dramatically between individuals, even when judgments of fact are undisputed. (From Wiki)<br /><br />vs<br /><br />Optimism is a mental attitude or world view that interprets situations and events as being best (optimized), meaning that in some way for factors that may not be fully comprehended, the present moment is in an optimum state. The concept is typically extended to include the attitude of hope for future conditions unfolding as optimal as well. (From Wiki)<br /><br />This is really what I see from my perspective. Yes I have been told I am "too optimistic" and that math doesn't work when I roll dice.. But I see the situation as there is a chance. And that makes it fun for me. <br /><br />"Like the mephiston against a single paladin at last years team tournament Andrew G."<br /><br />We as a society need both kind of people to function appropriately in my opinion. That being said I want to throw out a sample of what I am talking about with our top players here in Indy.<br /><br />Look at the top 5 or 10 players. How many of them would you think are optimistic vs pessimistic?<br /><br />I won't throw names out but my opinion is that 7 of 10 of the top players are optimistic vs pessimistic. Now I will also say that the pessimistic players or 3 of ten are more analytical thinkers/processers in my opinion. What does that tell you?<br /><br />If you look at the top players nationally I believe the ratio is also the same. In fact I would say nationally the ratio for "top level players is more 8 or 9 to 10"<br /><br />What does all this mean? Well nothing unless you want to look at the root cause for the differences in pro or con GW. When GW changed the Nid Codex where I couldn't run my modified nidzilla I just shrugged and said oh well. You may have had a different reaction. THAT IS OK!<br /><br />I also agree with Andrew on his statements. <br /><br />Sandwyrm, I don't feel we are on any radar for GW. They don't change anything from what we as bloggers type on our keyboards. I am not saying that ripples don't carry a long way but I think that is a little bit "OPTIMISTIC" thinking. ;) <br /><br />What has been missing in your articles that used to be there, in my humble opinion, is the fact that you are speaking from "your opinion". Your articles in regards to GW come across as all fact. And no one really has the right to disagree. No one has the right to tell someone they feel that 'GW has screwed them.' The same way no one has the right to tell someone they 'must feel like GW is the best ever.' So...being critical is one thing but only being critical and never pointing out what any critic should see which is positive change or action is blinded. Now you have admitted to being a critical thinker and I agree. I mean you even stated your family enjoys criticism from you. ;)<br /><br />And your comment about current players and playing uncritically cannot be more off base for me. GW hasn't disappointed me in this manner. Things change. I think we had this conversation before. In my opinion this game has evolved to a game where static dies. Some people can't handle that. <br /><br />That being said, I love you as a writer. And we will probably always disagree which IS FINE. AND THAT IS MY OPINION! <br /><br />Whats yours?<br /><br />So I hear that the Tau codex is getting stronger!!!! LOL I changed my adepticon list just to counter their stupid massive shooting capabilities... ugh!! <br /><br /><br /><br />Spaguatyrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459803772469387289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-58397050202399113492013-06-11T09:06:53.327-04:002013-06-11T09:06:53.327-04:00I agree with Andrew G.I agree with Andrew G.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645816943785072609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-73077854245899723442013-06-10T01:06:41.741-04:002013-06-10T01:06:41.741-04:00great article.great article.Dezzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17376462378230683126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-41917275046961973972013-06-08T13:13:13.099-04:002013-06-08T13:13:13.099-04:00I don't want GW to fail, I want them to learn ...I don't want GW to fail, I want them to learn to not suck. None of GW's current problems are new. But, they've gotten steadily worse over time. Sort of like a quirk that left unchecked turns into a bad habit. I agree with you that serious business reversal is probably the only thing that will make them change course and start working to get and retain customers. <br /><br />Obviously, people have different experiences, but I think the general reaction to 6th and its supplements has been unenthusiastic. Some people love it, some people hate it, a lot of people play it, but the common mood is very 'meh'. <br /><br />Why is discussing this so important? Because at this moment in time, like it or not, 40k is still the sun around which wargaming revolves. If you want to talk about wargaming you have to talk about 40k. Right now GW is plainly unhealthy. That's worrisome for the wider hobby, so we talk about it. Yeah, it's easy for someone to come by and say "hey you don't like 40k then shut up about it", but they miss the fact that thinking critically about wargaming required keeping tabs on Workshop. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-9240317899795458792013-06-08T10:01:39.838-04:002013-06-08T10:01:39.838-04:00@Unknown
Farmpunk (the blog's owner) only eve...@Unknown<br /><br />Farmpunk (the blog's owner) only ever deletes robo-spam comments, and I don't have the power to delete anyone's comments except my own.<br /><br />As for this being the center of the 40K intellectual whatever... Yeah, that's not what I said. It's just one place where all the best 40K thinkers tend to come and contribute. It's not the only blog where this happens. But its one of the major ones. If there's a center to 40K culture though, its probably BoLS.<br /><br />@TheGraveMind<br /><br />I was including everyone, including you and Spag, and ALL of our regular commenters, when I said that. Not just me.<br /><br />A good blog is not one guy speaking, and everyone listening. It's a conversation. Without the comments, positive and negative, you have no perspective on what the poster is saying. Which is why we never moderate anyone.SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-16514212541877507412013-06-07T20:23:49.644-04:002013-06-07T20:23:49.644-04:00Hello,
I find, in my personal experience, that ...Hello, <br /><br /><br />I find, in my personal experience, that this is the second best site out there for critical thought about Warhammer and Games Workshop. Stelek's of course takes first place, but this is a great site too. The critical analysis of GW is most welcome and for everyone out there who has thousands invested in the hobby (or knows people who do), such thoughts are vital to their understanding of what to do in the future regarding GW. <br /><br /><br />There are lots of people like me who come here, read every new post, and generally do not ever post. Thanks for the info Sandwyrm, Spaguatyrine, and the rest of you dudes. <br /><br />Cheers from the boondocksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614888556359605167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-52631275839470143992013-06-07T18:50:39.975-04:002013-06-07T18:50:39.975-04:00I like to think they come to read what I write to....I like to think they come to read what I write to... :/ haha<br /><br />I'd like to consider myself a very active 40k player. While I may not travel as broad and go to the high end tournaments that Spag goes to, I probably go to more local ones than most people (going to 4 this month.) But at the same time I go and play at the club, I play in basements, I'll do an apocalypse game. I am not picky when it comes to getting my game on.<br /><br />But I don't really like it. It is a far step backwards from competitive gaming.It may very well be the most balanced, but it is not balanced competitively. Everyone rolling 10 dice and who ever averages the highest is balanced, but not competitive.<br /><br />This edition has really pushed me to more hobby work. I'm working on actually sculpting and painting a lot more. I've had to really lighten up to be able to enjoy my games, because it can get real frustrating real fast this edition if you want to play competitively.TheGraveMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202256201375802641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-11574304244112264702013-06-07T17:44:16.091-04:002013-06-07T17:44:16.091-04:00sorry. I didn't delete your post. I'm not ...sorry. I didn't delete your post. I'm not sure what the heck happened. But I did get your original post in my e-mail. I'm reposting it now that I'm home from work:<br /><br />"Another reason I do this is that the people who read this blog are the elite."<br /><br />Hahahahahahahahaha. Yeah, only the smartest come to read your blog. And THEN it filters down to the rest? Like your the first place people come for their dose of critical 40k thought.<br /><br />I'm sorry, thats just not true. The only time I make my way to this site is when I see an interesting article from someone elses blog feed. And I have a LOT of 40k sites bookmarked.<br /><br />I really only come here to see what Aaron writes, as he actually plays the game (at a very high level) instead of being sour that his metal bawkses no longer work the way he wants.<br /><br />I've played 40k since 2nd edition. So far 6th ed is, in my opinion, the most balanced version yet. It's certainly the most fun I've had playing 40k.<br /><br />Hopefully, you'll come to accept that change is good and 6th is great. Maybe then you can start having fun with the game again and write something worth reading.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Hippesthippo<br />Farmpunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622091234212120598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-44588039772199343002013-06-07T17:41:17.254-04:002013-06-07T17:41:17.254-04:00"Basically, if you think this site is the int..."Basically, if you think this site is the intellectual epicenter of 40k, you're crazy."<br />He didn't say that.<br /><br />"6th is balanced"<br />The general consensus disagrees in my area.<br /><br />"and fun."<br />I disagree, but good for you if you enjoy it. It's almost like different people have different tastes.<br /><br />"Nobody will ever play whatever game you come up with."<br />People already play his game.<br /><br />"Certainly, nobody comes here to listen to you whine."<br />Indeed they don't. They come for his thoughtfull analysis. Doesn't mean you have to agree with him, but disagreeing doesn't mean it's whining either.<br /><br />"They come to read what Aaron writes as he actually plays 40k, and at a very high level."<br />A portion of the readers might. Another portion might not.<br /><br />"Metal boxes dumbed the game down; be glad they're gone and learn to move your models quicker. Once you can get over that, I think you'll find 6th is a great game."<br />Not everyone likes the same things you do.<br />Aeria_Glorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809554922625492683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-75392933065591773502013-06-07T16:16:08.857-04:002013-06-07T16:16:08.857-04:00If you need any help with that, I know a certain f...If you need any help with that, I know a certain fellow who's very good with 3D modeling software... ;)SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-12864701859748722042013-06-07T15:31:02.686-04:002013-06-07T15:31:02.686-04:00Just wait for my next win versus GW. I have to ge...Just wait for my next win versus GW. I have to get the 3D design for my "Space Elf Hoverboard" down to $3-4 per print out. My initial design was pretty raw and too big--costed like 9 dollars per.<br /><br />...It's been like 15 years since I played with a 3D modelling program.CaulynDarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556761303500891267noreply@blogger.com