That was roughly my impression: as regards new blood, I guess time will tell. (i.e. what happens in a month or so once all the (a)'s and (b)'s have bought their copies. Though if those are enough to sell out a print run, then I imagine (the first part of) the job is done.
> The "hardened, glint-eyed merchant" I spoke to (*not* a fair description, as
> she gives me free sweeties)
Didn't your mother warn you about people like that, young man? ;-)
> says the thing most needed for Hero Wars to
> *really* take off would be an imminent and continuing stream of supporting
> publications, so that new players will have a stream of things to play (and
> spend their money on): fast and visible support from Issaries, Inc. in order
> to catch and hold new fans.
Indeed yes. I'm a bit worried about the (lack of) noises about Thunder Rebels; other than that, things are looking quite good on that front, by and large, at least for the first 'tranch'. After the first five or six, I suppose we're back into the realms of 'has anyone written them?' and 'does Issaries have the money to print them?' To which I can only express the sentiments, 'let's hope someone does', and 'let's hope the first batch sell by the skipload so they do'.
Cheers,
Alex.
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