JodyJ
Warrior
253 Posts
    
 | | 04/26/2008 8:05 AM |
| Here's hoping we start AtG previews Thursday.
Pete are you going to hook us up?
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xuthal
Sergeant
641 Posts
Boulder, CO
| | 04/26/2008 8:53 AM |
| Wow, so soon! Awesome, let's see some previews!
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Heavenstorm
Skirmisher
11 Posts
| | 04/26/2008 9:08 AM |
| I wonder who the epic mini will be this time ... Thanks for the heads up! Â | | | |
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Pedro
Commander
3775 Posts
Czech Republic
| | 04/26/2008 10:23 AM |
| Great find! I didn't even think about it...
I have just come from a prerelease, so...:) | |
3 No can has other ceiling cat!! U gotz other Ceiling Cat, I shoot yous wit mah lazer eyes.
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Wolfgang
Underboss
2322 Posts
Milton, Ontario Canada
| | 04/26/2008 10:35 AM |
| | wow that seems to be comming on quick i still have minis from DoDr to trade! | |
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Wraithborne
Commander
3426 Posts
West Virginia
| | 04/26/2008 4:18 PM |
| | It seems so quick because it is. DuD was released a month late. Here's to hoping for previews that don't stink, some sort of better distribution and no booster art fiascos. | |
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tendar
Skirmisher
24 Posts
Phoenix AZ USA
| | 04/26/2008 8:52 PM |
| | all ready have one case on preorder | | | |
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Pedro
Commander
3775 Posts
Czech Republic
| | 04/27/2008 2:45 AM |
| Posted By Wraithborne on 04/26/2008 4:18 PM
It seems so quick because it is. DuD was released a month late. Here's to hoping for previews that don't stink, some sort of better distribution and no booster art fiascos.
What fiascos are we talking about? | |
3 No can has other ceiling cat!! U gotz other Ceiling Cat, I shoot yous wit mah lazer eyes.
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Raland
Sergeant
866 Posts
| | 04/27/2008 3:50 AM |
| | In War of the Dragon Queen, it was pretty much garunteed that you would not get a Huge Rare in any of the boxes with Nightmare art work | |
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Sirohk
Commander
3712 Posts
USA
| | 04/27/2008 9:11 AM |
| Posted By Wolfgang on 04/26/2008 10:35 AM
wow that seems to be comming on quick i still have minis from DoDr to trade!
On top of this we will have the beta and then fianl release of 2.0 Unhallowed.Â
Then the same for the All Stars.Â
Wow, a super busy DDM spring / summer.Â
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Pedro
Commander
3775 Posts
Czech Republic
| | 04/28/2008 1:10 AM |
| Posted By Sirohk on 04/27/2008 9:11 AM Posted By Wolfgang on 04/26/2008 10:35 AM
wow that seems to be comming on quick i still have minis from DoDr to trade! On top of this we will have the beta and then fianl release of 2.0 Unhallowed. Then the same for the All Stars. Wow, a super busy DDM spring / summer.Â
Bad the semester is just finishing:-(
by Raland
In War of the Dragon Queen, it was pretty much garunteed that you would not get a Huge Rare in any of the boxes with Nightmare art work
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Next Icon Called Shot: Baldur's Gate pack - Khalid, Jaheira, Minsc (and BOO!), Imoen, Xan, Sarevok...
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Underboss
2015 Posts
| | 04/28/2008 5:46 AM |
| | whens the actual release/prerelease dates? | |
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
9938 Posts
United States
| | 04/28/2008 6:30 AM |
| I was thinking of this very same thing yesterday. I really would like to see some previews, even if they're just the minis that we saw at XP.
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 04/28/2008 6:34 AM |
| | I'd like to see some Uc giants! | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
Username - he deals in minis
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Wraithborne
Commander
3426 Posts
West Virginia
| | 04/28/2008 9:02 AM |
| Posted By Username on 04/28/2008 6:34 AM
I'd like to see some Uc giants!
I would, but I'm almost afraid of what they'll look like. All I know is if I don't get an Unc Bearded Devil soon, my head is gonna explode. | |
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
6234 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 04/28/2008 9:31 AM |
| | Agreed. Posted By Vrecknidj on 04/28/2008 6:30 AM
I was thinking of this very same thing yesterday. I really would like to see some previews, even if they're just the minis that we saw at XP.
Dave
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6560 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 04/28/2008 10:09 AM |
| | I am afraid to start caring about this set after the last one was so disappointing to me. Actually, I find myself not caring much about the next set. So many repaints and 4e changes that I ended up with a lot of rares I didn't want. I don't expect there not to be a lot of remakes and changes in the next set, so I don't expect to be buying much of it. | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
5473 Posts
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Heavenstorm
Skirmisher
11 Posts
| | 04/28/2008 11:02 AM |
| Posted By greyhaze on 04/28/2008 10:27 AM
Singles is the way to go Corim, I swear by it.
If you really want to hasten the time of getting a personally coveted mini without the suspense and stress, then yes -- nothing beats singles. However, dumb luck booster draws do save you a lot of money.
I usually buy 3-4 boosters, as soon as the set comes out, just for fun. If there is a lucky streak, I get more boosters. If not, then individual acquisition it is. | | | |
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Nyarlathotep333
Warrior
236 Posts
Alaska
| | 04/28/2008 11:40 AM |
| Single Boosters are good for impulse purchases only imho. Dumb luck is nice when it happens - everyone likes pulling that high value rare, but pulling a Runecarved Eidolon, Heirophant of the Seventh Wind, etc. is usually just as likely to happen making that particular booster worth far less than it cost to buy it.
Most folks seem to prefer buying sealed cases.
For the cost of a case though, I've found I can usually get almost all the rares I really want from a set with a little left over to purchase the UC/C I want too. I usually purchase a couple boosters so I have a few to trade off as well. This last set was a little harder for me since there were three minis that were all somewhat higher priced: Eye of Flame, Young Red Dragon, and Young Silver Dragon. Being on a tight budget sucks! 
*EDIT* I'm excited about AtG, but I am most likely going to have to trade for most of my rares this time around. I have literally no $$$ to spend on my gaming habits currently. I do hope we get some previews soon though. It gives me something to look forward to each week! | |
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 04/28/2008 11:46 AM |
| However, dumb luck booster draws do save you a lot of money.
In Dungeons of Dread, the only miniatures that you couldn't buy cheaper than a booster were the two dragons (silver may be cheaper) and the Eye of Flame. I'd rather not buy a booster for minis I could have bought from Auggie's for about 5$. I myself only buy one booster from the FLGS and have been disappointed everytime. Singles it is! | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
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Dordledum
Commander
3099 Posts
Netherlands
| | 04/29/2008 4:19 AM |
| I tend to buy 2-3 cases during the release of a set, and then fill up with singles. gives me all commons and uncommons in nice quantities and almost allways a great selection of rares.
I hardly ever buy additional boosters though, a 1 in 24 chance I will get the mini I still want, way too expensive.
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greyhaze
Warlord
5473 Posts
| | 04/29/2008 7:09 AM |
| | 3-4 boosters first isn't a bad way to go. But, if you miss out on the chase rares after the price/demand jacks up, u may end up paying more than you would have initially. I preorder. It's not for everybody admittedly, but for those that are unhappy with the selection, like Corim, it's the best way to go imho. | |
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 04/29/2008 8:01 AM |
| | I think for AtG, I will buy my token booster from the FLGS, then single the rest with trades and Auggie's/eBay. | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
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Teflon Jeff
Warlord
6234 Posts
Idaho. Yes, we have Gamers in Idaho.
| | 04/29/2008 8:28 AM |
| Booster's are a better value, just for quantity. But if quantity isn't your bag (bay-by) then singles would be the better option.
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tendar
Skirmisher
24 Posts
Phoenix AZ USA
| | 04/29/2008 2:04 PM |
| I like to buy 6 boosters at one time at release then pick up what ever else i want in singles.
WIth six you get most of the UC and usally all the commons with extras | | | |
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Wraithborne
Commander
3426 Posts
West Virginia
| | 04/29/2008 2:38 PM |
| | I was an avid case buyer. When UH came along, I just traded for most of what I wanted. NB was a major improvement and I ended up with about 5 cases. Then came Ded and I was let down and went back to singles/trades only, though I would buy a GCube booster when I could find one. With this new set, I spent less than $100 and got pretty much everything i wanted, including 3 Vrocks and 5 of the Starter Yuan-Tis. | |
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 04/29/2008 2:38 PM |
| I like to buy 6 boosters at one time at release then pick up what ever else i want in singles.
WIth six you get most of the UC and usally all the commons with extras.
That's really not the cast though with Huges boosters: there are only 2 Uc in each booster (not counting the possible huge Uc). | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
Username - he deals in minis
Champion of Lhesh Haruuc Shaarat'kor | |
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Wraithborne
Commander
3426 Posts
West Virginia
| | 04/29/2008 3:07 PM |
| Posted By Username on 04/29/2008 2:38 PM I like to buy 6 boosters at one time at release then pick up what ever else i want in singles.
WIth six you get most of the UC and usally all the commons with extras. That's really not the cast though with Huges boosters: there are only 2 Uc in each booster (not counting the possible huge Uc).
I seem to remember someone from WotC saying there was going to be some different distribution with this set? Have they announced it yet? I don't think it can get much worse thn WotDQs. | |
Hey Woman, Hey Woman!! Listen here. Since your ol' man ain't got no heart, maybe you'd like to see a real man. I bet you stay up late every night dreamin' you had a real man, don't ya'? I tell you what, bring your pretty little self over to my apartment tonight and I'll show you a real man!
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 04/30/2008 4:18 AM |
| I seem to remember someone from WotC saying there was going to be some different distribution with this set? Have they announced it yet? I don't think it can get much worse thn WotDQs.
I'd very much like this huge set to be like GoL in the way of 9 minis to a booster (1 huge & 8 regular) with 72 minis in the total set (12 huge and 60 regular). | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
Username - he deals in minis
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Bert the Troll
Commander
3754 Posts
Adelaide
| | 04/30/2008 3:47 PM |
| Sealed case is the 'way' to go, if you like numbers for RPG, picking/swapping the rest up.
If it's just for skirmish, then I think singles are the winners.
I seem to remember someone from WotC saying there was going to be some different distribution with this set? Have they announced it yet? I don't think it can get much worse thn WotDQs.
Huges as very rares? | |
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Olaf the Stout
Sergeant
400 Posts
Adelaide, Australia
| | 04/30/2008 5:07 PM |
| Posted By Bert the Troll on 04/30/2008 3:47 PM Sealed case is the 'way' to go, if you like numbers for RPG, picking/swapping the rest up. If it's just for skirmish, then I think singles are the winners. I seem to remember someone from WotC saying there was going to be some different distribution with this set? Have they announced it yet? I don't think it can get much worse thn WotDQs. Huges as very rares?
Shhhhh!! You'll give them ideas! :)
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greyhaze
Warlord
5473 Posts
| | 04/30/2008 8:27 PM |
| | I collect primarily for RPG, and I find singles works just fine. There are just too many figures I don't want enmass and a select few that I do want enmass, and since I like specific numbers the randomness just won't do. | |
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Thenameless
Warlord
8472 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 05/01/2008 12:47 AM |
| Posted By greyhaze on 04/30/2008 8:27 PM
I collect primarily for RPG, and I find singles works just fine. There are just too many figures I don't want enmass and a select few that I do want enmass, and since I like specific numbers the randomness just won't do.
I wish I could be that selective. The completist in me still makes me have to have at least one of everything - even of the ones that I don't like. | |
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 05/01/2008 5:36 AM |
| | So I guess no preview.... | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
Username - he deals in minis
Champion of Lhesh Haruuc Shaarat'kor | |
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Thailfi
Sergeant
953 Posts
| | 05/01/2008 6:11 AM |
| Posted By Heavenstorm on 04/26/2008 9:08 AM I wonder who the epic mini will be this time ... Thanks for the heads up!
With the set title it is easy to guess who the epics will be
1. Fonkin Hoddypeak
2. Gleep Wurp the Eyebiter
3. Queen Frupy
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greyhaze
Warlord
5473 Posts
| | 05/01/2008 6:19 AM |
| Posted By Thenameless on 05/01/2008 12:47 AM
I wish I could be that selective. The completist in me still makes me have to have at least one of everything - even of the ones that I don't like.
I was doing that right up until Desert of Desolation, now I just get what I want. I was indeed buying at least 1 of everything in singles, I hated having extras.
Too bad about the preview, was hoping for some new stuff, even if I don't have my stuff from DDR in hand yet... | |
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greyhaze
Warlord
5473 Posts
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Username
Commander
4958 Posts
| | 05/01/2008 8:41 AM |
| | Well, there is always Gerti. | |
Originally posted by Schooly_D
Username - he deals in minis
Champion of Lhesh Haruuc Shaarat'kor | |
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stephengroy
Underboss
1305 Posts
Tempe AZ Beeyotch
| | 05/01/2008 10:19 AM |
| ...AND Still no Updates on WotC.
Slackers. | |
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