<!--quoteo(post=1752726:date=Feb 12 2010, 02:50 PM:name=Hybridclaw)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hybridclaw @ Feb 12 2010, 02:50 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1752726"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The gorge a beast that vomits up bacterium to build for a team of aliens that destroy the human race. These cute pictures are ruining my perception of that alien.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You mean the poor innocuous bumbling little herbivore that doddled around munching greens on its home planet before the Kharaa absorbed it into its symbiot army? :)
<!--quoteo(post=1752762:date=Feb 12 2010, 06:46 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 12 2010, 06:46 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1752762"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You mean the poor innocuous bumbling little herbivore that doddled around munching greens on its home planet before the Kharaa absorbed it into its symbiot army? :)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Actually I always got the impression that the fade was the only animal that the kharaa absorbed into its army. This is mainly due to the fact that the fade looks physically different from all of the other aliens (due to its lack color while all the other aliens are brown and that its bipedal).
Just to update, here are the quotes I have received so far from several sites: (As noted below, at least one of the three is willing to produce 250 pc. which is probably closer to our target numbers.)
<a href="http://customplushtoys.com" target="_blank">Binkley Custom Toys</a> writes: <!--QuoteBegin-Binkley Custom Toys+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Binkley Custom Toys)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thanks for allowing me to quote on your project. The pricing below is based on the information you have entered. I took the size you chose, and compared it to thousands of past project. This leads me to a very accurate price.
Here are the stages you will be going through with me here at Binkley.
I can get product to you more quickly using air shipping, but 12 weeks in the production stage, is a good approximate timeline.
Pricing is based on; - Medium to High Quality Toy - A 12" Stuffed or Beanie custom toy - A Bulky volume toy - Your name printed on a custom sew in label (bum tag) - Will meet or exceed all International health and safety standards - Based on the information provided to date - Price include ocean shipping to your country - Price is 'per piece' in US$
<a href="http://customplushproductions.com" target="_blank">Custom Plush Productions</a> writes:<!--QuoteBegin-Custom Plush Productions+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Custom Plush Productions)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->250 pieces I would guess to be around $ 4.95 more or less. 6 inch piece would raise price around .50 per pieces. All prices include air shipping from overseas and your Needed embroidery. No other charges to you.
Cost to make sample overseas is $ 100.00 and fee Refunded when you place you order.
Let me know..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Please disregard my last email as I have received your custom inquiry finally. Below is a quote for you:
Thank you for emailing me and for sending over the artwork for your Boy George. We can easily create a custom stuffed animal and make it look just like your image. I have attached a sheet that shows some examples of other characters that we have taken and turned into stuffed toys so you can see what our capabilities are.
The cost to make your character into a stuffed toy is: 500 pieces - $12.35 1000 pieces - $12.10 1500 pieces - $11.85
Our costs include the design of the plush, all manufacturing, safety testing, importing and shipping from China to the US port. The entire process to produce your custom plush takes about 90 days. Production of order - 60 days Shipping - 30 days<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Thank you for emailing me and for sending over the artwork for your <b>Boy George</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
LOL :)
Sounds somehow nauty ...
I only can second though to get permission first from UWE and maybe do not do this on your own if UWE wants to do some merchandise theirselves, because I think there are a lot of people that would buy a George ( :P) for 20$ or even 20€.
Maybe they could make a preorder your gorge site or something and if there are enough preorders it can be realized, if not you'll be refunded (the worst thing that could happen is that you supported them with a little credit for some time :P )
I would be fine with waiting a little longer if UWE does this on their own.
+1 to the Commander Mug (genious idea, what else would a commander do all day but drinking coffee)
What UWE could do is double or even triple the estimated cost of producing 500 (people would still pay $20-25 for them + shipping). They could shoot for the 250 mark to break even (this would be easy enough to hit given the level of interest), have a small supply to sell for a while, and use the rest in giveaways or promotional bundles.
Of course this would take time away from other tasks to handle the mailing etc., but if they find the time it would be a worthwhile effort.
Renegade, you really wanna do this IP infringement? Unless you make a deal with UWE, you will not be able to do this legally, no matter how much interest, or how many quotes you get
The reason the chinese (and other oriental producers) get away with producing those cheap knockoffs is not because they make it look slightly different, but because those manufacturers simply ignore international patents, trademarks and intellectual property laws. It doesn't mean just calling the gorge "boy george" or making it look slightly different allows you to do it.
Even if you get it done legally, personally I think it's pretty lame trying to profit off UWE's IP, and unless UWE approves I hope none of the community will buy them.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Kyliegirl if you're reading this, I found one of your old "chibi" style gorge sketches in my NS folder; I can't remember if there were anymore, do you still have them and would you be okay if they were to be used in our plushy endeavor? - I think this would make for the most huggable gorge ever!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
my god.. I don't even think i have that picture on my hard drive anymore.. let alone the others, I kinda cleaned them out of old pictures.. Thankfully I have improved since then.. <_<
a gorge plushie would be awesome, i am tempted to make myself one, or even a model for my desk.. In due time.
<!--quoteo(post=1754319:date=Feb 20 2010, 06:01 PM:name=1mannARMEE)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1mannARMEE @ Feb 20 2010, 06:01 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754319"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->LOL :) Sounds somehow nauty ... I would be fine with waiting a little longer if UWE does this on their own.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Haha, I put down "Boy Gorge" as a quick project name, they must have thought it was a typo! My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.
<!--quoteo(post=1754329:date=Feb 20 2010, 06:52 PM:name=Biglines)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Biglines @ Feb 20 2010, 06:52 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754329"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Renegade, you really wanna do this IP infringement? Even if you get it done legally, personally I think it's pretty lame trying to profit off UWE's IP, and unless UWE approves I hope none of the community will buy them.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You're disillusioned if you think I'm doing this solo or for profit. I'm taking time out of my day to inquire around so that we can generate ideas as a community and get this project rolling.
<!--quoteo(post=1754388:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:54 AM:name=kyliegirl)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kyliegirl @ Feb 21 2010, 12:54 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754388"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->my god.. I don't even think i have that picture on my hard drive anymore.. let alone the others, I kinda cleaned them out of old pictures.. Thankfully I have improved since then.. <_< a gorge plushie would be awesome, i am tempted to make myself one, or even a model for my desk.. In due time.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I have a few more, if you're interested in some nostalgia: <a href="http://hldj.org/ns/kyliegirl" target="_blank">http://hldj.org/ns/kyliegirl</a> If you do manage a prototype, model or even CG, it'd make a perfect gorge plush concept to send pictures of to manufacturers.
I'll keep inquiring around for more info and update this thread as I go along. UWE, if you see a price-point you like or are ready to take over, feel free to jump in.
<!--quoteo(post=1754456:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754456"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You're disillusioned if you think I'm doing this solo or for profit. I'm taking time out of my day to inquire around so that we can generate ideas as a community and get this project rolling.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
His point still stands.
"The community" doesn't own the rights to UWE's intellectual property and shouldn't try to create merchandise to sell. Even Cory's reply on the first page clearly states it's something they want to handle when there's more time and interest. Even if the units were sold at cost, UWE would most likely not enjoy losing control of their IP or having possible competition if they decide to go forward with a gorge plushy. By "losing control of their IP" I specifically mean the public's perception of NS. If you haven't noticed UWE all seem like 'quality freaks' who want nothing but the best for their game/image so having something out there with NS stamped all over it without any control on the quality seems like a nightmare situation for UWE.
<!--quoteo(post=1754464:date=Feb 21 2010, 01:15 PM:name=SentrySteve)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SentrySteve @ Feb 21 2010, 01:15 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754464"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->His point still stands. "The community" doesn't own the rights to UWE's intellectual property and shouldn't try to create merchandise to sell.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--quoteo(post=1754456:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754456"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You still can't go 'lolololol I'm taking ur IPz to go make some stuff and sell it olololol' unless you live in korea.
If you don't own the rights to the franchise you don't get to sell stuff related to it, you don't neccesarily get to even make stuff related to it unless it qualifies as fair use and even then you need to defend it in court a lot of the time.
<!--quoteo(post=1754501:date=Feb 21 2010, 05:49 PM:name=Chris0132)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Chris0132 @ Feb 21 2010, 05:49 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754501"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You still can't go 'lolololol I'm taking ur IPz to go make some stuff and sell it olololol' unless you live in korea.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--quoteo(post=1754456:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754456"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> What's next, shall I underscore it?
Their point of view might have changed now (or my memory is incredibly fuzzy), but didn't UWE give a thumbs up when this idea was first proposed a few years ago?
So you're consistently requoting yourself. Maybe Cory should come back to this thread so he can do the same to you. Or should I?
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's next, a basic reading comprehension course or more hypocritical sarcasm?
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You make it sound like it would be bad to drive for quality<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah, I can see how it sounds like that. I think publishers really push developers to release games when they may not be at a satisfactory level. So long as UWE is funded, or willing to eat ramen all day, they have the luxury of not being bullied by a publisher.
<!--quoteo(post=1754523:date=Feb 21 2010, 07:56 PM:name=SentrySteve)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SentrySteve @ Feb 21 2010, 07:56 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754523"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So you're consistently requoting yourself. ...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> My sympathies for your inability to multi-task or use a Gantt chart. Fortunately most of us realize that although a key player may not be ready <b>now</b>, it does not prevent the rest of the community from preliminary involvement such as gauging interest, collecting information, and brainstorming ideas.
On that note, as another member suggested, I'll try to setup a website whereby members can express their interest, what their price range is, and preferred style for a gorge plushy. Hoping interest will grow to 500 by or after release time.
Clearly taking our IP and using it in any way for profit, or without our permission, is not allowed. However this does not seem to be whats going on here. There is nothing wrong with someone from the community finding out information on the steps involved and financial cost to produce something like a plush gorge, as well as gauging some initial interest in the community.
We appreciate the help with some of this legwork, and, when we have more time may look into some of these options. Just don't get your hopes up, as there are still many hurdles to overcome in order to make something like this happen.
<!--quoteo(post=1752465:date=Feb 11 2010, 01:51 PM:name=Squeal_Like_A_Pig)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Squeal_Like_A_Pig @ Feb 11 2010, 01:51 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1752465"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We definitely want to do merchandising again.
However, one of the main obstacles, currently, is the fulfillment. Meaning the boxing up and shipping out of whatever is ordered. The up front cost to something like a plush gorgie is substantial, given that we'd have to buy them in bulk and there's an uncertainty of how many would be sold, but in addition to that we just don't have time to devote to packing and shipping of purchased merch.
The companies that do handle the fulfillment side, like cafe press, etc. tend to take such a large % chunk it doesn't make it worth the time, and the quality is often pretty crappy.
Hopefully we can figure out a way to make it work, but for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.
--Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe talk to Valve? They seem to be pretty supportive of their community. Not to mention the headcrab/vort plushies are awesome; so maybe just look into who does Valve's plushies :P
Also, lol @ the argument over copywrite infringement.
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Haha! I'm in for that too. Good idea.
You mean the poor innocuous bumbling little herbivore that doddled around munching greens on its home planet before the Kharaa absorbed it into its symbiot army? :)
Screw that thing. I want as close to the NS1 gorge model as can be. That thing is adorable in its own frightening way.
Actually I always got the impression that the fade was the only animal that the kharaa absorbed into its army. This is mainly due to the fact that the fade looks physically different from all of the other aliens (due to its lack color while all the other aliens are brown and that its bipedal).
(As noted below, at least one of the three is willing to produce 250 pc. which is probably closer to our target numbers.)
<a href="http://customplushtoys.com" target="_blank">Binkley Custom Toys</a> writes:
<!--QuoteBegin-Binkley Custom Toys+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Binkley Custom Toys)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thanks for allowing me to quote on your project. The pricing below
is based on the information you have entered. I took the size you
chose, and compared it to thousands of past project. This leads me
to a very accurate price.
Here are the stages you will be going through with me here at
Binkley.
1 - Quoting - instant quote (this email)
2 - Prototyping -approx. 4 weeks
3 - Pre-Production - approx. 1-3 weeks
4 - Production - approx. 12 weeks
I can get product to you more quickly using air shipping, but 12
weeks in the production stage, is a good approximate timeline.
Pricing is based on;
- Medium to High Quality Toy
- A 12" Stuffed or Beanie custom toy
- A Bulky volume toy
- Your name printed on a custom sew in label (bum tag)
- Will meet or exceed all International health and safety standards
- Based on the information provided to date
- Price include ocean shipping to your country
- Price is 'per piece' in US$
QTY Price Per in US$
500 $7.99
750 $7.80
900 $7.30
1,200 $6.22
1,800 $5.99<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<a href="http://customplushproductions.com" target="_blank">Custom Plush Productions</a> writes:<!--QuoteBegin-Custom Plush Productions+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Custom Plush Productions)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->250 pieces I would guess to be around $ 4.95 more or less.
6 inch piece would raise price around .50 per pieces.
All prices include air shipping from overseas and your
Needed embroidery. No other charges to you.
Cost to make sample overseas is $ 100.00 and fee
Refunded when you place you order.
Let me know..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<a href="http://www.bhteddybear.com" target="_blank">Beverley Hills Teddy Bear Co.</a> writes:
<!--QuoteBegin-Beverley Hills Teddy Bear Co.+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Beverley Hills Teddy Bear Co.)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Hello,
Please disregard my last email as I have received your custom inquiry
finally. Below is a quote for you:
Thank you for emailing me and for sending over the artwork for your Boy
George.
We can easily create a custom stuffed animal and make it look just like your
image.
I have attached a sheet that shows some examples of other characters that we
have taken and turned into stuffed toys so you can see what our capabilities
are.
The cost to make your character into a stuffed toy is:
500 pieces - $12.35
1000 pieces - $12.10
1500 pieces - $11.85
Our costs include the design of the plush, all manufacturing, safety
testing, importing and shipping from China to the US port.
The entire process to produce your custom plush takes about 90 days.
Production of order - 60 days
Shipping - 30 days<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
George</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
LOL :)
Sounds somehow nauty ...
I only can second though to get permission first from UWE and maybe do not do this on your own if UWE wants to do some merchandise theirselves, because I think there are a lot of people that would buy a George ( :P) for 20$ or even 20€.
Maybe they could make a preorder your gorge site or something and if there are enough preorders it can be realized, if not you'll be refunded (the worst thing that could happen is that you supported them with a little credit for some time :P )
I would be fine with waiting a little longer if UWE does this on their own.
+1 to the Commander Mug (genious idea, what else would a commander do all day but drinking coffee)
EDIT:
nudge nudge, say no more
Of course this would take time away from other tasks to handle the mailing etc., but if they find the time it would be a worthwhile effort.
I lol'd at the 'Boy George' line too.
The reason the chinese (and other oriental producers) get away with producing those cheap knockoffs is not because they make it look slightly different, but because those manufacturers simply ignore international patents, trademarks and intellectual property laws. It doesn't mean just calling the gorge "boy george" or making it look slightly different allows you to do it.
Even if you get it done legally, personally I think it's pretty lame trying to profit off UWE's IP, and unless UWE approves I hope none of the community will buy them.
my god.. I don't even think i have that picture on my hard drive anymore.. let alone the others, I kinda cleaned them out of old pictures.. Thankfully I have improved since then.. <_<
a gorge plushie would be awesome, i am tempted to make myself one, or even a model for my desk.. In due time.
I would be fine with waiting a little longer if UWE does this on their own.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Haha, I put down "Boy Gorge" as a quick project name, they must have thought it was a typo!
My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.
<!--quoteo(post=1754329:date=Feb 20 2010, 06:52 PM:name=Biglines)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Biglines @ Feb 20 2010, 06:52 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754329"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Renegade, you really wanna do this IP infringement?
Even if you get it done legally, personally I think it's pretty lame trying to profit off UWE's IP, and unless UWE approves I hope none of the community will buy them.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You're disillusioned if you think I'm doing this solo or for profit. I'm taking time out of my day to inquire around so that we can generate ideas as a community and get this project rolling.
<!--quoteo(post=1754388:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:54 AM:name=kyliegirl)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kyliegirl @ Feb 21 2010, 12:54 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754388"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->my god.. I don't even think i have that picture on my hard drive anymore.. let alone the others, I kinda cleaned them out of old pictures.. Thankfully I have improved since then.. <_<
a gorge plushie would be awesome, i am tempted to make myself one, or even a model for my desk.. In due time.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have a few more, if you're interested in some nostalgia:
<a href="http://hldj.org/ns/kyliegirl" target="_blank">http://hldj.org/ns/kyliegirl</a>
If you do manage a prototype, model or even CG, it'd make a perfect gorge plush concept to send pictures of to manufacturers.
I'll keep inquiring around for more info and update this thread as I go along. UWE, if you see a price-point you like or are ready to take over, feel free to jump in.
His point still stands.
"The community" doesn't own the rights to UWE's intellectual property and shouldn't try to create merchandise to sell. Even Cory's reply on the first page clearly states it's something they want to handle when there's more time and interest. Even if the units were sold at cost, UWE would most likely not enjoy losing control of their IP or having possible competition if they decide to go forward with a gorge plushy. By "losing control of their IP" I specifically mean the public's perception of NS. If you haven't noticed UWE all seem like 'quality freaks' who want nothing but the best for their game/image so having something out there with NS stamped all over it without any control on the quality seems like a nightmare situation for UWE.
"The community" doesn't own the rights to UWE's intellectual property and shouldn't try to create merchandise to sell.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1754456:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754456"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
If you don't own the rights to the franchise you don't get to sell stuff related to it, you don't neccesarily get to even make stuff related to it unless it qualifies as fair use and even then you need to defend it in court a lot of the time.
<!--quoteo(post=1754456:date=Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM:name=R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (R_e_n_e_g_a_d_e @ Feb 21 2010, 12:30 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1754456"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>My hope is to start generating interest and ideas so that UWE has most of the leg-work done and can pick-up where we leave off.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's next, shall I underscore it?
So you're consistently requoting yourself. Maybe Cory should come back to this thread so he can do the same to you. Or should I?
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
What's next, a basic reading comprehension course or more hypocritical sarcasm?
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->You make it sound like it would be bad to drive for quality<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah, I can see how it sounds like that. I think publishers really push developers to release games when they may not be at a satisfactory level. So long as UWE is funded, or willing to eat ramen all day, they have the luxury of not being bullied by a publisher.
...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
My sympathies for your inability to multi-task or use a Gantt chart. Fortunately most of us realize that although a key player may not be ready <b>now</b>, it does not prevent the rest of the community from preliminary involvement such as gauging interest, collecting information, and brainstorming ideas.
On that note, as another member suggested, I'll try to setup a website whereby members can express their interest, what their price range is, and preferred style for a gorge plushy. Hoping interest will grow to 500 by or after release time.
We appreciate the help with some of this legwork, and, when we have more time may look into some of these options. Just don't get your hopes up, as there are still many hurdles to overcome in order to make something like this happen.
Thanks.
--Cory
(instead of black armor)
However, one of the main obstacles, currently, is the fulfillment. Meaning the boxing up and shipping out of whatever is ordered. The up front cost to something like a plush gorgie is substantial, given that we'd have to buy them in bulk and there's an uncertainty of how many would be sold, but in addition to that we just don't have time to devote to packing and shipping of purchased merch.
The companies that do handle the fulfillment side, like cafe press, etc. tend to take such a large % chunk it doesn't make it worth the time, and the quality is often pretty crappy.
Hopefully we can figure out a way to make it work, but for the moment we (obviously) have bigger things to focus on.
--Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe talk to Valve? They seem to be pretty supportive of their community. Not to mention the headcrab/vort plushies are awesome; so maybe just look into who does Valve's plushies :P
Also, lol @ the argument over copywrite infringement.