CK Screen Available?

Krazz The Wanderer · Post by **Krazz The Wanderer** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:09 am

I think I read somwhere that the Castle Keeper Screen is not available right now. That its out of stock and waiting for another printing? But the TL store shows it as available. Anyone know if this is actally available to purchase?

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:31 am

I need to get brian to fix that as it is out of stock and we can't find anyone to print it for a reasonable price.

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JediOre · Post by **JediOre** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:41 pm

Steve, I have no idea what kind of pricing they will quote, but my campus bookstore is next door to our college printing department and they do outside work. I'd be happy to take my C&C screen to the manager and get you a quote if you'd like.

I'd need to know how many you are interested in printing and if the screen I have is the one to be re-printed or do you have an updated one more in keeping with the 4th Crusade.

Let me know.

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:05 pm

You can give it a shot. I've hit about a dozen printers, big and small and tried a number of approaches, but the cost per unit is always silly. So we are working with our box maker and I'm having Mark have another go at it here in house.

Those screens aren't huge sellers but they are part of the C&C game for sure!

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:34 pm

Damn, I wish I had my printer already, but nope... I have to wait until December to get it. Oh well.
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aztecman · Post by **aztecman** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 5:46 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
I need to get brian to fix that as it is out of stock and we can't find anyone to print it for a reasonable price.

Steve

I'll take care of it chief!

Brian

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:07 pm

Thanks dude. I keep forgetting to get you that info.

It may in as early as next week, Patrick (the fellow who does up our boxes works odd hours). But it could be Christmas. If he does make it work it will be the bad ass one I had at Troll Con!
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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:16 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
Thanks dude. I keep forgetting to get you that info.

It may in as early as next week, Patrick (the fellow who does up our boxes works odd hours). But it could be Christmas. If he does make it work it will be the bad ass one I had at Troll Con!
Steve

From what I heard about it, I think I could get behind that.

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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:23 pm

Is this one of those crossbow bolt deflecting killa-kick-ass screens?

That would rock.

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:24 pm

Yeah it is thick as heck. Very cool.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 6:41 pm

DangerDwarf wrote:
Is this one of those crossbow bolt deflecting killa-kick-ass screens?

That would rock.

Pretty much how I heard it described.

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Krazz The Wanderer · Post by **Krazz The Wanderer** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:07 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
Thanks dude. I keep forgetting to get you that info.

It may in as early as next week, Patrick (the fellow who does up our boxes works odd hours). But it could be Christmas. If he does make it work it will be the bad ass one I had at Troll Con!
Steve

Sweet, I hope this pans out and gets made. I love Peter's art on this bad boy and want it oh so bad!

Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:14 pm

I have high hope. When I told him that it was going to cost 7 bucks a unit, he said, "well hell steve I'll charge you 7 bucks a unit if you want?!" hahah

So he's experimenting with some different methods of bringing it together, but he's got to make it worth his while.

He made two of these promos. I have one. I won't let anyone touch it. hahah

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seskis281 · Post by **seskis281** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:20 pm

Hell, if it's a real bad boy and his unit cost is $7....

Make the MSRP 14.99 and stick in the mod from the 1st one (can't imagine the cost on that saddle-stitch in house is that much)...

There's keeping costs low and then there's doing what keeps a company making money.... just add the word "Deluxe" to the title.

If you make it they will buy!

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Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:48 pm

seskis281 wrote:
Hell, if it's a real bad boy and his unit cost is $7....

Make the MSRP 14.99 and stick in the mod from the 1st one (can't imagine the cost on that saddle-stitch in house is that much)...

There's keeping costs low and then there's doing what keeps a company making money.... just add the word "Deluxe" to the title.

If you make it they will buy!

Alea Iacta Est!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-4Vdp9_x0

Its the distribution cost that kills you. You don't make so much as you do direct.

But we'll see what I can work out.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:58 pm

I'll by one, so get 'er done.

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Troll Lord · Post by **Troll Lord** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:59 pm

Rigon wrote:
I'll by one, so get 'er done.

R-

I want one I can use. I won't play without a screen. Breakdaddy calls me a wuss CK for doing that but me must have my shield to rub my clammy hands behind! ha

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:13 pm

It would be nice to have one for the up-coming con, but I guess my binder will work.

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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 8:59 pm

I would pay $20 for the screen you had at TrollCon.
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:01 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
Its the distribution cost that kills you. You don't make so much as you do direct.

But we'll see what I can work out.

Steve

So sell DIRECT only!!

Duh!!
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CKDad · Post by **CKDad** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:07 pm

DangerDwarf wrote:
Is this one of those crossbow bolt deflecting killa-kick-ass screens?

I pointed it out to my son at Troll Con and told him "See? That's a pavis."
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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:38 pm

CKDad wrote:
I pointed it out to my son at Troll Con and told him "See? That's a pavis."

Excellent analogy!
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gideon_thorne · Post by **gideon_thorne** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:07 pm

Treebore wrote:
Excellent analogy!

And the guy behind it is what its protecting from slings and arrows, both metaphorical and real.
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Sir Osis of Liver · Post by **Sir Osis of Liver** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:58 pm

Troll Lord wrote:
I want one I can use. I won't play without a screen. Breakdaddy calls me a wuss CK for doing that but me must have my shield to rub my clammy hands behind! ha

Steve

+1 on that. Between that, and it makes everybody else sweat when you make secret dice rolls for no good reason. I'm just figuring out how to combine the C&C screen with Tullis's new-fangled screen. There's the crossover product you need to work on!

Fat Dragon Games · Post by **Fat Dragon Games** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:36 pm

Sir Osis of Liver wrote:
I'm just figuring out how to combine the C&C screen with Tullis's new-fangled screen. There's the crossover product you need to work on!

LOL- I just left a message for Steve today suggesting that.
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JediOre · Post by **JediOre** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:48 am

So, is Troll Lords working on a NEW screen or a re-print of the original C&C screen?

gideon_thorne · Post by **gideon_thorne** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:53 am

JediOre wrote:
So, is Troll Lords working on a NEW screen or a re-print of the original C&C screen?

Its a slight revision of the original, so I gather. Fixing bits and bobs.
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JediOre · Post by **JediOre** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:08 pm

Same artwork?

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:46 pm

Man, new screen would be kickin'. Our group would pick up a couple for sure.

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tylermo · Post by **tylermo** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:25 pm

Hopefully it'll be the same artwork. I still think that pic should be on whatever version of the ckg we end up with. As for the screen at TrollCon...I saw it. Can't recall if I took a picture of it. Fetch the digital camera! P.S. put me in for 14.00-maybe 20.00 for the screen.