Legends N-Force question

[robmoore]

With regards to posting about the game on message boards, does it have to be a thread I start, or can I add a comment to an existing thread? At some point, some of us are going to cross paths on some sites.

[Tom]

Yes Rob, it can be comments to an existing thread. That actually helps quite a bit to give the appearance of a "groundswell" of support! Again, just point people to our site if they haven't already been pointed that way. Thanks!

[robmoore]

Thanks, that helps a lot. If each message board posting = 2 1/2 points, then I'm one message board away from getting the Orton & Dibiase cards! Can't wait!

[Tom]

That's right, Rob. Just remember that the comments can't be too brief or vague. The point is to get people to visit our web site, so where possible the Filsinger Games link should be included. And enthusiasm counts for a lot too...which I know that you and other promoters already have!

[Ferg1]

Now on a forum that has several message boards on it such as kay fabe memories. does each message board count as 2.5 points or does the the kayfabe forum count as only one, dispite the different areas. reason why i ask fans of the awa and old wwe, maynot visit the wccw or old southwest wrestling boards

[Tom]

The rules for getting points could go on forever if we tried to consider all the different circumstances and variabes...all I'm asking is for a good, honest effort in helping spread the Gospel of Filsinger Games. So it'll be 2.5 points in both cases.

We'll begin reviewing N-FORCE emails later this week to determine the awarding of the playing cards.
Look for the cards to be mailed by the end of this month! If we ever have a question or concern about the points you've earned, we'll simply email you to clarify.

Keep up the great work!

[GalactiKing]

Perhaps someone could post some messageboards so people can make comments on them?

[tystates]

From today's "Inside Tom's Brain."

Oh dear. It looks like our N-FORCE promotion is working a little too well. Shannon at RPG.net has asked me to discourage any more promotional posts at RPG.net for COTG and LOW. I guess they're getting a bit overwhelmed with these posts and we certainly don't want a backlash from the gaming community. That would defeat the whole purpose of the N-FORCE effort, which is to expose people to the games.

So there you have it! RPG.net is now off limits! Thanks.

[pikemojo]

On a post that I had made someone asked why they were suddenly seeing posts all over for this game. I don't know if that is read as a good thing or a bad thing.

[Tom]

It's true...it may be too much in a short period of time. I don't want the N-FORCE promo to turn counterproductive. As a result I'm thinking of selling the new LE cards starting very soon and then perhaps going back to the N-FORCE method in about six months or so after this flurry of activity has passed, perhaps going back and forth regularly.

Does anyone else think it's a good idea to stop our onslaught for a while?

[canadianpittbull]

I think this is a double edged sword as the N-Force is a great way to get the word out there and bring other would be promoters into the fold. However it can also work against you as people so wanting the LE cards and since this is the only way to get them makes the program work against itself.

I honestly think that the cards should be available both ways. So if someone wants them they should be able to just buy them whether for any number of reasonings behind why they cannot be apart of the N-Force program. Sometimes it is just some people don't know how or are not good at writing reviews. Or are soo busy they just cannot be apart of it.

But if others want them for free then they can do the promotion. Now I know there will be some who will have valid points for or against this. However, speaking for myself, I would rather have the cards available to purchase as I constantly talk and push Legends as it is.

I think those of us who are die-hards are always talking about this game to friends and others we know as it is or bring it up in discussions whether on the net or word of mouth. I think the N-Force is great but when you have this sudden upheaval of posts hitting every gaming site and the reasonings behind peoples posts is to get some free cards as opposed to promoting the game because you love it. (Not saying people don't love the game) You have to look at it from others who not apart of the game(s) perspective.

No one posts anything for sometime (unless your like me and others who are always talking about it.) on the net...then BOOM! a surge of posts and then all anyone can say is, "looks like there are free cards again." and it can hurt the Filsinger product even though it was meant for good. The incentive is what corrupts the idea. Because it then becomes a mad dash for cards as oppose to really getting the word out there. I know there will be some who are going to disagree here and you have every right to. This is not a slam at the idea, just an insight and an opinion as Tom was asking for one. But hey who am I really? ;D

[evilbob]

I'm very excited to hear that I may be able to purchase these cards outside of N-Force. I'm not a very active promoter and don't visit places where I could "promote" the game, let alone compete with all the other promoters attempting to do the same thing.

[EricWT]

I know I am short on points so being able to put up the cash difference sounds like a great idea to me.

[Tom]

Once I get a moment to breath I'll offer the cards online like all the other LE cards. Hope to get to it this weekend.

There are other ways to promote the games besides online...any other ideas are welcome too!

[GalactiKing]

I think it's a good idea. I enjoyed writing the Legends Wikipedia and reviewing the Dark Menace, but I don't go to many wrestling sites forums and it would be nice if I don't have enough points to be able to get the cards another way.

[swarm]

savvas said:

It's true...it may be too much in a short period of time. I don't want the N-FORCE promo to turn counterproductive. As a result I'm thinking of selling the new LE cards starting very soon and then perhaps going back to the N-FORCE method in about six months or so after this flurry of activity has passed, perhaps going back and forth regularly.

Does anyone else think it's a good idea to stop our onslaught for a while?

you just don't want other people getting the impression that all these reviews are popping up because of an in-house "reason", in this case 4 new playing cards we all are trying to get our hands on.

my suggestion, instead of doing N-Force every six months or so, everybody should just go out and try to post something cool about current COTG events and happenings every three or four months or so...

like when aCe comes out...

then legends...

then right before GCON and the new sets...

this way if people go digging, is seems more genuine than if Tom was "bribing" us to find the incentive to promote the game.

of couse, WE all know how much we love the game, and it was another one of Tom's great ideas that we all jumped on, but others might see it differently, or annoying.

I can just see those *other* guys going "..blah, blah, blah, you don't have to follow orders from us to get OUR game cards blah, blah, blah..."

so I think maybe splitting up the love and doing this in moderation is more realistic and genuine than everybody at once.

we shouldn't need game cards to be excited to tell others about COTG anyways.

[Mad Dog]

I think maybe organizing ourselves would help that out. Instead of us all rushing out and overdoing it maybe we should divide ourselves into groups and then figure out periods of time for each group to work. 20 people going around wouldn't be as awful as 100.

[canadianpittbull]

I think also offering said cards to purchase as well allows folks to get the cards and support the Filsinger product in another way. I personally endorse Filsinger all the time and as a completest I like to be able to have a full set, and also feel that paying for these cards is my way of supporting the company and also paying the people for their hard work and time.

I agree with Swarm and Mad Dog and there might be some way of putting together something that doesn't see this turning into something sour because it definitely is not! We just have to brainstorm and come up with something. The last thing I want to see is a well intentioned and great promotion Idea hurt the company after so many years of success.

[Tom]

Thanks, guys, for sharing your ideas and your support.

[Mad Dog]

One thing I think that needs to be taken into account next time is spamming. Someone popped onto one of my regular boards and posted about it with their first post. With that board it's an instant write off and the person is banned.