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Post by Bazzy on Nov 1, 2006 7:03:36 GMT -5
Personally they are both equal . Its the chicken and the egg debate . But I would say if there was NO COTG , there would be no bootlegs . So its got to be COTG .
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Post by swarm on Nov 1, 2006 22:50:24 GMT -5
But I would say if there was NO COTG , there would be no bootlegs . this is a really good point. somebody get this guy an FBI license. |
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Post by Matt on Nov 3, 2006 20:48:19 GMT -5
Hmmm, some good points in this thread so far ... from both sides. But I am shocked at the vote totals here. This is actually pretty sad. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against bootlegs at all. Its fun to get creative and think up new characters. I have come up with a lot of bootlegs over the years .... even though most of them have been "inspired" by comic books, cartoons, movies, etc. I have collected bootleg sets from a lot of other promoters too. Even though it's not for everyone, I enjoy it. And I will keep doing it. BUT ... I rarely use any of those bootleg cards. When I do find time to play, I want to use the official guys. As much as I enjoy the bootleg scene and the creativity it brings out in all of us, I kind of see it as an insult to Tom to say you prefer bootlegs over the real characters. I know I have never even made a character that could come close to anyone Tom made. Not even Sectarian.  Great post. |
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Post by tafkaga on Nov 3, 2006 21:22:26 GMT -5
Official guys all the way. Got nothin against bootlegs and have even used quite a few of them, but Tom's stuff is the reason I'm into this hobby. I like following his stories (albeit loosely) and for me bootlegs just kind of get in the way.
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Post by fredkc6cfb on Nov 6, 2006 23:31:58 GMT -5
As much as I enjoy creating bootlegs, I almost never use them.
I voted COTG.
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Post by GrumpyBigBee on Nov 9, 2006 8:56:36 GMT -5
I love Bootlegs but the real cards are the BEST!
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Post by Pride on Nov 9, 2006 9:43:38 GMT -5
made up my mind its got to be Toms because his stuff started it all with out the big man there would not be any of use talking about whats better know.
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Post by rockajabroney on Nov 15, 2006 20:38:34 GMT -5
I'd agree with Bazzy 100% that both are equally good, but without COTG to inspire us (me in particular) I wouldn't even create my own cards.
Great post Swarm!
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Post by Avarice on Nov 21, 2006 11:42:11 GMT -5
I chose bootlegs because I only run an all bootleg fed, with the exception of Max Shield, Janus and Vyper making stops. Also the Hardcore Icon Mayhem was there for the longest while. I know he was old, but a few of us got together, came up with stats, had a buddy draw a sweet pick and made him kind of like Terry Funk. He had been around forever, but could still go. I ran GWF up until 2116, but lost all interest and never to gain it back when the Realms sets came out. I still collect the sets, but do not play them. I have my own world of guys that several promoters get as well, but I like doing my own thing, creating my own stars and that's the way it is. I still follow the GWF, but don't play it. Many bootlegs have tons of creativity in them, and if I like them, I will throw them into my fed for a try. It's apples and oranges. It's what you like and you go with it.
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Post by GOODZILLA on Nov 21, 2006 23:38:12 GMT -5
I love the Mayhem concept you described there Eric. Is that card available in any of your sets?
Mayhem was always a favorite of mine.
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Post by bmurderh8s on Nov 22, 2006 9:28:19 GMT -5
That Mayhem card was awesome. I did the art and it actually looked like Mayhem. Eric never got it released. But the guys who had their hand in the creation were
Eric, Me, Chriss Hoover, Keith Vella and Quinten Lebeau if I remember correctly.
His story was basically he escaped from prison and hid underground where all the outcasts went to find refuge from the harsh Aethran government. While down there he ran across a renegade version of a clensing. A highly dangerous and illegal version. he underwent the process and it managed to hold off his aging process a bit and keep his abilities at about his 2108 level. He then ended up escpaing the planet via cargo ship and tried his hands on the indie circuit.
Thats the short version.
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Post by Avarice on Nov 22, 2006 11:49:20 GMT -5
No, he wasn't really for any release, mainly just a few of us that wanted him. There's a few other guys that do have him that went to G'Corn a few years ago, but they're no longer in print. It was a sweet drawing by Brandon...he had MAYHEM tattooed on his stomach, etc. Damn...maybe I should bring him back. ;D
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 22, 2006 11:51:44 GMT -5
i give up on this subject as well.but i'm still going to do what i want.
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Post by bmurderh8s on Nov 22, 2006 11:56:44 GMT -5
i give up on this subject as well.but i'm still going to do what i want. What the hell is that supposed to mean? And yeah Eric..BRING EM BACK! |
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Post by bmurderh8s on Nov 22, 2006 11:59:00 GMT -5
If I can find his card I'll post him. If not...maybe somebody else will.
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 22, 2006 12:00:03 GMT -5
it means you go your way and i go mine ok?
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Post by bmurderh8s on Nov 22, 2006 12:01:09 GMT -5
did I piss you off or osmehting?
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 22, 2006 12:02:42 GMT -5
no i'm just done talking about this is all.
peace dmk
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Post by Chewey on Nov 22, 2006 13:51:42 GMT -5
dang, don't mess with Neily.
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 22, 2006 14:04:19 GMT -5
this is how i feel about the whole deal chewey.
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