Can you share a board game publisher horror story related to rights?
Sure. There was a situation where a publisher claimed exclusive rights to a game's IP but then didn't do anything with it. The game designer was left in limbo, unable to find another publisher to work with on spin - offs or expansions because of the legal hold the first publisher had.
In one case, a publisher took the rights to a board game and then made changes to the game's lore that the designer strongly disagreed with. The designer had created a rich backstory for the game, but the publisher wanted to make it more 'appealing' to a mainstream audience. This led to a big rift between the two parties and damaged the game's integrity.
Can you share a really bad board game publisher horror story?
In one horror story, a publisher decided to cut costs on the components of a board game without consulting the designers. They used cheaper materials for the game pieces and the board itself. This not only made the game look and feel cheap, but it also affected the gameplay in some cases. For example, the pieces might not fit together properly or the board might get damaged easily. This led to a lot of complaints from customers and a damaged reputation for the game, which was really unfair to the designers who had worked hard on creating a great gameplay experience.
What are some board game publisher horror stories?
One horror story could be a publisher changing the core mechanics of a game without the designer's consent. For example, a designer created a unique combat system in a fantasy board game. But the publisher thought it was too complex for the market and simplified it to a generic system, ruining the original charm of the game.
What are some board game publisher horror stories?
One horror story could be a publisher changing the rules of a game drastically at the last minute without proper communication to the designers. This can lead to a final product that doesn't match the original vision and disappoints the fans who were looking forward to the game based on the initial concept.
Share some board game horror stories.
There was a board game that was said to be cursed. In this game, players had to complete a series of tasks in a spooky mansion - themed board. When one player got to a certain room on the board, the lights in the real room they were in started flickering. And then, the player's figure on the board seemed to disappear and reappear in a different location. Everyone was terrified and refused to continue the game.
Can you share 'co op board horror stories' related to finances?
Sure. There are co op boards that mismanage the finances. They might increase the maintenance fees without any proper explanation or accounting for where the money is going. One case was where the fees went up by 30% in a year, but there were no visible improvements in the building.
Can you share a horror game story related to ice cream?
Sure. There was this horror game where an ice cream truck drove around a small town at night. The ice cream man looked normal at first, but as players got closer, his face was all distorted. His ice creams were made from the essence of the missing people in the town. If you took an ice cream, strange things started to happen. You'd see visions of the people being captured and turned into the 'flavors'. It was a really creepy concept.
Can you share a memorable Weegie board game story?
Sure. There was this one time when a couple played the Weegie board. They asked it if they were going to get married. The planchette moved to 'yes'. And later, they actually did get married. It was a really strange and memorable experience for them, and they always wondered if the Weegie board had some sort of premonition ability.
Can you share a specific timber rights horror story in detail?
Sure. There was a situation where a logging company obtained timber rights to a large forest area near a small town. They promised to replant trees and manage the forest sustainably. However, once they started logging, they cut down far more trees than permitted in a very short time. This led to soil erosion as the tree roots that held the soil in place were removed. The erosion then caused problems for local farmers as their fields were flooded with muddy water during rains, ruining their crops. The company also left behind a lot of debris, which became a breeding ground for pests that further affected the surrounding farms. The local community tried to fight against the company, but due to the legal timber rights the company held, it was a long and difficult battle.
Can you share a spooky Ouija board online game story?
In one online Ouija board game story, a group of teenagers were playing. They were having a normal session until they asked about a local haunted place. The response they got was really strange. It was like the spirit (if there was one) was angry. The cursor on the screen moved so fast that they could barely read the words. It spelled out things about how they shouldn't have disturbed it. After that, some of the teenagers reported feeling a presence around them for a few days, which made them very uneasy.
Can you share some civil rights horror stories?
One civil rights horror story is the segregation in the United States. African - Americans were forced to use separate facilities, like schools, restrooms, and buses. They were treated as second - class citizens, facing discrimination and violence just because of their skin color. For example, Rosa Parks was arrested just for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person, which was a spark that ignited the civil rights movement.