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Stephan Rasmussen
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People keep writing as if it is no problem and there are lots of different publishers for this type of game. I don't consider 3 companies as "a lot" of publishers to choose from. It does give some opportunity to reflect on why there are so few companies that produce and sell the longer bigger games. The only company that really excels in that right now is FFG and who knows how "age of piracy" fit in their schedule right now.

One of the things that make age of piracy unique is the great sculpts for the different pirate ships in the game and that alone means that a lot of companies will not be able to handle the game. This industry really needs more companies with the strength and size of FFG. Right now though I dont see any companies nearing FFG in terms of capability to turn out big and beautiful games but I hope that Z-Man games will eventually grow into that.
George Fagin
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I'm another who was looking forward to the game, and will certainly buy it if another publisher picks it up.
Mik Svellov
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basilmichael wrote:
Great Dane wrote:
I would have felt better of Richard's kind offer - if he hadn't used the oportunity to bang the drum for his own game at the same time!


Need to read the whole post...


Or realise that not all quotes are in the official
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My apology to Mr. Berg!
adrian peh
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Keep your chin up. I'm sure you'll get a good publisher. I agree with most of the guys who posted here - go for FFG. Hey, FFG, this one's gonna be a hit!
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Robert Lautenbach
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Argh, there are less and less games coming out that interest me, so my wishlist is already pretty short. And now they start to cancel the few games that are on the list....not fair!
Christian, please do not give up. Z-Man sounds like a good publisher to try. Keep us posted!
John Kennard
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Let's just say that Christian needs to check his geekmail.... ninja
Josh
I've heard very good things about AoP and was really looking forward to it... hopefully another publisher will have the good sense to snap this one up.
Christian Marcussen
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Hi everyone!

I made this thread before going to the UK for a few days, and now look what happned. I'm really overwhelmed and happy for all your supportive words - what a reception. I'm now going through the huge amount of geekmail I received

I appologize to anyone I don't get to reply to - but I would like the chance to say that your wishings and suggestions will all be noted and appreciated. :cool:

Regarding FFG; They actually showed some interest in the game when it was announced. At that point we were well into things with ProLudo and I felt I would be screwing them over by just packing up and leaving (How's that for irony?). We have been contacting FFG daily the past 3-4 weeks but with no luck of getting a hold of Christian... perhaps we have been screened? :soblue:

Anyway we're still on it and will try chase up FFG a bit more due to their preliminary interest. If that goes to hell then we will start expanding our search.

Thanks to everyone, and again I appologize if I do not get back to you directly.

Cheers!

:arrrh:
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Anders Olin
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Keep up the spirit! I've been longing for a good pirate game since Sid Meier's Pirates came out on PC 20 years ago (or something).

and yes I will preorder for myself my dog and her mother!
michael humphreys
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Ridiculous and terrible.

I was also very much looking forward to this as well - an absolutely great looking game.

And I am sure none of us know the half of the effort and love Christian has poured into this game.

I know Christian will not give up, as much as I am positive we will all still see this game one day.
Burkhard Hannig
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Hello,

Truant Games and Ulisses Games merged together to create a new
boardgame division:

http://www.truant.de/index.htm

Maybe they need a new supreme product :)

Give them a try, they did the German version of Kingsburg lately.
Daryl Wilks
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I hope it works out with FFG. Based on the content I've seen, this is the one pirate game that I have been waiting for.
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Tom Tykwer
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Hi Christian,

i wonder what the guys from Pro Ludo or the other company said why they donīt publish the game?

Are there any issues about the gameplay? Is it the money they had to invest? :what:

Greetings
Christian Marcussen
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Tom Tykwer wrote:
Hi Christian,

i wonder what the guys from Pro Ludo or the other company said why they donīt publish the game?

Are there any issues about the gameplay? Is it the money they had to invest? :what:

Greetings


Hi Tom :cool: (The Tom Tykwer?)

ProLudo were very happy with the game and already invested money in it (work and art). The new company wanted a game where Combat was less detailed and faster - kind of "roll a die, play a card, compare ships - see who won". We on the other hand wanted combat to be slightly more involving and thematic which in turn takes longer.

The game takes 3 hours with players familiar with the game, but can take longer with "newbies" - and this was unacceptable to them.

So that was pretty much it.
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jesus amor
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i feel very sad to hear it.

I hope you can find another publisher.

May FFG can be the publisher to do it.

Are you test with Z Games or another european publisher ?

txus