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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #1

I loved the idea of the special commemorative cup, and it got me to thinking about how cool some other misc special-limited edition items might be:

1. Limited Edition 2005 Token- Not a random draw, but a single special token for sale- perhaps some very minor magic item (Eversmoking Bottle for example), that would change every year.

2. Take Home Props- Like a string of the priest's prayer beads, or an expandable bard book so new pages (perhaps some found in the dungeon itself) could be added each year.
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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #2

For that 2nd one, people could study the beads or the book for future years, making it unfair, but I like the idea
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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #3

For that 2nd one, people could study the beads or the book for future years, making it unfair, but I like the idea


Yep.. I thought about that. On one hand, hardcore studying in the off-season would be unbalancing to the point of unfair. On the other, spending some time in advance planning the next dungeon foray (assigning roles based on ability, figuring out marching order, deciding who best to hold the torch, etc) gives an advantage as well. I'm sure a big part of the challenge for the TrueDungeon folks is striving to maintain balance- adventures need to be accessible and enjoyable to the new player and the experienced player, all at a variety of ages and skill levels...

Anyway, perhaps the prayer beads wouldn't come with a spell guide, or even more devious, the spells don't match what they did the previous year, or a the beads are from a different school. Or it could be a single bead, opening up a new spell.

As for the bard book, as was done before, not all of it could be relevant (or accurate), or might expand some of the back story from previous adventures.

Who knows.... Just kicking around some ideas...
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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #4

spending some time in advance planning the next dungeon foray (assigning roles based on ability, figuring out marching order, deciding who best to hold the torch, etc) gives an advantage as well.


I am glad you did not say unfair advantage as I feel most games require a certain degree of planning especially a TEAM strategy game like TD.

I think the planning part that is going on in a different thread is in the spirit of increasing the chances of having a good time and minimizing the chances for being rushed or confused. (and I think this is your understanding as well or perhaps you would have said "unfair")

I too like the idea of a special take-away from TD - my age old suggestion was for TD to actually produce the dungeon in map form and perhaps write up the experience so that people could "take the dungeon home." This would be a tricky thing to sell - as you would not want it at the CON where the dungeon was still running.

There was also some mention of a pin that survivors would receive after beating the dungeon.

And I think I mentioned before - stickers are a ton of fun - Like "I live in a True Dungeon" "Will wench for Tokens" (that would be my FAV) "Don't touch that dungeon duck" or whatever...has the makings for a great TD fan contest... :smt023

Good ideas all - TD is growing I am sure the take-homes will grow as well.

Gary
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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #5

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This is what I'd like to see as a commemorative Item, available for sale at the TD desk:

T-shirts that say, "True Paladin" and have a copy for the Paladin character-sheet across the back. Or likewise, "True Rogue", "True Cleric", etc. with the relevant character sheet included.

Great way to show off your favorite class, or to buy as a gift for a party member who really went above & beyond the call of duty (I'm thinking of the Rogues who DIDN'T screw their party, for example).

C'mon, Jeff! More T-shirts for sale, please!!!!
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Commemorative Items 19 years 2 weeks ago #6

I think they are already doing this. There's the cups/mugs. Also the survivor pins like last year with something cooler for any hardcore survivors. I'm sure they will have t-shirts like last year. And, how could I forget, the tokens. It sounds like there might be some significant changes in some of them.
Any extra thing they make is a significant investment, so it would be nice if they could be sure they at least break even on the product.

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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #7

Good thoughts. Cups, mugs and pins will definitely be cool souvenirs; I just love the thought of a few more purchasable miscellaneous items (in addition to bags of tokens) that could be used during or enhance actual play... Personally, I’d happily pay an extra $3 for a single non-random Limited Edition token.

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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #8

I just love the thought of a few more purchasable miscellaneous items that could be used during or enhance actual play...


How about a TD sanctioned light source for players - I have seen some really cool "kids toys" that light up - either for limited light or for some other cool spell effects use???

I think the ideas are limitless as to what can be sold, however TD may be focused on a core line of products that are needed either from a playing standpoint or supplemental funding standpoint.

BUT Great Ideas All! Maybe we will see some of these in the future.
Gary
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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #9

How about a TD sanctioned light source for players - I have seen some really cool "kids toys" that light up - either for limited light or for some other cool spell effects use???


Gary,
We are already looking into that, we will keep you posted.
Dave
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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #10

How about a TD sanctioned light source for players - I have seen some really cool "kids toys" that light up - either for limited light or for some other cool spell effects use???


Gary,
We are already looking into that, we will keep you posted.
Dave


WHOO HOO!

Gary the thief strikes again...anytime you guys want to put me on payroll just let me know and I will quit my job. :smt040

Gary
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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #11

If I remember correctly at SoCal they had these glowing golfballs that had a flame effect on it, that was a light source I think for when you cast light.
So you would hold it in the palm of your hand and it would look like a small ball of flame in your hand.
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Commemorative Items 19 years 1 week ago #12

Yes they did have the cool golf ball of light...

The thiefy part of what I said was actually selling something that players could use in a TD event. Be it something to light up the room - or to symbolize the casting of a spell. Heck, if you have a flint and steel or perhaps a NEW token called "TORCH" you could trade that in before leaving the tavern and take a torch - giving it back to get your token back at the end of the adventure...but I like the actuall ability to keep something for cash.

There are torches, rubber balls, pins, etc. that TD could put out there for players to use - I am really excited to hear that there is something in the works here. I actually got a cool ......but I will leave it at that and as a surprise until I check with what volunteers can have at INDY...

Gary
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