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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 3:53PM
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Date Joined:
Jan 13, 2009
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I hit up a new store to get on the list for Neverwinter day and the new encounters season and they are charging five bucks for goodie bag on D&D day and five bucks every Wednesday for encounters. My last haunt didn't do that is this legit?
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 4:05PM
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It might be legal, but it is not normal, and is very unlikely to be successful.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 4:09PM
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Date Joined:
Sep 19, 2007
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I hit up a new store to get on the list for Neverwinter day and the new encounters season and they are charging five bucks for goodie bag on D&D day and five bucks every Wednesday for encounters. My last haunt didn't do that is this legit?
It is my understanding that the Game Day and Encounters events are supposed to be free. As far as I know, the store does not pay anything for the Encounters and Game Day materials except the commitment to run the events in their store (they might pay for shipping).
If they are providing things on top of simply hosting the game (i.e.; the aforementioned "goodie bag"), then I suppose that gives them an excuse and loophole through which to charge ("You are paying for the goodie bag, not the game.").
Ask Wizards CS if this practice is kosher. If not, report the store and find a new venue.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 4:11PM
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From what I've seen, it's not abnormal. One of our local stores charges $3.00, another $2.00. Yes, it's legit, and I believe that I saw somehwhere on the actual Encounters pages that the FLGS might charge a local fee.
EDIT: I checked and could not locate it, but I do recall reading it, I just don't recall where.
A lot of stores that offer gaming space charge for usage, which is what charge could be. It's a rather minor charge for 3 hours or so of fun.
Reflavoring: the change of flavor without changing any mechanical part of the game, no matter how small, in order to fit the mechanics to an otherwise unsupported concept.
Retexturing: the change of flavor (with at most minor mechanical adaptations) in order to effortlessly create support for a concept without inventing anything new.
Houseruling: the change, either minor or major, of the mechanics in order to better reflect a certain aspect of the game, including adapting the rules to fit an otherwise unsupported concept.
Homebrewing: the complete invention of something new that fits within the system in order to reflect an unsupported concept.
Default module =/= Core mechanic.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 4:13PM
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Date Joined:
Sep 26, 2001
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Two of the three stores that host Encounters in my area charge.
Illusive Comics and Games doesn't.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 4:38PM
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Date Joined:
Jun 15, 2004
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One of our local stores charges $3.00, another $2.00.
One here charges $1, but then gives it to the DM as store credit. Although $5 seems high, I believe it's completely kosher, and I wouldn't begrudge the store doing so (assuming they have enough players willing to pay). I mean, conventions typically cost more per game and give you less.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 5:14PM
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Date Joined:
Jan 13, 2009
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Alrighty then. Just surprised me is all. 
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 6:34PM
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Date Joined:
Jun 20, 2009
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My FLGS has a "two drink minumum" which just means you've got to spend two bucks on stuff at the store, usually soda (which is 1.00 each, hence the nickname) or snacks.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 8:55PM
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Date Joined:
Dec 10, 2008
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Personally, I wouldn't play at any place that charged for Encounters, but if it was a small amount and it went toward prizes, gaming space, or something to help recruit DMs, I wouldn't damn them for it. I don't think it's a good idea if your mission is to bring in new players, though.
OD&D, 1E and 2E challenged the player.
3E challenged the character, not the player.
Now 4E takes it a step further by challenging a GROUP OF PLAYERS to work together as a TEAM.
That's why I love 4E.
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2 years ago ::
Aug 03, 2011 - 10:57PM
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Date Joined:
Apr 13, 2009
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Avatar Comics And Games doesn't charge for Encounters, and gives anyone who DMs an Encounters game 30 Store Reward Points. We typically have a turnout of 15-20 players. I make it a point to buy drinks or Fortune Cards every time I play...
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