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Quoted from PismoArcade:He's a pretty sensitive guy...maybe the LZ criticism got to him and he knows he could have done better with a higher BOM.
He's only 71. Still has a lot of years to give to pinball.
And the fact that Elwin is the new King and kicking ass. Maybe his ego is taking a blow and he wants to show he can still do it and blames Stern for low BOM
Bottom line sales matter i don’t care who you work for or who you are
I hope Ritchie uses this opportunity as a chance to regain the old magic under JJP with more $$$ to work with.
Even though I haven’t been a fan of what he’s done since AC/DC (don’t forget Lyman coded that game), it’s kind of like seeing if Michael Jordan still has another season left in him.
With all of the current hate for JJP and potential buyers leaving in droves I’m wondering why anybody cares?
I do for sure. Maybe FICKLE Pinside buyers? Lol
I can already hear the screams of “take my money now”
Quoted from Zitt:Steve has my respect... for years.
Jack can go pound sand... given how he's treated his customers since starting JJP; I have zero respect for that tool.
Seriously. Making people pay to fix an electrical problem with WOZ led boards... Making people pay for LED diffusers when they couldn't print the insert ink thick enough to block light. Telling people to go screw themselves over clear coat issues... making them pay for washers to cover them up.
The other dude; has my respect as a human being because I don't really follow his work much.
So; as for Steve's move... I'm honestly shocked; but not surprised. I don't know what his motivations were... but hopefully he gets to do the themes he wants at the bom costs he deserves. That said... Steve's "hiring" won't make me even consider being a Jersey Jack lame duck. No way I'm going to let Jack and his cronies shaft me the way he's done to his customers for years.
Seriously; JJP would have to offer discounts and refunds to all his past victims and solve his obvious quality issues for several games before I would even consider Steve's next great work.
You might be one of a handful that won’t buy Zitt.
Jack will keep on shafting. With Steve in tow
Quoted from BrianJ1337:Definitely never thought the Dinosaur in JP improved the game in any way.
LOL. Let's see, JP is about dinosaur's and it's one of the best interactive toys to come along in a LONG time and maybe ever.
And a big part of why it's ranked #2 in the Pinside rankings.
Say what you want about GNR and the "quality", i have zero issues with mine, it's a phenomenal and different pin with unbelievable collaboration with the band members to help make it SPECIAL.
I like playing my rock concert. It's as much FUN as i've had thus far with any pin i've played or owned.
As for Ritchie, i hope he comes out with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.
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