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Quoted from benheck:You don't work very hard when the money's already in the bank, especially if you're a lazy hack has-been who gets all their ideas from EMs.
Now you're operating an overpowered tanning bed without a license.
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Quoted from stevevt:Now you're operating an overpowered tanning bed without a license.
Haha, and now we know why Robert was so triggered by my advice.
BECAUSE IT WAS RIGHT.
The six of us that went to deeproot will be joining the Virtual Pinball Expo for a live Q&A about deeproot tomorrow evening.
We will sit and stare at the camera in silence for the entire hour.
Quoted from benheck:I've often said the secret behind Spooky's success is the fact we had to make games to make money, instead of getting the money ahead of time.
You don't work very hard when the money's already in the bank, especially if you're a lazy hack has-been who gets all their ideas from EMs.
How do you really feel about Jpop Ben? LOL
DR had loads of cash upfront as well. Burning cash with no output is not a sound business model?
Quoted from pin2d:The six of us that went to deeproot will be joining the Virtual Pinball Expo for a live Q&A about deeproot tomorrow evening.
We will sit and stare at the camera in silence for the entire hour.
This should be a hoot. Just reading the chat window should be interesting.
Thanks for warning us.
Quoted from pin2d:The six of us that went to deeproot will be joining the Virtual Pinball Expo for a live Q&A about deeproot tomorrow evening.
One of you should ceremonially rip an NDA in half on camera, then give us the real scoop. Until then, zero interest.
Quoted from yancy:One of you should ceremonially rip an NDA in half on camera, then give us the real scoop. Until then, zero interest.
Is that not the business model at work here?
Düsseldorf
Quoted from pin2d:The six of us that went to deeproot will be joining the Virtual Pinball Expo for a live Q&A about deeproot tomorrow evening.
We will sit and stare at the camera in silence for the entire hour.
You‘re shilling me? 
Quoted from iceman44:How do you really feel about Jpop Ben? LOL
DR had loads of cash upfront as well. Burning cash with no output is not a sound business model?
Hey I used to think he was cool. Still remember first time I played Theater of Magic.
But you're only as good as your last gig and the last 10 years have been a joke. All these companies are like women becoming a guy's 3rd, 4th or 5th wife and thinking "I'll be the one to change him!
What are the current odds that Derproot eventually sells games?
I'm starting to think it's less than 50:50. Maybe 60:40 against.
Seems like we may just see an announcement that "adverse conditions and factors beyond our control dictate abandoning the pinball market".
Should hire George Gomez for $750,000 per year for 5 year contract with 3 years guaranteed. Go with his opinion and make some games. Robert would save millions over that period of time and it would probably be enough cash for George to walk (for retirement) - everyone wins.
Quoted from benheck:Hey I used to think he was cool. Still remember first time I played Theater of Magic.
But you're only as good as your last gig and the last 10 years have been a joke. All these companies are like women becoming a guy's 3rd, 4th or 5th wife and thinking "I'll be the one to change him!
Brutal takedown!
Quoted from spinal:Should hire George Gomez for $750,000 per year for 5 year contract with 3 years guaranteed. Go with his opinion and make some games. Robert would save millions over that period of time and it would probably be enough cash for George to walk (for retirement) - everyone wins.
Except those who need after purchase support..
Quoted from spinal:Should hire George Gomez for $750,000 per year for 5 year contract with 3 years guaranteed. Go with his opinion and make some games. Robert would save millions over that period of time and it would probably be enough cash for George to walk (for retirement) - everyone wins.
I’ll take a crack at it for half that.... can’t do much worse than what they’re doing already.
Bermuda Triangle
Quoted from RCA1:What are the current odds that Derproot eventually sells games?
I'm starting to think it's less than 50:50. Maybe 60:40 against.
Seems like we may just see an announcement that "adverse conditions and factors beyond our control dictate abandoning the pinball market".
Zilcho. They can't even finish the easy part (a prototype) and there's no manufacturing to be seen.
Oh well. At least a lot of old pinball designers got nice paychecks for a few years.
KxpRCYAEwBSa 1 (resized).jpgQuoted from jorro:And any news ?
Jeff has his panel talking about Deeproot between not at all and never, make sure to tune in! 
We'll see if they stick with their original plan revealing the setup thingy on expo.
(Edit: Expo Team says it's not happening - on their turf at least.)
Since their site is black with the Sept.21st info, their FB page as well and Fun with Bonus without Deeproot news for 9 days, it's not looking good to say the least - but we still have some days to go. 
Quoted from DS_Nadine:Fun with Bonus without Deeproot news for 9 days
I have a ton of respect for Steve and do NOT want to put words in his mouth, but that FWB info dump struck me as "let's at least share everything we've accomplished for posterity before they pull the plug."
Quoted from CrazyLevi:hey guys any news? WHen is RAZA shipping?
Soon, after the next reveal. Approximately 2...yrs 
Quoted from yancy:I have a ton of respect for Steve and do NOT want to put words in his mouth, but that FWB info dump struck me as "let's at least share everything we've accomplished for posterity before they pull the plug."
I don't think he'd do so... at least not consciously.
Usual assumption would be that they post stuff to keep up the interrest; but then again they don't have any rules of communication given the fact that employees posted a lot of in development stuff while their official communication channels are dead.
Quoted from DS_Nadine:Since their site is black with the Sept.21st info, their FB page as well and Fun with Bonus without Deeproot news for 9 days, it's not looking good to say the least - but we still have some days to go.
There used to be quite a bit of content but now all of their sites resemble domain squatters.
https://deeprootfunds.com/
https://deeproottech.com/
https://deeprootpinball.com/
Quoted from Mr68:There used to be quite a bit of content but now all of their sites resemble domain squatters.
https://deeprootfunds.com/
https://deeproottech.com/
https://deeprootpinball.com/
Maybe my memory is failing me, but they look the same as I remember?
Quoted from wrb1977:Maybe my memory is failing me, but they look the same as I remember?
They were never great, but now they're certainly more meager than before.
Quoted from Mr68:There used to be quite a bit of content but now all of their sites resemble domain squatters.
https://deeprootfunds.com/
https://deeproottech.com/
https://deeprootpinball.com/
I think that team page needs to be updated.
So what's the deal with Deeproot?
Are they gonna release something for those of us that don't give a fuck about Guns N Roses, Avengers, Led Zeppelin or any of that other super old bullshit?
Quoted from o-din:So what's the deal with Deeproot?
Are they gonna release something for those of us that don't give a fuck about Guns N Roses, Avengers, Led Zeppelin or any of that other super old bullshit?
Cutting edge stuff like the 80s inspired Merlins Arcade, The Who, and the Goonies.
But for those that like super old bullshit, how about an Old Testament pin?
Really covering all their bases.
Quoted from wrb1977:Maybe my memory is failing me, but they look the same as I remember?
The only notable thing is that they’re recently trying to fill a position in parts procurement.
Quoted from TreyBo69:Cutting edge stuff like the 80s inspired Merlins Arcade, The Who, and the Goonies.
But for those that like super old bullshit, how about an Old Testament pin?
Really covering all their bases.
Wow, I'm just blown away.
How long will we have to wait for Food Truck? Or will that be a throwback to a time none of us care to remember too.
Quoted from o-din:Wow, I'm just blown away.
How long will we have to wait for Food Truck? Or will that be a throwback to a time none of us care about too?
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Someone tell Robert kids are really into chuck wagons
B114AC25-0356-4DE9-9F8A-792013AA8AB8 (resized).jpegQuoted from TreyBo69:Someone tell Robert kids are really into chuck wagons
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Been there...
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Quoted from pin2d:The six of us that went to deeproot will be joining the Virtual Pinball Expo for a live Q&A about deeproot tomorrow evening.
Did this happen yet?
Quoted from mr9865:Did this happen yet?
Yes, they streamed an empty room for 15 minutes yesterday.
Quoted from chad:Remember these ? [quoted image]
What do you mean with "remember"?
febo-dutch-automat (resized).jpgQuoted from DS_Nadine:Yes, they streamed an empty room for 15 minutes yesterday.
wait, thats not a joke? Thats actually what happened?
Quoted from mr9865:Did this happen yet?
Sorry for the confusion, we didn't have a seminar...that was meant to be a joke!
Quoted from DS_Nadine:What do you mean with "remember"?
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Yeah not sure what they are talking about...
Now gimme some fried cheese!
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Quoted from elZilcho:Levi at the febo, thats oldschool man. We have fry boutiqes now [quoted image]
Ha yeah I think that was at Utrecht Central station!
Always pick up a fried cheese snack on the way through!
So there was a countdown to a livestream of a wall? This is getting so pathetic, it's... Awesome! When does the next countdown start?
Quoted from Tranquilize:When does the next countdown start?
It just ended. 3 PM. Beerthirty.
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