I was following JJpotc closely at the time (even went to play a demo of the 3 disc prototype) and seem to recall that the delays in actually getting it out to customers put it close to their next title announcement. I figured why not wait to see the new game, (which I wrongly thought would be even more innovative) and if I don’t like it then i’ll order a Pirates. By the time of the Wonka (a theme I was highly interested in) reveal they had stopped making jjpotc and only standards were still available, which at the time seemed like a mistake to not spend a grand more and get (I think it was) 5 enhanced options.

Now of course I’m bummed I Hesitated on a Pirates LE and even if they rerelease, 12 grand means I’m probably out. I had bought a TAF before JJP4 was announced just to have one game until I decided which JJP to get, and now I’m appreciating it more and more. However I still would still someday like to find that one deep ruled, fully packed game to keep in my living room as I only have space for one machine.