*sigh*

[Texagony]

Sadly, I have given up completely on Avalanche Press. I own the vast majority of their games and in some cases I have two copies. However several factors have combined to lead me to decide I will never again purchase a game from them:

1. Their abysmal customer service. You can only break your promise so many times before the customer gives up on you.
2. Their refusal to support the hobby by allowing third parties to post Vassal modules. I don't deny it is their right to do this, and I acknowledge that there will always be people who will abuse the system by using the Vassal module without buying the game, but the vast majority of gamers will not do this. It irritates me to no end that Mike is always imploring people to support AP while he never makes an effort to support the hobby.
3. Refusal to post "living rules." Do I really have to pay $60 to get the current update of the rules? Must the hobbyists who support AP, by posting rules errata and clarifications do ALL thw work?
4. Lack of playtesting and even failure to proofread rules and scenario books.

I know there are many who love AP products and will continue to support AP. That is their right and I am happy that they get pleasure from AP games. For my part, I will support the game companies that support the hobby.