Wayland and Maelstrom

[Gareth]

Things have finally "gone public," between Maelstrom and Wayland. Bit of a slanging match, which isn't great to read, but some open clarity is useful, for any interested parties.

Last weekend I had a fantastic time at the Eye, and bought something from the store, despite my reservations about the owners debts, to the public. To offer items for sale, knowing you could never fulfil, baring a supplier giving you stock, is disgusting. However in whatever form, I feel that for providing the venue, I owed them at least one purchase. I feel that EotS and Maunsfield will never get a online sale from me, but if I can physically walk away with product, that I will make an exception.

All I think we as the gaming public can hope for, is that this is as bad as it gets. MG have acted in a way to try and protect the public, although that has harmed far more, than drawing a line in the sand, would have done. Their actions, if their statement is to be believed, were made in good faith. WG have acted firstly protect themselves, but will hopefully see everyone retailer prosper from their act, which is great for us gamers.