February 15, 2005

WHEN LESS IS MORE:

Painted Armies, Tabletop Battles (JULIE SALAMON, 2/15/05, NY Times)

What drew this unlikely assortment of people together was a chance to compete at Warhammer, popular in Britain, Europe and Australia for more than 20 years but known in the United States mainly to its numerous cultish devotees. In a culture dominated by virtual diversions and mass marketing, Warhammer has acquired an ardent following by being tactile and mysterious, using no advertising at all.

There's not a pro sport or an art form that wouldn't benefit from being more cultish.

Posted by Orrin Judd at February 15, 2005 6:47 AM
Comments

Benefit in what way? Which pro sport would benefit from reducing its fan base to "cultish" status?

Posted by: Brandon at February 15, 2005 11:02 AM

All of them--the effects of trying to appeal to a broader fan base and advertisers have ruined most of them and damaged all.

Posted by: oj at February 15, 2005 11:11 AM

Ruined and damaged in what way?

Posted by: Brandon at February 15, 2005 11:57 AM

Players turning pro too early. Seasons too long. Too many teams. Too many playoff teams. Too much tv exposure. Ticket prices too high. etc., etc., etc.

Posted by: oj at February 15, 2005 1:33 PM
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