After reading several post on the forums, more specifically the
Has GW Gone Too Far? thread. And this simply got me wondering, is Games Workshop really THAT bad? Are they all trying to shovel Space Marines down your throat a nothing more? That only a few Good GW's actually exist and that many of them make you miserable?
I want to know what your local Games Workshop is like. Is the staff friendly? Do they know you by name? They call you to remind you of shipments and events, even without being paid to do so?
I'll start with myself.
The Games Workshop in my is in a mall about fifteen minutes from where I live. My friends and I go there every other week or so. The staff know us by name, crack jokes with us, and on occasion game with us. They even participate in a little group tradition we have call the 'ASSHAT' where if your unit kills a vehicle, they get to take a trophy from it. i.e. Obliterator kills a Leman Russ, the Obliterator wears the turret like a hat.
Anyways, the guys are always friendly, and I know them by name too. They set up beginner games with the new kids that show up, and even game on occasion. They aren't all that crazed over Space Marines as I've mostly read, sure they'll try to sell something to you, but only to further help out your army. I once went in there asking only for a few squads of Guardsmen, the manager walks me straight to the IG section, tells me a bit of fluff, and tells me where to begin. I walked out with $150 less in my wallet, but in the long run, that decision actually SAVED me money (As much as you can from GW anyway).
In the end, I like my store, but I seem to hear a lot of complaints from other posts. Just give me your opinion on what you think. RT are fine too, but try to keep it with the local GW.