tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post273346524228681483..comments2024-03-27T20:09:00.283-04:00Comments on Tenkar's Tavern: Gaming in the 'Verse: a Firefly RPG Preview Pre-Order - I Need To Know "Why Should I Pay $18 For a PDF Pre-Order?"Tenkarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-40148795862168329302013-07-01T14:26:33.790-04:002013-07-01T14:26:33.790-04:00Today, I have gotten approval to post the full Tab...Today, I have gotten approval to post the full Table of Contents for this 250+ page game book. Hope this sheds some light on what's in this game book!Monica Valentinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341623645483716550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-90195630017016888912013-05-09T13:48:04.414-04:002013-05-09T13:48:04.414-04:00This strikes me the same way as paying to get into...This strikes me the same way as paying to get into a beta test. The latest Star Wars game did the same thing.<br /><br />I wouldn't call it offensive. They're up front about what you're getting and it's not required. I consider it a gimmick, but it's not going to jack up the price of the final game. Nor does it sound like it's going to effect the release date of the full game. So in those regards I prefer it to other things they could be trying. <br /><br />Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116795932377593506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-1005392172521791722013-05-07T10:25:34.418-04:002013-05-07T10:25:34.418-04:00If it was a pre-order of the actual game, maybe I&...If it was a pre-order of the actual game, maybe I'd see it differently.<br /><br />It isn't. It's a marketing preview and apparently a Quickstart that they are asking $18 for in PDF.<br /><br />If the price was $10 it would be less offensive, but $18 for a PDF preview? and a pre-order at that?<br /><br />It's the combination of price and purpose that I find offensive. It's not like I can deduct the $18 of the price of the game. Besides, if the pre-order preview PDF is $18, how much ss the game PDF going to be? $30? 40?Tenkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159289652051155824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-36430489169440144342013-05-07T10:17:34.535-04:002013-05-07T10:17:34.535-04:00In the age of Kickstarters and people who actually...In the age of Kickstarters and people who actually back such things.....this doesn't seem odd to me at all. Not something I'd put money on, of course, but this seems honestly like less of a risk than just about 90% of the KS projects you report on.Doctor Futurityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586371999646337047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-24773940422051294742013-05-07T09:06:49.460-04:002013-05-07T09:06:49.460-04:00Monte Cook's Numenera is also currently offeri...Monte Cook's Numenera is also currently offering a preorder for the PDF of the game which won't be released until August. I think some companies are trying this out as a new marketing idea. Will it work? I'm not sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588183535221978936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-76567213837223930522013-05-07T08:31:30.925-04:002013-05-07T08:31:30.925-04:00Then think of it as a Kickstarter...Then think of it as a Kickstarter...Dithering Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320912576947632933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-85206162841978469672013-05-07T08:14:31.947-04:002013-05-07T08:14:31.947-04:00Hello:
My name is Monica and I'm the brand ma...Hello:<br /><br />My name is Monica and I'm the brand manager for the new license. I'd like to help clear up any confusion. <br /><br />Both adventures, as stated in the product description, are *fully* playable. This means that yes, they *will* include Quickstart rules. You will not have to wait to play these adventures. If you like more crunch in your games, you may want to wait for the Firefly RPG corebook.<br /><br />Both adventures and the "Serenity Crew" release will be released separately as well. If you don't want to get the Exclusive, then you can still play in the 'Verse. Margaret's adventure, "Wedding Planners" will be released twice along with the "Serenity Crew" in both Cortex Classic and Cortex Plus. The reason why we're releasing that title in dual systems, is because we're helping older fans get acclimated to Cortex Plus. The rest of the line is Cortex Plus.<br /><br />The Firefly RPG preview will clearly highlight where the game development is headed and give fans a chance to participate in the discussion. We are not making it a requirement for fans to buy; the idea is to give a sneak peek and some easter eggs for the game that will be out Winter 2013.<br /><br />We projected Winter 2013 because that is when we'll likely be able to deliver. Winter, for us, begins late October and goes through December 31st. Once the corebook is done, we have to submit for Fox approval. So our target date cannot be specific because even when our part is finished, our partners will be involved with the process.<br /><br />As I mentioned earlier, when we announced the license in March we got to work right away. This was well before any of us knew anything about Marvel. I came on board to reflect new company goals; to get great games developed, polished, and released in a more timely fashion. The release schedule reflects that; we haven't announced everything yet.<br /><br />I'm available for questions if anyone has them and I encourage you to follow my design notes to keep up-to-date with the latest information. We are taking a more transparent tack with what's happening on the license and will communicate what's going on as we have more news to share.<br /><br />http://www.margaretweis.com/creative-directions/blogger/listings/valentinelliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-25376685888968260842013-05-06T23:08:33.821-04:002013-05-06T23:08:33.821-04:00I think the year for the season is when it begins....I think the year for the season is when it begins.. so Winter 2013 might be right..The Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670101962259531452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724254580047847936.post-681130504207245702013-05-06T22:47:48.252-04:002013-05-06T22:47:48.252-04:00This one confused me too.This one confused me too.Greyhawk Grognardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929743865700766901noreply@blogger.com