Kasbak definitely has a point about the added hassle of printing hand-outs. I didn't even think of that. That could definitely cause an issue with adventures printed in digest sized if there isn't some sort of online supplement.
kosmit, I'm a state-side player so I can only imagine the difficulty of getting printed product in Poland. I'm sure your solutions works best for your group, but my point is that I do not think it is the norm. And I don't know if we can say that searching is NEVER as fast as flipping through a book, but your message is received. I meant no disrespect.
I just wanted to make sure both sides of the 'Book Size' debate were represented. I think both sides definitely have points in their favor.
Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
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Re: Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
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Re: Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
I definitely agree that both formats have their value. The question is what format will best suit purposes here. To reiterate items I have stated elsewhere, I think digest size would work best for supplements that are mostly informative. I put forth the idea of a small book that purely covers spells; it would be a handy reference resource so that you don't have to dig through the core books just to find something simple like a weaving difficulty or a duration.
I don't think digest size is the best fit for Earthdawn corebooks simply due to the fluff material that the system is so well known for. Earthdawn books aren't just rule references; they are narratives that paint a picture of the world. On that same note, that is why I for one don't mind paying more for them.
I don't think digest size is the best fit for Earthdawn corebooks simply due to the fluff material that the system is so well known for. Earthdawn books aren't just rule references; they are narratives that paint a picture of the world. On that same note, that is why I for one don't mind paying more for them.
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Re: Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
To answer the question, since I guess it could have been a touch clearer:
The hardcover edition is *only* available via the Kickstarter. We will be doing a run of enough hardcover books to fulfill the pledges (plus perhaps a handful of extras). If you don't get the hardcover through the KS, odds are you are not going to get it. The books "in the wild" will all be softcover.
The hardcover edition is *only* available via the Kickstarter. We will be doing a run of enough hardcover books to fulfill the pledges (plus perhaps a handful of extras). If you don't get the hardcover through the KS, odds are you are not going to get it. The books "in the wild" will all be softcover.
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Re: Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
Well, that makes a lot more sense (and makes me a LOT happier I put in for the early bird special on the hardcovers). Could I also suggest an official update on the KS to make that clearer for those placing pledges? Looks like it's been talked about in the comments, but I think it would be better to not have the question hanging in the air.
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Re: Opinion Piece on the 4th Edition Book size.
That's quite all right. As things progressed, it started to become clear that there was the impression that the hardcover edition would be available for general release. That isn't the case.
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