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| crazedventurers |
Posted - 18 Jan 2013 : 20:34:34
Go Here
http://batintheattic.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/dndclassicscom-rumors-are-getting-more.html
Cheers
Damian |
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| Ayrik |
Posted - 01 Feb 2013 : 23:53:12
I've compared the B1 module from www.dndclassics.com vs my original (hardcopy) version and my friend's badly scanned pdf version (of his worn out hardcopy) and another scanned version I obtained for comparison from ... elsewhere.
No contest, the hardcopy wins! And it surprisingly has more vivid colours than the scans, cool. But it was carefully packaged then ignored for many years (lol, decades).
But if I wanted to print the module out then the dndclassics download is certainly the best. It's also complete (the others lacked little things like front/back covers, etc). It's also OCR, indexed, and searchable. The best electronic version available. It's also watermarked and traceable, which to me is both annoying and comforting.
I'm surprised that Wizbro didn't update any of the credits, legal smallprint, trademarks, copyrights, etc. I mean, "(c) 1979, 1981 TSR Hobbies" ... and my local games and hobby store doesn't have the promised B2 or X1 modules! |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 01 Feb 2013 : 23:16:07
Joebing, I trust those site you mention are not torrents or sites that otherwise provide access to pirated material? I ask because the Candlekeep rules explicitly prohibit discussing pirated material. |
| Joebing |
Posted - 01 Feb 2013 : 21:59:24
Pirate activity of these has been going on for years. Demonoid and TPB have just about everything available, if you are willing to wait.
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Originally posted by Ayrik
Digital watermarking and cryptosecurity methods are also better, at least in terms of mobile devices and ereaders. I'm hoping Wizbro doesn't kneejerk their entire inventory back into the vault the moment they sniff pirate activity.
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| The Sage |
Posted - 01 Feb 2013 : 02:25:08
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Tales of the Infinite Starcase is already available? Awesome! That's one of my all-time favourite TSR products. I want this as a searchable PDF too. 
Might get that one, too. I hope they also add On Hallowed Ground -- there were no legal pdfs of that one, back when pdfs were available for sale the first time.
Aye. On Hallowed Ground is what I've often said to be the 'Fourth' book of the "Big Deity Three" of Faiths & Avatars, Powers & Pantheons, and Demihuman Deities.
Monster Mythology usually occupies a special 'Fifth Book' place. So it's the "Big Deity Five" for me.  |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 16:45:56
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Tales of the Infinite Starcase is already available? Awesome! That's one of my all-time favourite TSR products. I want this as a searchable PDF too.
Might get that one, too. I hope they also add On Hallowed Ground -- there were no legal pdfs of that one, back when pdfs were available for sale the first time. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 15:18:31
Tales of the Infinite Starcase is already available? Awesome! That's one of my all-time favourite TSR products. I want this as a searchable PDF too. |
| Marc |
Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 08:19:01
Faction War, Tales from the Infinite Staircase, and Faces of Sigil now are searchable PDFs. Hope they'll release more. |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 03:29:00
Digital watermarking and cryptosecurity methods are also better, at least in terms of mobile devices and ereaders. I'm hoping Wizbro doesn't kneejerk their entire inventory back into the vault the moment they sniff pirate activity. |
| Dark Wizard |
Posted - 31 Jan 2013 : 03:18:47
File optimization is bigger now than it was years ago, better tech and techniques, tablets and mobile devices driving such and all that. I appreciate the efforts to freshen up the files rather than just upload the decade old scans from before. Scanning technology is better. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 30 Jan 2013 : 22:30:25
Interesting... Just got an email from DriveThruRPG:
As part of this release, your previous purchase of Grand History of the Realms (3.5) is now available for download with an updated file.
Guess that answers part of my question. Still wanting to know if I'll be able to redownload the other pdfs from Paizo...
The new download is considerably smaller than the prior versions. The original file was 139MB, and the later, smaller file was 41MB. The newest one is 23MB. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 28 Jan 2013 : 17:35:52
I wish they would post more of the 2e era stuff. Though it might cost the same and be better to just pick up the Complete Book of Humanoids on Amazon. |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 06:54:31
Fair enough, Beeble Rupert. Yes, Gungans did steal some of my pdfs, actually they stole my entire laptop. That was a few years ago, but I am happy that replacements are now available online. Although I am also mildly annoyed that I'll need to pay again for products I already bought. Also annoyed at Gungans, filthy creatures. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 06:34:15
quote:
Originally posted by Ayrik
Hmm, yes I see, recognized. Fumble.
I was using this scroll in another tab to type/edit a reply to another (as I usually do, since I much mislike the default puny Quick Reply text box), and this time I hit SEND by error. Awesome sauce, my bad, sorry.
I figured it was something like that. But I had to run with it! |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 06:24:18
Hmm, yes I see, recognized. Fumble.
I was using this scroll in another tab to type/edit a reply to another (as I usually do, since I much mislike the default puny Quick Reply text box), and this time I hit SEND by error. Awesome sauce, my bad, sorry. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 06:14:48
quote:
Originally posted by Ayrik
I failed my Int check. What?
You commented about Gungans in a thread discussing TSR/WotC pdfs. Rather off-topic, I should say.  |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 05:19:30
I failed my Int check. What? |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 05:03:39
quote:
Originally posted by Ayrik
Just please, by the 507th Layer of the Abyss, no more Gungans! I know they tried to show a few cool and serious "special forces" ones, but Jar Jar (along with everybody else in lame Phantom Menace) utterly destroyed all hope for his species. You may fire when ready.
Did Gungans steal your pdfs? 
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| Ayrik |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 02:22:35
Just please, by the 507th Layer of the Abyss, no more Gungans! I know they tried to show a few cool and serious "special forces" ones, but Jar Jar (along with everybody else in lame Phantom Menace) utterly destroyed all hope for his species. You may fire when ready. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 26 Jan 2013 : 01:46:51
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Do remember, my furry friend, that I once called myself the Sage of Perth, which undoubtedly provided more than enough hints about my location in this great southern land.
Oops. I keep wanting to think you're on the other side of Down Under. 
How about I compromise... and just go live in the "middle" with Krash? |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 25 Jan 2013 : 05:21:42
quote:
The Sage of Perth
Do remember, my furry friend, that I ... provided more than enough hints about my location in this great southern land.
quote:
Furry Friend Rupert
Oops. I keep wanting to think you're on the other side of Down Under.
You just need to turn your map upside down (umop episdn) and turn your head around, Wooly. That puts Perth right where it should be. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 25 Jan 2013 : 04:43:32
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Do remember, my furry friend, that I once called myself the Sage of Perth, which undoubtedly provided more than enough hints about my location in this great southern land.
Oops. I keep wanting to think you're on the other side of Down Under. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 25 Jan 2013 : 02:24:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by JohnLynch
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Lirdolin
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Originally posted by The Sage
I can add stuff to what I think is a "Shopping Cart," but I can't get any further than that. The page just stops loading.
You can still try to buy the books via the regular drivethru site, until the dndclassics site is running smoothly.
No, I'm still getting the same kind of problem.
I'm thinking this still might simply be the result of international access/distribution slowly working it's way to my shores.
It's working for those on the east coast. Maybe if I blow real hard we'll be able to push it over to the west coast ;)
I believe the Sage is on the east coast... of Australia.
Do remember, my furry friend, that I once called myself the Sage of Perth, which undoubtedly provided more than enough hints about my location in this great southern land. |
| crazedventurers |
Posted - 24 Jan 2013 : 20:49:54
For those who have downloaded B1 for free, go here for an easier to use map and other B1 loveliness!
http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/B1
Cheers
Damian |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 24 Jan 2013 : 11:53:23
quote:
Originally posted by JohnLynch
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Lirdolin
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
I can add stuff to what I think is a "Shopping Cart," but I can't get any further than that. The page just stops loading.
You can still try to buy the books via the regular drivethru site, until the dndclassics site is running smoothly.
No, I'm still getting the same kind of problem.
I'm thinking this still might simply be the result of international access/distribution slowly working it's way to my shores.
It's working for those on the east coast. Maybe if I blow real hard we'll be able to push it over to the west coast ;)
I believe the Sage is on the east coast... of Australia. |
| JohnLynch |
Posted - 24 Jan 2013 : 11:21:22
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Lirdolin
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
I can add stuff to what I think is a "Shopping Cart," but I can't get any further than that. The page just stops loading.
You can still try to buy the books via the regular drivethru site, until the dndclassics site is running smoothly.
No, I'm still getting the same kind of problem.
I'm thinking this still might simply be the result of international access/distribution slowly working it's way to my shores.
It's working for those on the east coast. Maybe if I blow real hard we'll be able to push it over to the west coast ;) |
| The Sage |
Posted - 24 Jan 2013 : 02:14:35
quote:
Originally posted by Lirdolin
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
I can add stuff to what I think is a "Shopping Cart," but I can't get any further than that. The page just stops loading.
You can still try to buy the books via the regular drivethru site, until the dndclassics site is running smoothly.
No, I'm still getting the same kind of problem.
I'm thinking this still might simply be the result of international access/distribution slowly working it's way to my shores. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Jan 2013 : 22:50:37
Real-world business practices and a perfect world rarely coincide.
Paizo is awesome for customer service -- the best customer service I've ever had came from them.
But I would expect that whether or not I'll have access to the TSR pdfs I bought from them will depend entirely on WotC. It may be necessary for Paizo to have to re-apply for a license to sell them, and a condition of that license may be ignoring prior sales.
I've got all the pdfs, in at least 4 locations, so it's a moot point -- other than the principle of it.
And I'm pretty sure I did buy some pdfs from drivethrurpg, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
I'll not complain either way, but I will be happier if I have the option of downloading all of my pdfs again. |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 23 Jan 2013 : 22:19:11
In a perfect world your purchase would be logged onto a billing database and give you access to the product forever. And a company would promise to honour existing contracts even if (when) they change their policies. And they'd fully disclose any license-lease limitations which might affect the customer now or years down the road. And other companies, like Wizbro, would grace customers with benefits promised by third-party companies or other agents.
It's not a perfect world. But Paizo and Wizbro do give away all kinds of freebies, and their people (usually) do make real efforts to understand how they can provide what the RPG community wants.
Wooly ... I've actually had a very similar problem (although about my Nuts & Volts subscription) and simply emailed them with the relevant data and polite explanation of how I understood my original subscription contract. They ultimately apologized but offered a compromise ... not what I really wanted, but much better than what I had before. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 23 Jan 2013 : 21:58:43
quote:
Originally posted by Ayrik
If this is indeed a Wizbro-controlled distribution of all legacy stuff then Paizo's position in this market would be seriously challenged. Paizo simply doesn't have a vast library of legacy titles to republish, at least nothing compared to what TSR/WotC can access. Creating new content costs time and money and people.
Actually, I don't see how this would have anything to do with Paizo's market position. The larger part of sales is going to remain the current content, and Paizo is riding high on that current content, and constantly making more. This may change, long term or short, with the release of 5E.
But that wasn't my point... TSR/WotC pdfs used to be sold thru Paizo -- most of the ones I bought, I bought from Paizo. I had multiple reasons for choosing Paizo, most notably the unlimited downloads and the promise that if any pdfs were updated, a notification would be sent so the new version could be downloaded.
So that's my point: now that WotC pdfs are being sold again, what about the ones I've already paid for? Assuming I didn't have backups (I do have backups; it's just a hypothetical), would I be forced to re-buy pdfs I've already purchased? And will sites like Paizo that used to sell TSR/WotC pdfs be allowed to resume those sales?
Honestly, I think the answers are: yes, I'd have to repurchase, and no, Paizo won't be selling them. I think that's unfortunate, but it's also a purely business decision that I can't fault. I wouldn't like it, but I'd not be able to disagree with it.
Either way, I'd like to see some sort of official yea or nay on those questions.
Bringing back pdfs is good, but I'd like to see more. |
| Hawkins |
Posted - 23 Jan 2013 : 21:49:12
@Ayrik DriveThruRPG is owned by OneBookShelf, which is not a subsidiary of Hasbro. I am pretty sure that WotC is just working with DriveThruRPG/OneBookShelf as the distributor of the e-versions of their books rather than trying to create something from the ground up. Very similar to how most would buy their physical products from their FLGS. |
