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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
 Posted - 25 Feb 2009 : 19:49:58
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-Well I just got my copy #278 out of 500 signed copies. 
-Nice Hard Cover, of The Book of Experimental Might 1&2. 
BRIMSTONE 
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2009 : 21:17:42
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| I am waiting for my friend's copy to arrive so I can look through it when he is done. I love his Arcana Evolved. |
Errant d20 Designer - My Blog (last updated January 06, 2016)
One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
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* Heroes of the Jade Oath (PFRPG, conversion; Rite Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2009 : 21:25:45
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-I need to really look at it. My first look through I thought it was pretty spot on.  I am glad I got a signed copy.  I was afraid that I wouldnt get one of the signed ones. 
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 17:48:38
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I never understood the need to have another human being - who has no more value then you do - splash some ink onto a page just so you can have 'bragging rights'.
I actually purchased a book once at Borders when the author was there speaking (one of those 'self-help' books - I got roped-in), and he asked me if I'd like it signed, and I said "What for?"
Seriously... I don't get the draw. The only person who is going to scrawl all over something I paid for is me.
Anyhow, that was a wee-bit Off-Topic... 
I'm going to have to see about getting a copy of this - I wanted the first one, and now that the two are together it makes even more sense to get it.
I have to find someplace to spend all this money WotC is saving me.  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36968 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 18:10:50
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Originally posted by Markustay
I never understood the need to have another human being - who has no more value then you do - splash some ink onto a page just so you can have 'bragging rights'.
I actually purchased a book once at Borders when the author was there speaking (one of those 'self-help' books - I got roped-in), and he asked me if I'd like it signed, and I said "What for?"
Seriously... I don't get the draw. The only person who is going to scrawl all over something I paid for is me.
I dunno, having an autographed something is cool to have... I used to have a copy of Dragonlance Adventures, signed by Tracy Hickman, and James Lowder once sent me an autographed bookmark with the cover art from Crusade. Both of these things were lost in the fire, but I thought it was cool to have them. It was like an extra bonus...
I now have an autographed copy of Evermeet. I don't go around bragging about it, because that would be silly. It's just that to me, it's cool to have the author's signature in one of their books. It makes it that much better.
And one of the Elmore artbooks I have has a signed sketch in it -- he had some deal going on where if you spent extra on the book, he'd do a one-off sketch in it. Again, nothing to brag about, but still really cool to have.
My sister is a huge fan of Elaine's, and when it's closer to her birthday, I'm going to contact Elaine about getting an autographed copy of Elfshadow for her. I know that Jenn will flip over that.
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Originally posted by Markustay
Anyhow, that was a wee-bit Off-Topic...
I'm going to have to see about getting a copy of this - I wanted the first one, and now that the two are together it makes even more sense to get it.
I have to find someplace to spend all this money WotC is saving me.
Yeah, I'm wanting to get this one, too. I've been impressed with a lot of Monte Cook's stuff. |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 18:35:32
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| I have the "original" two books at home, is there any change from those in the hardback? |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3254 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 18:36:34
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I dunno, having an autographed something is cool to have... I used to have a copy of Dragonlance Adventures, signed by Tracy Hickman, and James Lowder once sent me an autographed bookmark with the cover art from Crusade. Both of these things were lost in the fire, but I thought it was cool to have them. It was like an extra bonus...
(*cough*)autographed copy of Elminster: The Making of a Mage on my shelf(*cough*) |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 23:06:53
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I dunno, having an autographed something is cool to have... I used to have a copy of Dragonlance Adventures, signed by Tracy Hickman, and James Lowder once sent me an autographed bookmark with the cover art from Crusade. Both of these things were lost in the fire, but I thought it was cool to have them. It was like an extra bonus...
I now have an autographed copy of Evermeet. I don't go around bragging about it, because that would be silly. It's just that to me, it's cool to have the author's signature in one of their books. It makes it that much better.
I'm inclined to agree. Most of the more popular DRAGONLANCE novels I have, were autographed copies from the specific authors. I've also got some Realms novels that have been signed to, that not as many as I would like -- but that's mostly because it can cost quite a bit to ship the novel to the author's location, have it signed, and then ship it back.
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I dunno, having an autographed something is cool to have... I used to have a copy of Dragonlance Adventures, signed by Tracy Hickman, and James Lowder once sent me an autographed bookmark with the cover art from Crusade. Both of these things were lost in the fire, but I thought it was cool to have them. It was like an extra bonus...
(*cough*)autographed copy of Elminster: The Making of a Mage on my shelf(*cough*)
I still get a kick out of seeing my signed copy of Depths of Madness from Erik Scott de Bie on the shelf. It's one I'll always treasure.
I've got one Realms book signed by Ed [Temptation of Elminster I think] and one of his "Band of Four" books too, but I had to have relatives visit Ed during a book signing to do it. Then they shipped them here.
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2009 : 23:35:08
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Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
I have the "original" two books at home, is there any change from those in the hardback?
-From what I can tell, its both books slapped together. I never saw the original books so...
-Hey Markus, Lisa Stevens was saying yesterday they were in the 300's now, so if you want a signed copy...you better order now! 
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2009 : 00:54:40
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129 out of 500 here.
Apparently it's got some errata in, but no substantial changes from the previous two books. Only really worth it if you want a hardcover version. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2009 : 04:29:29
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Originally posted by Brimstone
-Hey Markus, Lisa Stevens was saying yesterday they were in the 300's now, so if you want a signed copy...you better order now!
What? No link?
I'll probably order it tomorrow - like I said, signitures don't really do anything for me. They may increase the value somehow, but I never plan to sell anything I own, and hopefully by the time I die I'll be able to outfit my mausoleum like a library, and take everything with me.
I had one thing ever signed - a convention booklet signed by all members of the original Star Trek crew except William Shatner. I just happened to be riding up-and-down on an elevator (I was just thirteen) at the very first ST convention ever in NYC, and all of them got in on the floor above the convention floor, and I was alone with them. I didn't even ask them to sign it... I was too busy picking my jaw up off the floor. Michelle Nichols asked me if I wanted the thing signed, and when all I did was stare and say "homina homina homina", she reached over ad took it and signed it, and then passed it around.
That was so cool - too bad Shatner was such a jerk he didn't even associate with any of the others.
Years later a 'frend' of mine took a whole box of my books out of my basement (where I was letting him stay for free), and sold it to a used bookstore for beer money. ALL my Star Trek stuff was in there... 
Maybe there is a reason why I'm bitter about 'signed' stuff. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2009 : 14:07:47
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Originally posted by Markustay
What? No link?
http://paizo.com/paizo/messageboards/paizo/products/v5748btpy860b&page=1
-There you go a BIG HONKING LINK! 
BRIMSTONE |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2009 : 05:06:38
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Thanks.
Too bad there's not enough room left on my credit card... I'll have to wait until I make another payment next week.
Oh well... no signed copy for me. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 02 Mar 2009 : 16:37:38
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| My friend placed his order on Monday and got #309. Still waiting for a chance to read it, but I have the 9 issues (mixed) of Dragon and Dungeon that my wife got me for my birthday to read too. |
Errant d20 Designer - My Blog (last updated January 06, 2016)
One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
* Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Reference Document (PFRPG OGL Rules)
* The Hypertext d20 SRD (3.5 OGL Rules)
* 3.5 D&D Archives
My game design work:
* Heroes of the Jade Oath (PFRPG, conversion; Rite Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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Marc
Senior Scribe
662 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2009 : 07:32:25
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| didn't find them to be that useful for the the house-rules system, I even stole from 4e more |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2009 : 15:53:12
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| Just got my copy. It was actually #417 / 500. That was cool and sad at the same time because that means that they have not even sold the initial 500 copies of it yet. If you are planning on buying this book and have the cash to do so, please order yours soon so they know that we like Monte Cook's works. |
Errant d20 Designer - My Blog (last updated January 06, 2016)
One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
* Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Reference Document (PFRPG OGL Rules)
* The Hypertext d20 SRD (3.5 OGL Rules)
* 3.5 D&D Archives
My game design work:
* Heroes of the Jade Oath (PFRPG, conversion; Rite Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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Monte Cook's Book of Experimental Might
