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Caolin
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 09 Jan 2012 : 19:36:04
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I have a question for you Erik that I'm not sure you can answer but I will ask any ways. It concerns the pricing of eBooks that are traditionally released as hardcover with the $16+ pricing point. The last hardcover release by WoTC was Neverwinter: Neverwinter Saga, Book II but it is currently at a reduced price $9.99 Kindle and $13.97 HC. So right now I get the impression that WoTC will retain its premium price point for all eBooks that are also released as a hardcover. I'm curious if they are going to provide more content within those eBooks to justify the higher price? Because I'd hate to have to wait 6 months to a year longer in order to not feel like I was ripped off.
On a lighter note, I am a third of the way through Shadowbane and I am loving every word. Rhett is such a good foil for Kalen and I am really enjoying his presence in the story so far. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 09 Jan 2012 : 20:00:10
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I can't speak for WotC or give you a definitive answer, Caolin, but I'll do my best: quote:
Originally posted by Caolin
I have a question for you Erik that I'm not sure you can answer but I will ask any ways. It concerns the pricing of eBooks that are traditionally released as hardcover with the $16+ pricing point. The last hardcover release by WoTC was Neverwinter: Neverwinter Saga, Book II but it is currently at a reduced price $9.99 Kindle and $13.97 HC. So right now I get the impression that WoTC will retain its premium price point for all eBooks that are also released as a hardcover. I'm curious if they are going to provide more content within those eBooks to justify the higher price? Because I'd hate to have to wait 6 months to a year longer in order to not feel like I was ripped off.
As far as I can tell, WotC is experimenting with ebook pricing and trying to find the right level to go with. I agree that they're a little high. I suspect the hardcover pricing is artificially high to give the hardcover a chance to actually sell (so that everyone doesn't immediately rush to buy it on kindle). The concept of the hardcover is sort of that the book is just more valuable, so the ebook would also be more valuable. The science on this hasn't been worked out, alas.
As for the expanded content, this is exactly what Shadowbane does: with an extra short story, lore about Luskan, monster writeups, and half a dozen future novel samples. I hope to see this trend continue.
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On a lighter note, I am a third of the way through Shadowbane and I am loving every word. Rhett is such a good foil for Kalen and I am really enjoying his presence in the story so far.
Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying it!
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 10 Jan 2012 : 18:15:53
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Bane's Black Balls
Chapter 22 pg 17 |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2012 : 19:40:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
Bane's Black Balls
Chapter 22 pg 17
Hey, at least they aren't blue. 
And on that note, anyone interested in discussing the novel or getting some extra insight about it, I suggest you check out the various Shadowbane discussion threads at the WotC bookclub.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2012 : 11:15:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Bane's Black Balls
Chapter 22 pg 17
Hey, at least they aren't blue.
Cheers
Beshaba's bad breath keeps them from being blue.... |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
141 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2012 : 20:07:13
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Alisttair
Bane's Black Balls
Chapter 22 pg 17
Hey, at least they aren't blue.
Cheers
Beshaba's bad breath keeps them from being blue....
Whereas Auril's breath would definitely turn them blue.... :) Sorry couldn't resist it. |
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2012 : 06:17:04
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Good for Bane! Ahem.
Carry on!
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 20:07:16
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Related to Shadowbane:
In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a short bonus non-canonical Shadowbane story--what basically amounts to, if you ask Fayne, "Kalen/Myrin slash fiction." :)
http://erikscottdebie.com/2012/02/14/shadowbane-side-story-really-dont-do-that/
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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nbnmare
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2012 : 22:44:44
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I find the comments at the beginning of the thread, about e-books being easier to get hold of than paperback volumes for non-US residents, to be rather ironic.
Reason being, I just went on amazon.co.uk to buy Shadowbane for my brand new Kindle Touch, only to find they apparently doesn't sell any WotC e-books whatsoever. I then went to the Shadowbane page on the American amazon.com, only to be told to use the amazon.co.uk Kindle Store instead  . |
Edited by - nbnmare on 22 Apr 2012 22:47:29 |
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