1/9/2011 5:28:21 PM
DarkSunLord1
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Hi. I heard that Oathbound: Seven will eventually come into print.
Is this true, and if it is, when will it be released?
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1/10/2011 4:02:34 PM
Greg Dent
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We are working on it now. It'll be a print on demand product, meaning that they won't print it until you order it. You'll be able to order off Amazon and they will print/ship within a few days. We will likely have 2 versions, one B/W that's reasonably priced (at like $40) or so, and one full color that'll be over $100. I'm expecting only me and Todd to order that one. Since it's POD, we can't really set our own price, so expect to pay more than for a book in the store. It should be available in a week or two unless there are snags.
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1/11/2011 1:07:33 PM
DarkSunLord1
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Will the b/w version pf Oathbound: Seven still have pictures?
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1/14/2011 1:24:09 PM
Greg Dent
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Yep. I'm working on trying to make it look good now. If you just convert everything you end up with dark text on a dark background with dark pictures.
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1/14/2011 3:26:52 PM
DarkSunLord1
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greg wrote:
Yep. I'm working on trying to make it look good now. If you just convert everything you end up with dark text on a dark background with dark pictures.
Boo-ya! Thanks!
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1/21/2011 7:02:52 AM
DarkSunLord1
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If there is an error with a copy of Oathbound: Seven, how do I get a refund?
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1/21/2011 11:22:57 AM
Greg Dent
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DarkSunLord1 wrote:
If there is an error with a copy of Oathbound: Seven, how do I get a refund?
Not sure what you mean. The ebook edition? There were some minor errata that we fixed, mostly some layout glitches. If you have the first version and really want an update, send me your email and I'll send you a link to download a new copy.
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1/21/2011 4:04:31 PM
DarkSunLord1
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greg wrote:
DarkSunLord1 wrote: If there is an error with a copy of Oathbound: Seven, how do I get a refund? Not sure what you mean. The ebook edition? There were some minor errata that we fixed, mostly some layout glitches. If you have the first version and really want an update, send me your email and I'll send you a link to download a new copy.
I mean that if there is an error in the printed version, say a missing page or so or the book is damaged during shipping, or even the wrong book, how do I get a refund or a new copy?
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1/24/2011 4:40:05 PM
Greg Dent
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DarkSunLord1 wrote:
I mean that if there is an error in the printed version, say a missing page or so or the book is damaged during shipping, or even the wrong book, how do I get a refund or a new copy?
Oh... I see. It really depends on what the problem is. If it's a printing/shipping error:
https://support.lulu.com/View.jsp?procId=46d7cfadd3699d1357af60c937175f42
If it's a screw-up on my part, it really depends. I don't anticipate any problems, but I haven't gotten my copy yet to check. The color books are expensive, and we pay pretty much what you'd pay to get copies. At this point, we simply don't have the money to buy extra copies. What you might want to do is wait until I get my copy, and then I'll post here if there are any such issues or not. Then once you have the all-clear, you can order one. If you have already ordered one, or can't wait, then we'll have to chat if there's a non-printer-related problem.
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1/24/2011 6:27:52 PM
DarkSunLord1
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greg wrote:
DarkSunLord1 wrote: I mean that if there is an error in the printed version, say a missing page or so or the book is damaged during shipping, or even the wrong book, how do I get a refund or a new copy? Oh... I see. It really depends on what the problem is. If it's a printing/shipping error: https://support.lulu.com/View.jsp?procId=46d7cfadd3699d1357af60c937175f42 If it's a screw-up on my part, it really depends. I don't anticipate any problems, but I haven't gotten my copy yet to check. The color books are expensive, and we pay pretty much what you'd pay to get copies. At this point, we simply don't have the money to buy extra copies. What you might want to do is wait until I get my copy, and then I'll post here if there are any such issues or not. Then once you have the all-clear, you can order one. If you have already ordered one, or can't wait, then we'll have to chat if there's a non-printer-related problem.
Thank you for your patience with me. I'll be waiting for your answer!
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1/27/2011 5:22:09 PM
Greg Dent
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Hmm. Got a weird email from the printer in French. I don't speak much french, but it appears the black and white book had "Too many images" in it. Not sure what that means. I think standard export settings for color art are 300 dpi and b/w is 450. They apparently have a limit of 300. That's kind of weird, but I'll see what I can do. Anyway, for now the B&W book is off the market for a few days. Sorry about that! I'll post here when stuff gets straightened out.
Two steps forward, one step back!
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1/27/2011 7:16:19 PM
Paulon
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The internal error Lulu sent me was an error code 180, my order details referring to the Black and White version of the book, then the description "Text block will not RIP". Whatever that means. Further emails just said that there was an error preventing it being printed, so they've elected to refund my money on that part of the order. No problems with the color version so far. *crosses fingers*
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1/28/2011 1:25:44 PM
DarkSunLord1
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So, can I order a copy of the black and white print verison of Oathbound: Seven now or what?
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2/2/2011 4:18:34 PM
Greg Dent
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DarkSunLord1 wrote:
So, can I order a copy of the black and white print verison of Oathbound: Seven now or what?
Well, it printed and shipped, which is a good sign. Mine's still in CT somewhere in a FedEx facility. When it arrives I'll let you know if it looks like carp or not.
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2/2/2011 6:18:55 PM
DarkSunLord1
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greg wrote:
DarkSunLord1 wrote: So, can I order a copy of the black and white print verison of Oathbound: Seven now or what? Well, it printed and shipped, which is a good sign. Mine's still in CT somewhere in a FedEx facility. When it arrives I'll let you know if it looks like carp or not.
Infortantly, I have already ordered my copy and I can't cancel. Oh well, I guess.
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2/14/2011 6:00:58 PM
Greg Dent
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The book arrived and looked good. Well worth the $40 even if the all of the art doesn't totally look good in b/w.
Due to the way they trimmed the book, there are some tight margins, so I may make some updates to the master file. Page numbers need to be smaller, and the map needs to be reworked for the binding. Penance got eaten. I tried to puth it as far out as I could, but it wasn't far enough. We need to rework the map and move the globe views tighter in so we can add more space in the middle.
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2/14/2011 6:03:12 PM
Greg Dent
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Is there any interest in a big, full-color Forge map available for free download? We could also probably print some poster size ones and sell them for 5 bucks or so off our site if people are interested (and if you don't have a kinkos in your town).
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2/14/2011 10:58:58 PM
DarkSunLord1
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I've already ordered a copy of the black and-white version. I am anxiously waiting my book's arrive.
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2/15/2011 1:48:50 PM
DarkSunLord1
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DarkSunLord1 wrote:
I've already ordered a copy of the black and-white version. I am anxiously waiting my book's arrive.
I've got the book! Yes!
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2/16/2011 3:43:35 PM
Paulon
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*waits patiently* My black and white version has shipped. Lulu seems to have stuffed up somewhere by losing track of the color one I ordered before they even managed to get it shipped, so I'm waiting for word from them on what's happening to that.
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