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Offline Tush Hog

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What will the rpg be like physically?
« on: July 26, 2008, 05:07:42 PM »
I've looked and can't find any info on what the overall physical qualities of the rpg is going to be like (could be I just missed it). I realize some of this may be subject to change, but what are you shooting for?

Will the rpg be full color or b/w?

What kind of page count will it have?

What will be the size of the book (digest/full, so forth)?

Anything else you can tell me?  ;D

Thanks,
Doug


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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2008, 06:29:44 PM »
I have no part whatsoever in the book's production (I'm just a fellow fan), so take my answer for what it's worth.  Fred and Rob were interviewed on the "Independent Insurgency" podcast a while back.  They said that the book will probably be 8.5 x 11, with a page count over 400.  Chad Underkoffler has written a very detailed guide to characters, place, etc., and this will take up a good chunk of the book.  Sounds meaty!
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2008, 06:40:52 PM »
Full color but with some "embedded' black and white illustrations, done like drawings on the page, etc. 

Page count's up in the air.

"full size" hardcover.

That's all I have for you at the moment.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 06:48:06 PM »
Sounding more and more fun to me... now I just have to find me a group to start playing with...
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2008, 06:50:46 PM »
Excellent! Sounds meaty, indeed.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2008, 05:21:55 PM »
Is there even a ballpark idea about the price tag? I'm gonna buy it regardless, but I'm curious.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2008, 11:07:31 PM »
Quote from: TheMouse on July 27, 2008, 05:21:55 PM
Is there even a ballpark idea about the price tag? I'm gonna buy it regardless, but I'm curious.

That'll depend on what the costs turn out to be.  Since I don't have a page count yet, I don't have the ability to get some quotes from printers that would help me form a concrete answer to that.  If it turns out to necessitate a steep price to cover expenses, we'll also investigate ways to provide a more affordable version once the higher priced one sells out, at the least.

But unfortunately for the moment at least that's dark territory I have not mapped.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2008, 12:26:11 AM »
Fair enough. That's just about what I figured you'd say.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2008, 06:56:47 PM »
Maybe other 'special' versions with higher markups too? 

Ye olde leatherbound tome... :) 

I know, not really feasible, but boy would that be cool.

I REALLY like that you guys are planning on a hard cover.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2008, 07:53:12 PM »
Hee, so about the same size as your typical D&D or WoD sourcebook? Whatever the cost, I am so looking forward to this one.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2008, 08:09:35 PM »
Quote from: Morraeon on July 28, 2008, 07:53:12 PM
Hee, so about the same size as your typical D&D or WoD sourcebook? Whatever the cost, I am so looking forward to this one.

Yeah, though I don't know if that connects in a straight line to their pricing structure. They're able to afford some options we may not be able to. :)
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2008, 09:15:09 PM »
Quote from: iago on July 28, 2008, 08:09:35 PM
Yeah, though I don't know if that connects in a straight line to their pricing structure. They're able to afford some options we may not be able to. :)

Are you planning to solicit preorders?  Having some revenue in advance might help.  Hell, I'd plunk down fifty bucks today for a copy next year if it would help the cause.
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2008, 09:15:35 PM »
Quote from: iago on July 28, 2008, 08:09:35 PM
Yeah, though I don't know if that connects in a straight line to their pricing structure. They're able to afford some options we may not be able to. :)

Yeah, WW is able to afford that wonderful binding that falls apart when you look at it too hard.

Maybe it's a good thing that you can't afford their printing method.

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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2008, 08:14:41 PM »
Quote from: TheMouse on July 28, 2008, 09:15:35 PM
Yeah, WW is able to afford that wonderful binding that falls apart when you look at it too hard.

Maybe it's a good thing that you can't afford their printing method.

(:

Don't know what you've done to your WW books. But mine have taken a beating and are barely even scuffed.

Oh, and a leatherbound DFRPG sourcebook would be devine!
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Re: What will the rpg be like physically?
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2008, 08:38:42 PM »
Quote from: Mystic5523 on July 29, 2008, 08:14:41 PM
Don't know what you've done to your WW books. But mine have taken a beating and are barely even scuffed.

Mostly I either have them on my shelf, or on the game table. The spines of most of the hard covers are wonky. I actually had to glue the spine back together for my 1st edition Dragon Blooded book.

In contrast, the covers of the AD&D books I had from the late 70s have rock solid covers. I no longer own them, but I visit them at the local game shop from time to time, and they're still in good shape.
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