11/13/203 Update: Proofs, October, and other stuff
6 months ago
– Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 10:07:38 AM
Hi everyone,
I just want to let you know that I'm waiting on approval to order the proofs of the Player's Guide in its new format. I don't expect any issues, but you never know with Lightning Source.
October was, well, pretty shitty. My meds were altered and that basically screwed me over for much of the month. I'm_just_getting back to a point where I feel like a normal person again, but it's still difficult to do much of anything. I get tired alot, I feel dizzy if I move too fast...It's depressing, not feeling like I can function on a basic level. At the end of the month I have to get a high contrast CT scan because I have an annyuerism in my Abdomenal Aorta and that's worrisome.
Still, I'm trying to make progress on other projects including the MM Catalog and smaller supplements.
I'm so sorry for the lateness of the update, but I just haven't been able to wrap my head around much of anything.
Thanks for your time.
10/3/2023 update: Formatting Change
7 months ago
– Tue, Oct 03, 2023 at 10:41:57 AM
Greetings everyone,
I've decided to change the format of the book to 8.5 x 11 inches. I've already begun the new layout, and I have to say it looks much better and is much easier to read because I have more space and can adjust things like kerning and leading.
At my rate of progress, I think I'll have it done by next week, at which point I'll get it proofed and upload the files to DTRPG, and order my proof copy of the book.
In other news, I've also begun preliminary layout of the Malmart Catalog, and hope to have a beta test available on DTRPG n November. Of course you all will get a copy of the beta. Provided everything tests out well, I'll finish the layout (Again, 8.5 x 11) and have it ready for release in both Electronic and POD Format.
I'm also working on the needed revisions to the GM's Guide, the GM Screen Inserts, the card deck, and a couple of small Interface Zero supplements.
Anyhow, I just wanted to let you know what's happening. October is going to be a busy month but I'll try to post another update towards the end of the month.
Thanks for your time.
9/25/23 update: More print issues
7 months ago
– Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 09:08:17 AM
First off, I need to apologize for my lack of updates. When things go wrong, I tend to go into a shell until I can think my way through the issues I’m facing. It’s not an excuse though. I should have posted an update in August and I’m deeply sorry I didn’t.
The POD still has issues with dark images. I’m trying to fix them, but it’s frustrating. What’s more concerning is the fact that the binding is REALLY bad. I’m worried that the size of the book is too small (it’s 7x10) to handle 300+ pages, and the last thing I want to do is pay tens of thousands of dollars to send you a book that’s going to fall apart.
I don’t know what to do about this. I especially don’t want to change sizes. Reformatting to 8x11 is easy enough, but it will take more time. Unfortunately, that might be the best option.
Again, I really am sorry for the lack of updates.
Thanks for your time.
07/31/2023 Update
9 months ago
– Mon, Jul 31, 2023 at 07:29:02 AM
Hello everyone, I'm hopping in with a quick update.
I've sent the player's guide to the printer for review. Once it's approved I'll order proofs and hopefully I can get the ball rolling on shipping.
I hope you all are doing well.
Thanks for your time.
6/29/23 update: Print issues
10 months ago
– Thu, Jun 29, 2023 at 08:27:50 AM
Hi everyone,
I'm posting to update you on the print book. It came to me with some issues that need to be cleaned up. The most important one, is that the page numbers are getting chopped off. I don't know who's doing the trim on the book, but it's frustrating to see.
Other issues include washed out/darkened images, and the spine doesn't appear to be wide enough.
I'm working on fixing them. I'll keep you posted when I have it fixed.
