The Print-on-Demand links have been sent!
20 days ago
– Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 09:45:29 AM
Thank you for backing this campaign! The final links have been sent from DriveThruRPG for those who pledged for a print-on-demand copy. There are two print versions to choose from, the Premium (higher quality, but more $ to print) and the Standard (less quality, but less $ to print). I have ordered both and they both look great. The only difference is that the colors are a bit more vivid and sharp in the Premium version. But I'll leave it to you choose.
Also for those who pledged for the pre-made characters, a link will be sent shortly for you to download those character sheets.
Thank you again for your patience and goodwill! This has been a tremendously fun campaign! So much fun that we're about to launch the next RPG campaign; a one-shot haunted mansion zine-sized adventure in time for Halloween night! I've run this one several times, and have literally made people scream in fright. Check it out as we get ready to launch!
Print Production Issues!
about 1 month ago
– Wed, Oct 02, 2024 at 08:41:41 PM
Hey adventurers,
I wanted to give a quick update on the print-on-demand copy of the Shadows of the Vale that many of you have pledged for. We've run into a print factory issue with DriveThru's factory, meaning they are delayed getting the print proofs back to us. I put the order in early September, and it should have been here almost two weeks ago.
I'm in communication with their help-desk and they are trying to find what when wrong and how long the delay will be. I apologize for this, I know we've missed our September delivery date, so we messed up. We can't put orders in until they know we have the proofs in hand.
In the meantime I've uploaded a new V8 of the PDF digital copy for everyone to download with a bunch more typo corrections and fixes we found as a result of playing through the campaign again. So please download and enjoy, and I'll update you again as soon as we get more info from DriveThru. Hopefully this will get resolved on their end and we can get your POD emails out.
Sincerely,
John Clark
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Final Proofs on the way
about 2 months ago
– Fri, Sep 13, 2024 at 03:41:22 PM
Hey fantastic backers!
We've poured through the adventure books and made many correction and updates and we feel that it's finally ready. I've been running the campaign again, and it's more fun than ever!
The updated PDF is downloadable for everyone on DriveThruRPG, and at this point if there is errata we (or you) find, it will only be reflected in the PDF that we will continue to update.
Additionally, because print costs have risen for the Premium Color book to $23.95, we have setup a Standard Color version of the book with a print cost of $13.23. I definitely advise getting the Premium, but we wanted to make the Standard available of you're on a budget. You will get a link to BOTH versions in separate emails in a couple weeks, and you'll be able to choose then.
In other amazing news, you can now get the Shadows of the Vale Tee Shirt from Teepublic!
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/63428299-fire-elemental
What an awesome way to terrify your players on day one!!
Thank you again everyone and we'll update you as soon as the proofs arrived.
John & Nicole
Proof arrived! Corrections in progress.
2 months ago
– Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 07:06:42 AM
Hey everyone! The proof copy of Shadows of the Vale arrived and it looks great!! Wow, the printed version is nice. Running through it led to discovering a bunch more typos and correction of mistakes and layout issues, so we're busy on that today and will get a second proof in the works by late today or tomorrow. So we're still on track for September fulfillment, and the book will be much more perfect. We'll also update the PDF version on DriveThruRPG and on the direct download link later today or tomorrow, so look for that to happen.
Thanks for you patience everyone! We're almost at the finish line!
The PDF is ready! DriveThruRPG Link has gone out!
2 months ago
– Tue, Aug 20, 2024 at 04:37:26 PM
Greetings fantastic backers!
Great news! DriveThruRPG has just emailed a link to acquire and download your PDF digital copy of the Shadows of the Vale RPG adventure campaign! Woohoo!
After a mountain of work to get it ready it's finally in your hands (or on your screens). Also, because of the tech issues DriveThruRPG created the last time I sent items your way, I'm adding this link to download the adventure directly. Please don't share this, and download it right away, the link will only be up for a week or two.
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As you know, the print copy is in the works. I'm currently waiting for our proof to arrive from the printer for buy off. So for those who backed the print copy, you'll receive another email from DriveThruRPG after we receive and approved the proof.
Thank you everyone for your patience. We're very proud of this adventure and the extra art and maps have made it truly special. Happy adventuring!!
John & Nicole
