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Hamilcar
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 3:52 pm

Hey Guys,

I have a copy of Spring Fever that I got from Coast Con I think in '85 or '86 when I was helping run events. Not sure of the dates on that. Anyway I'm not sure if it's an origional or just a copy. I know it's from the con it has writing from when it was run, though it's not my handwriting.
What I think happened was we got the module and made copies for the DM's. Then I took one home for my collection. It's not like a regular printed module it's obviously a copy.
Does anyone know if they sent copies like that or how they sent them? I really can't remember. I only helped once I believe then the next year I ran my own module that I wrote which wasn't RPGA sanctioned.
Also would it be worth anything if it's just a copy?
My scanner is not working right now but I'll try and get it working and post some scans if there is any interest.

Hamilcar

killjoy32
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:00 pm

Hamilcar wrote:Hey Guys,

I have a copy of Spring Fever that I got from Coast Con I think in '85 or '86 when I was helping run events. Not sure of the dates on that. Anyway I'm not sure if it's an origional or just a copy. I know it's from the con it has writing from when it was run, though it's not my handwriting.
What I think happened was we got the module and made copies for the DM's. Then I took one home for my collection. It's not like a regular printed module it's obviously a copy.
Does anyone know if they sent copies like that or how they sent them? I really can't remember. I only helped once I believe then the next year I ran my own module that I wrote which wasn't RPGA sanctioned.
Also would it be worth anything if it's just a copy?
My scanner is not working right now but I'll try and get it working and post some scans if there is any interest.

Hamilcar

i would definately be interested as i collect this sorta thing.

Al

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mbassoc2003
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:25 pm

The original DM's copies were printed on dot matrix sheet feed paper. The maps were photocopied. I suppose you could sell it as a photocopy, and unless anyone complained it would still fetch maybe $100. That said, you might want to avoid all the hastle and accept a private offer. I'm sure a few people will PM you.

ExTSR is the RPGA Tourney Guru on the site BTW. Did you write Spring Fever Frank?

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dbartman
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:26 pm

Not to speak for Frank, but he might not be available at the moment. Probably getting ready for Gencon... I think Frank wrote Spring Fever for Gencon 18.

killjoy32
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:34 pm

dbartman wrote:Not to speak for Frank, but he might not be available at the moment. Probably getting ready for Gencon... I think Frank wrote Spring Fever for Gencon 18.

which is why hamilcar might be worth waiting over til after Gencon so we could get some decent feedback on it before taking the matter further....

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Hamilcar
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:44 pm

Thanks for the info guys. It does say on the bottom of each page by Frank Mentzer 1985 TSR, Inc. All rights reserved. I'll wait until after Gencon to get more info on this.

Thanks,

Hamilcar

killjoy32
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 6:45 pm

Hamilcar wrote:Thanks for the info guys. It does say on the bottom of each page by Frank Mentzer 1985 TSR, Inc. All rights reserved. I'll wait until after Gencon to get more info on this.

Thanks,

Hamilcar

spring fever rings a bell as well for some reason - wasnt one of these sold a short while ago?

or am i just getting the name mixed up with the others that were on ebay?

could have sworm frank had one of them up.

Al

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grodog
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:37 pm

killjoy32 wrote:spring fever rings a bell as well for some reason - wasnt one of these sold a short while ago?

Yep:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8806733615

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killjoy32
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:57 pm

grodog wrote:

Yep:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8806733615

i KNEW i remembered it from somewhere....it wsa the one i lost out on before i got great bugbear hunt

cheers gro

so ham's is defo a copy

Al

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