killjoy32 wrote:worth shelling out the extra $ ?
dcas wrote:I think those were all the differences that were cited on the original product page (the references to the LE were removed when it was sold out).
bclarkie wrote:From what I can tell in my brief scan through, the map itself is just a one piece poster of better quality, as opposed to the two piece map that came with the SE. Additionally, there are included photocopies of the original encounter description pages and there is also an appology letter now included as well. Other than that the module itself is identical.
bclarkie wrote:True enough, although I think I found out after the fact that he was planning on including the extra commentary and historical information for everyone, not before. Part of my reason for buying the LE was most certainly rooted in helping invest in PPP and Rob's work, so I likely would have bought a LE regardless, but IIRC the fact that the LE was including at the time I ordered it, the "extras" of the notes (that were originally not going to be included with the SE) was a certainly a selling point for me. this was changed lost after Rob heard from so many people being upset it was not going to be included initially. Bear in mind I am not looking to place blame on anyone, as I could have just as easily cancelled my order before it was done because I still would have had plenty of time to do so if I chose to.
g026r wrote:I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to know what the letter says.Or maybe I am. I'm nosy like that.
Aneoth wrote:The original statements by PPP and Rob were that only 40-50 copies of the LE packages would be shipped out.
Rakeesh sah Tarna wrote:limited 100 maximum but finished 50-60
Aneoth wrote:However; my take on the situation is very much different in that I had been led to believe that I was making a higher priced purchase for a product that would be a VERY special limited edition (Hence the LE label and claims made by PPP). The original statements by PPP and Rob were that only 40-50 sets of the LE package would be sold. And that later on, lesser module packages would be offered for less money. (The SA's).
Instead I will (one hopes anyway) receive two of 543 copies that are exactly the same save for the map size.
dcas wrote:Those who ordered the LE aren't getting anything less than Rob originally said they would get (there may have been some confusion over the map size), while those who ordered the SE are getting more than originally planned.
killjoy32 wrote:again, just to clarify, i havent bought either due to paying for my marathon thing and GenCon....but....isnt the above a form of contradiction still?
dcas wrote:I don't think it's a contradiction. Yes, the plans for the SE were changed but the changes weren't secret and as bclarkie pointed out those who ordered the LE could have cancelled their orders if they felt that what they were getting wasn't worth it.
killjoy32 wrote:actually dude, i wasnt arguing about it just merely pointing out that by giving the SE guys more, the LE guys ARE getting less..but hey what do i know
dcas wrote:Anyway, sorry to inject myself into the discussion.
burntwire brothers wrote:Well we finally received our LE copies today. There was obviously a printing error on the SEs because they also state a price of $150 on the back cover.
grodog wrote: Just to clarify: the Limited Edition includes a reproduction of the original manuscript pages and the Standard Edition does not. The file linked to from the PPP site and mentioned at the end of the module is just a typed-up transcription of the content of the original ms., not the actual ms. page scans---those only appear in the LE. That, in addition to the single-sheet high-quality poster map vs. 2 11x17 standard-weight sheets are the main differences between the editions (along with the numbering scheme, of course).The transcript is available to both groups for several reasons: 1) to help the LE folks read the ms. where it's not legible, 2) to provide errata (which it sounds like I need to update after I get a chance to read the final printed products), and 3) to give all of the readers a sense of what it takes to develop a finished module from an original set of outlined notes.I'm hoping that I'll have some time to read BC again this week, during time between Henry's naps/feedings