ashmire13 wrote:Yeah, I just received my email on this, so I'm slightly concerned about the delay, but providing June is the last delay for shipping, I think I'll hold with this.
If it delays further, I would consider my position and further supporting this publishers products.

Living in italy i have to cope every single minute of my life with delays... i am not worried by delays at the of the day, i am worried when silence comes togehter with delay... but that wasnt the case: thanks to Jeff for the prompt update!
I also do prefer to have quality rather than quickness!

ciaooo

Fellows,

Thank you so much for the support and understanding. I very much understand these are tough times, and that folks have pledged their hard-earned money to this RPG project in faith that it would be delivered with quality and timeliness. I have witnessed and been subject to preorders that took over a year to fulfill, so I know this can be frustrating. Again, thank you for the kind words and encouragement. It truly means a lot to me, and I hope the game meets all your expectations.

Cheers,
Jeff Talanian

Things are moving along, my friends.

Layout is just about complete. The last part of layout is the first part of each book: the TOC.

The Players' Manual (Vol. I, II, III) is 252 pages. The Referee's Manual (Vol. IV, V, VI) is 236 pages.

These are fully illustrated by Ian Baggley and measure 8.5 x 7 inches. David and I will do a final review of the layout files, and then printing and shipping will begin. Soon the PDF files will also be sent out to all the folks who participated in our Kickstarter fundraiser.

Cheers,
Jeff T.

Fellows,

I'm happy to announce that layout for the AS&SH project is complete. We have printed a few copies of the Players' Manual and the Referee's Manual for final review. Presently, our editor extraordinaire, David M. Prata, is doing a final proof of the text. When he is through, it's time for printing and shipping.

Excelsior!
Jeff T.

So, when I last posted, layout was complete on the two manuals (Players' Manual and Referee's Manual). About two weeks ago we did our first print test of the manuals and they looked great. Since that time, our editor, David Prata (armed with red pen) has been combing through the print copies of the manuals for a final proof, searching out typos, correcting any grammar mistakes that may have slipped through the original editing process, and also looking at the way tables are lined up, art, and other layout concerns, like "balancing white space," and other boring stuff.

Well, long story short -- we have finished the Players' Manual (252 pages), and now we have about 60 pages left in the Referee's Manual (236 pages). As soon as we get through these last pages, printing and shipping begins! Thank you for your patience and continued interest in the project. I really appreciate it, and I hope that when you crack open the game, you will feel it was well worth the wait.

Cheers,
Jeff Talanian

Mythmere1 wrote:Prata is a phenomenal editor.

He has a rare talent combined with an unflagging work ethic.

Very nice, Donovan!  I see the hydra pic has changed since I saw it last

Yes, here is the one Jeff picked out for me

It will be framed and at the Con next year as well

grodog wrote:With all of Ian's wonderful art in this game, I'm looking forward more to seeing this than I am WotC's AD&D reprint books.

ScketreWhisp® wrote:It will be framed and at the Con next year as well

Hopefully it won't get knocked over by someone walking by the Aliens game

Yeh, those clumsy fatbeards!!!  

We should have enough room to spread out next year that we won't have an issue of the framed goodies being behind or near any tables.  We'll have to look a little more at the area, but one section may be dedicated to the framed posters and art, along with the Silent Auction items and other displayed lottery and auction items (perhaps we'll be able to display some of the items to be auctioned off or given away this year with the extra space).  Other sections would be for gaming tables.  Vendors will still be arranged around the room.

Mike B.