BTW just to let everyone know my musings were merely that, discussion for the sake of discussion. This isn't a project I'm particularly interested in although I can see how students of the genre might be very interested in this "missing link" when studying RPGs.  I honestly don't see how a cheaper edition, especially pdf, could be offered without causing ill-will among those who paid over $1000 for the original items.  But I also understand it was either this price point or nothing, so it's good that this will see the light of day in SOME form.  Beyond rarified collecting circles, I cannot see a lot of interest here. It would be good to get an "affordable" edition but that probably isn't going to happen through regular channels, no matter the cost of a pdf....

Mike B.

This, of course, is exactly why I didn't want to discuss the economics of the module in the public forum.  It's a distraction from the real purpose of the thread, which is to make information about EotD available to the collecting community generally.

The four of us wanted to see EotD finally in print.  We commissioned the Hickmans, who required compensation to divert their attention from their other projects.  A limited edition was the only way to make it all work.  We can muse about any number of alternative formats, but in the end none of them would have resulted in the production of EotD.

We expect that the initial purchasers will be extremely happy with the module they receive, and we will do nothing to harm their investment.  For that reason alone, as well as the others that have been mentioned, a second printing or other edition does indeed seem unlikely.

But, due to EotD's place in the history of D&D, we do want information about it to be available more generally, which we will post here when we have it.

We haven't asked any of the purchasers whether they want their names to be made public, so at this point we don't plan on posting a list.  Needless to say, those who have seats at the game at Gen Con will be able to see a small sampling by looking around the table.  Assuming they don't mind, I would plan on posting pictures of the game on this thread.  

Deadlord wrote in Eye of the Dragon Photos:$47,500 seems a bit much to "divert someone's attention".

Everyone's time has different value.

Frankly, this just smacks of "sour grapes" to me. Some people can't afford Ferraris either, but you don't see them losing their mind about the limited edition car that they can't afford. Anyone can offer any item at any price they'd like. This being a super special, limited edition makes any speculation on value purely speculation. At least what, a dozen people think that price is fair? I'm saving for a house myself, so this is out of my realm, but I don't think the value is tremendously out of whack considering the authors and the material.

Zenfinite

We are talking the Hickman's, frankly 50k doesn't sound like much when you understand that this is indeed a diversion for them.  Kind of like getting Dustin Hoffman to do a biopic on a student film he made back in the 60s, if he has the time and you have the money he might do it.  If this was the only way it was going to happen, and people who pay the amount don't mind paying that amount, more power to everyone involved.

Mike B.

Thanks for posting that link, Bracton. I'm glad that Tracy Hickman is going into detail about the process he's using the recreate the module.

Room for one more?

Yes, it is looking like I am going to do the mad dash drive with Thunderdave - I can't claim coherency while I am there though.

Bracton wrote in Eye of the Dragon Photos:The game has been confirmed, but I don't have location or specific time yet.  I'll reach out to all of those in the game by PM or email as soon as I have the details.

Mark, are you going to be at Gen Con?

Hopefully Friday night from around 8 to midnight  

Mars wrote in Eye of the Dragon Photos:

burntwire brothers wrote in Eye of the Dragon Photos:Hopefully Friday night from around 8 to midnight  

Unfortunately, I'll miss the collectibles auction - it is really a blitz in and out trip (one day only) - I think our driving time will be longer than the time spent at GenCon.

Damn that sucks. The collectible auction is always a lot of fun with many Acaeum members in attendance.