One of the things I like best about most all of Paizo's past, present, & future productions (aside from the consistently above-standard writing and production quality) is their accessibility for application in an on-line gaming format. I myself use FantasyGrounds to overcome the hump of being an busy guy and living a considerable distance from my players, and PDF-formatted materials allow me to use all of these top-notch visual aids and maps with the tap of a mouse key.
I must ask, is there any possibility that you might provide PDF-versions of your Item Cards and GameMastery Maps? I would be more than willing to purchase the "hard copy" version of these items if (as with your modules), I was also granted access to an electronic version of the product for use in my format of gaming. Additionally, map packs designed specifically for your published Pathfinder and GameMastery modules would be fantastic!
Paizo - You have wisely identified and filled a niche that I know I am not alone in saying has been a long time coming. "The world's most popular role-playing game" will only be the better for it. Keep up your level of responsiveness to your customers and we will support you to the bitter end!
Oh yeah, and how about some token packs? I love collecting and painting your minis, but hey, the're really hard to jam into a USB port.
Thanks for letting me bend your ears,
Doug
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I want to 2nd this. With a group of married w/children gamers, I don't always have alot of time with them. online pictures and the like really help speed the game. The online information that was included for the SCAP, for example, was a godsend in trying to run that game.
I would also strongly encourage whenever possible that you include a "players version" of any material. I will often print out a copy of the map and just dole out pieces parts to them as they discover it. It's really obvious though when you have to whiteout the secret doors...
With limited time/availablity of my players, spending 1/2 the night wrestling with the cartographer over the map can be frustrating for all. (no, no, the 30' side is north/south, not east west...)
Pete
Another vote of "aye"!
Word!
Something like Fiery Dragon's Counter Collection
I'd be game for that!
Something like Fiery Dragon's Counter Collection
I'd be game for that!
or as their digital collection where the counters are separate image files. James already indicated that it's not likely though.
Something like Fiery Dragon's Counter Collection
I'd be game for that!
or as their digital collection where the counters are separate image files. James already indicated that it's not likely though.
Maybe when the print runs go dry? There's always hope ; )
I really doubt you'll see PDF versions of the item cards or map packs. We'll be doing PDFs of the modules and Pathfinder, but Paizo is focused primarily on print products.
James,
I thoroughly understand your company's position and market strategy - the RPG industry as a whole has traditionally been a service of print-oriented materials (with the exception PDF versions of out-of-print products, many of questionable quality). However, as a company, Paizo has pioneered the trail of electronic supplements created for published materials. I would just ask that you consider advancing this push to cater also to the modern realm of role-players and GMs. It is my belief (although I can't truly substantiate it) that there is a large unacknowledged market consisting role-players and GMs who, by virtue of geography, family obligations, and time, rely on electronic-based mediums to stay involved in the hobby. I wish that I could have weekly table-tops, but that just isn't the case. Therefore, I engage in the next best thing - FantasyGrounds.
I want to affirm that Paizo's current market strategy in no way, shape, or form jades me from continuing to furnish them my whole-hearted support based soley on the quality of their merchandise. And once again, that quality leads me to pledge that I would indeed purchase hard copies of any published materials I desired in an electronic format at full price. I would even give considerable thought to paying an extra cost. I only ask that you help me to help you by making as much of your product line accessible to all gamers - be they old-school table-toppers or new wavers-by-default like myself.
Thanks for the prompt reply, James. It's just another example of why I love your company so much.
Doug
Hear, hear.
Exactly...keep it up and you'll keep getting my gaming dollar, come hell, high water, or *gasp* even 4th edition. :)