"Note: The PDF for Pathfinder Roleplaying Game GM Screen (OGL) Print Edition will not be available until December 9."

I've just been able to download it – is that a mistake in the e-mail I got or in the download options? Or am I misunderstanding something?

"Note: The PDF for Pathfinder Roleplaying Game GM Screen (OGL) Print Edition will not be available until December 9."

I've just been able to download it – is that a mistake in the e-mail I got or in the download options? Or am I misunderstanding something?

I think this is a remnant of RPG subscription from the shipments that included the core book

That text refers to the PDF being available for independent purchase: Generally, we do not make Paizo PDFs available until the 'street date'.

However, PDFs from subscriptions are available the instant we change & ship your copy.

However, PDFs from subscriptions are available the instant we change & ship your copy.

... with the exception of the Core Rulebook. ;) Okay, thanks!

I seem to be having a problem downloading the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game GM Screen (OGL) PDF(One File per Panel)
Each time I have tried the zip file opens but there's nothing inside.
Am I the only person having this problem?

The first thing to try is a different zip program. I'm assuming you're using the Windows OS, which can annoyingly show downloaded zips as empty.
Something like the free 7-Zip may help, assuming that it's a windows problem not a fault in your download.

The first thing to try is a different zip program. I'm assuming you're using the Windows OS, which can annoyingly show downloaded zips as empty.

Something like the free 7-Zip may help, assuming that it's a windows problem not a fault in your download.

I had the same problem using Windows Vista. I just tried 7-zip and was able to get all the files out of the archive that Vista thinks is empty.

Thanks for the fix.

Well 7-Zip didn't seem to work, anyone else?

I, grudgingly, use Windows OS. I have encountered this problem. In my case, I can see the file in the window opened when I double-click on the zipped file. I just drag it out of the window to my desktop and wait for it to copy. I hope that was understandable, good luck.

Graywulfe

Well 7-Zip didn't seem to work, anyone else?

Hey Cyd. IF using 7-zip, try right click, then select "extract here". That option should work for you.

I seem to be having a problem downloading the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game GM Screen (OGL) PDF(One File per Panel)

Each time I have tried the zip file opens but there's nothing inside.
Am I the only person having this problem?

Well 7-Zip didn't seem to work, anyone else?

I think I know what the trouble is.

I downloaded the zip file through your account, extracted it, and opened the PDF. The zip file decompresses into a folder, which contains the six separate PDFs. One of the main reasons that the default Windows decompression utility unzips the files and thinks that they are empty is that the default setting on the utility is to not create subfolders.

The solution is to look for a setting in your decompression utility (whichever one you use) that allows the zipped file to create subfolders. Depending on the program, this may be a setting that you turn on (i.e. "Allow subfolders/subdirectories") or one that you turn off (i.e. "Prevent/suppress creation of subfolder/subdirectories").

Preventing an archive from creating subfolders is considered a security feature. Nefarious persons can create archives with a desired file at the top level, and undesirable files buried in subfolders. And, as such, you should be aware of whether or not you want to allow an archive you are decompressing to be able to create subfolders on a case by case basis. I assure you that you are safe when you are working with a file created by Paizo Publishing. However, if you are unzipping a file from a source you do not necessarily trust, you would be well advised to run a virus scan on the archive before extracting it, and then be wary if there are unexpected subfolders created.

Thanks,
cos

I think I know what the trouble is.

I downloaded the zip file through your account, extracted it, and opened the PDF. The zip file decompresses into a folder, which contains the six separate PDFs. One of the main reasons that the default Windows decompression utility unzips the files and thinks that they are empty is that the default setting on the utility is to not create subfolders.

The solution is to look for a setting in your decompression utility (whichever one you use) that allows the zipped file to create subfolders. Depending on the program, this may be a setting that you turn on (i.e. "Allow subfolders/subdirectories") or one that you turn off (i.e. "Prevent/suppress creation of subfolder/subdirectories").

Preventing an archive from creating subfolders is considered a security feature. Nefarious persons can create archives with a desired file at the top level, and undesirable files buried in subfolders. And, as such, you should be aware of whether or not you want to allow an archive you are decompressing to be able to create subfolders on a case by case basis. I assure you that you are safe when you are working with a file created by Paizo Publishing. However, if you are unzipping a file from a source you do not necessarily trust, you would be well advised to run a virus scan on the archive before extracting it, and then be wary if there are unexpected subfolders created.

Thanks,
cos

Dude, you do not get paid enough.

Cyd the Arcmagi wrote:

I seem to be having a problem downloading the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game GM Screen (OGL) PDF(One File per Panel)

Each time I have tried the zip file opens but there's nothing inside.
Am I the only person having this problem?

Cyd the Arcmagi wrote:

Well 7-Zip didn't seem to work, anyone else?

I think I know what the trouble is.

I downloaded the zip file through your account, extracted it, and opened the PDF. The zip file decompresses into a folder, which contains the six separate PDFs. One of the main reasons that the default Windows decompression utility unzips the files and thinks that they are empty is that the default setting on the utility is to not create subfolders.

The solution is to look for a setting in your decompression utility (whichever one you use) that allows the zipped file to create subfolders. Depending on the program, this may be a setting that you turn on (i.e. "Allow subfolders/subdirectories") or one that you turn off (i.e. "Prevent/suppress creation of subfolder/subdirectories").

Preventing an archive from creating subfolders is considered a security feature. Nefarious persons can create archives with a desired file at the top level, and undesirable files buried in subfolders. And, as such, you should be aware of whether or not you want to allow an archive you are decompressing to be able to create subfolders on a case by case basis. I assure you that you are safe when you are working with a file created by Paizo Publishing. However, if you are unzipping a file from a source you do not necessarily trust, you would be well advised to run a virus scan on the archive before extracting it, and then be wary if there are unexpected subfolders created.

Thanks,
cos

Well Cosmo it took me forever but I finely got my netbook to stop protecting its self so hard. thanks for all the help :-)