Updated author listing: Eric Bailey, Kevin Carter, Elaine Cunningham, Adam Daigle, Mike Ferguson, Joshua J. Frost, James Jacobs, Steve Kenson, Rob Manning, Colin McComb, Alison McKenzie, China Miéville, Brock Mitchel-Slentz, Jason Nelson, Richard Pett, Chris Pramas, Jeff Quick, Sean K Reynolds, F. Wesley Schneider, Neil Spicer, Lisa Stevens, Matthew Stinson, and John Wick

Updated author listing: ...Elaine Cunningham...China Miéville...

Does this mean Pathfinder fiction?

Updated author listing: Eric Bailey, Kevin Carter, Elaine Cunningham, Adam Daigle, Mike Ferguson, Joshua J. Frost, James Jacobs, Steve Kenson, Rob Manning, Colin McComb, Alison McKenzie, China Miéville, Brock Mitchel-Slentz, Jason Nelson, Richard Pett, Chris Pramas, Jeff Quick, Sean K Reynolds, F. Wesley Schneider, Neil Spicer, Lisa Stevens, Matthew Stinson, and John Wick

McComb ?

/spits out beer
/preorders

Vic Wertz wrote:

Updated author listing: Eric Bailey, Kevin Carter, Elaine Cunningham, Adam Daigle, Mike Ferguson, Joshua J. Frost, James Jacobs, Steve Kenson, Rob Manning, Colin McComb, Alison McKenzie, China Miéville, Brock Mitchel-Slentz, Jason Nelson, Richard Pett, Chris Pramas, Jeff Quick, Sean K Reynolds, F. Wesley Schneider, Neil Spicer, Lisa Stevens, Matthew Stinson, and John Wick

McComb ?

Pett ?
Pramas ?
WICK ???

/spits out beer
/preorders

...And don't forget all of the RPG Superstar 2009 Top 4!

Vic Wertz wrote:

Updated author listing: ...Elaine Cunningham...China Miéville...

Does this mean Pathfinder fiction?

No more than normal fiction you see in a game book; they're each designing one of the many River Kingdoms.

GeraintElberion wrote:

Vic Wertz wrote:

Updated author listing: ...Elaine Cunningham...China Miéville...

Does this mean Pathfinder fiction?

No more than normal fiction you see in a game book; they're each designing one of the many River Kingdoms.

That's cool, I just like them as novelists and was getting carried away.

Are we going to know which River Kingdom Lisa Stevens designed or will it be anonymous like the classic x revisited books?

James Jacobs wrote:

GeraintElberion wrote:

Vic Wertz wrote:

Updated author listing: ...Elaine Cunningham...China Miéville...

Does this mean Pathfinder fiction?

No more than normal fiction you see in a game book; they're each designing one of the many River Kingdoms.

That's cool, I just like them as novelists and was getting carried away.

Are we going to know which River Kingdom Lisa Stevens designed or will it be anonymous like the classic x revisited books?

Dungeon Denizens Revisited revealed who wrote what in the intro; we'll probably be doing something similar to this in all our "written by lots of folks" books in the future.

GeraintElberion wrote:

Are we going to know which River Kingdom Lisa Stevens designed or will it be anonymous like the classic x revisited books?

Dungeon Denizens Revisited revealed who wrote what in the intro; we'll probably be doing something similar to this in all our "written by lots of folks" books in the future.

What?! You mean we won't be able to take credit for the things people like while avoiding blame for those that they don't? Madness!

...seriously, though, I'm guessing you'll be able to pick at least certain authors out of the mix by flavor alone, especially China and Elaine.

Wow.. Paizo got China Miéville to write something for them, and you aren't trumpeting this from the rooftops? That's a pretty big name that's not normally associated with RPG development that you've got for it.

Wow.. Paizo got China Miéville to write something for them, and you aren't trumpeting this from the rooftops? That's a pretty big name that's not normally associated with RPG development that you've got for it.

Blowing trumpets in July for a December product doesn't usually work very well.

It was just pointed out in another thread that China Mieville is contributing to this volume (it's also listed on the author list). Color me ecstatic! He's one of the most fantastic author's I've come across in the last year (yeah, I'm late to the party, I know). Just curious if anyone from Paizo can give (or would be willing) a hint of what he might be contributing to this volume?

(I know, I know, I'm shooting in the dark, I don't really expect an answer. Not until this is closer to being released. But you can't blame me for trying.) :)

This news had tickled me pink.

Blowing trumpets in July for a December product doesn't usually work very well.

I don't know Vic. I mean, I'm a subscriber, so I'm getting it anyway, but... I'm still pumped for this seeing that China Mieville is working on it.

I just finished Mieville's 'The City & The City' two days ago. Am I allowed to leave my jaw on the floor as I see that you've managed to get him on board as a contributor?

Dude.

Wow. I am impressed. :D

Vic Wertz wrote:

Blowing trumpets in July for a December product doesn't usually work very well.

I don't know Vic. I mean, I'm a subscriber, so I'm getting it anyway, but... I'm still pumped for this seeing that China Mieville is working on it.

When I saw the names attached to the project, I figured Sean was just being silly.

Seeing them actually announced... well. I'm officially stunned.

I know! Crazy, i'nit?

I just finished Mieville's 'The City & The City' two days ago. Am I allowed to leave my jaw on the floor as I see that you've managed to get him on board as a contributor?

Dude.

Wow. I am impressed. :D

I've only read the Scar so far, and I'm very impressed by the guy. I'm really excited to see what he will bring to the table.

Are we going to know which River Kingdom Lisa Stevens designed or will it be anonymous like the classic x revisited books?

I did the gladiator city-state of Tymon. Turned it in last week. It was quite exciting to be back designing again. I hope everyone likes what I did! :)

-Lisa

What I'm looking forward too is seeing how everyone's areas fit together as far as style and role-playing. Since we didn't really talk to one another, the differences over just a few miles on the map could be great. I hope the new neighbors play nice!

It was just pointed out in another thread that China Mieville is contributing to this volume (it's also listed on the author list). Color me ecstatic! He's one of the most fantastic author's I've come across in the last year (yeah, I'm late to the party, I know). Just curious if anyone from Paizo can give (or would be willing) a hint of what he might be contributing to this volume?

Like most of the contributors, China Mieville did a writeup of a small territory within the River Kingdoms (4 pages). It's certainly unlike anything else in the area.... ;)

Blowing trumpets in July for a December product doesn't usually work very well.

Tinkling a triangle?

Any word on who is doing the cover art of this book?

It's certainly unlike anything else in the area.... ;)

Completely at peace, totally unfantastical, given over to humble subsistence and home crafts, with nothing whatsoever to lure adventurers into shaking up the status quo?

Sean K Reynolds wrote:

It's certainly unlike anything else in the area.... ;)

Completely at peace, totally unfantastical, given over to humble subsistence and home crafts, with nothing whatsoever to lure adventurers into shaking up the status quo?

All I know is that Lambreth don't play nice with NOBODY!!!

Uringen is a mostly nice place, if you can find it and they want you there.

Sadly, Lambreth and Uringen had to be cut for space reasons. Sorry, guys.

Sadly, yoda8myhead had to be cut for spite reasons. Sorry, fella.

Woo-hoo! More room for my tiny kingdom! Sadly, Mark had to be cut to ribbons for this to take place. :-)

I know this has gone to the printer already, soooo ... can we see the cover?

:-D

I've updated the image and description to match the finished product.

I've updated the image and description to match the finished product.

Wow. That is awesome. I can't remember and don't feel like looking, but is the first time Sajan has been on the cover?

I like the cover.

So...have we reached the horn-tootin' stage? I've been working on my embouchure.

So, is that a Pathfinder merrow on the cover?

Looks like a merrow to me. If it were a scrag, it would have a larger bottom jaw.

Cover art by Dan Scott?

Ooh, I love it! Nice perspective and sense of action -- definitely one of the best from Paizo so far, and truly fits the concept perfectly! :)

Now that I have this book in hand and have re-read the sections I wrote, there's a small errata for page 13. The date of the infamous winter that starved a large portion of Daggermark's population should be 4657-4658 and not, as written, 40-some years in the future. ;-)

I seem to have momentarily forgot what year it was.

Cover art by Dan Scott?

Yep!

Just curious if this book is still on track for releasing next month. I have it prordered and I'm anxious to read it! Plus, I have the Dwarves of Golarion book ordered and set to ship with this, so I'm double excited (is that a word :)

Thanks!

Just curious if this book is still on track for releasing next month.

It is. Keep in mind we keep the Product Schedule page updated with the latest info.

The cover is amazing

Ok, after thumbing through the PDF, I have to say: This is one of the most amazing and awesome chronicles of all times!

Just got the PDF. Excuse me but I cannot find reference on China Mieville except from the index. Which chapter did he write?

China wrote about Outsea.

Paizo, this book is awesome. Really ... wow. I am speechless.

If I'm not mistaken, this is also the first product that the Top 4 from RPG Superstar 2009 contributed to...and I'm eagerly awaiting my own copy! :-)

Now this was mean, the pdf was released and I never got the email telling me that it was ready to happily unzip and devour. But now I has it. *clawed fist of victory*

I have to admit, this book is wonderful. Out of all the "Guides" in the Chronicles line, I would have to say that this one is the best, if only for the sheer fact that this describes so many differing kingdoms.

Also, the author list is awesome...

Great book so far. One issue: When I open it it says that it cannot extract the embedded font "HTMONE+PrioriSansOT-Bold". Then, when I am leafing through it, most (if not all) of the side text boxes, Nation Stat blocks, the OGL, the back cover (except for "New York Times") and the Timeline in the back display as little dots instead of characters.

I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 and Reader 9.3 on a windows machine if that makes a difference.

Thank you. I appreciate all your hard work.

I have a pathfinder chronicles subscription, but this pdf isn't available in my downloads section. Are you guys getting copies early because you're all contributors, or do I need to contact tech support?

-Ken

I have a pathfinder chronicles subscription, but this pdf isn't available in my downloads section. Are you guys getting copies early because you're all contributors, or do I need to contact tech support?

-Ken

No, it usually takes several days for all subscribers to get the pdf as it takes awhile to get the physical copies out the door. The rarer your order, the longer it takes.

Great book so far. One issue: When I open it it says that it cannot extract the embedded font "HTMONE+PrioriSansOT-Bold". Then, when I am leafing through it, most (if not all) of the side text boxes, Nation Stat blocks, the OGL, the back cover (except for "New York Times") and the Timeline in the back display as little dots instead of characters.

I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro 7 and Reader 9.3 on a windows machine if that makes a difference.

Thank you. I appreciate all your hard work.

Same problem here....