Will there be a playable undead race? I really want a playable undead race. Everyone wants one.
I don't.
Nah, I want to find a group that will let me play one of the races I created in the furry vein.
A complete list of all the monsters going into Bestiary 2 will be appearing on the blog in a few months.
Perhaps this is a good time to educate ignorant folks like me regarding the typical production cycle. If the book is scheduled for release in mid-November wouldn't it (well, shouldn't it, ideally) already be ready to go to the printer?
"A few months" from August 21st is when we'll be getting the book, wouldn't the Table of Contents be firmed up weeks or months ahead of that?
More curious than impatient.
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A complete list of all the monsters going into Bestiary 2 will be appearing on the blog in a few months.Perhaps this is a good time to educate ignorant folks like me regarding the typical production cycle. If the book is scheduled for release in mid-November wouldn't it (well, shouldn't it, ideally) already be ready to go to the printer?
"A few months" from August 21st is when we'll be getting the book, wouldn't the Table of Contents be firmed up weeks or months ahead of that?
More curious than impatient.
It SHOULD be going to the printer within the next seven days, in fact. That doesn't mean that's a good time to release the Table of Contents.
"A few months" form August 21st is when the book's about to hit stores, and just before the book hits stores is the best point to get folks all excited to go out and buy the book.
We might post a list sooner than that. I'd like to get the list up as soon as possible, but that choice isn't up to me alone.
It SHOULD be going to the printer within the next seven days, in fact. That doesn't mean that's a good time to release the Table of Contents."A few months" form August 21st is when the book's about to hit stores, and just before the book hits stores is the best point to get folks all excited to go out and buy the book.
We might post a list sooner than that. I'd like to get the list up as soon as possible, but that choice isn't up to me alone.
Ah, okay. I wasn't taking marketing strategies into account. Now it makes some sort of sense.
Nah, I want to find a group that will let me play one of the races I created in the furry vein.
Good luck with that, and if you find one please let me know. ;) But until then you can always see if someone will let you play an Anumus (from the PDF of the same name).
And hey, an Alchemist/MasterChymist can enable you to play a furry-ish thing. Eventually.
Are Demodands there?
Are Demodands there?Nope. Maybe in Bestiary 3.
Bestiary 3 confirmed for late 2011!
:D
Are Demodands there?Nope. Maybe in Bestiary 3.
Cool! Thank you!
It SHOULD be going to the printer within the next seven days, in fact. That doesn't mean that's a good time to release the Table of Contents.
I never thought I'd say this, but you speak nonsense, Mr Jacobs, it's always a good time to release the table of contents of the next Bestiary installment!
I never thought I'd say this, but you speak nonsense, Mr Jacobs, it's always a good time to release the table of contents of the next Bestiary installment!
It SHOULD be going to the printer within the next seven days, in fact. That doesn't mean that's a good time to release the Table of Contents.
James Jacobs: You know, you are right Threeshades, we can release a portion of the Table of Contents.
*Everyone downloads PDF and at the top, says “Table of Contents”, looks down, nothing else on page*
James Jacobs: Unfortunately, that is the only portion of the “Table of Contents” we could release at this time.
Are there going to be monsters that we can add to the summon monster list "officially"?
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I wish the database at the bookstore where I work would be updated more often. It lists the book as a Oct 20 release. All happy until I came her to make sure. Anyone know when the street date for the book will be.
My subscription is showing late November I believe.
Which means a street date two weeks after that if I understand correctly.
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I wish the database at the bookstore where I work would be updated more often. It lists the book as a Oct 20 release. All happy until I came her to make sure. Anyone know when the street date for the book will be.My subscription is showing late November I believe.
Which means a street date two weeks after that if I understand correctly.
Sean
Due to the vagaries of international shipping, we don't finalize street dates until the book is actually in our warehouse, and we don't currently expect it until the middle of November, so unless there are unexpected delays, the retail release date will be late December/early January.
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December? Since when did this get pushed back - again? Seems like a bunch of books just got pushed back. Printer problems, or should we be concerned?
Since when it took us an additional week to get the book put together. Turns out, that one extra week was the one that moved it from November to December.
Yes, I am seriously disappointed this got pushed back 3 months from its original date of release.
I think to compensate for this, Paizo should just give us the ToC already to keep us interested and all ;)
I happen to think it's a good thing. Paizo realized the book would take a little longer to get finished, and so pushed back the release. In my opinion, that's a lot better than rushing the book out to meet the original release date.
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December? Since when did this get pushed back - again? Seems like a bunch of books just got pushed back. Printer problems, or should we be concerned?Since when it took us an additional week to get the book put together. Turns out, that one extra week was the one that moved it from November to December.
Doh. And originally wasn't this supposed to be an October release?
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December? Since when did this get pushed back - again? Seems like a bunch of books just got pushed back. Printer problems, or should we be concerned?Since when it took us an additional week to get the book put together. Turns out, that one extra week was the one that moved it from November to December.
Owell;
I'm really really rly rly rly rly rly rly rly looking forward to this, but having (historically) bought a whole lot of Palladium books, well.....a month or two is nothing compared to the age of the universe or the typical real vs. hypothetical street date of a new Rifts book....I'd also rather have a squared away product than a rush job, so....ignore my grumbling anyway.
As much as I'd like to get the book earlier, I do prefer Paizo to take extra time to make sure the book is as free of errors as it can be. Rushing books out to meet pre-established dates only leads to lots of little errors that are both annoying for customers and embarrassing for the publisher. So, I'm OK with the delay.
As much as I'd like to get the book earlier, I do prefer Paizo to take extra time to make sure the book is as free of errors as it can be. Rushing books out to meet pre-established dates only leads to lots of little errors that are both annoying for customers and embarrassing for the publisher. So, I'm OK with the delay.
+1
Doh. And originally wasn't this supposed to be an October release?December? Since when did this get pushed back - again? Seems like a bunch of books just got pushed back. Printer problems, or should we be concerned?Since when it took us an additional week to get the book put together. Turns out, that one extra week was the one that moved it from November to December.
Yeah, it was. But it was pushed back for reasons already stated. However, I am sure the ToC was completed by October, so a release of the ToC this month would make sense and the actual book can continue to come out December.
I know, I can't seem to give up begging for it and weaseling some sort of persuasive argument to get it to us quicker. Gotta give me credit for the effort, though LOL
It may have been delayed, but it has already gone to printer so it will get here as soon as it can. It just takes some time for the whole print, boat to the Americas, ship from warehouse process. When the shipment arrives in WA they will have a much firmer idea of an exact release date.
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Doh. And originally wasn't this supposed to be an October release?December? Since when did this get pushed back - again? Seems like a bunch of books just got pushed back. Printer problems, or should we be concerned?Since when it took us an additional week to get the book put together. Turns out, that one extra week was the one that moved it from November to December.Yeah, it was. But it was pushed back for reasons already stated. However, I am sure the ToC was completed by October, so a release of the ToC this month would make sense and the actual book can continue to come out December.
I know, I can't seem to give up begging for it and weaseling some sort of persuasive argument to get it to us quicker. Gotta give me credit for the effort, though LOL
As I've said before... releasing the ToC is a HUGE marketing boon and really helps folks get excited about the contents of the book. It's better, as a result, to release the ToC details closer to when folks can actually go out and BUY the book as a result. So the delay to the book's release, unfortunately carries an equal delay on the release of its ToC as a preview.
Anyway, what is ToC?
Table of Contents.
I agree, it is better to work out the kinks and release a finished product, needless to say, I am looking forward to this book so much! Anyway, what is ToC? Call me ignorant but i always hated acronyms and never really bothered to learn them...my guild buddies in Wow hate me for that :D
I think they're talking about the Table of Contents, to get rid of speculation of what actually is contained in the book.
I'd expect them to post the ToC around Thanksgiving (late November for those international folks.) That's about the right time for them to start ramping up the marketing.
Besides, who doesn't want monsters for Christmas?
I'd expect them to post the ToC around Thanksgiving (late November for those international folks.) That's about the right time for them to start ramping up the marketing.
Besides, who doesn't want monsters for Christmas?
I had my sights set on Monsters for Thanksgiving... :o(
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I hope we see deer in this one. I want to stick the advanced template on one and create this magnificent chap.
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Owell;
I'm really really rly rly rly rly rly rly rly looking forward to this, but having (historically) bought a whole lot of Palladium books, well.....a month or two is nothing compared to the age of the universe or the typical real vs. hypothetical street date of a new Rifts book....
I'd also rather have a squared away product than a rush job, so....ignore my grumbling anyway.
Rifts Australia 2, coming Summer 1997!
I'm really excited to get my hands on this book to, the first RPG book I bought was a monster manual (didn't know what all the fancy numbers meant, thought it was just a really cool book to have), and I have loved bestiaries ever since. I appreciate that Paizo is working to ensure the book is polished and finished before releasing it, so I'm willing to wait.
Oh man, it just got weird in here.Wanna see me dance? Naked?
There's not enough body hair for you, Dwarf!
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There's not enough body hair for you, Dwarf!Oh man, it just got weird in here.Wanna see me dance? Naked?
Hey! That is a speciecist comment, you know? Although I *may* have burned away some of my body hair with Hellfire, I'm more than hairy enough for a middle-aged, robust Chelaxian dwarven male! I can send you some pictures, if you want to?
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Maybe he was sayin' that as hairy as you are, you'll never be truly naked? ;)
Nah, even under my impressive, majestic beard and all that body hair I *FEEL* naked -- except when I'm wearing some of those glittery ladies' underwear... er, thingies... my imps stole from mr. Sutter!
Do not try to confuse me, Mantis Boy! ;P
Hey! That is a speciecist comment, you know? Although I *may* have burned away some of my body hair with Hellfire, I'm more than hairy enough for a middle-aged, robust Chelaxian dwarven male! I can send you some pictures, if you want to?There's not enough body hair for you, Dwarf!Oh man, it just got weird in here.Wanna see me dance? Naked?
For a talented drunk as I am, I respectfully request you abstain from the abuse of the postal service!
I just noticed the PDF availability is now Jan 5. Has the release date been pushed back to January?
I just noticed the PDF availability is now Jan 5. Has the release date been pushed back to January?
Presumably, it will be made available to subscribers in late December, meaning that the PDF would be available to non-subscribers two weeks later.