Include Map Folio with Adventure Paths

[OldManJim]

Hi Folks,

I'm sure this has come up before, but I can't find it atm...

Why aren't the map folios for an adventure path included in the AP subscription, rather than the Campaign Setting subscription? Considering the maps are specifically for use with the AP, it's odd that they're included with another product line.

For instance, I like to buy the maps to go with the AP's I buy. I also use the PDF of the maps (Realm Works etc). Which meant I had to sub to the CS for 1 item, then un-sub (which kind of makes me feel a bit dirty, like I'm taking advantage of the system).

I'm sure there's people who sub to the Campaign Setting, who don't buy the AP's & have no use for the maps.

Even if they're not included directly in the AP subscription, can they be an optional addition? E.g. pre-order the map folio as an AP subscriber & receive the free PDF.

I'm sure there's a legitimate reason why, so let me have it... :)

Cheers,
Jim.

[taks]

Not to speak for Paizo, but my guess has always been that the folios operate as stand-alone campaign setting enhancements further documenting the world of Golarion. That said, I can see how an add-on to the AP of "folios only" would be useful if you weren't already getting the campaign setting subscription.

[Skeld]

My guess: The AP subscription only includes the AP. Nothing more and nothing less.

As you've pointed out, the folios are easy enough to get if you want them. If they wee included in the AP sub, they'd be much harder to avoid for all the subscribers that didn't want them.

-Skeld

[Enlight_Bystand]

Budgeting, both from Paizo, and from subscribers. They're budgeted for 12 APs a year, and 12 campaign settings. They need all 12 to do two APs a year, so the map folios are taken from the campaign setting schedule.

[Steve Geddes]

The varying price was also probably an issue when they made the call.

Lately, it's becoming more common to see but I remember some discussion several years back where Vic said they were leery of the reaction if they provided a subscription whose price bounced around.