g0del wrote: I'm not sure it'll prevent spoilers that well - according to UPS I'll be getting mine in two days. Not being able to read the PDF won't stop people from reading the physical book and talking about it online before the launch date. Respectfully stated, you can't easily upload, email or otherwise digitally share a physical book. The Paizo CCO has stated that the Diamond distributer debacle has been a kick in the teeth to this year's budget, so I am sure they are taking steps to shore up their financials by generating every possible sale; especially so for a "flagship" launch. They stated they wanted the physical books shipped in time for GenCon sessions, since they are not hauling, storing and hiring to hand out in person; which further reduces costs while still getting attendees, GMs and players the content timely. To me, the listing page does say the PDF would be available July 31st which is our published notice. Releasing in batch all at once likely streamlines/simplifies the process with efficiencies leading to reduced labor costs. I can't speak for the intentions of others, but I subscribe not expecting it early, but to have a physical book on my shelf (for reference) and a PDF (that I can safely mark-up/annotate) for my sessions, which won't occur before July 31st.
Maya Coleman wrote: That's definitely weird! Have you reached out to Customer Service about it so they can investigate? The best way to get problems like this one resolved is to send us an email at customer.service@paizo.com so we can help you! Please do! We want to help! Thank you for confirming that it is not expected normal behavior. I will email customer.service@paizo.com
Maya Coleman wrote: Subscribers get their PDF when their subscription item ships. Both books are releasing at the same time, so subscribers to both lines should be getting their PDFs at the same time. Please let us know though if you have any issues when we do get to release day! We'll do our best to help! THANKS! SUBBED! I have been told that subscribers occasionally get random goodies included in the box. Is that true?
roysier wrote:
Thanks for this! My players are about to assault the spire and the descriptions made no sense when I was prepping. Your post helped confirm/complete my remappings. This whole ending seems rushed to the printer. My favorite is the lake on the second floor... Oh and the 140' wide "spire" has a 480' top floor. You see that after you puzzle out the "To K" stairs is actually the "To I" map, printed 15 pages prior! WE NEED ERRATA!! |