Senior Software Developer
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Why has this decision been made?
Paizo Publishing's license with Wizards of the Coast ends this fall. Wizards of the Coast has chosen not to renew this license in order to move this type of content onto its own website. In an effort to continue to deliver the value and quality content that current subscribers of both Dungeon and Dragon have come to expect, both companies reached a mutual agreement to extend the license through September when the Savage Tide Adventure Path naturally concludes.
What are the final issues of Dungeon and Dragon?
The final printed issue of Dungeon will be #150, the September cover-date issue that ships to subscribers in late July and hits newsstands in August. The last printed issue of Dragon will be #359, the September cover-date issue that ships to subscribers and hits newsstands in August.
Will the final issues of the magazines include any special content?
Most definitely! With more than 50 years of history between them, we couldn't let these fantastic magazines go out without a bang. Both will be special oversized issues. Dragon will feature two commemorative posters and a cover by Larry Elmore, and Dungeon's gatefold cover will feature all 11 Paizo "iconics" in a scene painted by Wayne Reynolds. Dungeon #150 will also include a complete index of all adventures ever published in the magazine. Dragon #359 will include a special feature exploring the greatest "unsolved mysteries" of D&D, we'll enjoy another installment of the Demonomicon, and no doubt some of our faithful contributors throughout the years will want to include some special memories for the historic final issues of these venerable magazines. Keep your eyes on paizo.com for announcements of additional special content.
What affect does this development have on the Savage Tide Adventure Path?
Absolutely none. The Savage Tide will end as planned with Dungeon #150. The final "Savage Tidings" will appear as scheduled in Dragon #359.
How can I get the remaining issues of Dragon and Dungeon?
The remaining issues of Dragon and Dungeon will appear as scheduled at your local game store or quality newsstand. This development should not affect the magazine's distribution through the final issues.
Subscriptions will be fulfilled as normal.
You may sign up for a new month-to-month subscription at any time by visiting paizo.com. We will no longer be offering 1-year subscriptions as of April 19, 2007. Any renewals postdated before April 19, 2007 will be honored. Back issues will also be sold at paizo.com while supplies last.
What does this development mean for the prospect of future collaborations between Wizards of the Coast and Paizo, such as a hardcover compilation of the Age of Worms Adventure Path, more volumes in the Dragon Compendium series, etc.?
Both companies remain on good terms and are discussing opportunities for future collaborations.
Where can I get D&D content after Dragon and Dungeon stop publishing?
While we cannot speak on behalf of Wizards of the Coast, it is our understanding that Wizards will continue to find new ways to engage the worldwide community of D&D players with compelling content and information.
Whom should I contact at Wizards of the Coast to ask questions related to this development?
Consumer questions should be directed at Wizards of the Coast Customer Service (custserv@wizards.com).
Press inquiries should be directed to Caitlin Roulston (caitlin.roulston@wizards.com).
Whom should I contact at Paizo to ask questions related to this development?
Please review the Transition Q&A thread in the special Dragon/Dungeon Transition forum on Paizo's Customer Service messageboards. Many common questions will be answered there.
If your question is not answered in the thread, you can send it to Paizo's Customer Service department (customer.service@paizo.com). We expect a high volume of questions related to this development, so please be patient. We will get back to you soon.
Members of the media with questions about the magazines should contact Paizo's Marketing Director, Joshua J. Frost (josh@paizo.com).
Authors with questions about pending queries or submissions should check each magazine's messageboard on paizo.com for updates before contacting an editor.
How will this decision affect my remaining subscription issues after Dragon and Dungeon cease publication?
Paizo Publishing is providing several options for current subscribers whose subscription is scheduled to end after September 2006. Please visit paizo.com/transition for specifics. The final two issues of each magazine will contain a special "Publisher's Statement" opposite the editorial that will explain how readers can redeem their remaining post-September subscription credit.
What is the current status of my subscription?
If you are logged into your Paizo account, paizo.com/transition provides a snapshot of your post-September subscription credit and a summary of options for how you would prefer to be reimbursed. You can also check the status of your subscriptions at any time by clicking "My Account" on the top navigation bar from any page within paizo.com.
I am a European reader with a subscription through The Place for Games. What happens to my outstanding subscription credit after the September issues have shipped?
The Place for Games will serve out the remaining issues of your subscription as planned and will issue a cheque for remaining credit shortly thereafter.
Will I still be able to order back issues of Dragon and/or Dungeon?
Paizo Publishing will continue to sell back issues of both publications as long as they are available. Subscribers may also elect to receive certain back issues in exchange for post-September issues remaining on their subscriptions (see paizo.com/transition for details). For a general list of available back issues, please visit the Dragon and Dungeon pages of paizo.com.
What is the status of submissions or queries currently under review by the Dragon and Dungeon staffs?
Wizards of the Coast has told us that they're currently evaluating how best to handle pending queries and submissions. We will make an announcement on each magazine's messageboard when we know more.
How many people will be out of work as a result of this decision?
No one has been let go as a result of this development. In fact, we've recently hired three new employees and look forward to a successful future. Paizo Publishing will continue to expand our popular GameMastery line of RPG accessories, including a new line of monthly OGL adventure modules and a new 96-page monthly Adventure Path series called Pathfinder. We also recently announced Planet Stories, a line of classic fantasy and science fiction novels, and will continue to release deluxe boardgames and expansions in our Titanic Games line. Staff currently working on Dragon and Dungeon magazines will be reassigned to other duties in the company.
What can I do to support Paizo Publishing at this time?
First of all, thanks for being willing to help out. Here are some things you can do:
- Please try out our new product lines, including Pathfinder, GameMastery Modules, Planet Stories novels, and board games from our Titanic Games imprint.
- If you patronize a local hobby game store, continue to buy Paizo products from that store.
- If that store doesn't carry all of our products, get the staff excited about our product lines. Since Dragon and Dungeon are going away, encourage the store manager to replace them in his or her store with Pathfinder and GameMastery Modules. Encourage your retailer to set up in-store subscriptions for Pathfinder.
- If you don't have a local hobby store, please consider buying your gaming products from paizo.com.
- Consider buying Dragon and Dungeon back issues that you may have missed.
- If you have issues remaining on your Dragon or Dungeon subscription beyond the final issue, please choose to convert them to Pathfinder.
- Finally, tell your friends and fellow gamers about paizo.com and the Paizo products that you like.
Thanks again for your support of Paizo Publishing and paizo.com!
What is Pathfinder?
Pathfinder is a 96-page, perfect-bound, full-color softcover Adventure Path book printed on high-quality paper that releases in monthly volumes. Each volume contains an in-depth Adventure Path scenario, stats for about a half-dozen new monsters, and several support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign. Because Pathfinder uses the Open Game License, it is 100% compatible with the world's most popular roleplaying game. We currently plan to release Adventure Paths in six-volume arcs, meaning each year of Pathfinder will include two complete Adventure Paths. The first Pathfinder Adventure Path, Rise of the Runelords, will comprise the first six volumes of Pathfinder. A new Adventure Path will begin in Pathfinder #7.
How is a Pathfinder Adventure Path different from a Dungeon Adventure Path?
Pathfinder Adventure Paths are completely OGL compliant, and as such are free to draw upon a much larger pool of game material than were the Dungeon Adventure Paths. In addition, the new rules presented in a Pathfinder Adventure Path are themselves open game content. Further, each adventure is much larger than a Dungeon adventure; a Pathfinder Adventure Path installment is designed to level up a party two to three levels, and will generally run to a length of about 50 pages (as opposed to Dungeon magazine's Adventure Paths, which were generally limited to 30 pages). The amount of support material for each installment is much greater—no more truncated city backdrops, for example! Unlike Dungeon's Adventure Paths, a Pathfinder Adventure Path completes its arc in only six months, but since each adventure is longer and comes with at least two support articles, you'll actually end up with more material at the end of those six months than you would after a whole year of Dungeon Adventure Paths.
What non-adventure material will be included in each installment of Pathfinder?
Every volume of Pathfinder will feature at least two support articles designed to bolster that volume's adventure, but the contents of these support articles can just as well serve any campaign. These support articles might be in-depth explorations of key cities, descriptions of important deities and their worshipers, ecological discussions of key monsters, explorations of the region in which the Adventure Path takes place, details on new magic items and spells, or even rules for how to handle certain types of in-game situations (such as how to maintain a stronghold). Each volume also contains an installment of the Pathfinder's Journal, an ongoing exploration of the world in which these Adventure Paths are set. These journals give you a wealth of inspiring background material you can take and use in your own campaign or to expand on the current Adventure Path. Finally, each Pathfinder will feature a bestiary of a half-dozen or so new monsters. Some of these new monsters will feature in the adventure in that volume, while others might just fit the themes of the adventure—they're provided for you, the Game Master, to expand your game. Many of these monsters will be drawn from real-world myth, legend, and even cryptozoological sources, further adding a sense of tradition and verisimilitude.
What is the Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path?
Rise of the Runelords is Pathfinder's first Adventure Path, a complete campaign that will bring your player characters from 1st level to 15th level and possibly beyond. Appearing in the first six volumes of Pathfinder, Rise of the Runelords takes place in the frontier kingdom of Varisia, a realm of rugged steppes, haunted forests, and trackless mountains partially civilized to the south, but wholly wild and the domain of giants and monsters to the north. In this campaign, an ancient warlord from a forgotten age has awakened from a deathless sleep, and draws his cruel giant minions near as he prepares to rebuild his decadent empire. The PCs must uncover this sinister plot and prevent a terrible giant war from bringing ruin to their homeland, but in doing so, will they fall to the sins that brought the ancient empire of the Runelords to ruin?
What campaign setting will you be using for Pathfinder?
Pathfinder Adventure Paths will take place in a new Paizo campaign setting. This setting will involve elements of classic sword and sorcery themes sure to appeal to longtime and brand-new gamers alike. Stay tuned to paizo.com to learn more about this exciting new campaign setting as it develops!
What artists and authors will be working on Rise of the Runelords?
Paizo has slated some of our most popular and devious designers to bring the Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path to life, including James Jacobs, Wolfgang Baur, Nicolas Logue, Richard Pett, Greg Vaughan, and Steve Greer. Wayne Reynolds will provide covers for the entire Adventure Path and will be designing 11 new Paizo "iconic" characters who will appear in illustrations and as pregenerated characters in our GameMastery Modules line.
I see how Pathfinder replaces the Dungeon Adventure Paths, but what about the other adventures in Dungeon, or for that matter the type of content provided in Dragon? How can I still get material like that from Paizo?
The non-adventure material in each volume of Pathfinder will be similar in tone and scope to the sourcebook and rules-style material published in Dragon. For stand-alone adventures, we're producing a line of 32-page GameMastery Modules starting in June, and we have extensive plans for more adventures and more source material in coming months and years.
How can I submit material for publication in Pathfinder?
Pathfinder is going to need monsters, and lots of them, and they're the easiest way to break in to this exciting new publication. If we like your monster, we'll print it in an upcoming Pathfinder Bestiary; it may even end up with a role in that volume's adventure! We're currently discussing other ways to open up Pathfinder so that we'll have room for fan-submitted articles and content; stay tuned to paizo.com/Pathfinder for details and submission guidelines as they become available.
Will Pathfinder feature online supplements?
Absolutely. Each volume of Pathfinder will be available as a PDF, purchasable online at paizo.com. For those who subscribe to Pathfinder, this PDF is free; just head online to paizo.com when the PDF becomes available and it's yours! Additionally, player handouts that appear in Pathfinder will be available online as high-res files you can download and print out to give to your players when the time is right. Furthermore, we'll be creating a daily blog that will, among other topics, feature regular previews, interviews, and other tidbits from the creators of the Adventure Paths; this'll be a great way to find out breaking news about what's coming next for Pathfinder. You can access the Pathfinder blog at paizo.com/Pathfinder.
Where can I get Pathfinder?
Pathfinder will be available at your local game store, bookstores, and online at paizo.com on a monthly basis starting in August. Be sure to ask your retailer about Pathfinder to ensure that they will be stocking it for you. Readers may subscribe to Pathfinder on a month-to-month basis by visiting paizo.com/pathfinder.
How can I subscribe to Pathfinder?
Current Dragon and Dungeon subscribers can exchange their post-September subscription credit for issues of Pathfinder, signing up for an ongoing month-to-month subscription at the same time if they wish. New subscribers should visit paizo.com/pathfinder to set up a month-to-month subscription. New Pathfinder subscriptions are billed at a rate of 30% off the cover price per issue, plus shipping. You must have a valid credit card to subscribe to Pathfinder. Subscribers can cancel at any time.
What advantages are there to subscribing?
Subscribers will receive each monthly volume direct from Paizo, at a shipping rate of their choice, and need never worry about missing a volume. Subscribers will also receive a free PDF of each volume of Pathfinder (a $13.99 value!).
How will Pathfinder subscriptions be mailed?
Subscribers may choose their preferred shipping method from a number of options. See paizo.com/transition for more details.
What about international subscriptions?
International subscriptions will be mailed at the subscriber's chosen shipping method from the Paizo office in Seattle at the same time we mail out domestic subscriber issues. A free PDF of the Pathfinder volume will become available to subscribers when we ship the books from our warehouse.
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Director of Sales
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Gary, I'm one issue shy of taking my Dungeon subscription through the end. Could I possibly have one issue of my Dragon subscription (which I just bought) converted into an issue of Dungeon and have the rest put into a Pathfinder subscription.
Thanks,
Sebastian
I'll get that taken care of for you, Sebastian!
Thanks,
cosmo
I am really sad to see the death of Dungeon and Dragon magazines.
And let's call it what it is - it is the death of both magazines, even if WOTC sticks the names on their online offering, whatever it turns out to be.
I came back to Dungeon and Dragon mag after Paizo took over. Paizo brought some fresh ideas and some innovation and, well, damn it, outright vision to both magazines after it slowly languished away under WOTC.
I feel like someone that I know just died. The same sort of 'just punched in the guts' feeling. It is a end of era....
Damn, I feel so darn gloomy right now....
Ok <deep breath>... upsides.
Pathfinder - looks like the Adventure Path concept pumped on steriods and blinged out to boot. I really hope the best for Pathfinder and I will be converting over the remainder of my mag subs to it.
Speaking of which, when will we know just how we go about converting out?
And the good news is that Pathfinder will not be shackled by dicates out of WOTC. Permissions will not need to be sought, this or that bloody rule for WOTC do not have to be followed. And grander scope under the OGL, making for more interesting adventures.
Best wishes to the Paizo staff.
As the Klingons say .... 'Qa'pla!' <Success!>
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Gary, I'm one issue shy of taking my Dungeon subscription through the end. Could I possibly have one issue of my Dragon subscription (which I just bought) converted into an issue of Dungeon and have the rest put into a Pathfinder subscription.
Thanks,
SebastianI'll get that taken care of for you, Sebastian!
Thanks,
cosmo
Hey Cosmo -- I'm in a similar position. I'm one issue shy on the Dragon Magazine side. Can you "move" one issue from my Dungeon subscription to the Dragon Subscription?
I'm still trying to decide if I want to use the "balance" for back issues and get a new subscription for Pathfinder or if I want to use the balance towards the Pathfinder.
You guys ROCK. I expect great things with Pathfinder.
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Director of Sales
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Speaking of which, when will we know just how we go about converting out?
That information can be found at paizo.com/transition.
Best wishes to the Paizo staff.
As the Klingons say .... 'Qa'pla!' <Success!>
Thanks!
Cosmo
I'm just plain confused. I logged in and selected from the 4 options I was given, I want to start getting Pathfinder, and it said I have a credit of $13-$15 depending on my options. Do I have to buy Pathfinder #1 separately, if not, what do I owe. Help!
How can I submit material for publication in Pathfinder?Pathfinder is going to need monsters, and lots of them, and they're the easiest way to break in to this exciting new publication. If we like your monster, we'll print it in an upcoming Pathfinder Bestiary; it may even end up with a role in that volume's adventure! We're currently discussing other ways to open up Pathfinder so that we'll have room for fan-submitted articles and content; stay tuned to paizo.com/Pathfinder for details and submission guidelines as they become available.
Besides the SRD document, is there somewhere where we can find a complete list of OGL monsters so we aren't recreating the wheel-monster?
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Gary, I'm one issue shy of taking my Dungeon subscription through the end. Could I possibly have one issue of my Dragon subscription (which I just bought) converted into an issue of Dungeon and have the rest put into a Pathfinder subscription.
Thanks,
Sebastian
Although I'm not one to "me too," as it happens:
Me too.
Same thing, my Dungeon subscription runs out with Issue #149. I've been dithering about extending it, and now this.
Could I get one issue shifted as well?
And I'll convert the rest to Pathfinder as well. After some of the ranting I've done I should give you guys a chance with your own setting. ;)
Cosmo,
Just convert my remaining subscription credits to either:
1) Pathfinder Subscription extensions (I already subscribed)
or
2) Store credit (I prefer option 1)
Thank you!!!
Here's a question.
If we convert our subscriptions to Pathfinder, will we be considered "Charter Subscribers" and thus get the free player's guide? Perhaps if we select to continue with a month by month subscription?
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Director of Sales
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Bill,
An issue has been moved over.
Sharn,
With your remaining issues, you can get a $13.08 refund, or you can get $15.70 in Paizo store credit, or you can roll your remaining issues into a Pathfinder subscription and get the first two issues for free. You can make your decision at paizo.com/transition.
Samuel,
An issue has been moved over.
F2K,
You will be able to view and weigh your options and make that decision at paizo.com/transition. This way, your choice will dovetail properly with the month-to-month Pathfinder subscription you have already set up (Woo Hoo!).
Thanks,
cos
After some of the ranting I've done I should give you guys a chance with your own setting. ;)
Especially as you rant only that seldom ;-)
Just kidding.Stefan
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Chief Technical Officer
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I'm just plain confused. I logged in and selected from the 4 options I was given, I want to start getting Pathfinder, and it said I have a credit of $13-$15 depending on my options. Do I have to buy Pathfinder #1 separately, if not, what do I owe. Help!
You're all set to get volume 1!
Thanks for your support!
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Chief Technical Officer
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Here's a question.
If we convert our subscriptions to Pathfinder, will we be considered "Charter Subscribers" and thus get the free player's guide? Perhaps if we select to continue with a month by month subscription?
You're correct—you have to sign up for a month-to-month subscription to become a Charter Subscriber and get the free Player's Guide to Rise of the Runelords.
OK, I've just coverted my excess issues of Dragon over to pathfinder.
I got my son a one-year subscription of Dragon for Christmas, but I don't have access to his subscription on my account. Does he need to log on, create a Paizo account, and then select his favored transition option? Will he even be able to access his subscription data online just by creating an account?
A second question. Do I understand correctly that the price for a full-year subscription to Pathfinder will be $168?
I am absolutely devastated by losing both dungeon and dragon magazine.
I would purchase Pathfinder but here in the Uk i put in a regular order through my newsagent. Will pathfinder be available through these usual outlets???
otherwise as I speak as a UK GAMER, WHERE WILL WE GET NEW D&D AND THE BEST NEW ROLEPLAY STUFF?
making table top roleplay more and more spec ialised and niche as i have seen in my 25+ years playing d&d makes its more and more a dwindling thing.Gamers need more of an open suportive network, not make it so specialised that you have to hang on what WOTC decides to publish.Paizo was doing a fantastic job.
Keep supporting the worldwide network of role players!
In fact, we've recently hired three new employees and look forward to a successful future.
Who are the new guys? Step forward for the hazing! :-)
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Hey guys, PhysChic & I each have respective Dragon and Dungeon subscriptions, but we obviously are only going to need one issue of Pathfinder in our household. Is there any way to fuse our remaining subscriptions into one long-term subscription to Pathfinder?
Also, what happens if we try out Pathfinder and it just doesn't seem to suit our fancies, but we now have x number of issues left from our transition? Can we then choose one of the other transition options (back issues, extra store credit {120%}, refund) with the remaining value of the subscription? Or were we just be eligible for a refund at that point?
I'm truly saddened by this; I've enjoyed, read and used both magazine for years. Both magazine shined under Paizo reins and it seemed like the quality was improving with each issue. I hope that Pathfinder continues Dungeon and Dragon's fine tradition, I'd certainly convert my subscription credit to it.
Regarding the transition options is it possible to mix and match? For example, could I select a few back issues (or store credit) and convert the rest to a Pathfinder subscription?
Thanks!
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Chief Technical Officer
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Regarding the transition options is it possible to mix and match? For example, could I select a few back issues (or store credit) and convert the rest to a Pathfinder subscription?
Sadly, that level of complexity would make our programmer's head explode, so you must choose exactly one option.
-Vic.
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Hello!
So, not to sound like a complete fool, but I'm not seeing in my "My Subscriptions" or anywhere else what options I have. I don't see anything about credits or such things. I remember subscribing in Decemnber or January, which, if that's the case, means I should have excess credit or something. Please help this blind Crawler and point him in the right direction!
CC
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Hello!
So, not to sound like a complete fool, but I'm not seeing in my "My Subscriptions" or anywhere else what options I have. I don't see anything about credits or such things. I remember subscribing in Decemnber or January, which, if that's the case, means I should have excess credit or something. Please help this blind Crawler and point him in the right direction!
CC
If you go to the transition page that explains what options we have available to us, the very bottom of the page lists your customized options (provided you are logged in). It will give you each option and how much you have available to you (months of Pathfinder, back-issues, amount of credit or refund). I think that's the only place it's listed.
First off, big Kudos to Paizo for offering so many options for the transition. I haven't decided which option I'll go with, but that 20% bonus for store credit is a fantastic way to take the sting out of this process. :-)
That said, I do have a question/concern about the new monthly adventure path books. From looking at the product pages, book 1 is for levels 1-3, book 2 is levels 4-6, etc.
If this is coming out every month, there is no way to level characters 3 levels in a month, which means every month they fall farther and farther behind the path. By the time Path 2 comes out, I can't see anyone being more than halfway through Path 1. Getting from level 1 to level 15 would take a solid year with weekly games, but these new adventure paths will be coming out at twice that pace.
I'm sure you fine folks at Paizo have thought about this, so I'm just wondering what you recommend. :-)
If you go to the transition page that explains what options we have available to us, the very bottom of the page lists your customized options (provided you are logged in). It will give you each option and how much you have available to you (months of Pathfinder, back-issues, amount of credit or refund). I think that's the only place it's listed.Hello!
So, not to sound like a complete fool, but I'm not seeing in my "My Subscriptions" or anywhere else what options I have. I don't see anything about credits or such things. I remember subscribing in Decemnber or January, which, if that's the case, means I should have excess credit or something. Please help this blind Crawler and point him in the right direction!
CC
Thank you very much for your help, but there is no information there for me. I logged out, cleared my cookies/temp internet files, logged in and I still got nothing. Like I said, I must be blind but I can't see it.
Great run, Paizo-- the years you took over were the best years in the magazine's history, so congratulations are well due. I'm personally looking forward to the Pathfinder adventure path.
Eventually, WotC will ressurect Dungeon and Dragon again, although it might not be for a few years.
Nothing in D&D ever really dies, it just keeps getting re-imagined, just like "race books" and my fighter who has had incarnations in all 3 editions. :)
Hello Paizo,
Too add my voice to the teeming throng: I'm sad to see the demise of such an icon in the role playing field.
Quick question, I've opted for fulfilling the rest of my Dungeon subscription (5, upon magazine's termination in Aug.) via the back issues option.
But, I see no where to "choose" the issues... If possible could I please get Dungeon issues:
118, 119...and any other three (pre-118) that you think are wicked good mags?
I'm attempting to complete my Greyhawk map. (I subscribed at 120.)
Thanks so much and good luck in the future. I'll be watching closely.
Cheers,
Jeff Faller
I'm in for a subscription to Pathfinder. It was a hard sell, just because of the price bump. But I'm willing to give it my two free issues plus the rest of the AP.
If there's any question I had that's not quite covered in the FAQ, it's this:
Is there any reason to worry about the future of the OGL? There's no reason to think that WotC will follow up this bone headed move by yanking the OGL completely, is there?
Change is scary.
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Director of Sales
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It would be best if your son did create his own online account and chose how he wants to transition his remaining issues. I have configured his subscription that he should be able to associate his subscription when he creates his account. If you guys encounter any troubles, you can always (of course) just email me at customer.service@paizo.com with his email address and subscription address and I can ensure that everything is properly synched up.
As for the price of a year long subscription, that sounds about right. However, I think James summed it up the best:
Counting the Adventure Path material in Dragon and Dungeon over the course of a year, Savage Tide would clock in at about 450 pages. The Adventure Path material in Pathfinder over a year will be closer to 1,152 pages. And you'll get 2 Adventure Paths instead of 1 each year.
Let me just quote the FAQ, here:
Pathfinder will be available at your local game store, bookstores, and online at paizo.com on a monthly basis starting in August. Be sure to ask your retailer about Pathfinder to ensure that they will be stocking it for you.
(Emphasis mine)
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I'll let them present themselves for the requisite Hazing. ; )
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One issue moved over!
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I'm afraid that merging two subscriptions into one like that would finally break Gary's already tenuous grasp on sanity...
It'd probably be better for one of you to get Pathfinder and the other to get Paizo store credit.
One issue moved over.
You will find all of your post-Dragon options laid out for you at paizo.com/transition. It looks like you'll have five additional issues to play with.
If you are still not seeing your transition options, send me an email at customer.service@paizo.com with your subscription address, and I will take another look at your profile.
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If you've chosen the back issues option, they will become available for selection in October. We will contact you vie email with instructions on how to redeem your back issues.
To get your subscriptions associated with your Paizo profile, please send me an email at customer.service@paizo.com with your subscription name and address and we can get you all fixed up. As for Amazon... we're working on it.
Thanks!
Cosmo
Well, I don't know what to say... I just saw the front page of Paizo.com by accident (I usually just get RSS feeds now, which rock btw) and read the sad news.
I've been playing DnD for the last 25 years like a lot of you guys and I've been a subscriber to both Dungeon and Dragon magazine for at least 10 years if not more. I'm confused as to why Wizard would stop publishing out of band material for DnD (out of their stock offering) it makes sense to have an alternative creative outlet for people that don't want to buy full products to subscribe too. It's also bizarre that they terminated their contract with CodeMonkeyPublishing for any kind of data creation on eTools. It's like they are closing down all external partners. What's going to be the alternative...?
We'll see in the coming months i'm sure, I'm planning to go to GenCon this year for the first time ever and with all those weird occurence I hope it won't sour the mood...
Paizo, I'm honored to have been a subscriber, you are a class act on every front, your customer service is great (I had a few issues that didn't make it an got reshipped promptly) your tenure of the magazines have propelled them to greatness on every front the adventure and article quality have always been top notch, the adventure path ideas have been awesome, and for this reason i'm switching my credit to Pathfinder.
I wish you great luck for the future and will continue my patronage with you in the future.
Cheers,
ET a happy and sad subscriber...
Yeah. So I've converted my Dragon subscription to 6 backorder issues (an action roughly equivalent in pain value to pulling a barbed arrow out of my face) but as others have mentioned there's no place to pick which issues I want. So, here they are, my remaining six:
1. Dungeon #100/Polyhedron #159-Knights of the Lich Queen
2. Dungeon Issue #105/Polyhedron #164-Deathnet
3. Dragon 313 Werecreatures and half creatures
4. Dragon 339 Campaign Classics
5. Dragon 342 Core Beliefs: Oliddamara
6. Dragon 350 Core Beliefs: Wee Jas
Sorry for making you do the extra work. If I could have figured it out I would have done it myself. Sorry.
I'm a bit confused,
I elected to transfer my remaining Dragon/Dungeon issues to the new magazine (4 of them) because I'm sure it's going to be a blast. Then, when I got to the Subscription page afterwards (to double-check), I could see these 4 issues (so far so good).
So I wanted to set it up to receive it monthly and that ended up selling me one more issue istead ... not the effect I intended (though there is no harm in it). Now my Pathfinder subscription shows 5 issues.
Do I understand that I will have to log to Paizo every month and buy every new issue individually ahead of time? Is there a way for me set it up so that I receive it monthly until I elect to cancel my subscription? Or maybe buy a year's alotment?
Thanks ahead!
B.
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Director of Sales
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Since you've chosen to covert your remaining issues to back issues, we will contact you via email after the end of the magazines (in October) with instructions on how to redeem your back issues.
I reviewed your subscriptions and you are set up to get Pathfinder once a month. You will not need to come back and re-orderer it every month. It appears as it does in your "My Subscriptions" section because your rollover volumes are a separate type of subscription from your Month-to-month subscription (by which I mean it is set up differently in our system), and the two types of subscription display differently. The rollover volumes disply in their entirety, because they have a definite endpoint, while your month-to-month subscription only displays the next issue, because there is no definite endpoint.
Thanks!
cos
Hey, thanks. That will make things a lot easier. I'll just stash my choices somewhere and when I get the e-mail I'll put my order in then. Thanks for the help.
You will find all of your post-Dragon options laid out for you at paizo.com/transition. It looks like you'll have five additional issues to play with.
If you are still not seeing...
First off, to both PhysChic and Cosmo;
Thank you for your kind help! I found out what I think the problem was: my work computer. While at work, I couldn't see it, when I got home and looked at my notebook, I could see it clear as day. Thank you again!
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I went ahead and chose Pathfinder month to month subscription before I clicked that option on the /transition page. So I dont know what my credit is exactly or if that will even work right at this point. Will I be ok?
You're all set. If you visit the transition page again, I believe you'll see how many volumes of Pathfinder you'll be getting for your issue credit, and your month-to-month will pick up seamlessly after that.
Thanks, Cosmo. I'll pass your message on to him, and since I've already converted surplus issues to Pathfinder, I'll tell him to get store credit. If he wants to subscribe to Pathfinder later on, I can arrange for that separately, right?
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Chief Technical Officer
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It looks like my subscriptions to Dungeon and Dragon magazines both run out right before the transition. Is there any way to still become a "charter subscriber" and get the free Runelords booklet?
Sure. Just sign up for an ongoing month-to-month subscription.