I wonder, since all entries become the property of Paizo (The price of trying to get published and bragging rights) will they get published in some anthology? Would people buy such a book, either in pulp or PDF? I think they should, as long as they are divided into "rules legal" and "don't do this" sections.
Discuss... Do you want your entry published?
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I wonder, since all entries become the property of Paizo (The price of trying to get published and bragging rights) will they get published in some anthology? Would people buy such a book, either in pulp or PDF? I think they should, as long as they are divided into "rules legal" and "don't do this" sections.
Discuss... Do you want your entry published?
I think a short discussion of why the judges decided to keep/reject the item would also be good to include if this idea went to "press".
It has been said 'no' in the past, but I think after a few years of doing this they will have 100 'top' items. So I remain hopeful for a best of anthology. Of course the first RPGSS was 3.5 OGL, the second was 3.5 with PF beta rules, and the third is straight PF. Realistically they will only have 32 top items, though upgrades should be simple.
I think incorporating them into a book of magic items would be cool. I wouldn't buy just a book of wondrous items. I have plenty. Now the RPG Superstar Book of Awesome Magic that includes wondrous items I would think about.
I wonder, since all entries become the property of Paizo (The price of trying to get published and bragging rights) will they get published in some anthology?
The reason for the IP clause is so that Paizo doesn't get in trouble if they end up making an item that is coincidentally similar to an item submitted to RPG Superstar. It isn't so that they can publish the lot of 'em. They've said there are no plans to publish a book of Superstar contest entry items, and I have to think the logistics of doing such a thing would be hideous (every single item would need editing to some degree, and instead of working with a dozen or so contractors, they'd be working with one contractor per item ... email hell!).
The reason for the IP clause is so that Paizo doesn't get in trouble if they end up making an item that is coincidentally similar to an item submitted to RPG Superstar. It isn't so that they can publish the lot of 'em. They've said there are no plans to publish a book of Superstar contest entry items, and I have to think the logistics of doing such a thing would be hideous (every single item would need editing to some degree, and instead of working with a dozen or so contractors, they'd be working with one contractor per item ... email hell!).
Well certainly, and such clauses have become standard. Gone are the days that you get your stuff back with a SASE. However, considering the fanbase, it might prove useful to reconsider the issue since we all want to see our work in print. And Paizo can ask the three runners up to edit the book. It would serve to develop the community, have little overhead if its a volunteer effort and a PDF sale, and promote the next Superstar contest.
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It took me another sentence to realize that not having to pause for even half a second to expand that acronym, probably means I'm old. :(
And Paizo can ask the three runners up to edit the book.
Being a good designer does not necessarily mean you're a good editor. ;)
Being a good designer does not necessarily mean you're a good editor. ;)
Ooh, so true.
That is CORREC!T