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I was just wondering, where does everyone go to buy compatible stuff? I typically go to Paizo because I like having all my previous downloads available.
I've purchased from DriveThruRPG/RPGNow too, but usually only if it's not available here. I've never bought from EN World, but am discovering they have a lot of great things too. Are there other places everyone likes to shop for compatible products?
It also seems like there's not enough reviewers. Do you all think that's true? I was even thinking about doing some reviews myself because there are some great (and inexpensive) products out there. I'm not sure how that would be received though.
I recently wrote Temerlyth the Undying and as his author/creator I just have to say that... well, I am such marketing noob. Haha! I really would like to understand the gears of the 3PP world much better than I do.
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Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
Speaking as a player: I tend to buy from Paizo if I'm not buying from a FLGS and the product is available at the Paizo site. For two reasons: first, it's the only place to get Paizo products online that I know of. Second: I know that Paizo gives 3PP a better rate than RPGNow or DriveThruRPG. ;)
Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!! A thousand times, YES!!!! This is SO important to 3PP but most customers don't even realize it. Feedback is incredible important to us, no matter if it is good or bad.
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Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
Speaking as a player: I tend to buy from Paizo if I'm not buying from a FLGS and the product is available at the Paizo site. For two reasons: first, it's the only place to get Paizo products online that I know of. Second: I know that Paizo gives 3PP a better rate than RPGNow or DriveThruRPG. ;)
Would it be considered a conflict of interest if, since I work for a game company, to review competing products. I've fair and balanced capability but don't want to cause myself or others any grief.
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Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
Speaking as a player: I tend to buy from Paizo if I'm not buying from a FLGS and the product is available at the Paizo site. For two reasons: first, it's the only place to get Paizo products online that I know of. Second: I know that Paizo gives 3PP a better rate than RPGNow or DriveThruRPG. ;)
Also, I want to mention that, while Psionics Expanded isn't in my game plans (I prefer psionics in my sci-fi and magic in my fantasy), I have looked at your work in the store and it's absolutely top notch and less expensive than most rule books. You can quote me on that. :)
Would it be considered a conflict of interest if, since I work for a game company, to review competing products. I've fair and balanced capability but don't want to cause myself or others any grief.
If the review is fair, not usually.
But it's never a bad idea to simply put in a fair warning - especially if it's a negative review - just to give that grain of salt up front.
Also, I want to mention that, while Psionics Expanded isn't in my game plans (I prefer psionics in my sci-fi and magic in my fantasy), I have looked at your work in the store and it's absolutely top notch and less expensive than most rule books. You can quote me on that. :)
Thanks! I actually discussed psionics & fantasy in an interview I did for Know Direction, just FYI. :)
I've actually been told at times that we price things too low - I try to price them at what I feel is reasonable. If folks think they're a good deal, even better!
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It also seems like there's not enough reviewers. Do you all think that's true? I was even thinking about doing some reviews myself because there are some great (and inexpensive) products out there. I'm not sure how that would be received though.
You are absolutely right. I'd happily provide free review copies to anyone who would give Raging Swan's products fair reviews. I deeply appreciate everyone who takes the time to review one of my products, but with more reviews come more opnions and more opportunities to create better products in the future!
I try to use Paizo for all of my downloads, but my main publisher uses OBS since it doesn't require human interaction to give comp copies.
I'll only review a company's product if I haven't done significant work for them. Just seems best that way.
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You are absolutely right. I'd happily provide free review copies to anyone who would give Raging Swan's products fair reviews. I deeply appreciate everyone who takes the time to review one of my products, but with more reviews come more opnions and more opportunities to create better products in the future!
It also seems like there's not enough reviewers. Do you all think that's true? I was even thinking about doing some reviews myself because there are some great (and inexpensive) products out there. I'm not sure how that would be received though.
I just recently discover your stuff and would be happy to do a review in exchange for a copy. :)
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I just recently discover your stuff and would be happy to do a review in exchange for a copy. :)
Marvellous! Thanks very much. Take a look at what we've released for Pathfinder and let me know what you'd be interested in reviewing by emailing me at creighton [at] ragingswan [dot] com.
Would it be considered a conflict of interest if, since I work for a game company, to review competing products. I've fair and balanced capability but don't want to cause myself or others any grief.Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
Speaking as a player: I tend to buy from Paizo if I'm not buying from a FLGS and the product is available at the Paizo site. For two reasons: first, it's the only place to get Paizo products online that I know of. Second: I know that Paizo gives 3PP a better rate than RPGNow or DriveThruRPG. ;)
As long as your upfront about your bias I have never seen it as an issue, I have in the past sent private reviews to publishers of products I really like.
Speaking as a publisher: please, please, please post reviews. You are absolutely right that there aren't enough. If it's a good review, great! If it's a bad review, it gives insight into what to improve or fix. Win/win.
Yes, yes, yes, and yes. Reviews help so much!