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Not sure if this is the appropriate place for this question, so please excuse me.
I saw the announcement of the upcoming Pathfinder comic book and was wondering if Paizo is considering offering the comics through a subscription service? I would love to have the newest issues shipped to me with the rest of my subscriptions.
Since it's a licensed product, I've moved it to that forum.
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Not sure if this is the appropriate place for this question, so please excuse me.
I saw the announcement of the upcoming Pathfinder comic book and was wondering if Paizo is considering offering the comics through a subscription service? I would love to have the newest issues shipped to me with the rest of my subscriptions.
Details regarding comic distribution are yet to be determined.
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Wow sneak peak! Too bad there's no Alex Ross cover though.... August release... ouch... this, Runelord hardcover, runelord minis.... plus my normal subscription stuff
August release date. In time for Gen Con, yes?
Yes, keep us posted on the possibility of a subscription. As often as I make it to my local Comic Shop (not often at all), a subscription would do me much good.
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Subscription is happening. Just working out the final details with Dynamite. Expect to hear about this shortly.
The first issue is scheduled for an August 8th release, just in time for Gen Con!
I'm looking over the book for final approvals right now, and it's GREAT!
Great to hear about subscription happening - we don't really have comic bookstores in Sweden (except, maybe, in the two or three biggest cities; I just don't know), and I doubt my local supermarket will be carrying the title. :)
Subscription is happening. Just working out the final details with Dynamite. Expect to hear about this shortly.
Awesome.
You guys put out so much great stuff that I can't keep on top of it, and I'd hate to miss things like this.
Sweet, more subscriptiony goodness. Excellent news for those of us who don't live anywhere near a comic book store.
The second it becomes available to subscribe (Assuming I'm not at work), I will. So, keep us posted please.
Still eagerly waiting for info on subscription.
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Any word on the subscriptions yet? It's getting really close to Gen Con and the comic's release.
The street date for Pathfinder #1 is August 22, which is *after* Gen Con, though we will be selling a special Gen Con-exclusive edition of #1 during the show at our booth (and we'll have copies for sale after the show at paizo.com).
Nevertheless, I still expect subs to be up before Gen Con.
The street date for Pathfinder #1 is August 22, which is *after* Gen Con, though we will be selling a special Gen Con-exclusive edition of #1 during the show at our booth (and we'll have copies for sale after the show at paizo.com).
Nevertheless, I still expect subs to be up before Gen Con.
No doubt this is the kind of thing which will be clarified once it goes live. But since I'm both excited at the upcoming August and an impatient sort, I'll ask anyhow..
.Will this be treated as a 'third party' subscription a la PF Battles (ie with its own separate shipping date each month, not necessarily aligned with the more usual date) or will it be bundled up and released concurrently with the regular Pathfinder titles?
If the former, will there be a way to set my PF Battles to ship immediately but my comics subscription to ship with my regular PF subs?
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Will this be treated as a 'third party' subscription a la PF Battles (ie with its own separate shipping date each month, not necessarily aligned with the more usual date) or will it be bundled up and released concurrently with the regular Pathfinder titles?
It will be treated like the Pathfinder Battle subs, in that Dynamite sets their own release date for their comic, which may or may not be the same day Paizo sets for our products any given month. (It will, like our own products and like Pathfinder Battles, always be a Wednesday, though.)
If the former, will there be a way to set my PF Battles to ship immediately but my comics subscription to ship with my regular PF subs?
These interactions get way too complex to code; I think the only choices you'll have will be "Hold for Monthly" or "Never Hold Anything."
No worries. Thanks, Vic.
I'm willing to bet "Never Hold Anything" wins out. I'll see how my self-control holds up..
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Subscription is happening. Just working out the final details with Dynamite. Expect to hear about this shortly.
The first issue is scheduled for an August 8th release, just in time for Gen Con!
I'm looking over the book for final approvals right now, and it's GREAT!
Woohoo! August 8th is my birthday! I'm definitely looking forward to the subscription, as I'm horrible at making down to the store to pick up comics. I'll grab mine on Day 1 at the Con. :-)
Hopefully it's gone from "soon" to "imminent".
Y'know, I'm planning to subscribe to the comics and the Shattered Star AP, but the Paizo.com-exclusive cover that comes with the sub... sad to say, it just doesn't do much for me. If I sub to the comic, can I opt to receive another version (such as the 'standard - Erik Jones' cover) instead?
(Admins, if this isn't the best place for this query, please feel free to move it.)
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Y'know, I'm planning to subscribe to the comics and the Shattered Star AP, but the Paizo.com-exclusive cover that comes with the sub... sad to say, it just doesn't do much for me. If I sub to the comic, can I opt to receive another version (such as the 'standard - Erik Jones' cover) instead?
(Admins, if this isn't the best place for this query, please feel free to move it.)
Offering subs that require customer input on a monthly basis isn't really something we're keen on. If you'd like to buy covers other than the paizo.com exclusive, you'll need to do it outside of a sub.
Offering subs that require customer input on a monthly basis isn't really something we're keen on. If you'd like to buy covers other than the paizo.com exclusive, you'll need to do it outside of a sub.Y'know, I'm planning to subscribe to the comics and the Shattered Star AP, but the Paizo.com-exclusive cover that comes with the sub... sad to say, it just doesn't do much for me. If I sub to the comic, can I opt to receive another version (such as the 'standard - Erik Jones' cover) instead?
(Admins, if this isn't the best place for this query, please feel free to move it.)
A statement that causes minor chagrin, but no real surprise. Gawd knows we customers find enough other ways to cause you grief. :D Understood, and thanks for the clarification, Vic.
With the AP subscription assuming one has one. You can buy the cover of the comic you want for almost the same price after the AP discount on physical products. Just requires a bit more effort then subscribing.
... shows how clearly I'm thinking when I post at oh-dark-early, doesn't it? :) I'll just have to remember to manually order the right issues/covers.
Off to the Shopping Cart I go, then....