Starfinder Demo Team NDA MIA

[Reckless]

Hiya GenCon Leads and Team Members.

It seems "Mid-July" is turning into "late July" for some of the Starfinder Demo GMs (myself and Kate Baker that I know of.)

A few days ago, I sent an email to the gencon leads address, in case I was accidently dropped off the list. Then I posted a few "stress relief" inquiries/posts in the GM schedule thread to make sure I didn't go too crazy whilst waiting.

I haven't heard back from the leads, have not been sent an NDA, and haven't seen the rules I'm supposed to be demoing in a few short weeks (really short for me since I work a 50+ hour a week job.)

I'm not angry and I'm trying very hard to be patient, but, knowing that the team is very busy with hundreds of balls up in the air, I thought I'd post here asking that, if I was lost in the shuffle, the situation get addressed.

Meanwhile, if anyone else out there also feels like they may have been missed, maybe this could act as a gathering place for letting the leads know.

If this is inappropriate in any way, I apologize.

-Stratton Liberty aka Reckless

[Reckless]

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[Hmm]

I so want to give you a hug right now. But instead, I'm posting a link to this comment somewhere where I am certain that Tonya and Thursty will see it.

May you get your Starfinder soon,
Hmm

[Thurston Hillman]

I entirely missed this thread (apologies, I've not had much time to check the boards), and this is my first time hearing about this issue for the Demo Team. Let me follow-up with Tonya (she's currently off in the UK so there might be a bit of delay).

[Kate Baker]

Thanks so much, Thurston!

[Reckless]

Thanks Thursty! I know you guys are all super-busy right now. Thanks for checking into this for us.

EDIT: and thanks for poking the bear, Hmm

[Ice Bear]

Ice Bear is ticklish.

[Jeff Morse]

curious was, 127 later, stunned be.

[Salafax]

I'm also in the same boat (spaceship?) as Reckless. Looking forward to receiving my NDA and rules to start prepping Starfinder for GenCon :)

[Kate Baker]

Out of curiosity, are you also an exhibit hall GM?

[Salafax]

No, just running Starfinder scenarios Fri-Sun.

[Reckless]

No joy yet. Be patient, be patient.

Anybody read any good books lately?

[Hmm]

I have, yes! I read "Ready Player One" by Earnest Cline and "Anathem" by Neal Stephenson.

I've also read <redacted by Abadar Corp> and think it's really great!

I admire your patience, Reckless. May it soon be rewarded!

Hmm

[Rysky]

Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:

I have, yes! I read "Ready Player One" by Earnest Cline

Hmm

They got the Ready Player One movie thread over here too :3

[Woran]

I'm currently reading the 'ancillary' series by ann Lecky. Its good sci-fi.

[Hmm]

Wait a minute? Did you say, 'series' with the word Ancillary? There are more of them? OMG! I have to go find and read them -- now!

Hmm

[Woran]

Ancillary Sword and Ancillary Mercy are parts 2 and 3

[Hmm]

Oh! I have to go read those! Now! Thanks for the titles, Tineke! You are the best. Think about how many glorious distractions that you provide to me!

Hmm

[Netopalis]

Reckless wrote:

No joy yet. Be patient, be patient.

Anybody read any good books lately?

I've been reading up on my Iain Banks in preparation.

[Woran]

Andrew Shumate wrote:

Reckless wrote:

No joy yet. Be patient, be patient.

Anybody read any good books lately?

I've been reading up on my Iain Banks in preparation.

Excelent choice.

Hilary, I think if I ever show you my libraby you'll explode of jealousy ;)

[Gary Bush]

Tineke Bolleman wrote:

Andrew Shumate wrote:

Reckless wrote:

No joy yet. Be patient, be patient.

Anybody read any good books lately?

I've been reading up on my Iain Banks in preparation.

Excelent choice.

Hilary, I think if I ever show you my libraby you'll explode of jealousy ;)

Please don't show her, we need her at GenCon.

[Reckless]

Sigh. Two more days off before Gen Con. This one's toast.

[Nohwear]

Reckless wrote:

Sigh. Two more days off before Gen Con. This one's toast.

Gencon is not for a few more weeks.

[Reckless]

Right. I get 1 day off a week, and work 10 plus hours a day. Two weeks, two days off.

[Reckless]

Just lamenting a day wasted without access. Provided I get the rules sometime before Gen Con, I'll be ready, but with each passing day it swings further away from pure pleasure to pure work to get ready.

[Gary Bush]

Trust me you will be able to get up to speed quickly.

[-Steve Johnston-]

Reckless wrote:

Just lamenting a day wasted without access. Provided I get the rules sometime before Gen Con, I'll be ready, but with each passing day it swings further away from pure pleasure to pure work to get ready.

I'm right there with you, Reckless. I work 10-12 hour days, usually six days a week. I'll also be running Starfinder demos and have not received the NDA or rules.

Fingers crossed that it happens soon as my prep time is a bit limited due to work and home responsibilities.

[Reckless]

Any joy today for anyone waiting?

[TriOmegaZero]

Hoping for all of you to get access soon. Going to sit down Saturday and do some indepth study myself, as long as the scenarios drop on time.

[Hmm]

Yeah, I want to see you guys get your stuff. I am also eagerly awaiting the scenario drop!

[Kate Baker]

Still waiting, but I did bring this thread to Walter's attention yesterday, and he forwarded it on to the rest of the GenCon leads. Hopefully, soon!

[Wei Ji the Learner]

Hoping for the best for y'all, this concern is part of why I couldn't volunteer to GM this year. Working in retail and having sporadic time to prepare things makes time a *premium* in such circumstances, and prior to the largest convention of the year is not a guarantee of having things ready based on decades of game experience across many organizations and systems...

Still volunteering at HQ, though!

[Reckless]

With my post to customer service this morning, I've done all I can do to get this to happen. Ball is, as it has been all along, in Paizo's corner at this point. Hope my posts and inquiries have done something for us.

[John Compton]

Reckless wrote:

With my post to customer service this morning, I've done all I can do to get this to happen. Ball is, as it has been all along, in Paizo's corner at this point. Hope my posts and inquiries have done something for us.

I conversed with one of my colleagues about clearing this up earlier today. There's a short list of known affected folks, and we should be able to get the file to you soon.

[Phylotus]

Is there a way to get my name on that list? Should I email customer support/the GenCon Leads to let them know?

[Kate Baker]

Thank you, John!

[Hmm]

I am so relieved to hear this.

We want the Demo team to be awesome. It's easier to be awesome with prep time.

Thank you, John!

[Mark Stratton]

Hilary Moon Murphy wrote:

I am so relieved to hear this.

We want the Demo team to be awesome. It's easier to be awesome with prep time.

Thank you, John!

As the Department Head responsible for all the demos, *I* want the Demo team to be awesome! :)

[John Compton]

Phylotus wrote:

Is there a way to get my name on that list? Should I email customer support/the GenCon Leads to let them know?

I believe I saw your name on said list. I can confirm tomorrow when I next check my work email.

[Reckless]

Thanks!

[-Steve Johnston-]

Thanks, John!

[Phylotus]

Thank you very much, John!

[-Steve Johnston-]

Just got my email and downloaded the preview.

Thanks again, folks!

[John Compton]

Chris Lambertz has finished resolving the issue and reports that the system should have sent each of you in this group an email. If you have continued trouble on this front, she's asked that you contact her at [e-mail].

EDIt: And yes, I did see your name on the list, Phylotus. You should also have an email.

[Reckless]

Thanks John. Thanks Chris. Looks like I've got some reading ahead of me these coming days.

[Hmm]

I am so happy for all of you!

Hmm

[Kate Baker]

NDA signed, PDF downloaded, and settling in to learn the rules! Thanks for getting this fixed, John and Chris!

[baron arem heshvaun]

For dear John Compton,

If we are running the above demos what should we have received by now?

Also, I'm running the special as well, has that been released?

Thanks for the help.

[CanisDirus]

baron arem heshvaun wrote:

For dear John Compton,

If we are running the above demos what should we have received by now?

Also, I'm running the special as well, has that been released?

Thanks for the help.

From the emails you should have been receiving from the Gen Con Leads for the past few weeks:

[e-mail] wrote:

At this time, all scenarios and quests for both PFS & SFS have been released and should be in your downloads. Also, anyone GMing Starfinder events should have the Core Rulebook. If you are missing any of these items, send an email to Tonya Woldridge at Paizo (CC genconleads) so that can be corrected.