FFE CD-ROM Release Schedule
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far-trader
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I suspect the Reprint books were a marginal item. The format and price coupled with the fact that many people already had the material probably being the reason. And people are always saying they want this stuff on their computer so the CD of scans is the answer. I wonder if the "Classic Traveller LBBs" means he plans to put all the BFBs on CD? Were they all scanned to produce the BFBs? If so they shouldn't take long to set up and the quality (if the BFBs I have are indicators) is very good.
mike wightman
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Will the CT CD include all of CT GDW canon I wonder?
Including the first editions of CT and High Guard.
And why's T4 not on the list?
Including the first editions of CT and High Guard.
And why's T4 not on the list?
T4 would be last on anyone's list. Remember, he wants to make some money or at least recover the money already made. Daryen remind me of what came after Starter Traveller, I would rather like to have seen things after after LBB all on one CD ROM. If he does stick to this schedule and does complete it before June then he will have my vote but if dilly dallies back and forth and only comes up with a mediocre product in the end. I will vote with continuing only with T20.
daryen
SOC-14 1K
kafka,
The items I am specifically thinking of are:
- Atlas of the Imperium
- Spinward Marches Campaign
- Alien Realms
- Tarsus
- Beltstrike
(As an aside, based on the eBay prices of those first two alone, I fail to see how he would not be able to make money on a Modules Reprint book, unless he absolutely butchered it.)
From what I can tell, there were three phases to Classic Traveller:
- Little Black Book (This includes all of the books, adventures, and supplements.)
- Traveller Book (Including TTB and TTA.)
- Starter Traveller (Including the above list and the Alien Modules.)
This division isn't perfect (for instance, TTA was published after Starter, and Book 8 was just weird), but it works pretty well.
Based on that view of CT, Marc has only released the LBB related products, with the sole exception of the Alien Modules.
Any CT Reprint CD-ROM product that does not include the missing material (including what was promised for Modules Reprint and TTA will not receive any support from me.
The items I am specifically thinking of are:
- Atlas of the Imperium
- Spinward Marches Campaign
- Alien Realms
- Tarsus
- Beltstrike
(As an aside, based on the eBay prices of those first two alone, I fail to see how he would not be able to make money on a Modules Reprint book, unless he absolutely butchered it.)
From what I can tell, there were three phases to Classic Traveller:
- Little Black Book (This includes all of the books, adventures, and supplements.)
- Traveller Book (Including TTB and TTA.)
- Starter Traveller (Including the above list and the Alien Modules.)
This division isn't perfect (for instance, TTA was published after Starter, and Book 8 was just weird), but it works pretty well.
Based on that view of CT, Marc has only released the LBB related products, with the sole exception of the Alien Modules.
Any CT Reprint CD-ROM product that does not include the missing material (including what was promised for Modules Reprint and TTA will not receive any support from me.
Maladominus
SOC-14 1K
I love the dead-tree Classic Reprints. Sure they cost a lot when you end up buying several volumes. But overall, they are still wonderful resources. I have never heard of a single CT canon-monger on these boards that ever complained about the Classic Reprints. I know for a fact that these reprints continue to sell briskly on eBay as well as other resellers (NobleKnight games, Stiggybaby's etc). In at least one case, I had to wait until my favorite reseller had to "re-stock" his CT Reprints until I could order more for my campaign.
As for getting rid of these Classic reprints and then replacing them with electronic PDF documents on a CDROM.... I only have one comment:
MWM, please do not follow the same amateur-quality fuzzy-scanner full-of-missing-pages production that became the $35 MegaTraveller CDROM, which everyone is bitching about. Please do not inflict this horror on Classic Traveller fandom. This is my prayer. Amen.
/me prepares for the flames headed my way
As for getting rid of these Classic reprints and then replacing them with electronic PDF documents on a CDROM.... I only have one comment:
MWM, please do not follow the same amateur-quality fuzzy-scanner full-of-missing-pages production that became the $35 MegaTraveller CDROM, which everyone is bitching about. Please do not inflict this horror on Classic Traveller fandom. This is my prayer. Amen.
/me prepares for the flames headed my way
Here's what's going to be on the 2300AD CD-ROM:
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http://eaglestone.pocketempires.com/img/2300_AD__On_This_Disk.jpg
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Regarding T4, it's possible that T5 resembles the best of T4 enough to not need it on CD-ROM. On the other hand, if the old playtest draft is any indication, it seems like much of it will change significantly, so never mind.
(warning: image is 800k):
http://eaglestone.pocketempires.com/img/2300_AD__On_This_Disk.jpg
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Regarding T4, it's possible that T5 resembles the best of T4 enough to not need it on CD-ROM. On the other hand, if the old playtest draft is any indication, it seems like much of it will change significantly, so never mind.
Fritz_Brown
Super Moderator
Yowsa, robject! That is a packed CD. I can only hope that the CT CD is as packed. (I guess it would be, as the BFBs are deceptive as to number of books....) I hope the thing is formatted without funky jumps between pieces of text in the tables and is fully searchable - that would be worth a couple months of pennies for me. (Copy and paste into Excel is so important to my way of doing things... 
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jfetters
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Maladominus said:
I completely agree. I bought a couple of them to read stuff that I never had before. Specifically, I bought the Games reprint, as I never purchased any of the original board games. It was great to read the content as a Traveller enthusiast, just to read the background info.
FlightCommanderSolitude
SOC-13
Every time I have correspondence with MWM (for instance, when I'm purchasing something from him) I mention that I can't wait until the Modules reprints are available. I really hope that one day they do become available. In the meantime, it can't hurt to drop him a line and mention it.
Fritz_Brown
Super Moderator
I also think several folks around here would be willing to do some of the work for a mere mention in the "liner notes" or a read-me file.
That quote above is all I know about the plans for scans. No other dates were mentioned.
Assuming I get some input into the matter (more a wish than reality), I'm going to be more careful in checking the material for problems.
Anyone who got the MT CD-ROM will understand, because Hard Times had shaded maps and textboxes that didn't scan, and the Player's Manual is 1st ed.
By the way, Marc is planning on releasing (you guessed it) errata for the MT CD-ROM. Probably 100% easier to do than to reprint them.
Assuming I get some input into the matter (more a wish than reality), I'm going to be more careful in checking the material for problems.
Anyone who got the MT CD-ROM will understand, because Hard Times had shaded maps and textboxes that didn't scan, and the Player's Manual is 1st ed.
By the way, Marc is planning on releasing (you guessed it) errata for the MT CD-ROM. Probably 100% easier to do than to reprint them.
hirch duckfinder
SOC-13
I love the reprints and buy them all. Hope they are not finished.
Maladominus
SOC-14 1K
Hahaha. I just had an evil epiphany. Bazillions of players here would end up purchasing the CT CDROM. And then everyone gets a heart attack in finding out that the CDROM contained High Guard 1st Edition.
Sorry, it's my Evil Epiphany Day.
