> > In short, the History of the Heortling People's book did not screw anyone out of any money,
> > pennies or otherwise. It was priced universally at a standard rate, both in paper and as a PDF.
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> Really? Did I imagine the exclusive limited editions in fancy bindings that were all that was available at first?
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> > It was also published in a fairly timely fashion, especially compared to many other projects,
> > which have suffered greater delays.
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> Except for the delay while the aforementioned exclusive limited editions were all there was. Which was a very long time, and had no apparent justifiable reason.
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> > The price of the book is basically in line with every other unfinished work,
> > and based on the page count per penny it is actually a better deal than several others.
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> I really would suggest you look at what Newt is doing with Lulu. The price when it was finally available to us mere commoners was indeed in line with other unfinished works, and that isn't a good thing.
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> > As for Jane's views on whether it is "interesting" or "consistent" with other Gloranthan material, ...
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> The lack of even an attempt at consistency is what we were told. Since that was what was reported, I didn't bother getting a copy, or reading one: I'm taking the authors' words for it.
>
Jane, as soon as I was able to get a manuscript for Middle Sea Empire Moon Design published it. Moon Design had NOTHING to do with the pre-publication version sold as a Tentacles convention fundraiser. Believe it or not, I hadn't even heard of the book before I showed up at Tentacles. The exact same situation happened with the Durengard Scrolls. It was a Tentacles fundraiser that I then acquired and published as a Moon Design product (History of the Heortling Peoples). Much of this whole saga which you and a few others have raised about Moon Design not publishing enough, not soon enough, and not as you all want is getting clouded with things Moon Design was not involved in. You are now bringing this all up in relation to Moon Design's scheduled publication of a Whitewall book now.
Moon Design has never published a limited edition book that intended to screw money out of anyone, nor has it published a much pricier version of a book and then delayed a cheaper regular publication for an extended period of time for any reason.
I also resent your use of the word "commoner". That implies Moon Design is treating some people as the elite and others as lesser people. I have made no such distinction ever. You may keep calling yourself things like that, but I never will.
Setting all that aside, so I can focus on the future instead of the past, Jeff said he would get the Sartar manuscript done in X number of months and he delivered on time. He has the Pavis manuscript well under way and says he will have it written by September. After that, he is moving on to Whitewall, which he wants to have written by December. When I say "he" please note that Jeff is working with Greg, Simon, Ian, and a number of others on these books. He is, no doubt, the principle author, but by no means is he working in isolation or not involving a host of others. Many of us are working hard at getting publications out in a timely manner.
Regards,
Rick