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Post by oakesspalding on Nov 20, 2014 14:50:29 GMT -6
Not sure if this is the proper place to put this, or if it has been announced or remarked upon previously in the last few days. But this Lulu sale is a great opportunity. Use the code FLASH30. Some of the prices are pretty insane. I made some price comparisons in a blog post here of the current Lulu offerings with the 5e "core" books as well as the standard TSR editions back in the day. |
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Post by derv on Nov 20, 2014 18:14:38 GMT -6
Hey oaks, there is actually a better deal until Dec. 2. SAVE35 for 35% off (;
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Post by oakesspalding on Nov 20, 2014 19:45:31 GMT -6
Thanks, derv. I just found it in my emails. I assume everyone can use it, though the add says "It's Just For You". The code is SAVE35. |
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Post by kenmeister on Nov 21, 2014 1:43:49 GMT -6
Appreciate the sale info. I just took advantage of it!
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Post by oakesspalding on Nov 21, 2014 8:15:22 GMT -6
Okay, so I just got an email saying the FLASH30 sale has been extended to November 24 (though I suppose one should try the SAVE35 first). But there also seems to be a new sale also through that date for 50% off of hardcovers. The code is HC50.
I assume Lulu wants us to be exchanging information on this. Am I wrong?
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Post by coffee on Nov 21, 2014 9:04:56 GMT -6
I assume Lulu wants us to be exchanging information on this. Am I wrong? I think Lulu wants us to do whatever drives business to their site. |
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Post by cadriel on Nov 21, 2014 10:35:18 GMT -6
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Post by scottenkainen on Nov 21, 2014 12:02:24 GMT -6
I trust all these sales aren't cumulative. They'd be paying me to take the books!
~Scott "-enkainen" Casper
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Post by stevemitchell on Nov 21, 2014 14:06:58 GMT -6
Thanks for the tips, guys. The HC50 sale was too good to pass up, so I now have copies of Fantastic Heroes & Witchery, Narcosa, and Magical Theorems & Dark Pacts on order. Plus the pb for Full Metal Plate Mail. A nice OSR present to myself for the holiday season!
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Post by simonw on Nov 21, 2014 14:24:14 GMT -6
It's been extended - Today through November 24, get 30% off all softcover books with code FLASH30 and 50% off all hardcover books with code HC50.
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Post by oakesspalding on Nov 22, 2014 15:42:11 GMT -6
Okay. I'm about to take the plunge on a few things. Can anyone answer this: all things being equal (such as price) are Lulu hardcover books definitely superior to Lulu perfect bound books?
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Post by Merctime on Nov 22, 2014 16:05:18 GMT -6
You know, oakesspalding, I can't tell ya  All of the stuff I've gotten from Lulu has been softcover. Once I get my Teratic Tome in the mail in a week or so, I'll be able to comment on it. |
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Post by dizzysaxophone on Nov 22, 2014 16:18:12 GMT -6
I had recently purchased a hardbound Dark Dungeons. It didn't have any issues when it arrived, but I'm personally not all that confident in the binding. Hopefully it'll prove me wrong though.
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Post by dizzysaxophone on Nov 22, 2014 16:22:40 GMT -6
That said, I have seen worse hardbacks. It just doesn't impress me at all.
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Post by derv on Nov 22, 2014 16:52:42 GMT -6
I would say Lulu's hardcovers are only superior to their softcovers in the respect that a hardcover is heavier then the card stock cover of the perfect bound. I have not found much that distinguishes the binding quality of the two. Also, I have found some of the larger hardcovers (8.5 x 11) I've purchased have warped slightly at the corner's. I still would choose a HC over a SC if the price was close with the 50% off code. In fact I'm considering buying the Knights & Magick miniature rules in hardcover with that discount.
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Post by oakesspalding on Nov 22, 2014 17:03:05 GMT -6
Me too, Merctime. Hardcovers never seemed worthwhile to me. I assumed they were heavier, for one thing. Though today I actually looked at the Lulu stats and in the case of Mutant Future, the hardcover appears to be lighter. What could that mean? So, dizzysaxophone, do you think the hardcover will last longer than the paperback? So I have Mutant Future in my cart, inspired by angelicdoctor and his Cave of the Cybersteed module. I've really been digging the free version I downloaded from Goblinoid games, and it just seems like a great resource to have in a more permanent form. Not sure what other hardcovers to get, however. But it bugs me to "waste" the high Lulu shipping on just one book. I'm thinking Dungeon Dozen or maybe Narcosa? The problem is many of the things I like don't appear to be in hardcover. And it doesn't seem like you can enter two sales codes for the same order. |
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Post by derv on Nov 22, 2014 17:23:43 GMT -6
Not sure what other hardcovers to get, however. But it bugs me to "waste" the high Lulu shipping on just one book. I'm thinking Dungeon Dozen or maybe Narcosa? The problem is many of the things I like don't appear to be in hardcover. And it doesn't seem like you can enter two sales codes for the same order. Make seperate orders if you want to take advantage of both codes. Generally, I've found the difference to only be 1-2 bucks in shipping and I have not found shipping costs that high. Are you in the states? If you like Gothic Fantasy, Jack Shears stuff is worth considering- Tales of the Grotesque and Dungeonesque. I would caution you to check out DriveThru before making any purchases through Lulu. You will often find the same products at the same or cheaper price that can be bought as a hardcopy/pdf bundle. Xplorer rpg and The Majestic Wilderlands comes to mind in this regard. |
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Post by angelicdoctor on Nov 22, 2014 17:38:33 GMT -6
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Post by Merctime on Nov 22, 2014 22:21:40 GMT -6
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Post by dizzysaxophone on Nov 23, 2014 20:26:01 GMT -6
oakesspalding I'd expect the binding to last about the same amount of time assuming they had equal usage. It doesn't seem that they're bound any differently. The hardback I suppose would protect it slightly more though.
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Post by legopaidi on Nov 26, 2014 5:15:18 GMT -6
Anymore recommendations until December 2?
Mainly interested in modules & supplements preferably with an OD&D feel
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Post by cadriel on Nov 26, 2014 8:29:30 GMT -6
Anymore recommendations until December 2? Mainly interested in modules & supplements preferably with an OD&D feel There's a whole range in that. Stonehell and ASE are megadungeons, as different from each other as possible. Stonehell is a good, solid, square-shaped megadungeon that does most of the classic D&D-isms in a big box. The Anomalous Subsurface Environment is a weird, sprawling, gonzo science fantasy environment with huge features. Both are excellent, neither is complete yet. Tomb of the Iron God is a solid OD&D style dungeon, two levels, good work with factions and multiple routes etc. Shadowbrook Manor is a contrast to it, a sort of Tegel-style funhouse manor. Scourge of the Demon Wolf is a good sandbox-ish adventure module, and Voyage to Plague Island is a small island exploration. The Nameless City is a Lovecraft-inspired dungeon. Tomb of the Sea Kings is a classic convention module. Between those, I think you'll be able to find something to your taste. My strongest recommendations are for Stonehell, ASE, Tomb of the Iron God and Shadowbrook Manor. |
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Post by legopaidi on Nov 27, 2014 1:33:29 GMT -6
Thanks Cadriel I'll check on Tomb of the Sea Kings as it's the only one I don't own (and actually never heard of)
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Post by Vile Traveller on Oct 23, 2015 23:02:51 GMT -6
Anyone know of anything I can blow the current 30% off code on?
Save 30% on orders of print books and calendars when you use code OCTFLASH30 at checkout. This offer expires October 26. Don't forget, coupon codes are case-sensitive.
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Post by kesher on Oct 23, 2015 23:42:57 GMT -6
I think they just extended this...
But...
The Mad Monks of Kwantoom
Yoon-Suin: The Purple Land
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Post by scalydemon on Oct 23, 2015 23:52:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the tip I am giving Cryptworld a go as it sounds neat in a macabre way and I have been seeing some cool looking support material for it of late www.goblinoidgames.com/cryptworld.html |
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Post by cadriel on Oct 24, 2015 4:01:20 GMT -6
I have a modestly thorough listing on my blog of OSR RPGs on Lulu that I've put together because I buy this stuff. (The page pretty much exists to drop on occasions like this.) I keep it updated when I find new and excellent stuff. Among it, I must strongly recommend Yoon-Suin. It's a toolbox for gaming in a very unique setting sort of inspired by Tibet, and has some amazing ideas throughout its pages. |
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Post by Vile Traveller on Oct 25, 2015 23:28:40 GMT -6
Thanks, cadriel - I actually had that page of your blog bookmarked at one point, I don't know how I lost it. Still, it's all good because it looks like a few new items made the list since then!
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All of the stuff I've gotten from Lulu has been softcover. Once I get my Teratic Tome in the mail in a week or so, I'll be able to comment on it.
