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Post by geoffrey on Jun 15, 2017 17:54:26 GMT -6
Jon and I need to finish the postal shipping options research, but we're pretty close. Should have an update soon! Allan. Postage can be a bear to figure out.  |
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jun 15, 2017 20:47:28 GMT -6
Thanks for the update! I can't wait my friend! Cheers
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Post by grodog on Jun 16, 2017 11:11:26 GMT -6
Thanks for your patience. This post I made to G+ yesterday has a little more info/context: == The Black Blade site remains hosed at the moment, and will unfortunately likely remain so for the near-term. But, you can also listen to +Chris Holmes read from Maze of Peril at 2016's North Texas RPG Con on my web site @ www.greyhawkonline.com/grodog/jeh_reading_ntxrpgcon-8.html+Jon Hershberger and I need to finish the Tales of Peril postal shipping options research, but we're pretty close, and should have an update soon. (The USPS Priority Mail flat rate options look best thus far, but we're sorting through a few different ways to ship Priority and trying to determine which will best-protect the books). When done, I'll post the details here in G+, FB, in forums, and on my blog. == Allan. |
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jun 16, 2017 19:02:40 GMT -6
Thanks again! I can't wait to get one but I understand completely. No worries! Cheers
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Post by Finarvyn on Jun 17, 2017 7:19:58 GMT -6
Late to the party, but can someone give me a better understanding of what exactly this is and why I should care? (That doesn't sound right. I don't intend to be snarky, just curious. I respect Allan and Jon, and if they are tied to a project it must be worth my attention.) I know that it's Holmes, of the Holmes Basic fame. I know that is stories but have never read Holmes' fiction and don't know how good an author he is, plus I'm unfamiliar with those characters mentioned. (My fault, my ignorance.) Also, reverence to Alarums & Excursions campaign materials makes me wonder -- is this all fiction or is there some gaming content associated with it? Can someone get me up to speed on this book? |
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Post by geoffrey on Jun 17, 2017 16:23:26 GMT -6
Late to the party, but can someone give me a better understanding of what exactly this is and why I should care? (That doesn't sound right. I don't intend to be snarky, just curious. I respect Allan and Jon, and if they are tied to a project it must be worth my attention.) I know that it's Holmes, of the Holmes Basic fame. I know that is stories but have never read Holmes' fiction and don't know how good an author he is, plus I'm unfamiliar with those characters mentioned. (My fault, my ignorance.) Also, reverence to Alarums & Excursions campaign materials makes me wonder -- is this all fiction or is there some gaming content associated with it? Can someone get me up to speed on this book? Here is the table of contents: grodog.blogspot.com/2017/05/tales-of-peril-second-preview.html  |
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Post by grodog on Jun 17, 2017 22:50:21 GMT -6
Can someone get me up to speed on this book? It's mostly gaming fiction written by JEH about his home campaign, and associated non-fiction. There's not much gaming-useful material in the book, assuming you ignore the inspirational value of the fiction, Marv. The blog previews @ grodog.blogspot.com/ reveal a decent amount about the book, and you can listen to Chris Holmes read from Maze of Peril on my site @ www.greyhawkonline.com/grodog/jeh_reading_ntxrpgcon-8.html to get a flavor for the fiction. If you have more Qs, chime in and I'll try to answer them  Allan. |
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Post by kenmeister on Jun 21, 2017 6:37:34 GMT -6
With a book like this, I'm trying to decide whether it belongs in my library upstairs, or in my rpg shelves downstairs. I've actually been thinking of relocating all the Appendix N books downstairs, but they really are just fiction so that's tough |
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Post by grodog on Jun 25, 2017 15:49:02 GMT -6
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jul 6, 2017 18:37:47 GMT -6
I just ordered mine and I can't wait! It looks beautiful and to have all the stories under one cover will be great. Thanks again to all involved! I am extremely grateful. Many Blessings
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jul 7, 2017 15:19:53 GMT -6
I received mine today and it is even better than I imagined. What a beautiful book and well worth the wait. I am very grateful to have all the stories in one place and to be able to read a new story is just icing on a very delicious cake! Much thanks all! You have made my day and mayhaps my year! Many Blessings
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Post by grodog on Jul 10, 2017 9:09:01 GMT -6
I received mine today and it is even better than I imagined. What a beautiful book and well worth the wait. I am very grateful to have all the stories in one place and to be able to read a new story is just icing on a very delicious cake! Much thanks all! You have made my day and mayhaps my year! Many Blessings Thank you, I'm very glad to hear that you're liking the book! Allan. |
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jul 10, 2017 9:25:48 GMT -6
And thank you for making this all possible. Dr. Holmes is smiling I know it! Cheers
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jul 14, 2017 23:04:37 GMT -6
Really loving this book. It is nice to have Chris Holmes' perspective of the stories. It was nice to see what Boinger and Zereth really looked like. The new story Witch Doctor was a great read. Thanks to all who had a hand in the making of this book! Cheers
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Post by simrion on Jul 18, 2017 16:46:49 GMT -6
So I took the plunge and WOW! Let me say that again WOW! What a phenomenal book! And the packaging, like those Russian nesting dolls LOL. I don't have a single regret about buying this wondrous work of history and art. The extras are alone worth the price, especially the memories of playing D&D with J Eric Holmes and his family.
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Post by grodog on Jul 18, 2017 20:02:08 GMT -6
So I took the plunge and WOW! Let me say that again WOW! What a phenomenal book! And the packaging, like those Russian nesting dolls LOL. I don't have a single regret about buying this wondrous work of history and art. The extras are alone worth the price, especially the memories of playing D&D with J Eric Holmes and his family. Thank you so much, simrion! Allan. |
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Post by roaktheunknowable on Jul 18, 2017 20:38:11 GMT -6
I can only say I agree with simrion! Great book! Cheers
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Post by Morandir on Sept 8, 2023 20:14:16 GMT -6
Time for a bit of thread necromancy. Are copies of this still available?
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Post by grodog on Sept 21, 2023 18:06:53 GMT -6
Time for a bit of thread necromancy. Are copies of this still available? Not until we reprint it, no. Allan. |
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Post by Morandir on Sept 29, 2023 17:49:18 GMT -6
Time for a bit of thread necromancy. Are copies of this still available? Not until we reprint it, no. Allan. So it goes; thank you for the reply. I'll keep an eye out for a reprint! |
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Post by Zenopus on Sept 29, 2023 18:03:35 GMT -6
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Post by flightcommander on Sept 30, 2023 14:07:43 GMT -6
Why did I not buy a copy when this was available (facepalm)...
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Post by Greyharp on Sept 30, 2023 23:16:26 GMT -6
Why did I not buy a copy when this was available (facepalm)... I know why I didn't buy a copy, international postage and currency conversion would have seen it cost me $100, but boy did I want a copy so bad. Maybe one day. |
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Post by Finarvyn on Oct 1, 2023 4:12:31 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure I bought a copy, but cannot find it on my shelf. Argh. Too much stuff, I guess.  |
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Post by geoffrey on Oct 1, 2023 20:11:35 GMT -6
I heartily encourage the "powers that be" to do a reprint. I've seen quite a few people (including myself) wishing that they had a copy. |
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