Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Calling Dibs, Jewel Throne Update, and Dungeons & Charity?

Firstly I formally call dibs for usage of the appellation "Thing Tome" for an OSR monster book; I'm not 100% sure that I'm going to attempt this endeavor (and I'm not about to commit to anything until I release The Jewel Throne) but, in the meantime, if you steal this name that makes you a nasty thieving gaga...

Regarding the Jewel Throne, all of the articles are in, I'm just waiting on some artwork (and I'm in no rush artist dudes...it's cool whenever they're ready :)) and than the layout begins.

One of the ideas I'm considering for the Jewel Throne PDF is releasing it as a modestly "app priced" download with the proceeds going to a worthwhile & non-politicized charity? I need to consult with the contributors regarding this conceit, but please let me know what you think of this idea?

If this proves fruitful, and I also proceed with the Thing Tome, than I'd like to also use it as a charity fundraiser.

17 comments:

  1. PatMarch 9, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I entirely support the notion of the "app priced" download.

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  2. Greg GorgonmilkMarch 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    This OSR community monster book idea has legs! If you do take up the mantle of Monster Maestro I suggest giving THING TOME a blog where people can submit ideas.

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  3. NeedlesMarch 9, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    There goes my gaming budget. you guys keep coming up with great ideas & this is at least three of them!

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  4. Carter SolesMarch 9, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    THING TOME rules! Maybe you could get Ben Grimm to write the Preface. . . .

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  5. Jesse CarterMarch 9, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Can I suggest a donation to your local food bank? Non-political, and everyone can agree that everyone needs to eat. 100$ at a cheap store like Aldi's (not sure if you have in Canada) goes a long way towards feeding some hungry people. I'll buy two :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    TAKE THE $$$$$ AND BY SOME WIZARDS OF THE COATS STOCK AND THEN WE WILL
    GO TO THE SHAREHELPERS MEET-ING AND ACT LIEK ASSHOLES (SHOUTS, PULL PANTSDOWN] UNTIL A THROWOUT IS NEEDED!!!!!

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  7. JohnstoneMarch 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Not to be a killjoy or anything, but I tend to be pretty leery of charities, and only give money to things I'm involved in. That way I actually know it goes to charity. (You try to send money to Haiti and it ends up in Bill Clinton's pockets, that sort of thing.) I don't want to support cause that isn't properly vetted.

    Also, I don't know "app pricing," how much is that?

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  8. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Charity? But weren't you going to do this as a side income?

    Run a beginners game at your local game store, and spend the money on giving away sets of dice to the new players, I think that's a charity act we can all agree on :)

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  9. Albert R.March 10, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    In my opinion you should buy yourself a beer. Or two. Or ten.
    Best form of charity / investment :D

    But Myrstyr's idea is great too.

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  10. BlairMarch 10, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Thanks guys!

    Fortunately Johnstone is down with my suggested charity (Doctors Without Bordes/Medecins Sans Frontiers)

    The Food Bank is a great suggestion, and an institution I like to support, but I'd rather donate to an international charity with the international cast of contributors.

    @ Myrstyr: Fortunately my financial situation have changed for the better since my older plans, and I'd feel bad profiting from donated contributions.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Donating the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontiers is an excellent idea. Glad to hear yr finances have improved :)

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  12. BlairMarch 10, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Thanks! I'm fairly relieved myself :)

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  13. C'nor (Outermost_Toe)March 11, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    @Blair

    "...that makes you nasty thieving gaga."

    I didn't realize you could predict the future. Or was this contemporary?

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  14. BlairMarch 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Contemporary ;)

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  15. netherwerksMarch 16, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Thing Tome needs to happen.

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  16. BlairMarch 16, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    After Jewel Throne #1.

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