Fantasy Craft 2nd printing PDF now available
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M.L. Martin
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Larger company, less work involved in systems design and development, more support product to make a 'loss leader' a more viable strategy. Apples and oranges, I'm afraid.
That said, $30 is a bit rich for my blood, and I'm not quite the target market . . . but I can't see it as unreasonable, considering the volume.
jaerdaph
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M.L. Martin
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I'll give you every one but this one.
I'm not a Pathfinder adopter
:hides from the "HERETIC! Burn him!" crowd 
:: ), but I got the impression that it was 90% the SRD with some tweaking and refinement, while FantasyCraft combined elements of 3E and Spycraft 2.0 to rebuild the d20 System practically from the ground up. That's the basis on which I assumed 'less work', although it might be better to say 'less difference from the already-free 3.5 SRD.'
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Philosopher
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Given that he thought it was $49.99 for the PDF, which is the same price for the print version, I'd say his reaction was entirely appropriate.
I'm not a Pathfinder adopter
No need to hide. First, have a look at official Pathfinder PRD. Secondly, add logistics of both open testing and devising two test versions at production level quality. Thirdly, consider having a look at one of free helpings (for example: free Bonus Bestiary).
Conversion is neither obligatory nor necessary. Gaining insight into scale of activities involved in Pathfinder project would help you appreciate enormous scale of Paizo achievement.
Regards,
Ruemere
TheAuldGrump
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If a trifle misinformed.
I do think that Crafty would benefit from a less pricey PDF, $30 is still pricey for a PDF - use a lower priced PDF to lure customers in, then
The Auld Grump
AdmundfortGeographer
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I agree. Months ago I took a gamble on the $29 .pdf. I was suitably impressed I bought the physical book from Amazon. I believe a lower priced .pdf would bring in even more book buyers. These rules deserve to be in the hands of ever D20 fantasy lover, especially those of us who like mixing rules together for our personal rule blend.I do think that Crafty would benefit from a less pricey PDF, $30 is still pricey for a PDF - use a lower priced PDF to lure customers in, thenhit them with a hammerthe book itself should entice a fair number tobe walled up inside of the basement wallstay, and be welcome.
GlassJaw
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Bingo. A small company needs to get eyeballs on its products. A high-priced pdf is only going to attract the most loyal and hardcore fans. It immediately prices out interested, fringe customers.
Matrix Sorcica
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Much as I appreciate FantasyCraft, I'm bummed that they release a 41 page document of erratta. That to me means that the $50 I spent on the first printing was on a rushed, not yet ready product. 
Now I'm left with the options of
1) Use the 1st printing with the errata, feeling annoyed (see above)
2) Shelling out for either the pdf or the second printing
3) Forget about FantasyCraft and stick with 4E
Hmmmm...
Now I'm left with the options of
1) Use the 1st printing with the errata, feeling annoyed (see above)
2) Shelling out for either the pdf or the second printing
3) Forget about FantasyCraft and stick with 4E
Hmmmm...
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