From: Pacesetter Games & Simulations

Re:       Get Raven to the North Texas RPG Convention

Date:   22 May 2015

Who: Raven Metcalf

Where: North Texas RPG Convention

Why: No short answer to this one. Many of you know, have met, or both, Lloyd Metcalf. Lloyd is an illustrator -- definitely OSR -- who has produced some fantastic artwork, most notably for Lesser Gnome Publishing, Gary Con, and to a much smaller degree Pacesetter. In talking with Lloyd I learned he has a daughter who also illustrates -- Raven. As part of the conversation we talked about the upcoming NTX. I told him it would be a great experience for him to bring his daughter along. First, attending a con with one of your kids is an awesome experience. Secondly, she could learn a lot about the OSR or OSG, in general.

Lloyd, although very enthusiastic about the idea, is a freelance artist who recently made the move to Florida. That means the fare for a plane ticket is too much of stretch for him right now. Bummer. Well, more than that.

So I started thinking a bit about this -- never a good idea for me -- and came up with a possible solution. Pacesetter Games & Simulations is holding a special module sale this weekend only. The proceeds from every module sold will go to getting Raven a plane ticket to the NTX. Now, I know Lloyd is not looking for any sort of charity. But for me, this is the right thing to do. I am not asking for donations, but just make a purchase and 100% of the sale goes to the plane ticket. I will even throw in FREE shipping in the U.S. If you are an international customer, I will split it with you. See coupon codes below.

If you have them all, I have another option. See below for ways to help move this along.

1.Domestic U.S. customers: Purchase any module(s) and 100% goes to the airfare. Pacesetter pays for your shipping. Use coupon code: Raven2015
2.International customers: Purchase any module(s) and 100% goes to the airfare. Pacesetter will split your shipping. Use coupon code: Raven2015X
3.Buy the limited edition module, The Raven and the Lone Star, and the proceeds go to the airfare. All customers use Coupon code Raven2015NTX for a $3 discount on shipping (basically free for U.S. customers). This module will be limited to production equal to those who purchase. It will not be reprinted. Lloyd is drawing up a special cover and he will sign each copy (at the NTX this year) and each copy is numbered. This is not a full-blown module; figure on eight pages, but I will have it produced and bound like a standard size module. This module is only available this weekend!
4.Don't want print copies: I have re-enabled the Pacesetter Annual PDF Sale through Sunday. See the release information below on how to order. Same rules apply.

If this endeavor ends successfully, I think it needs to be run again for Gary Con. There could be an application or nomination process. We all talk about the need to get younger gamers into the OSR. Here is an opportunity to make some sort of dent. Of course, I'll take all the input and help I can get.

So there it is. We as gamers are a great crowd. I am very hopeful we can get this done. I only wish I had more time to throw it together as I am sure there are better ideas. All the best and thanks, as always! And tell all your friends and repost this!

One last thing, the drive ends Memorial Day unless we get it done sooner. If the sales go over, the extra funds will go to the next "send a kid to a con."

Bill Barsh
Pacesetter Games & Simulations


Pacesetter PDF Sale Release:
It is time for Pacesetter Games & Simulations' annual PDF sale, but not just any sale. This sale includes one-time offer of unprecedented scale! Not only are ALL Pacesetter titles available at a significant discount, there are three bundle packages that offer massive savings.

Note, if you choose to buy any print module, you will automatically receive a PDF copy!

Option 1:  Every Pacesetter title can be purchased individually at 60% of the print price! Buy as many as you like -- they are all at least 60% off. Each module includes an instant download at time of purchase or you will receive via email within 24 hours.

Coupon Code: PDF2015 (at check out)

Shipping: Select PDF as shipping method



Option 2: Vampire Queen Package -- You will receive all six V-series modules via email (PDF attachments). These modules have never been available in PDF format and they will not be included again for at least two years. This package is priced at $40 -- a savings of more than 65%.

Coupon Code: None -- Select "V1-6-PDF Series" from the catalog.

Shipping: Select PDF as shipping method; your modules will be emailed to the address you include at check out.



Option 3: Baker's Dozen Package -- Select 13 modules* for the low price of $50. In the notes section of the check out screen, select your modules by (i.e. B1, Q2, etc.). Make sure you select all 13 modules.

Coupon Code: None -- Select "Baker's Dozen" from the catalog.

Shipping: Select PDF as shipping method; your modules will be emailed to the address you include at check out.
•V-series is excluded from this package; The Blood Cult is considered 4 modules for purposes of total.



Option 4: Pacesetter Package -- This package includes every module ever produced by Pacesetter! Not only every module, but every printing of each module! Wait there is more. You get every module, every printing of every module, but also working drafts of several upcoming modules, and working drafts of some classic Pacesetter modules. In all there are 49 complete modules, Five Play test/Folder modules, and Four working drafts of upcoming modules! There are 271 individual files -- when I say you get every printing, you are getting them all. This package is mailed to you and the PDFs are included on a custom, numbered flash drive (4 GB). All of this for $159. That is less than $3 per module.

The Pacesetter Package will NEVER be released again in this format.

See the attached Pacesetter Catalog (most of the included modules are detailed).

Coupon Code: None -- Select "Pacesetter Package" Make sure you include your mailing address in the check out section.

Shipping: Select PDF as shipping method; your modules will be mailed to the address you include at check out.







Pacesetter Package Includes:



Advanced Dungeons & Dragons



A1 Path of the Slave Masters

B1 Legacy of the Unknown

BC1 The Blood Cult Boxed Set (Supplement and Four adventure modules)

C1 The Circle of Fire

CSM1 Fog of War

CSM2 Death From Above

CSM3 A Cold Day in Hell

CSM7 The Darkest Pit

D5 The Fires of Balir

DA1 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level One

DA2 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level Two

DA3 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level Three

DA4 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level Four

DA5 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level Five

DA6 Monster & Treasure Assortment: Level Six

GC1 It Lurks Below

GC2 They Lurk Below

GC3 It Crawled From Below

H1 Six Feet Under

I1 Grave of the Green Flame

I2 Beyond the Black Wall

I3 Ruins of the Red Moon

L1 Storm of Tears

Q1 The Screaming Temple

Q2 Eruptor's Vengeance

Q3 Death on Signal Island

Q4 The Final Chapter

RQ1-4 The Red Queen (Four modules)

S1 The Haunted House of Clendil

S2 Prisoner of Destiny

S3 Edge of Shadow

T1 The Thing in the Valley

T2 The Things in the Forest

TM1 The Lost Caravan

TM2 Storm over Skyreach

TM3 Raid at the Acaeum

TM4 Return to the Forgotten City

U1 Dark Eye of the Hurricane

V1 The Vampire's Curse

V2 Palace of the Vampire Queen

V3 The Dwarven Glory

V4 The Misty Isles

V5 Palace of the Vampire Queen: Castle Blood

V6 Palace of the Vampire Queen: Crypts of the Living


Swords & Wizardry
Q3 Death on Signal Island - Swords & Wizardry

SW1 The Secret of Redscar - Swords & Wizardry



Dungeon Crawl Classics - RPG  (DCC)
Q1 The Screaming Temple - DCC RPG



Playtest Modules/Folder Modules
A2 Sanctuary of the Slave Masters

A3 War of the Slave Masters

DB1 DragonBane

T0.5 Cursed Cairn of the Moathouse

TM5 While the Sun Sleeps



Working Drafts

C2 The Goblin Crown

R1 The Great Race

U2 Savage Sea Ghosts of Saltmire

W1 The Bones of Nurgale


Visit pacesettergames.com to order your PDFs.

The annual PDF sale ends Sunday, May 24.

Pacesetter Games & Simulations

Respectfully,

Bill Barsh
Pacesetter Games & Simulations
pacesettergames.com
(248) 318.1292

I believe Lloyd is signing these at NTX so it seems they'd be physical copies.

I'm in.

~throwi

Thunderdave wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:Great idea Bill, I'm in

And just to highlight this offering, I'm sure many forum members will be interested in this:

"3.Buy the limited edition module, The Raven and the Lone Star, and the proceeds go to the airfare. All customers use Coupon code Raven2015NTX for a $3 discount on shipping (basically free for U.S. customers). This module will be limited to production equal to those who purchase. It will not be reprinted. Lloyd is drawing up a special cover and he will sign each copy (at the NTX this year) and each copy is numbered. This is not a full-blown module; figure on eight pages, but I will have it produced and bound like a standard size module. This module is only available this weekend!"

So if we order more than one we don't get free shipping?
Sometimes when you buy more than one of something it costs a little less per unit; In this case the opposite.
Even so .95 cents for shipping is still low price.

Gnat the Beggar wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:

Thunderdave wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:Great idea Bill, I'm in

And just to highlight this offering, I'm sure many forum members will be interested in this:

"3.Buy the limited edition module, The Raven and the Lone Star, and the proceeds go to the airfare. All customers use Coupon code Raven2015NTX for a $3 discount on shipping (basically free for U.S. customers). This module will be limited to production equal to those who purchase. It will not be reprinted. Lloyd is drawing up a special cover and he will sign each copy (at the NTX this year) and each copy is numbered. This is not a full-blown module; figure on eight pages, but I will have it produced and bound like a standard size module. This module is only available this weekend!"

So if we order more than one we don't get free shipping?
Sometimes when you buy more than one of something it costs a little less per unit; In this case the opposite.
Even so .95 cents for shipping is still low price.

Basically, you get $3 off your order as a shipping credit; if you order one or 10. That leaves .45 to .95 cents on the order - the site uses an automatic calculator from USPS, and it seems I missed a price increase - was 2.95 for a single module. Still, ALL those funds go to the goal - including any mailing cost overage.  

Yes, they are physical copies only. No PDFs. I am having them sent down to NTX so Lloyd can sign them all. You can pick them up there. Otherwise mailed right after the con.

NOTE: I am only printing to fill order quantities. I will not have them for sale at NTX or on the site after the holiday weekend.

We have reached the goal and then some. This is due to the fantastic support of the OSR community. We had numerous people buy the limited edition module and some other Pacesetter modules - ALL of which goes to support this endeavor. Also, a huge thank you to Doug Rhea/North Texas RPG convention who came in and purchased 15 modules to help this thing get way over the top. ALL of the extra funds will go toward flying a young gamer to next year's NTX as well as possibly Gary Con. Again, I can't be more proud of our community.  Thank you!

As usual, the members of this forum led the way!

bbarsh wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:Basically, you get $3 off your order as a shipping credit; if you order one or 10. That leaves .45 to .95 cents on the order - the site uses an automatic calculator from USPS, and it seems I missed a price increase - was 2.95 for a single module. Still, ALL those funds go to the goal - including any mailing cost overage.  

I'm really pleased that this was so successful. I'd love to have joined in and bought the LE module, but even with $3 off, it's still $21 to ship to the UK, which is almost twice the actual cost (last module I had sent from the USA cost $10.72). Hate to whine about postage, but it makes me feel kind of excluded.

throwi wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:If you can still get one from Bill, I'll gladly pick it up for you at the Con and add it to the package I'm sending you when I return from TX.

That's a really kind offer, and one that I would love to take you up on. Thank you! I'll send Bill a pm.

I am proud of what this communitee can do when we come together on something.  (I was not part of this as I was out of the loop for awhile.)

Martin

vosarnath wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:

throwi wrote in Send Raven to the North Texas RPG Con:If you can still get one from Bill, I'll gladly pick it up for you at the Con and add it to the package I'm sending you when I return from TX.

That's a really kind offer, and one that I would love to take you up on. Thank you! I'll send Bill a pm.

Not sure why it was quoting you so high on shipping. If you get a chance, shoot me address and shipping method you selected. I only charge actual shipping - and often less. So this is disturbing.