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Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jhilahd on May 18, 2002, 08:01:30 PM
is there any other sites on the web that sell RoS? Or how about fan sites. After reading all of the goodies on this forum and then all the thread of RPG.net...whew. I want to check this bad boy out.

Alas... I've been reading since Wednesday and the site went down on Thursday... and no one in the Dallas area carries a copy.

sigh... I've been corrupted by the Taco Bell mentality... I want it, and I want it now, 24/7.

If the game is as good as it sounds... wow. I can't wait.

Jhilahd
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jake Norwood on May 19, 2002, 07:32:56 PM
Our server was switched with a day's notice, and we're having a hell of a time getting the site back up. I've got a few more things I'm going to try today...until then...

Jake
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jhilahd on May 20, 2002, 12:37:30 AM
Thanks, Jake.

I had seen the original thread on RPG.net before coming here. If only I would have started reading it back when it started, I wouldn't be in this conundrum I'm in.

Thanks and hope the switch works out for the best.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Lance D. Allen on May 20, 2002, 12:41:04 AM
Hey Jake,

You're the man in charge, right? Couldn't you just e-mail the guy a copy of the order form, and let him order it direct via snail-mail? It seems to me that his main problem is that he wants a copy of the book, but can't get it until the website comes back up. You could just kinda... bypass that, couldn't ya?
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jake Norwood on May 20, 2002, 01:54:43 AM
Actually, just send a check for 37.95 (assuming you're in the US) with your name, address, etc., and I'll fill out the order form!

Seriously, though, the site *should* be back up by sometime tomorrow.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jhilahd on May 20, 2002, 05:32:30 AM
Well...

I hope it is, 'cause I got some credit on my Paypal account that's burning a hole in my internet wallet. :)

Thanks for the reply.

Jhilahd
Title: PayPal...ARRRG!!!
Post by: ReverendCuster187 on May 20, 2002, 08:09:26 PM
Is it possible to order RoS in the UK any other way except for Paypal? PayPal is messing us a bout a bit, so I was wondering how else to get the game (which looks wonderful by the way). It would be much appreciated :-)
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jake Norwood on May 20, 2002, 08:46:23 PM
Actually, stores in the UK should be carrying it soon, through Esdivium, the London distributor. Just ask about it at your FLGS, tell them that it's from Driftwood Publishing through Esdivium, and he should be able to call Esdivium up and either order it or find out when they'll be carrying it.

We sent them off about 2 or 3 weeks ago.

Jake
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jhilahd on May 20, 2002, 09:15:44 PM
Sorry to hear about the Paypal issue. I seem to be one of the few people, I know who doesn't have problems with it.

Speaking of which... heh, I have placed my order and awaiting which baited breath... mwhahahahahaha

Jhilahd

-who hopes this won't be another wonderful RPG he can only read about, and never play.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jake Norwood on May 20, 2002, 09:37:50 PM
We have just added BrianL's combat sim to the support and downloads page, as well as a (30 MB! sorry, we couldn't shrink it any more) PDF of the bulk of the Appendix, including damage tables and weapons. Lastly, we've updated the news page.

Thought this thread seemed like a good place to mention it.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Lance D. Allen on May 21, 2002, 07:48:45 AM
30 MB?? Wow... That's gonna take me forever to DL... Dadblasted dialup connections anyhow. Oh well. I'll still DL it, naetheless.

I take it this means that the site is back up?
Title: Re: PayPal...ARRRG!!!
Post by: Ian Cooper on May 21, 2002, 10:08:49 AM
Quote from: ReverendCuster187Is it possible to order RoS in the UK any other way except for Paypal? PayPal is messing us a bout a bit, so I was wondering how else to get the game (which looks wonderful by the way). It would be much appreciated :-)

Leisure Games are listing it in their releases expected 15th May (if you cannot get their online ordering to work just phone or mail them). http://www.leisuregames.com/new_releases/1_new_releases.htm.

They ship Sorcerer too - ought to tell Ron.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: ReverendCuster187 on May 22, 2002, 04:58:17 PM
Thanks for telling me about Leisure Games stocking it.As soon as I get a spare £20 I'll go check it out.
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jake Norwood on May 22, 2002, 05:26:05 PM
I've been trying to do this since Driftwood's inception, but if there's any store that you know of carrying our book, let me know (address, webpage, phone number, whatever)!

Jake
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Rattlehead on May 23, 2002, 05:07:51 AM
Quote from: Jake NorwoodI've been trying to do this since Driftwood's inception, but if there's any store that you know of carrying our book, let me know (address, webpage, phone number, whatever)!

Jake

Ok, should we email you or post them here? Also, if we post them here, do you want them in this thread or a new one?

Brandon
Title: When is the site coming back up and...
Post by: Jhilahd on May 23, 2002, 02:36:42 PM
That's a good idea. I had originally seen a copy of TRoS at a local comic/game shop here in Dallas. It was sealed in plastic(shrink wrapped) so I couldn't look at the interior. The cover seemed too dark(color wise, not concept) so I passed on by without getting a chance to know what it was about.

But thankfully I persued the RPG.net thread, ordered a copy from Jake earlier this week, got it last night and am all giddy with a good read for this weekend. :)

I know most(if not all) of the dealers in Dallas can/will order a copy if requested. Most take a day or two to receive it. I can post their store info if you would like.

Jhilahd
Dallas, TX