PDF Distribution Q&A
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Nov 06, 2022 at 05:45:15 PM
Hello Evil Backers,
Hope you're having a relaxing Saturday reading the core rulebook. So far, we've appreciated all of the positive feedback from backers. That makes our hearts sing. So without further ado, I wanted to address any open questions that have been sent our way:
Why I didn't get the email inviting me to download the PDF?
The most common reason is that you didn't complete your backer survey. If you believe you completed everything satisfactorily, I recommend you email us at [email protected].
Why couldn't I download my PDF?
The short answer is you overwhelmed the system at Drivethru. But here is the official response from them:
"I've talked to our technical team and this is a temporary problem caused by three issues colliding:
- The larger number of people trying to download Everyday Heroes.
- The large file size of the PDF (~180MB).
- Watermarking is turned on for this PDF.
Our download servers automatically scale, so once the site detected downloads failing, it spun up additional servers to handle the load. Your backers should be able to download the book now: I was able to successfully download the PDF in the same way a customer would, but it would surely be smoother/faster if we turned watermarking off for this book."
What will you do to prevent this from happening in the future?
- We will be looking for ways to reduce the file size so long as it doesn't hurt the quality of the product.
- We won't send out the mass notice until the invites have been sent. It turns out that DriveThru meters their email invites to avoid issues such as these.
Will you be making an editable Character Sheet?
Yes. This was a good suggestion. We're working on it and will make it available when we're done. The first priority however is to make sure we hit our print goals for these books.
When will Roll20 version be coming out?
The roll20 and Foundry versions will be coming out in April 2023 when the book hits the sales stands.
How is the bug bash coming along?
So far, there have been 60 bugs recorded. Only 60 bugs found out of a 200,000-word manuscript seems like a win. But keep submitting them. It's our goal to smash these bugs and provide an updated release of the book soon. We will keep updating the book until it's perfect.
My questions aren't being addressed. Why not?
It's probably because you're not emailing your questions to [email protected]. Please don't ask questions in these comments, on Facebook, via Kickstarter email, via Facebook messenger, or via our website contact form. This is the worst way to expect a speedy response. I don't know how many times I've typed the customer service email addressing these updates, but I apologize if I'm sounding like a broken record.
The Digital Core Rulebook Has Been Released!
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Nov 06, 2022 at 06:10:20 AM
Congratulations, Evil Backers,
By now you should have an email in your inbox inviting you to down the digital version of the Everyday Heroes Core Rulebook! Woot! We at Evil Genius Games are incredibly excited to hear your thoughts about the book. It's been our passion project for over a year so it's exciting to share our precious baby with the world.
Get your copy on Drivethru RPG
Once you receive your email (at the email address associated with our Backerkit records), click through to DriveThru RPG to receive your copy. Your account must be in good standing to receive this product. If you didn't receive an email, then we have had an issue with your payment. If you have any issues with your download, please contact us at [email protected].
NOTE: This is PDF optimized for Adobe Acrobat.
The Bug Bash starts today
Once you receive your product, you will be welcome to submit bugs. Bugs are received based on the timestamp. You'll have until Friday, November 11th at 5 pm PDT to submit your bugs. Those amazing people who submit bugs will receive one dollar of store credit per acknowledged bug. Here is the link to the form where you can register your bug.
Prologue Release Correction
I'm sorry but we made a mistake with the timing of the prologues. Here is the corrected release schedule for backers.
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To Dethrone A Dictator - Christmas Eve (December 24th, 2023)
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Escape From New York Prologue - Valentine's Day (February 14th, 2023)
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Rambo Prologue - Memorial Day (May 29th, 2023)
More about the Special Anniversary Edition cover
We've had a lot of people who love the new artwork and some who hate the new artwork. So I thought I'd provide more perspective. The special edition cover was meant to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the d20 Modern system. As you know, our game was inspired by d20 Modern and is the main reason why we made this property. If we were just meaning to create a limited edition cover, we'd throw some foil on it and call it a day. But we wanted to do more here. So honoring the game with a 20-year throwback cover is EXACTLY what we wanted to achieve. It made me smile when many people said that they can't wait to put this new book on their shelf next to their original d20 Modern book. I understand that not everyone who backed the game has the same nostalgia around d20 Modern as the rest of us. So for that reason, we're happy to get you whichever book cover you are happiest with. Just email us at [email protected].
Please register for the Q&A
Please register for your intimate Q&A with the original designers of d20 Modern. This Q&A will take place on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at 5:30 PDT. We will record for future viewing in order to romantic preserve relationships.
To prep for this Q&A, make sure you check out our docuseries on the making of d20 Modern. You can find it on our Youtube Channel.
Lawyers, Trademarks, and Trade dress, oh my!
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Nov 04, 2022 at 07:11:49 AM
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Get Ready for the PDF, baby
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Nov 03, 2022 at 12:16:20 AM
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Last Day to Lock In Orders
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Oct 28, 2022 at 03:18:55 PM
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