On 2005-08-16 21:37, NickH wrote:
You should probably mention on the webpage it's only ?20 - you don't discover that until you click on the PayPal link.
Ooh. Thanks Nick. I'll correct that a bit later on when I get home.
By the way: it was pretty much your website that inspired the idea :) Much thanks.
On 2005-08-16 21:37, NickH wrote:
You should probably mention on the webpage it's only ?20 - you don't discover that until you click on the PayPal link.
Approximate 8+x years, where x is a positive integer less than 10.
No, seriously. It fit nicely on the keyboard. (See the front cover on zxgoldenyears.com )
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On 2005-08-17 11:08, redballoon wrote:
What's this book about and is there a period of time that it covers?
The mating habits of the giant lesser spotted deep sea aardvark, circa 22BC.
It's a very exciting project. Oh yes.
Wow - they must be as [email="r@re"]r@re[/email] as a commode fans girlfriend!
Back on topic. I'll be taking a look as well. It was an idea that I played with for a serialisation in ZX Shed. The intention was to then make a book out of it. Never mind eh? Just shows that it was a good idea!
On 2005-08-17 12:16, redballoon wrote:
I'll be buying it, that's for sure.
Is there the possibility of producing a set?
Well, that depends on whether enough people pre-order :) (Hint, Hint)
Seriously. I'm not sure if there would be any milage in a set, but if this one sold significantly more than I expect (i.e. I do more than just break even) then it's a distinct possibility.
Nervous of sending money out though when i dont have anything for it !!
If it doesn't get printed, you'll get the money back (minus any paypal transaction fees) and a pdf version for your trouble.
I'm leaving the money in escrow until I'm ready to print.
Thanks for the pre-order though, much appreciated.
Still need more though, so if anyone's hanging back, please go ahead and do so...
I know there are enough people in the community here to make a big dent in the printing costs, and I *really* want to have this thing professionally printed.
As I said before, I don't mind not making a profit on this, but I can't afford to *lose* money on it :p
On 2005-08-18 11:21, sirclive1 wrote:
pre ordered one this morning , hope enough pre orders come through to get it printed , come on everyone lets support this project.
^ What he said :)
Seriously though, the pre-orders are coming in nicely. Much appreciated everyone. If everyone still 'thinking about it' pre-orders then it looks like this thing may get printed after all :)
I love it when a good plan comes together :) All I need now is Bob Geldof as a frontman.
About 10% of my goal. Not bad for three days of minimal exposure :) I've set an internal deadline of 60 days from the first pre-order (that's how long the PayPal 'refund' option remains valid for a payment).
I would pre-order today if the missing titles I mentioned were included.. Doomdark's Revenge, Avalon, Dragontorc etc..
Space is *really* limited. I only have 256 pages. I need to fit a 2 page intro/blurb and an index in there.
I'll get Dragontorc in there out of that list.
Of course, if there are enough sales, I'll do a volume 2, then everyone'll be happy ;) (hint hint)
Hmmm, there's a few titles in there I wouldn't include myself, my opinion of course, but would anyone really miss "That's The Spirit", "Panzadrome", "Huncback 2" and "Chuckie Egg 2" for example??
Either way, it'll be a fantastic book, but surely Doomdark's Revenge deserves a place above the games mentioned above??
Comments
We have our first pre-order :)
Come on peeps. Keep 'em coming.
Uncle Clive would be so proud of you.
Thanks
Andrew
Ooh. Thanks Nick. I'll correct that a bit later on when I get home.
By the way: it was pretty much your website that inspired the idea :) Much thanks.
Andrew
It's a tried and tested format since WAY before my site - but do I get a free copy anyway? ;)
Hehe... First things first... Got to get enough pre-orders to cover printing costs...
You should go ahead and pre-order, just in case :D
whats the cost?
Bytes:Chuntey - Spectrum tech blog.
How long did it take to think of that? :lol:
The mating habits of the giant lesser spotted deep sea aardvark, circa 22BC.
It's a very exciting project. Oh yes.
Approximate 8+x years, where x is a positive integer less than 10.
No, seriously. It fit nicely on the keyboard. (See the front cover on zxgoldenyears.com )
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Wow - they must be as [email="r@re"]r@re[/email] as a commode fans girlfriend!
Back on topic. I'll be taking a look as well. It was an idea that I played with for a serialisation in ZX Shed. The intention was to then make a book out of it. Never mind eh? Just shows that it was a good idea!
Is there the possibility of producing a set?
Well, that depends on whether enough people pre-order :) (Hint, Hint)
Seriously. I'm not sure if there would be any milage in a set, but if this one sold significantly more than I expect (i.e. I do more than just break even) then it's a distinct possibility.
ive pre ordered it. when do i get it
You mean you didn't read the clearly labelled blurb on www.zxgoldenyears.com? The blurb that says IMPORTANT and READ THIS more than once? :p
If all goes well, it will go to print in September. We need more pre-orders first though.
Andrew
Nervous of sending money out though when i dont have anything for it !!
Just remember we have your address ;)
I never read owt. i just want da goods.
If it doesn't get printed, you'll get the money back (minus any paypal transaction fees) and a pdf version for your trouble.
I'm leaving the money in escrow until I'm ready to print.
Thanks for the pre-order though, much appreciated.
Still need more though, so if anyone's hanging back, please go ahead and do so...
I know there are enough people in the community here to make a big dent in the printing costs, and I *really* want to have this thing professionally printed.
As I said before, I don't mind not making a profit on this, but I can't afford to *lose* money on it :p
^ What he said :)
Seriously though, the pre-orders are coming in nicely. Much appreciated everyone. If everyone still 'thinking about it' pre-orders then it looks like this thing may get printed after all :)
I love it when a good plan comes together :) All I need now is Bob Geldof as a frontman.
Andrew
have you phoned him
Don't forget that you can't have to msny adventures in the book :) and should have at least a page on the Quill/PAW.
Richard
I would pre-order today if the missing titles I mentioned were included.. Doomdark's Revenge, Avalon, Dragontorc etc..
You did it for Starglider, correct? :)
Steve
About 10% of my goal. Not bad for three days of minimal exposure :) I've set an internal deadline of 60 days from the first pre-order (that's how long the PayPal 'refund' option remains valid for a payment).
Space is *really* limited. I only have 256 pages. I need to fit a 2 page intro/blurb and an index in there.
I'll get Dragontorc in there out of that list.
Of course, if there are enough sales, I'll do a volume 2, then everyone'll be happy ;) (hint hint)
Already got Stonkers.
Either way, it'll be a fantastic book, but surely Doomdark's Revenge deserves a place above the games mentioned above??
Steve
a biased DR fan ;)