Open Beta version 0.8 possible....

[imported_Rasyr]

As you may or may not know, I am working towards finalizing a contract that will not only allow for Novus to be printed, but also for it to be placed within the distribution channels as well (i.e. stores will be able to purchase it!!). And that I will also be participating in the bits-n-mortar initiative once we reach that stage as well.

Due to a slight delay, I most likely will have to publish a version 0.8 of the Open Beta come the first, rather than the final version, as I wait for this last contract issue/question to be resolved (and then I have to wait for snail mail to handle the sending of the contracts...).

Version 0.8 will basically be the final version (minus any last minute typo fixes), minus the addition of copyright page text (back cover logo, and UPC code) for the print versions.

[Fidoric]

Does it mean additional time for tweaking ?

[imported_Rasyr]

no, but additional time for typo corrections....

[imported_Rasyr]

Okay, I just heard back from my soon to be new partner, and that final question/issue is fully resolved, and I will be signing the contracts and sending them off tomorrow morning. Then I just have to wait for snail mail to get them to him (he is in the UK, and no he is not anybody I ever worked with before, in any capacity). Once he receives the contracts and signs them, he will send my copy back, and he will also be sending me his logo (which has to go on the cover), and his text for the credits page and the UPC/barcode stuff.

So, on March 1st, I will release version 0.8 of the Open Beta. This WILL be the final Beta version, and technically, it will actually be the final version other than typo corrections and the addition of the stuff required for my print partner. (yes, I am forcing myself to stop tweaking the damn rules... heheh)

While I cannot give an exact date yet for the release of the final version, I know that it shouldn't be more than two or three weeks at the most.

My partner will be selling print versions of Novus, and participating in the bits-n-mortar program. He will also be selling copies from his website and he has warehouses in both the UK and the US to allow for easier, less expensive shipping.

Additionally, I will retain my rights to sell POD version from OneBookShelf (i.e. RPGNow/DriveThruRPG).


Official announcement will likely occur shortly before final version of  Novus is released.

[Fidoric]

Congratulations ! It seems the work is nearly over. 

[imported_Rasyr]

Libram Novus is for options and expansions, not tweaking. Although, I guess you could consider that just another form of tweaking... heheh

Not sad about the end of tweaking. I tend to always continue to tweak if left to it, so having to force myself to stop is a good thing. Plus, the end of tweaking DOES give me a good, solid base from which I can build other things....

For example, I have plans on doing "Stellar Novus" (sci-fi version of Novus), not to mention Tyrlon, and I have a couple of other ideas tucked away as well....