BRP PDF?

[Jason Durall]

Originally Posted by Jack Tar

Then get Vista and use the "switch between windows" desktop view!

My bad... I meant to say "have no trouble" in my post.

[Zane]

Prior to receiving my Advance Readers Copy, I was of the opinion that there is no way I'd want to purchase a copy of the book as a PDF. Having seen the book, I am a lot more interested, as I'd like to be able to print out and bind just those pages that I care about. Since most of the time I won't need super-powers, or magic systems that would really cut down on the size of the book for me.

Of course what would really be great is a way to print out a custom book with just the rules I need (especially if I could add my own material in), but I don't see how that would be practical.

BTW, I'm old fashioned, I prefer no computers in use while gaming. I don't even have any kind of a GM screen, I just have a clip-board with my notes on it. Before and after the sessions I do use the computer a lot.

[Atgxtg]

Originally Posted by Zane

Of course what would really be great is a way to print out a custom book with just the rules I need (especially if I could add my own material in), but I don't see how that would be practical.

That's not to far fetched. Especially if you have a PDF, or scan the book into a computer, and cut & paste. If the changes aren't too great (mostly deleting the stuff you don't want, replacing the weapon tables) then it would be pretty painless. Then just put it in a binder or have it bound at a print store for a few bucks. You can even do that with a real book.

I've had a couple of RPGs that were falling apart rebound at Kinko's for $3 or so. Now I can lie the books down flat.

[drohem]

Originally Posted by Atgxtg

I've had a couple of RPGs that were falling apart rebound at Kinko's for $3 or so. Now I can lie the books down flat.

Really?

My softcover version of RQ3 is falling apart and pages are loose. Can they rebind it? Is it cloth tape or something?

[Atgxtg]

Originally Posted by drohem

Really?

My softcover version of RQ3 is falling apart and pages are loose. Can they rebind it? Is it cloth tape or something?

Yes they can rebind it. No it isn't a cloth binding. The best is probably the ring and spiral bindings, followed by the comb. They also put plastic cover pages, the top one is clear, and sometimes you can get the bottom clear too.

The spiral is nice, unlike the aluminum spiral used for notebooks, plastic spirals don't bend and warp[. The plastic covers give the book some protection from liquids and other abuse, and you can lie the book down flat or fold it over like a notebook.

All for around $4 or so.

I also like to print off PDFs at home and have them bind them. That way I can use high grade paper and print in color for a lot less.

[Nightshade]

Originally Posted by drohem

Really?

My softcover version of RQ3 is falling apart and pages are loose. Can they rebind it? Is it cloth tape or something?

I was fortunate that early on I took my RQ3 books and reinforced them with library reinforcement tape and then restapled them with an industrial stapler, so they're still mostly intact. I kind of suggest investing in at least the tape (you can order it various places online) for anyone with frequently handled softcover books; they won't prevent pages from leaving if that starts, but they can do a pretty good job of protecting the spine.

[Atgxtg]

Originally Posted by Nightshade

I was fortunate that early on I took my RQ3 books and reinforced them with library reinforcement tape and then restapled them with an industrial stapler, so they're still mostly intact. I kind of suggest investing in at least the tape (you can order it various places online) for anyone with frequently handled softcover books; they won't prevent pages from leaving if that starts, but they can do a pretty good job of protecting the spine.

I was not so foruntate that early on I took my SB1 book and rebound it at school with the new softcover book binding machine that was supped to add years to thie life of the shcools paperbacks.

That's how a got a copy of SB1 in a 3 ring binder.

[ajardoor]

I'd totally get a PDF if there was one.

[Agentorange]

Bah, young people today have no stamina. When I were a lad all RPG materials were carved in to clay tablets by scribes and you had to take the entire lot to each session. Not only did it keep you fit but you could use them to club opportunist muggers and thieves with. I can't be doing with all this new fangled technology...ahem

PDF ? I would say go for it. Like most folks I prefer hard copy for curling up on the sofa and having a good read, but PDF copies would be useful

[soltakss]

I remember lugging a kit bag full of all the RQ2 supplements from Northamptonshire to Warwick University every week to play RQ and that was on public transport with a half an hour walk at the end.

Everything on a DVD?

It isn't natural I tell you!