Ahem. NOW All Packages are shipped
almost 4 years ago – Tue, Jun 09, 2020 at 05:02:33 PM

I was doing some of my usual "why the heck am I awake at this hour?" stuff this morning, and I realized as I was working that for some reason, I didn't remember some of my usual "I back everything" folks. Friends of mine, long-time repeat backers . . . people for whom I'm ALWAYS printing labels.

So I went back and checked, and there was an error in how the package groups were arranged. There were 42 packages that should have been shipped but were not . . . and I THINK it's because there were maps associated with the orders. This precluded their being included with other print groups. I double-checked and I can't find records of these being printed and mailed before.

In any case, they go out tomorrow, first thing.

This brings me to one more thing.

If you ordered a MAP,  either in the big cardstock format or the DriveThru print version, and haven't received one, please let me know.

Anyway, for those that now have to wait an extra week for your books: I'm sorry. They're on the way now!

All Domestic Packages Shipped; Life Changes
almost 4 years ago – Thu, Jun 04, 2020 at 08:55:07 PM

The Big News: All Packages Shipped

As of right now, every domestic and international shipment has been boxed up, a label printed, and all but the last batch are physically in the mail. ALL packages will be in the mail by about 1pm today, since I'm dropping by the post office on my way to my former job site (see below).

One of the more pleasing things in boxing up all of these has been the number of you fine folks who have added Nordvorn, Hall of Judgment, and Fantastic Dungeon Grappling to your order. I really think that those of you who have all seven books will have a fantastic time exploring the world.

That being said: if you have any problems with your order, if there are any pieces missing (such as maps, or books, or anything), please let me know immediately. Fulfillment of this project was spread out over much time, and I want to ensure each and every one of you get what you paid for.

One Door Closes: Kick Down the Next One

On Monday, I received notice that my Day Job was laying me off after 19 years of employment. So that's a big ball of uncertainty combined with the already fun times being had due to COVID-related wackiness and the terrible events underway all over the country sparked by the death of George Floyd here in my home metro area of Minneapolis. We've had an old college friend and her family staying with us for the last week-ish because the violence was threatening to overrun their home.

But with this chapter of my life closing - I go in to turn in my computer right after I mail the last packages - I'm going to try and give a run at being a publisher for real. Lots of projects pending (including one for The Fantasy Trip on Kickstarter right now), and more and more support for Nordlond, a full Powered by GURPS RPG tentatively titled Mission X, and more. Read about some of the pending projects here.

That means I'm going to get busy doing more and more, and hopefully, y'all will continue to help me do so. I'd love to do publishing full time, and I can't do it without you.

Stay safe, and don't forget: contact me immediately if you find that your order is missing anything. One of these days I'll put up a post-mortem summary of Nordlond Sagas, though I can tell you it won't be pretty.

22 to go...
almost 4 years ago – Tue, Jun 02, 2020 at 04:57:07 AM

It's possible you've already received a note. Maybe not. But 54 packages went out a few days ago, followed by 60 the following day, and perhaps another dozen this morning. I have roughly 22 left to boxed up, and 13 ready to ship on the morrow.

These last bunch are "one at a time" types. Those with extras not of the four books produced by the Nordlond Sagas project itself. And each one I have to check to see if I did a partial fulfillment a few months ago.

In any case, I do expect to have the remaining two dozen-ish packages ready to go into the mail Wednesday morning, which should put the finish on this project.

They’re here!
almost 4 years ago – Thu, May 28, 2020 at 02:44:48 AM

The books have arrived UN-dampened. Delivery was smooth. It’s hot and humid outside so the Gaming Ballistic shipping and receiving department (me) filed a grievance with management (also me) about working conditions. The parties agreed that spicy ramen with turkey added redressed the problem adequately. A bonus of strawberry kiwi juice was tossed in.

In other words, time for lunch.

(Edit: UN-dampened. UN. Stupid autocorrect. Siri hates me with the fiery passion of 1,000 suns.)

Forest's End and Rosgarth: Should arrive TOMORROW
almost 4 years ago – Wed, May 27, 2020 at 01:39:57 AM

I received word from the shipping company that the books should be dropped off at my house tomorrow around lunchtime. Hopefully the forecast will remain accurate (hah ha HA HAH HA!!!) and it will not rain.

Regardless, this means I can start getting the USA physical orders shipped out right away.