My Name Is Not Listed In Heroes Of The Megaverse
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:55 am
I received Heroes Of The Megaverse yesterday. Great cover. Great art work inside. Looks like the editing has created a balance between words and pictures. I like the myriad of new abilities/powers. I like the "real world" people created as heroes. What a feeling to be listed in this magnificent book!
Hrmph, my name is not in this book. Not my real name. Not my message board name. Not the name I suggested in early October of 2006 when I made the order for the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print. Order number 18131 if you must have proof.
I went through the list of names thrice. I couldn't stand to check a fourth time and find my name missing. I understand all the logistics that go into writing, editing, and publishing a book. I understand deadlines. I understand this book has been forecast as a kind of make it or break it for Palladium Books. It's sad. Much tension was built up at the time over Palladium Books and "The Crisis of Treachery." The fans of Palladium Books were put in a position to choose to donate to Palladium Books and buy the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print or watch the company, which had inspired them and given them hours of creative reward, go bankrupt. That is how I felt. I knew I had done the right thing - not just for me but for anyone who had ever rolled a d20 against a crazed creature from the Rifts. The most important part of the book for me, had I written it, would have been the list of names in the back, or the creation of a character (which was proposed at the time of purchase) with the suggested name of the purchaser of the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print. I received neither. I hope I am the only one.
I am bitter, but I will not let this affect my playing of the game(s). At least not at first - maybe this feeling of "treachery" <perhaps too harsh?> will grow.
For now I can only lament, hope for some consolation, and continue to game. My players need me. They're soon going up against a team of 12 Goblins who have learned to pilot 3 stolen Glitter Boys. I would hate to disappoint them. They might find another means for fun and escape.
Take Care.
Hrmph, my name is not in this book. Not my real name. Not my message board name. Not the name I suggested in early October of 2006 when I made the order for the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print. Order number 18131 if you must have proof.
I went through the list of names thrice. I couldn't stand to check a fourth time and find my name missing. I understand all the logistics that go into writing, editing, and publishing a book. I understand deadlines. I understand this book has been forecast as a kind of make it or break it for Palladium Books. It's sad. Much tension was built up at the time over Palladium Books and "The Crisis of Treachery." The fans of Palladium Books were put in a position to choose to donate to Palladium Books and buy the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print or watch the company, which had inspired them and given them hours of creative reward, go bankrupt. That is how I felt. I knew I had done the right thing - not just for me but for anyone who had ever rolled a d20 against a crazed creature from the Rifts. The most important part of the book for me, had I written it, would have been the list of names in the back, or the creation of a character (which was proposed at the time of purchase) with the suggested name of the purchaser of the Heroes Of The Megaverse Print. I received neither. I hope I am the only one.
I am bitter, but I will not let this affect my playing of the game(s). At least not at first - maybe this feeling of "treachery" <perhaps too harsh?> will grow.
For now I can only lament, hope for some consolation, and continue to game. My players need me. They're soon going up against a team of 12 Goblins who have learned to pilot 3 stolen Glitter Boys. I would hate to disappoint them. They might find another means for fun and escape.
Take Care.
