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Title: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on December 05, 2019, 08:47:57 AM
Have you seen that Joe has given Modiphius the rights to print a deluxe version of Rangers of Shadow Deep?

At North Star, we think this is great news. We make the official figure range, but the problem we have had is when it comes to contacting Hobby Stores is we couldn't offer the game alongside the miniatures. But now we can. We're really looking forward to it's release in Feb.

We are offering a unique miniature with every book, and there will be a release of new figures at the same time.

You can order here:
http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443 (http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443)

Please note, we don't offer any PDF options.

Cheers
Nick
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: critsmash on December 05, 2019, 12:52:02 PM
I see Modiphius now has separated the pdf from the offer and put a price on it: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/rangers-of-shadow-deep
Guess a few early birds got lucky with the originally free pdf on their order from Modiphius then? :D
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Pascal on December 07, 2019, 01:47:01 PM
Cool, waiting to see if Brigade Games will offer something similar
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: giles the zog on December 07, 2019, 04:27:37 PM
Is there any difference between the normal and deluxe versions ?
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: zemjw on December 07, 2019, 04:41:05 PM
I see Modiphius now has separated the pdf from the offer and put a price on it: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/rangers-of-shadow-deep
Guess a few early birds got lucky with the originally free pdf on their order from Modiphius then? :D

I've just bought if (from Modiphius, sorry @nicknorthstar) and the pdf is free with the order - just downloaded it :D

Was very tempted by the free figure, but have been meaning to buy the rules for ages, so the free pdf tipped me over the edge (the £6.82 p&p to the UK, however, nearly tipped me back :o)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: zemjw on December 07, 2019, 04:44:57 PM
Is there any difference between the normal and deluxe versions ?

From the intro blurb on the pdf
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The original edition of Rangers of Shadow Deep was published in late 2018 on DriveThruRPG. This new edition contains all of the material found in the original, plus all of the additional character creation options found in the Temple of Madness supplement. It also incorporates all of the rules changes and modifications made over the last year in order to streamline game play. Just to make this edition extra special, Barrett Stanley, who has provided all of the artwork for the entire series, has added over a dozen new drawings to this edition, and the wonderful designers at Modiphius have created all new maps and reworked the layout.
If you are coming to Rangers of Shadow Deep for the first time, I hope it is the start of many wonderful adventures. If you have been playing since the beginning, I hope you will agree that this is truly a ‘Deluxe’ edition.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Gabbi on December 07, 2019, 04:52:23 PM
Is there any way to "upgrade" to the deluxe version for people who purchased the regular one on WargameVault?
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Ogrob on December 07, 2019, 05:01:52 PM
No, different printer. Joe is publishing a rules update in pdf though, so we'll have the rule changes (for free I think?)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Darkson71 on December 08, 2019, 10:45:20 AM
Joe has said the upgrade pdf will be (at least) uploaded to the Rangers Facebook group, so it will be free there, and I imagine will be added to other locations as well.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Gabbi on December 08, 2019, 04:04:57 PM
Good to hear. Thank you.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Psychopomp on December 08, 2019, 06:30:15 PM
there will be a release of new figures at the same time.

Psychopomp punches the "Would you like to know more?" button.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on December 08, 2019, 07:42:06 PM
More Ranger characters, Temple Guardian bowmen, Ogre, enemy characters...
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on December 17, 2019, 03:45:51 PM
How ace are Modiphius.

When we commented about the fact folks who buy Rangers of Shadow Deep direct from them get a free download of the book as well, they said 'you can give one away as well'

Totally ace!

If you pre-order Rangers of Shadow Deep from North Star, we will send you the code that you can use to download the book free from Modiphius. Great isn't it?

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443 (http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: critsmash on December 19, 2019, 09:58:00 AM
How ace are Modiphius.

When we commented about the fact folks who buy Rangers of Shadow Deep direct from them get a free download of the book as well, they said 'you can give one away as well'

Totally ace!

If you pre-order Rangers of Shadow Deep from North Star, we will send you the code that you can use to download the book free from Modiphius. Great isn't it?

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443 (http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443)


Ace indeed!
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on January 16, 2020, 04:59:29 PM
We might be getting the book next week.

The offer of a unique figure and free PDF with every copy is a pre-order offer. If you want to take advantage of it, please order soon.

Nick
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Pascal on January 21, 2020, 01:59:22 PM
Ordered and received my PDF.  While I agree that overall the new layout is great a lot of info is better presented, seems like publishing is still WAY behind the times.   We finally have a hyper linked table of contents, however, then on page 93 we have "The Gatehouse (Location A), see Note 135."  -- how about either a pop-up of the note or a hyperlink to note?  I feel like this is not to much to ask.  The engineering company I work for has far more elaborate documentation for the mechanical devices it sells and is able to embed everything from the proper hyperlinks to videos and diagrams on how parts should be exchanged.  The same feature that produced the table of contents could be used for making some hyperlinks.   This is why I hate PDF docs.  They are not useable and I would argue maybe it is done on purpose to force you to purchase the physical book where at least you can put post it notes and other book marks.

I appreciate the PDF, it is just a long standing complaint that the game publishing world does not make full use of the available technology.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: zemjw on January 23, 2020, 09:07:57 PM
Arrived home to find the hardcopy had been delivered. I had ordered direct from Modiphius, so hopefully those who ordered from Northstar won't be far behind.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on January 24, 2020, 02:50:28 PM
Our books arrive Monday. We'll keep the free Unique Ranger offer open till Sunday night, then it's switched off. And you get a free PDF of course.

http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443 (http://www.northstarfigures.com/prod.php?prod=14443)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Pascal on January 25, 2020, 01:41:23 AM
Great news!
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: critsmash on January 30, 2020, 01:53:26 PM
I spotted something that might be a significant rule change or a miss...page 47 (pdf), ranger level bonus table. It is no longer possible to learn spells when you level. Before it said your ranger gains a heroic ability or spell. Now it is only heroic ability, but you can swap a spell you already know. It is not that I don’t like the change, but it is a pretty big one when it comes to character building. If it is correct, players should be aware that if you don’t choose at least one spell at creation, your ranger can never be a spellcaster. I could not find it in the free rules upgrade pdf Joe released, but if I missed it, sorry!
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Darkson71 on January 30, 2020, 03:43:44 PM
Do you use Facebook/are you in one of the Rangers groups? If so, you can always ask Joe there.
If not, I can ask for you.
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: markdienekes on January 31, 2020, 08:36:16 AM
Oh damn, missed out the free ranger by a few days, think I ordered it on monday or Tuesday. Oh well. :)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: nicknorthstar on January 31, 2020, 09:39:30 AM
Bet you didn't. Have you had a PDF email from us?
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: critsmash on January 31, 2020, 09:49:01 AM
Do you use Facebook/are you in one of the Rangers groups? If so, you can always ask Joe there.
If not, I can ask for you.

I’m on it, but do not like to use it for any posting/communication, strictly creeping. Thanks for offering, Darkson! It would be nice to have an answer for this!
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: markdienekes on January 31, 2020, 05:13:18 PM
Bet you didn't. Have you had a PDF email from us?

I came back home today to be greeted by the lovely book and a free ranger! Yay! Cheers :)
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Kublaibenzine on February 01, 2020, 07:25:30 AM
Hi, my copy and the extra items I ordered arrived yesterday. It's really a quality book! Looking forwards to more figures for the game 😊
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: Darkson71 on February 01, 2020, 09:44:59 AM
Joe has said it's a mistake - any time you can take an Heroic Ability you can take a spell instead.
https://facebook.com/groups/199819667485240?view=permalink&id=620744728726063 (guess you'll need to be in the group to see the post).
I'll quote his reply here later when on pc.

Joe said: "Unfortunately, that's just a mistake. It should be Heroic Ability or Spell."
Title: Re: Rangers of Shadow Deep - Deluxe Version
Post by: critsmash on February 01, 2020, 09:56:09 AM
Joe has said it's a mistake - any time you can take an Heroic Ability you can take a spell instead.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/199819667485240?view=permalink&id=620744728726063 (guess you'll need to be in the group to see the post).
I'll quote his reply here later when on pc.
Thanks Darkson!