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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:47 am

OK, here it is...the site is not finished but take a look.

http://pacesettergames.com/home

Still under construction and looking for your suggestions, proofing, etc...

I still have plenty of work to do, but figured no time like the present to get some feedback.

Thanks,

Bill

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:08 am

bbarsh wrote:OK, here it is...the site is not finished but take a look.

http://pacesettergames.com/home

Still under construction and looking for your suggestions, proofing, etc...

I still have plenty of work to do, but figured no time like the present to get some feedback.

Thanks,

Bill

Looks good to me.
Just ordered two copies of the RC1 Module.... :-)

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:23 am

Sit looks good so far. The color choices are a little odd but they're pretty soft on the eyes (rather than glaring) and it makes reading easy. Enough small pieces of art to break up the text but not clutter up the pages.

Not sure if you can add it but a shipping calculator before clicking on the paypal link (even though it's super reasonable shipping).

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:44 am

Just added it as 'Favourite' so can't be bad! :wink:

Looks good actually, colours are nicely muted. I think it has an old feel to it, if thats possible with a web page. Can't put my finger on it, not sure if that the text font or colours. Either way, I like that.

Its nice theres not too much going on as well. Simple, clear and easy to get round in my view.

Are the mods available via PDF or is shipping restricted to the US currently?

I like the small art pieces around there as well, and its a nice touch to allow contributors to contact you with work as well. That could really generate interest and business...

Good luck with it all

Dave

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:44 pm

Thanks to all those who are already buying the first module. That was an awesome surprise and I am honored!!!

However, this is not the sales pitch...that is coming soon :wink:

Just looking for suggestions on the site.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:23 pm

bbarsh wrote:Thanks to all those who are already buying the first module. That was an awesome surprise and I am honored!!!

However, this is not the sales pitch...that is coming soon

Just looking for suggestions on the site.

Sorry.

I had been waiting for it to be released for a while.
Could not help myself.... :oops:

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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:59 pm

Gnat the Beggar wrote:
Sorry.
I had been waiting for it to be released for a while.
Could not help myself....

No need! I was thrilled when I saw the sale! I just know that the printing might take a bit longer than this Friday so I don't want to get ahead of myself.
I did not take any pre-orders because I wanted the product ready and waiting for shipment.
Thanks again Gnat!

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 6:29 pm

Not sure if it is my browser or not, but the paypal button does not work. Maybe you left it like that until the release date.

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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:18 pm

I'd like to see you re-issue the old Chill product with the original cover artwork please

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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:51 pm

bbarsh wrote:OK, here it is...the site is not finished but take a look.

http://pacesettergames.com/home

Still under construction and looking for your suggestions, proofing, etc...

I still have plenty of work to do, but figured no time like the present to get some feedback.

Thanks,

Bill

I tried to hit the paypal button on The Thing in the Valley but it wouldn't work.

How do I purchase?

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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 8:07 pm

FormCritic wrote:
I tried to hit the paypal button on The Thing in the Valley but it wouldn't work.

How do I purchase?

Ok, so FormCritic is having the same issue. Must not be the web browser.

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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:09 am

I don't think it's available yet, guys.
It still says 'coming soon' under the button?

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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:01 pm

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And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:35 am

Cool, what does the S stand for? Edit!! Just read your sig :oops:

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:51 am

I've always been curious. Do you own the Pacesetter Games that produced Chill, Star Ace and Timemaster?

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:18 am

HermitFromPluto wrote:I've always been curious. Do you own the Pacesetter Games that produced Chill, Star Ace and Timemaster?

No, nobody owns Pacesetter Games as they went defunct. However, Timemaster is owned by that Orphyte guy. Chill was owned by Mayfair but I forgot who has it now. Not sure about Star Ace, either.

I chose Pacesetter because of what they stood for back in the day. They were a great bunch of guys who wanted to keep rpgs from becoming too corporate. They also wanted to make sure their games were fun to play - not overly serious. Then they made Sandman - which is very serious but also extremely innovative.

I was back in forth from Task Force Games & Simulations or PGS. I did some work for TFG (Star Fleet Battles) back in the day so I really thought about it. In fact, my first stand-alone game will be a sequel (sort of) of one of TFGs most popular microgames.

So I decided to try and carry on with the legacy. That does not mean I will not be in the market to purchase one of the game lines, but not right now.

I wanted to bring Old School back as that is my orientation anyway, so that is why the name choice.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:29 am

bbarsh wrote:
I wanted to bring Old School back as that is my orientation anyway, so that is why the name choice.

As someone who still hangs onto only being into 1st ed, that gets my vote!

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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 9:49 am

bbarsh wrote:
... They were a great bunch of guys who wanted to keep rpgs from becoming too corporate. They also wanted to make sure their games were fun to play - not overly serious ...

Great choice then! I think Star Ace and Timemaster are quite under-rated. They have an old school feel - are simple, elegant, very well-written and fun games.

Continuing that tradition is a sure winner - and will certainly win fans here. I can't wait to read The Thing in the Valley!

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