What book format do you prefer?

ICFTI · October 11, 2012, 08:20:28 PM

8 1/2" x 11" - they're better for reference during actual play than the smaller books are in my experience and they easily lay flat which the smaller books have a problem with

Caesar Slaad · October 11, 2012, 10:04:54 PM

8 1/2 x 11.

That's what all the other books on my shelf take up. Shelf space is precious. You give me a smaller book, you have to make it thicker to fit the same content. It hogs more than its fair share on the bookshelf.

Quote from: Ben Rogers;590468(Yes, we know that electronic is the wave of the future, you don't need to tell us that--we are already working in that direction. This is specifically related to dead-tree, printed copies.)

As long as you are bringing it up, let me plug:

BUNDLE BUNDLE BUNDLE

If technically feasible at all, provide an option for users to purchase print & pdf together at a reduced cost... perhaps even free for the pdf with purchase of book! Companies like Paizo and IPR have been doing this for a while, and I'm surprised that everyone isn't by now. It's extremely convenient for the customer, and addresses two different needs.

Ben Rogers · October 12, 2012, 02:59:42 AM

Ave Caesar!

You mentioned bundling. Would you be willing to look at our Tiers and tell me if you think we did a good job?

I worked on every Tier to be cheaper than if you were to buy the product after the Kickstarter. Every Tier is discounted.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1299187159/sixcess-core-rulebook

I'm also planning to put up a Tier that provides all electronic products in a single Tier with no print products. It will be at an "average cost" until we hit the higher stretch goals -- and then it will be (far and away) the best deal -- if you wnat just electronic copies.

I'm quite open to feedback -- and I have a very thick skin.

Tetsubo · October 12, 2012, 10:44:07 AM

8.5" x 11" with a decent sized font. At least a 12 point font.

mcbobbo · October 12, 2012, 11:07:48 AM

Just because nobody has mentioned this angle yet - I personally prefer 8 1/2 x 11 because you can tuck characters and whatever in behind the back cover.

Stephen (Alto) · October 12, 2012, 02:24:32 PM

Quote from: mcbobbo;591013Just because nobody has mentioned this angle yet - I personally prefer 8 1/2 x 11 because you can tuck characters and whatever in behind the back cover.

This is definitely handy. I end up with characters, maps, and whatever else is handy stuffed in the book

Scoundrel · October 14, 2012, 06:03:12 AM

8.5"x11", except if it's very short/thin in that format, and even then, I'd still prefer the 8.5x11 size for a plethora of reasons- all those that have been mentioned, plus one more that no-one has mentioned- digest sized books slide around inside a standard-sized backpack or laptop case and get beat to hell and back.

Also, another vote for whatever method those AD&D 1e hardcovers used. My copy of the original Oriental Adventures was completely soaked in water for 8 hours before I realized what had happened to it and got it to where it could dry out. the covers are warped, and the pages are wrinkly like yoda-skin, but the binding is still totally and completely rock solid.

Silverlion · October 14, 2012, 04:20:26 PM

Quote from: Scoundrel;591380Also, another vote for whatever method those AD&D 1e hardcovers used. My copy of the original Oriental Adventures was completely soaked in water for 8 hours before I realized what had happened to it and got it to where it could dry out. the covers are warped, and the pages are wrinkly like yoda-skin, but the binding is still totally and completely rock solid.

Strange, most later books (OA, UA) had problems with pages falling out on most people I know. You got fortunate their. The early books? Rock solid.

TristramEvans · October 14, 2012, 06:30:21 PM

I like paperback size, like the original Dragon Warriors. It hasn't been done enough IMO.

GameDaddy · October 14, 2012, 07:09:58 PM

8 1/2" x 11" hardbound is good.

I also like the LBB softbound format 5 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Spinachcat · October 14, 2012, 08:53:36 PM

Its a page count issue for me. I don't want a thick digest sized book.

And if I buy a Dead Tree book, I want a free PDF.

vytzka · October 15, 2012, 02:08:06 AM

Quote from: TristramEvans;591536I like paperback size, like the original Dragon Warriors. It hasn't been done enough IMO.

They're not that convenient for me to carry around. Since I have a Warhammer 40k backpack that is basically designed to accomodate standard size books, the small paperbacks don't sit snuggly in one place but move all around and I'm worried about them getting damaged.

If it makes any sense at all.

They're a lot "friendlier" than the huge tomes though. It's just something different to be handed a small paperback or two for a new player.

TristramEvans · October 15, 2012, 02:47:44 PM

Quote from: Spinachcat;591549And if I buy a Dead Tree book, I want a free PDF.

Yeah, this.

Don't force me to use my scanner game companies!

TristramEvans · October 15, 2012, 02:48:52 PM

Quote from: vytzka;591565They're not that convenient for me to carry around. Since I have a Warhammer 40k backpack that is basically designed to accomodate standard size books, the small paperbacks don't sit snuggly in one place but move all around and I'm worried about them getting damaged.

If it makes any sense at all.

That does, and paperbacks certainly aren't meant to last. But I like that I can carry one in my coat pocket.

kythri · October 15, 2012, 10:55:27 PM

8.5 x 11 all the way.

The various sub-sizes are annoying and waste shelf space designed for the book size that dominates the hobby.

Also, hell YES to the free PDF with print bundle.