mattingly Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Greetings, all. I cleared it with Darren to post this on the Hero boards. Most of you know me as the editor of Digital Hero, but I'm also the president of the recent company BlackWyrm Games. Our first book, The Algernon Files, is at the printers and should be on the shelves at the beginning of May. The Algernon Files is a Mutants & Masterminds character book -- some heroes and plenty of enemies in a 128-page hardcover. There are over 100 characters in all covering a variety of archetypes and power levels, plus some bases and vehicles, and rules options. There are no HERO System conversions, but the source material should give everyone plenty of plot ideas. Previews are available at http://www.blackwyrm.com/extras and we're taking preorders now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVeira Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Greetings, all. I cleared it with Darren to post this on the Hero boards. Most of you know me as the editor of Digital Hero, but I'm also the president of the recent company BlackWyrm Games. Our first book, The Algernon Files, is at the printers and should be on the shelves at the beginning of May. The Algernon Files is a Mutants & Masterminds character book -- some heroes and plenty of enemies in a 128-page hardcover. There are over 100 characters in all covering a variety of archetypes and power levels, plus some bases and vehicles, and rules options. There are no HERO System conversions, but the source material should give everyone plenty of plot ideas. Previews are available at www.blackwyrm.com/extras and we're taking preorders now. The previews are great stuff. To be honest, I already converted the previewed characters into HERO terms. Do you know if The Algenon Files will be available in Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Can't get in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Okay, got it. Wow Dave It looks great! Art, good, characters, cool. A worthy edition. I am very impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVeira Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Can't get in there...Try this link: http://www.blackwyrm.com/Extras.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted April 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Do you know if The Algenon Files will be available in Canada? Yes. You can order from our site (http://www.blackwyrm.com) if your local store won't be getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Good for you! You've been my benchmark for comparison for all things HERO for so long, I hope M&M doesnt draw you away permanently, but on the other hand Im glad to see you expanding your horizons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Sounds great Dave I'm curious though, why not do what many other Superlink publishers are doing and have Hero stats in it as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted April 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files why not have Hero stats in it as well? Space. With M&M, we can easily fit a character background, stats, and picture all on one page. If we added HERO System stats, we'd be able to fit only half as many characters in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbdaury Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Cannot get the file to load with Adobe 5.0 reader, is there something wrong with the file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Congratulations Dave, I'll definitely check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted April 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Cannot get the file to load with Adobe 5.0 reader' date=' is there something wrong with the file? [/quote'] I created the file in 6.0, but specified that it should be compatible to as low as 4.0. Not sure why 5.0 would give you a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug McCrae Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Sepulchre looks like a necromantic Dr. Octopus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted April 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Glad to hear that you think so. That's the concept we were going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Is this going to be available through normal distribution methods for stores to order (primarily looking at ACD here)? I wouldn't mind having a copy on shelf at the store I work at --- well, that and the fact that if we can get it that way, I can get my copy at cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted April 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files We're distributing through Osseum Entertainment (http://www.osseum.com), which ships to all the stores. The book appeared (with a different cover) in the March issue of Game Trader (which was actually published in December). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files We're distributing through Osseum Entertainment (http://www.osseum.com)' date=' which ships to all the stores. [/quote'] I saw at least two of our distributors on thier list- so I'll get that one in. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files We got the shipment this week, and have already sent out pre-orders. You're all still welcome to order from our website, of course, if you don't have a local gaming store. http://www.blackwyrm.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zornwil Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Congrats, this is great to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Watts Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Where's our freebies, dammit?!? dw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Well, since you asked so nicely... in the mail. One to CA and one to NC... All hail Darren Watts, HeroMan! :hail: :hail: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files Very positive review of AF up on RPGnet. Congrats, Dave and Co.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Re: New Book: The Algernon Files I've got mine on order. Getting it from ACD this week, so I should see it Wednesday. Congrats, and very cool. I'm sure I'll gush more when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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