FINALLY snagged one off eBay, since I got rooked on Free RPG day. It's a bit thicker than I would've guessed; nice product.
Edited by IG-58Regarding the Shadows of a Black Sun adventure.
tkx man, i joined the files, reduce the quality a bit e uploaded it on rapid share.
Over 300 megs - really?! Not to be a pessimist but can someone confirm this is legit?
44 downloads so far, the original file is 36 files of 24mb each
If anyone is wondering the same I can now verify that it is indeed a legit, if cumbersome, copy of Shadows of a Black Sun. Thanks for taking the time to scan Shamrock and to add it together and upload it gabriel69!
Still keeping fingers crossed for the Downloadable PDF release of Shadows of a Black Sun.
HappyDaze said:
Is distributing a scanned copy legal?
I honestly don't see how it wouldn't be. I'm not looking to make anything on it, just sending a copy of the "free" booklet to others, for personal use. Anyway, the book says nothing about legalities of the deal.
E-mail messages went out to people that replied here and on PMs. For some reason I have problems getting gmail, so if you have to reply do so from another address.
They are all going to be individual pdfs, I have no way to connect them into one. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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*puts on copyright law Masters post-grad hat*
Unless the adventure explicitly states that it can be photocopied and distributed, no, doing so is illegal, whether the adventure was free or not. Even if you didn't pay for it, it is still copying and distributing a copyright work to which you do not own or have a licence to the rights. You can actually get in trouble for doing that.
So, yea - basically, do it at your own risk, because FFG could issue a cease and desist if they notice.
Guys, patience. The nice, shiny, official PDF will likely be released following GenCon.
Yancy
I would also like a scanned copy if you have it available. [email protected]
If for some reason they don't get it up, I'd be more then happy to scan it into the comp and send it to those in need. Send me a message in a few days if you're getting impatient and I'll get to it.
Yea, could I get this too at [email protected]?
I also would like to get my hands on a pdf. Its hard to get the "real thing" when you live in Denmark
One to [email protected] please!
I also would like to get my hands on a pdf. Its hard to get the "real thing" when you live in Denmark
It occurs to me that GenCon might be a place where you could pick this up. I'm signed up to play the adventure, so while I'm there I'll ask around about it. If there is any way I can get extra copies for some folks here, I'll certainly try.
Its not that hard to find one, I just bought one on ebay for 25 euros including shipping to the netherlands, from someone in Italy, and yes it is the english version.I also would like to get my hands on a pdf. Its hard to get the "real thing" when you live in Denmark
It's strange I did the same, from the same guy but last week.
I would love to get a copy of this as well... I want everything that comes out for this game. 
stacie2k9 @ gmail . com
Please.
Anybody run this module yet? Any tips/suggestions on running it, Things that worked or didnt really work?
Im running it this week with 3 people, 2 which have never played a tabletop RPG before, and i want to make sure the experience is an exciting one.
Thanks!
It occurs to me that GenCon might be a place where you could pick this up. I'm signed up to play the adventure, so while I'm there I'll ask around about it. If there is any way I can get extra copies for some folks here, I'll certainly try.
If you can manage it, I'd gladly give you money for postage.
Unless the adventure explicitly states that it can be photocopied and distributed, no, doing so is illegal, whether the adventure was free or not. Even if you didn't pay for it, it is still copying and distributing a copyright work to which you do not own or have a licence to the rights. You can actually get in trouble for doing that.
So, yea - basically, do it at your own risk, because FFG could issue a cease and desist if they notice.
Is the default position that distribution isn't allowed, even if not explicitly stated?
Unless the adventure explicitly states that it can be photocopied and distributed, no, doing so is illegal, whether the adventure was free or not. Even if you didn't pay for it, it is still copying and distributing a copyright work to which you do not own or have a licence to the rights. You can actually get in trouble for doing that.
So, yea - basically, do it at your own risk, because FFG could issue a cease and desist if they notice.
Is the default position that distribution isn't allowed, even if not explicitly stated?
Yes, that is the default position when it comes to Copyright Law. Without explicit permission from the copyright holder, you have no right to distribute.
Its not that hard to find one, I just bought one on ebay for 25 euros including shipping to the netherlands, from someone in Italy, and yes it is the english version.I also would like to get my hands on a pdf. Its hard to get the "real thing" when you live in Denmark
It's strange I did the same, from the same guy but last week.
Then I really hope he had two copies and he is not scamming us.
up again
http://rapidshare.com/files/3552329525/tudo.pdf
the same big file as before.
pre made chars you can find in the FFG page.
Just got my copy! It wasn't a scam in the end
I hope FFG releases an official pdf of this adventure because I'd love to get it but 300+ MB... wow that's huge. The biggest rpg product file I have personally ever seen.
I hope FFG releases an official pdf of this adventure because I'd love to get it but 300+ MB... wow that's huge. The biggest rpg product file I have personally ever seen.
According to Kat Ostrander, FFG does plan on releasing it as a PDF. The only question is "When?"
A lot of the speculation has been that the answer is "after GenCon" since FFG has the module listed for several of their events.
Legally there is not one available and I really hope they release it as well for everyone. My group is playing it now and it's great!
I have now run this adventure 4 times. Cant get enough of this game.