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Monthly Rogue Games Chat on Google+
11/09/2012 10:50 Filed in: News
I mentioned a few weeks ago on my Twitter feed (as well as my Facebook and G+ page) that I was thinking about doing a monthly Rogue Games chat using the Hangout feature on G+.
This is now a go.
The third Tuesday of every month is Rogue Games Chat. It will start at 7 PM CST, and last for at least 30 minutes. Every month this chat will take place, and if you cannot make it, the chat will be recorded and you can watch it at your leisure.
My plan is to have a topic every month, but this first chat is the shake down cruise if you will. This will be a little looser and have no topic, unless you want one.
Every month the chat will bring you up to date on what is going on, and it is a place to share ideas.
So mark your calendar, for:
November 20 @ 7:00 PM on Google+ Hangout.
This is now a go.
The third Tuesday of every month is Rogue Games Chat. It will start at 7 PM CST, and last for at least 30 minutes. Every month this chat will take place, and if you cannot make it, the chat will be recorded and you can watch it at your leisure.
My plan is to have a topic every month, but this first chat is the shake down cruise if you will. This will be a little looser and have no topic, unless you want one.
Every month the chat will bring you up to date on what is going on, and it is a place to share ideas.
So mark your calendar, for:
November 20 @ 7:00 PM on Google+ Hangout.
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Back Online, Miss Us?
01/18/2012 06:47 Filed in: News
Sorry about the surprise protest today, I wanted to get the point across about SOPA. I really speak about things like this, but as a company that deals with information, the fact that a law like this is even being considered annoyed me to no end. Just because the strike is over, does not mean the threat to intellectual freedom goes away.
Take the time and read the best three articles that deal with and PIPA: Free Speech, Problems, Security.
Also take the time and sign the petition.
Take the time and read the best three articles that deal with and PIPA: Free Speech, Problems, Security.
Also take the time and sign the petition.
Busy. Busy. Busy.
12/28/2011 10:33 Filed in: News
With the holidays, and life, I’ve been busy. Not so busy that I have not been working on various Rogue Games items.
You should notice one of them right now, the first test transmission for Rogue Transmission is up. You can download it over here.
When I have not been doing that – you do not know how many takes it took me for that small transmission – I’ve been layout out the print version of Colonial Gothic: The Templars. It will be going to the printer next week.
If that is not enough, I have been writing both Shadow, Sword & Spell: Companion and the next part of Flames of Freedom, Shadows Upon The Hudson. I hope to have some things to share for Companion next week.
If that was not enough to keep me busy, I moved to a new web host this week, and briefly the Rogue Games website was down. That is now done, and hopefully, the site is stable.
You should notice one of them right now, the first test transmission for Rogue Transmission is up. You can download it over here.
When I have not been doing that – you do not know how many takes it took me for that small transmission – I’ve been layout out the print version of Colonial Gothic: The Templars. It will be going to the printer next week.
If that is not enough, I have been writing both Shadow, Sword & Spell: Companion and the next part of Flames of Freedom, Shadows Upon The Hudson. I hope to have some things to share for Companion next week.
If that was not enough to keep me busy, I moved to a new web host this week, and briefly the Rogue Games website was down. That is now done, and hopefully, the site is stable.
New look to the Rogue Games website
11/30/2011 01:47 Filed in: News
Been a busy week or so. What do you think about the new look?
I am sure there are some things that need tweaking, but I like the overall feel of the place.
The Online Store is next, that is going to be a major project. Why? Moving to a new shopping cart, and changing the entire look and feel of it. What you see now, is only temporally.
Some have asked, why do I change the look of the website so much. The reason, is that I have never been happy with how the site looked. The site has been a constant evolution when it comes to the presentation and layout. Organization is something that that I have never been pleased with. So as the months and years past, I tinker and tweak. I think this is like the eight iteration of the website, and I think I finally have come to a look a like.
I am sure there are some things that need tweaking, but I like the overall feel of the place.
The Online Store is next, that is going to be a major project. Why? Moving to a new shopping cart, and changing the entire look and feel of it. What you see now, is only temporally.
Some have asked, why do I change the look of the website so much. The reason, is that I have never been happy with how the site looked. The site has been a constant evolution when it comes to the presentation and layout. Organization is something that that I have never been pleased with. So as the months and years past, I tinker and tweak. I think this is like the eight iteration of the website, and I think I finally have come to a look a like.
Website Redesign: Step One is done
11/25/2011 03:23 Filed in: News
Step One of the Rogue Games website is done. The pages dealing with the games have been reorganized, and the structure makes a lot more sense. The games have been put into the following categories:
Next up with be a reorganization of the information pages. This will be followed by building a new section which will be dedicated to the Rogue Games podcast I plan on starting the first of 2012. The last step will be rebuilding and redoing the entire online store.
Yeah, I sort of snuck that in there, didn’t I? There will be a monthly podcast starting the first of the year (2012). The plan is to use it as a place to talk about the games. I am still working out the details, but it will happen.
- Core
- Supplements
- Settings (if applicable)
- Adventures
- Fiction (if applicable)
Next up with be a reorganization of the information pages. This will be followed by building a new section which will be dedicated to the Rogue Games podcast I plan on starting the first of 2012. The last step will be rebuilding and redoing the entire online store.
Yeah, I sort of snuck that in there, didn’t I? There will be a monthly podcast starting the first of the year (2012). The plan is to use it as a place to talk about the games. I am still working out the details, but it will happen.
Website Redesign Coming
11/16/2011 06:55 Filed in: News
Just to give a head’s up. I am shooting for a major website overhaul for next week. Nothing is going away, I just need to do some backend cleaning.
What will change is:
Why is this taking place? There is a lot of information here, that needs to be organized.
Friday I will have a post about Shadow, Sword & Spell: Companion.
What will change is:
- Color Scheme
- Look
- Page Organization
Why is this taking place? There is a lot of information here, that needs to be organized.
Friday I will have a post about Shadow, Sword & Spell: Companion.
Rogue Games Facebook Page
10/29/2011 10:18 Filed in: News
Ok, I am building a Rogue Games Facebook Page.
I know, no earthy shattering news, but I plan on using it as we start the new year.
To view the page, click here.
Now back to finalizing Flames of Freedom: The Philadelphia Affair.
I know, no earthy shattering news, but I plan on using it as we start the new year.
To view the page, click here.
Now back to finalizing Flames of Freedom: The Philadelphia Affair.
Site Update and Kindle Update
01/18/2011 06:04
First the good news, all titles are now available for the Kindle on Amazon. Read More...
eBook Version and our Support of them
12/02/2010 10:04
Starting today you can now buy a version formatted for any eReader.
What’s the difference you ask? Let me explain.
Unlike a PDF, a ePub file, is a file that is formatted to work with such eReaders like a Kindle, Nook, or Sony eReader. A ePub file is even able to be reader is such eBooks apps like Stanza (on the iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Touch). The ePub file is formatted to display in b&w, designed to not task the screen, and have a small file footprint. For devices that use this file, the benefits are many, but the downside is that ePub does a poor job handling layout, full color, as well as a lot of the fancy layout techniques available in physical books.
Since we started, we have always embraced technology and have strived to use it to our advantage. For us, we are not a book publisher, we are a content provider, and our content happens to be roleplaying games. Because of this, we have worked to ensure you have access to the content in as many ways possible. Our games are for sale for the Kindle (here and here), on the iBook Store, and numerous other vendors.
There is more for us to do.
That is why starting with Colonial Gothic Organizations: Vol 1. The Templars ePub versions will be available for sale direct from Rogue Games. The goal is to have ePub versions of all our releases for sale by the end of the January. Then, if all goes well, the same day we release a book for sale, not only will the PDF go up for sale, but so too will the ePub version.
To make it easier, in the coming weeks, the online store will be reorganized, but in the mean time, the two images on the right will clue you in on what version to buy.
As for the future, the goal is to eventually give you the choice between having either the PDF or the ePub version of the file bundled with the purchase of the physical book.
So there you go, the latest.