Ken Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) Whispers from Stygia Special Edition "Know, O Prince, that in the time when Conan the Cimmerian sat upon the Throne of Aquilonia there arose whispers from Stygia. Whispers of a scheming sorcerer whose black heartwas set upon vengeance ..." Whispers from Stygia Special Edition is an updated campaign originally released in 2018. It was designed by the Conan Overlord Community at the-overlord.net. This special edition requires the Core game, as well as the following expansions: Stygia , Khitai , Nordheim , Yogah of Yag , Crossbowmen, and the Kushite Witch Hunters . This special edition contains 7 Adventure Mode scenarios in a campaign where the outcome of each scenario will determine how well equipped the heroes and overlord are when they meet in the final scenario, which will determine the winner. It also includes the same 7 scenarios converted to Solo/Coop Mode, for a total of 14 scenarios. It also includes the relevant game board rules for easy access, as well as campaign rules for both game modes. Finally, we are providing this special edition in three formats: 1. Web Version - this is a single PDF file that you can use digitally. The images have been compressed. CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Web.pdf 2. Self Print - this is a single PDF file that you can print at home or your local print shop. CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Self_Print.pdf 3. Hardcover Edition - this is two PDF files, one for the cover and the second for the interior content that you can send to a print-on-demand service for a hardback book. I will also provide step-by-step instructions on how to use Lulu, if you choose them as your print-on-demand service. CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Hardback_Cover.pdf CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Hardback_Interior.pdf Hardcover Printing Instructions for Lulu Since this is a free, fan-made book, I am not morally or legally allowed to set up a print on demand distribution. Which means you will need to set up an account with a print on demand company and upload files for printing (for personal use only). The directions I list below are for the company Lulu, but you are free to use any print on demand company you choose. Go to lulu.com and create an account. Under the CREATE tab, click the PRINT BOOKS option. Click the button START YOUR PRINT BOOK Enter your login credentials In the START YOUR PROJECT section, choose PRINT BOOK In the SELECT YOUR GOAL section, choose PRINT YOUR BOOK. (Do NOT select Publish your book for sale on Amazon. You will get sued. 🙂 ) In the BOOK DETAILS section, enter a project title of your choice. I recommend Whispers from Stygia. Enter a language and CATEGORY, which is required.. Click the DESIGN YOUR PROJECT button at the bottom of the page to proceed to the Design page In the INTERIOR FILE UPLOAD section, upload the file named “CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Hardback_Interior.pdf” Wait for the file to upload and normalize. This can take a few minutes. Be patient and get yourself a cold beverage. When the upload finishes, you will see some warnings. Like most warnings in life, feel free to ignore these. In the BOOK SPECIFICATIONS section, the BOOK SIZE AND PAGE COUNT should already be pre-filled at A4 and 40 pages, respectively. In the INTERIOR COLOR section, choose COLOR PREMIUM for the best quality color. In the PAPER TYPE section, choose 80# COATED WHITE for the best paper quality. In the BOOK BINDING section, choose HARDCOVER. Feel free to choose a different binding if that floats your boat. In the COVER FINISH section, choose GLOSSY (because who doesn’t like glossy over Matte, right?) Wait a moment for the PRINT COST to load. For me it is $15.55. This is a printing fee for Lulu, and I do not receive a penny of this, nor does Monolith. In the DESIGN YOUR COVER section, make sure the UPLOAD COVER FILE option is selected. Upload the file named “CONAN_Whispers_From_Stygia_Hardback_Cover.pdf” After a minute, the PREVIEW will load. This preview will give you a basic idea of what the book will be like, but it is just a preview and not super-high quality. When you are ready, click the REVIEW BOOK link at the bottom. This brings you to a page where you can review the final specifications. Click the checkbox next to CONFIRM BOOK SPECIFICATIONS AND FILES Click the ADD TO CART button when it becomes enabled Click the CART icon at the top of the page and make the purchase. The shipping for me was around $5.00, but of course that will vary depending where you are located. (Also keep an eye out for discount codes on the home page.) Feel free to print a copy for yourself or your friends, but DO NOT PRINT COPIES FOR SALE. Note: The hardback book I received from Lulu was not perfect. There was an alignment issue with the binding, there was a scratch on the back cover, the interior margins were tight, and the endsheets were a boring white. Overall, however, I am highly pleased. Edited February 16 by Ken 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Squat Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Thanks Ken - this is fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 NICE! You continue to outdo yourself, Ken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaorgrudy Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 I bought it. It cost me 19.78 with a discount code they had for January including shipping. What a deal. Ken you're amazing. I'll have this book forever in my library and remember the day I teleported from one hut to another and opened the treasure chest to win the game on the last turn with the extra gems I had from the stygian scepter. Classic stuff of hyborian legend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheous Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 My order just stalls out at the preview...did it twice same thing...can't progress...sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 16 hours ago, Morpheous said: My order just stalls out at the preview...did it twice same thing...can't progress...sadness. Maybe try a different browser? I used Chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 It took a long time at preview for me. The problem is likely their end, they have some script rendering the whole order into a pdf for review, then downloading to your browser. Very intensive. Long enough wait you can get network/server timeouts in the communication. It worked for me, but I had to sit and wait about 4 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 Wow, this is indeed a special edition! Between the new scenario, the solo/coop mode and the revamp of the layout (which looks terrific), the only thing I can do is tip my hat to you, sir. Congratulations! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Thanks very much Ken. I used Lulu in the UK and it's £11 plus postage (using INSPIRE10, usable til 5th Feb). I ordered 2 books and postage was only £3.74. The preview looks very good, I'll let you know about the printed version when it arrives........... Now just need the kickstarter with the expansions etc to turn up 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 The books have arrived and I'm very pleased with them.🤩 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbetsp Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Just got my copy. Wow. What a treat. I like this publishing model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted February 13 Author Report Share Posted February 13 If you like the scenarios, I would love to read your reviews and see your game pictures if you post them on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okedoke44 Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 This is bloody awesome, thanks for sharing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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