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Our founding father has passed.
Rest now brave adventurer and may flights of dragons sing thee to thy rest.
Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008)
THE REVIEWS ARE IN
Check out what people are saying about Dragon Roots Premiere issue
Over all it is a bold attempt with some very big shoes to fill, 4 out of 5 stars - Crothian: ENWorld
All together a very professional looking magazine - tenkar: ENWorld
Loved the layout! It looks to be very professionally done. I have to admit that I went in a bit skeptical and have to admit I very happily surprised, 4.5 out of 5 stars - cdenham: Dundjinni
Taking the Game Back to its Roots: read it from cover to cover......not done that for awhile.....not since 'Dragon' vanished from my life in fact - Cisticola: ENWorld/Dundjinni
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Issue Zero is finished |
Issue zero is printed and ready for shipping.
SHIPPING COSTS AND ORDERING INFO |
Printed version
Premiere issue sells for $7.95 + shipping
4 issue quarterly subscription sells for $25 ( $6.80 savings) + shipping*
subscriptions are for issues 0-3.
Shipping (single issue)
USA standard envelope $4.00
USA Padded envelope (much sturdier envelope)$5.00*
Canada & Mexico standard envelope $5.50
Canada & Mexico Padded envelope (much sturdier envelope)$6.50*
Anywhere else in the world $11.00
Shipping (4 issue subscription issue)
USA standard envelope $16.00
USA Padded envelope (much sturdier envelope)$20.00*
Canada & Mexico standard envelope $21.00
Canada & Mexico Padded envelope (much sturdier envelope)$26.00*
Anywhere else in the world $44.00
* the padded envolpe is recommended for those of you who often get damaged mail
PDFS
$2 if you bought the printed version
$3 if you bought a printed version and want it on a disk.
$8 for a pdf if you don't buy a printed version.
LIMITED TIME OFFER - single issue pdf for download now $4.95 for testing and review |
There has been some talk about the pdf version being too high in costs. Dragon Roots is a printed magazine, not a digital initiative. That, and I am not a master of pricing PDFs. I am considering lowering it though to maybe $6. Let me sleep on this.
PAYMENT OPTIONS |
There are two methods of payment available as of now:
1) You can log into your PayPal account and send a payment to dragonroots@comcast.net. Please be sure to be very clear on which method of shipping you prefer and if it is for a single issue or a 4 issue subscription. Also, please be sure to include your full name and shipping address.
2) You can send a check (made out to Christopher Rocco)or money order to: Dragon Roots c/o Rocco, 311 Winifred Street East, St. Paul, MN 55107. Again, please be very clear as to which method of shipping you prefer and if it is for a single issue or a 4 issue subscription. Also, please be sure to include your full name and shipping address.
NOTE: I am new to dealing with PayPal, but it is seriously cutting into my bottom line. I prefer a check in the mail to avoid having to pay PayPal $.73-$1.84 per order. Of course, please do whatever is easier for you.
ADD A PDF VERSION FOR A SMALL FEE |
If you would like a copy of the magazine in pdf format, you can purchase a copy for download for $2 with the purchase of a magazine. If you purchase a 4 issue subscription you can purchase a downloadable pdf of each issue for a total of $5 for all 4 issues. You can purchase a downloadable copy of the issue in pdf format, without buying the magazine, for $8. Add $3 for a hard copy of the magazine in pdf format to be mailed with your order.
IF YOU NEED A TOTAL |
If you need a total, please send me an e-mail at Dragonroots@comcast.net along with the items you wish to order and I will send you a total.
TWO COVERS |
There are two covers. The retail copy, which will be distributed in select stores in Minnesota, has a listing of articles on the cover. For internet subscribers, you get nothing but the full glory of the cover art.
I APOLOGIZE TO THOSE OF YOU OVERSEAS |
The shipping costs are in. I apologize for those of you living outside of the US and Canada. It's apparently really expensive to ship over seas; more expensive than I had originally thought.
For future issues, I am trying to get a hold of my contact in Europe to see if I can ship him a supply of magazines and have him mail them locally. Hopefully that will cut costs. Also, if you live in the UK, for example, and you know of a friend that is also interested in buying a copy, I will be more than willing to combine shipping costs.
I looked into selling through lulu.com, but the printing cost of the magazine was $14-15 before profit. For me, that doesn't seem reasonable, but I would be happy to post it on lulu.com if you think this is a feasible solution. Note: it would be about $19-20 as a final price before shipping from lulu.com versus the $19 including the shipping over seas from buying it on our website. Also, we print in a perfect bound format and lulu.com would be saddle stitch. Personally, I was very disappointed with their final costs.
NEWSLETTER #0 |
Our newsletter #0 has been sent.
Something wonky happened from the finished product to the actual letter received. The formatting got screwed up some how, so my apologies if the text appears clumped together. I will try and figure out what went wrong and correct it for the next newsletter. .
If you did not recieve the first newsletter and would like to, simply e-mail me at c.e.rocco@comcast.net and put, "NEWSLETTER #0," in the subject line.
Due to a problem with news letter formating new newsletters will be posted here.
Newsletter #0
Newsletter #1
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MAILING ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Our mailing list is now active. Please sign up so we can send you information about subscriptions and info about purchasing our premiere #0 issue. We will never sell your information to others for any reason and will only use this information to kick off our magazine. You will not get spamed just for signing up. Well, if you do, it wasn't because of us.
Note: The newsletter isn't automated just yet, so you might not get your confirmation e-mail for up to 24 hours. If you don't receive your confirmation e-mail within 48 hours, please contact the webmaster at webmaster@dragonroots.net
PLEASE NOTE: due to a software bug, some e-mail addresses won't process correctly. Therefore, we will just add you to our list without a confirmation. You can still cancel at any time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Coming this fall we will premiere the first issue of Dragon Roots: a magazine for gamers by gamers. The gamer’s solution to poor industry marketing solutions regarding printed format versus big green brains and digital initiatives. Even though we take a few jabs at WOTC, we still wish them all the best. However, some people want a real magazine in the mail. It is in this fashion that Dragon Roots came about.
Our magazine is so revolutionary that we will be starting the premiere issue at issue #0. At first Dragon Roots will be a quarterly magazine. After one year, we hope to bridge the gap into the realm of a bi-monthly magazine. By the end of the second year, we hope that the following and contributions will allow us to span into the realm of a monthly magazine.
Premiere 0th issue features
Table Talk
Be Thee For Law or Chaos?
What's your Story?
Starting Equipment
Zero to Hero Campaign Arc
Cover Art
DRAGON ROOTS ICONS
Table Talk top
Words around the table
By C.E.Rocco
Carnivorous apes and Cavernous tales ensue, a must read to tickle the funny bone.
Be Thee For Law or Chaos? top
Using Alignment in Dungeon & Dragons
By Daniel J. Bishop
(Excerpt)
There may be nothing in the Dungeons & Dragons game that causes more arguments than alignment. When discussions turn to house rules and sacred cows, alignment is nearly always among the first things on the chopping block. For some vocal players, alignment gets in the way of role-playing.
I find this attitude unfortunate. Alignment can be a tool to bring depth to your characters and campaign environment. This article is an attempt to show you how. You should be advised that some of the advice in this article goes against the basic philosophy of the current edition of the game.
What's your Story? top
Socially expected backgrounds with flare for your new campaign
By C.E.Rocco
(Excerpt)
From the dawn of time to present day, man has been judged on social standing. From the time of your birth your social standing speaks volumes about not only who your parents are, but who you are as well. Society is always comprised of a social structure and your place in it matters. Social standings, like life, are not fair. It is usually better to be born into the wealth and prestige of the upper class than in the slums of the city like the lower class. Sometimes, however, the social trappings of the upper class leave one open to a less than desirable living, mainly because of politics.
Many times a DM asks for a character background for the PCs, but usually this amounts to a short, sometimes very short, paragraph and nothing is ever heard about this again. Presented are rules for creating more in-depth character backgrounds that can be expanded in the future. This article can be used in conjunction with the Zero to Hero Campaign Arc presented in the back of this magazine or your own homebrew campaign.
Starting Equipment top
Equipment packages to get your game rolling
by Jason T. Alway
(Excerpt)
Shopping can be fun. It can be a wonderful roleplaying opportunity. It can also be a long and tedious affair that cuts into valuable playing time.
This article presents starting equipment packages by class, with upgrades if you begin the game with more than average starting wealth. Each class has various archetypes that are covered, ensuring you get the equipment you need, while keeping within expected carrying capacity.
Zero to Hero Campaign Arc top
A Day at the Fair
By C.E.Rocco
(Excerpt)
Every hero comes from humble beginnings. Every hero has a mother, father and sometimes siblings. Every hero did not start out working as a hero. Most heroes had jobs, skills and professions that occupied much of their life before they ever dreamt of picking up a sword or casting a spell.
"A Day at the Fair" is the first chapter of the Zero to Hero Campaign Arc, a complete campaign consisting of a yet to be determined number of adventures printed in Dragon Roots. We have at least 15 adventures planned so far, ranging in levels from 0-26. Depending on the success of the magazine and the response of the players, we may alter this number to go further into the epic levels. Also see additional articles in this magazine to help aid you in running this and future adventures in the Campaign Arc.
The PCs should be an unprecedented 0th level for this adventure and by the time they reach the end of their training, they should reach 1st level. See the article "What's Your Story" in this magazine to learn how to make a 0th level character for this adventure.
Go forth brave adventurers. Delve into the depths of unparallel danger and excitement. Gone is the conception of a level appropriate adventure and never having to worry about encounters being too tough. If you are foolish or fool hardy, death will be a constant. Keep your wits about you, measured with a touch of common sense, and you will survive to be rewarded like never before. If you don't want a challenge, then don't play this Campaign Arc that is guaranteed to put the Dragon back in the Dungeon where it belongs.
We are bringing back the feel and fear of AD&D within the confines of 3.5. Not everything will kill you with a look. However, don't go mouthing off to that stranger on the street. He may be an epic level sorcerer out for a stroll. Don't insult that silver haired elf. She could be a polymorphed silver dragon with a bad temperament and a disposition for tasty treats. Stock up on 10' poles and practice your courtesy, adventure awaits.
Cover Art top
by the world renowned Todd F. Jerde
and a whole lot more to come.
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