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Question for Erik Mona about LGJ

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#1
twiceborn
Jan 21, 2004 19:02:27 Hi Erik,

I was just wondering if there is noticeable variation in the number of issues of Dungeon that are sold during LGJ and non-LGJ months. For what it's worth, I only purchase issues that have Greyhawk content, and I prefer gazetteer style material on history, culture, mysterious places, etc.

Thanks in advance for your response... and for ensuring that fresh, quality material keeps coming our way!
#2
erik_mona
Jan 21, 2004 19:30:12 There's not really an easy way to tell which issues will have Living Greyhawk Journals in them. There will be a Journal in issues 109, 111, and 113 for sure. Issue #112 will certainly have LOTS of interest to Greyhawk fans, as it's a celebration of D&D's 30th Anniversary and contains something very, very special.

Beyond that, it's difficult to say for sure, but I can essentially assure you that there will be more Greyhawk content in future issues, rather than less. Much of it will be positioned as "core D&D" rather than explicitly Greyhawk or Living Greyhawk, but as I'm editing it, it won't (intentionally) conflict with canonical material.

Oh, and it looks like we'll be getting new maps of the Flanaess in the next year, too.

--Erik Mona
Editor-in-Chief
Dungeon Magazine
#3
twiceborn
Jan 21, 2004 19:35:16 Thanks Erik! But I guess what I really was trying to get at (let's see if I can express myself more clearly!) was:

In the past, have issues that contained LGJs sold more than issues that did not? Does Paizo have any sales-related incentives to include more GH material in Dungeon, or does GH content not affect magazine sales at all?

Thanks again for taking the time to respond to fan mail in person!
#4
twiceborn
Jan 21, 2004 19:42:26 By the way, that is great news about the new maps and the anticipated GH content in the issues for the upcoming year!!! I really am looking forward to it all (and I guess it's a sign that GH content at the very least does not result in decreased sales volumes...).
#5
Mortepierre
Jan 22, 2004 3:19:20 Erik,

Could you tell me which issue of Dragon Magazine had the LGJ detailing the Belching Vortex of Leuk-O?

Thanks!
#6
grodog
Jan 22, 2004 10:33:39 I'm not Erik, but "The Belching Vortex of Luek-O" appeared in LGJ#1, which was a separate non-Dragon/non-Dungeon magazine when it was published in Sept 2000.
#7
erik_mona
Jan 22, 2004 13:38:21 However, Mortepierre might have been referring to the adventure "Kambranex's Machinations," which appeared in Dungeon #91 and contained lots of references to the location, using the "Places of Mystery" in LGJ #1 as an acknowledged bit of inspiration.

I haven't honestly sat down with the numbers to see how LGJ issues affect sales. I'll take a look, but the numbers are so arcane it's often difficult to tell the effect of one feature upon overall sales numbers.

No one really complains about the LGJ, though, which makes it unique among the non-adventure content in Dungeon.

--Erik Mona
Editor-in-Chief
Dungeon Magazine
#8
eric_anondson
Jan 22, 2004 19:01:56
Originally posted by Erik Mona
There will be a Journal in issues 109, 111, and 113 for sure.

Any possibility you could give a clue what these LGJ issues will deal with?

Regards,
Eric Anondson
#9
erik_mona
Jan 22, 2004 19:17:40 Dungeon #109 will have an in-depth look at the city of Hardby. I'm not entirely sure what the others will contain, but I've got plenty of exciting options.

--Erik
#10
knightfall
Jan 22, 2004 19:18:27
Originally posted by Erik Mona
Beyond that, it's difficult to say for sure, but I can essentially assure you that there will be more Greyhawk content in future issues, rather than less. Much of it will be positioned as "core D&D" rather than explicitly Greyhawk or Living Greyhawk, but as I'm editing it, it won't (intentionally) conflict with canonical material.

Dang, I'm going to have to get a new subscription at this rate. (Knightfall looks in his wallet... "Arrg, I don't have the money for a new subscription!")

Ah well, spilt milk and all that.

Oh, and it looks like we'll be getting new maps of the Flanaess in the next year, too.

W00t!

Happy Happy! Joy Joy!

Originally posted by Erik Mona
Dungeon #109 will have an in-depth look at the city of Hardby. I'm not entirely sure what the others will contain, but I've got plenty of exciting options.

--Erik

Ok, I don't care if I have to sell my blood. I am going to find a way to renew my subscription.
#11
zombiegleemax
Jan 22, 2004 21:03:21
Originally posted by TwiceBorn
Hi Erik,

For what it's worth, I only purchase issues that have Greyhawk content, and I prefer gazetteer style material on history, culture, mysterious places, etc.

A man after my own heart. That's the kind of stuff I like to sneak into the LGJ even if you have piggy-back it on a new Prestige Class!

-GLH
#12
Mortepierre
Jan 23, 2004 2:16:14
Originally posted by Erik Mona
However, Mortepierre might have been referring to the adventure "Kambranex's Machinations," which appeared in Dungeon #91 and contained lots of references to the location, using the "Places of Mystery" in LGJ #1 as an acknowledged bit of inspiration.

Right on spot. Sorry, I wasn't clear enough in my question. Thank you for the inspired answer

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 twiceborn Jan 21, 2004 19:02:27	Hi Erik, I was just wondering if there is noticeable variation in the number of issues of Dungeon that are sold during LGJ and non-LGJ months. For what it's worth, I only purchase issues that have Greyhawk content, and I prefer gazetteer style material on history, culture, mysterious places, etc. Thanks in advance for your response... and for ensuring that fresh, quality material keeps coming our way!
#2 erik_mona Jan 21, 2004 19:30:12	There's not really an easy way to tell which issues will have Living Greyhawk Journals in them. There will be a Journal in issues 109, 111, and 113 for sure. Issue #112 will certainly have LOTS of interest to Greyhawk fans, as it's a celebration of D&D's 30th Anniversary and contains something very, very special. Beyond that, it's difficult to say for sure, but I can essentially assure you that there will be more Greyhawk content in future issues, rather than less. Much of it will be positioned as "core D&D" rather than explicitly Greyhawk or Living Greyhawk, but as I'm editing it, it won't (intentionally) conflict with canonical material. Oh, and it looks like we'll be getting new maps of the Flanaess in the next year, too. --Erik Mona Editor-in-Chief Dungeon Magazine
#3 twiceborn Jan 21, 2004 19:35:16	Thanks Erik! But I guess what I really was trying to get at (let's see if I can express myself more clearly!) was: In the past, have issues that contained LGJs sold more than issues that did not? Does Paizo have any sales-related incentives to include more GH material in Dungeon, or does GH content not affect magazine sales at all? Thanks again for taking the time to respond to fan mail in person!
#4 twiceborn Jan 21, 2004 19:42:26	By the way, that is great news about the new maps and the anticipated GH content in the issues for the upcoming year!!! I really am looking forward to it all (and I guess it's a sign that GH content at the very least does not result in decreased sales volumes...).
#5 Mortepierre Jan 22, 2004 3:19:20	Erik, Could you tell me which issue of Dragon Magazine had the LGJ detailing the Belching Vortex of Leuk-O? Thanks!
#6 grodog Jan 22, 2004 10:33:39	I'm not Erik, but "The Belching Vortex of Luek-O" appeared in LGJ#1, which was a separate non-Dragon/non-Dungeon magazine when it was published in Sept 2000.
#7 erik_mona Jan 22, 2004 13:38:21	However, Mortepierre might have been referring to the adventure "Kambranex's Machinations," which appeared in Dungeon #91 and contained lots of references to the location, using the "Places of Mystery" in LGJ #1 as an acknowledged bit of inspiration. I haven't honestly sat down with the numbers to see how LGJ issues affect sales. I'll take a look, but the numbers are so arcane it's often difficult to tell the effect of one feature upon overall sales numbers. No one really complains about the LGJ, though, which makes it unique among the non-adventure content in Dungeon. --Erik Mona Editor-in-Chief Dungeon Magazine
#8 eric_anondson Jan 22, 2004 19:01:56	Originally posted by Erik Mona There will be a Journal in issues 109, 111, and 113 for sure. Any possibility you could give a clue what these LGJ issues will deal with? Regards, Eric Anondson
#9 erik_mona Jan 22, 2004 19:17:40	Dungeon #109 will have an in-depth look at the city of Hardby. I'm not entirely sure what the others will contain, but I've got plenty of exciting options. --Erik
#10 knightfall Jan 22, 2004 19:18:27	Originally posted by Erik Mona Beyond that, it's difficult to say for sure, but I can essentially assure you that there will be more Greyhawk content in future issues, rather than less. Much of it will be positioned as "core D&D" rather than explicitly Greyhawk or Living Greyhawk, but as I'm editing it, it won't (intentionally) conflict with canonical material. Dang, I'm going to have to get a new subscription at this rate. (Knightfall looks in his wallet... "Arrg, I don't have the money for a new subscription!") Ah well, spilt milk and all that. Oh, and it looks like we'll be getting new maps of the Flanaess in the next year, too. W00t! Happy Happy! Joy Joy! Originally posted by Erik Mona Dungeon #109 will have an in-depth look at the city of Hardby. I'm not entirely sure what the others will contain, but I've got plenty of exciting options. --Erik Ok, I don't care if I have to sell my blood. I am going to find a way to renew my subscription.
#11 zombiegleemax Jan 22, 2004 21:03:21	Originally posted by TwiceBorn Hi Erik, For what it's worth, I only purchase issues that have Greyhawk content, and I prefer gazetteer style material on history, culture, mysterious places, etc. A man after my own heart. That's the kind of stuff I like to sneak into the LGJ even if you have piggy-back it on a new Prestige Class! -GLH
#12 Mortepierre Jan 23, 2004 2:16:14	Originally posted by Erik Mona However, Mortepierre might have been referring to the adventure "Kambranex's Machinations," which appeared in Dungeon #91 and contained lots of references to the location, using the "Places of Mystery" in LGJ #1 as an acknowledged bit of inspiration. Right on spot. Sorry, I wasn't clear enough in my question. Thank you for the inspired answer