How is that possible? I thought it was never released?!?
Does anyone know anything about this, or even tried to order it?
I see it and I have no idea. I can't find any information on the ISBN number, and there is no picture, so this is probably a mistake of some sort. If someone orders this, let me know what you get!
ISBN: 0786906677
Released 1997.
Interesting. Maybe it's a dev who took a copy with him? No idea, dudemar, but I'd be cautious about buying it.
My guess is they probably won't find it after 3-5 weeks and tell you they cancelled your order, and then maybe they'll update their listings.
Time of the Champions
Is this (or would it have been) about Rajaat's Champions? Hmmm...
Is this (or would it have been) about Rajaat's Champions? Hmmm...
I'd have to say no on that one.
More than likely just a random book that did not see the light of day.
Originally posted by Sysane
I'd have to say no on that one.
More than likely just a random book that did not see the light of day.
I think you're right on that one, Sysane, the more I think about the title, the more it sounds like a Dragonlance book or something...although a series of novels about the Cleansing Wars would have totally ruled...
Originally posted by Ablamar
although a series of novels about the Cleansing Wars would have totally ruled...
That would be cool, especially if Denning was going to do it.
Originally posted by Jon, Oracle of Athas
We got a reply from amazon.com, but it didn't shed any more light on the situation. We'll probably try to order this title and see what arrives/doesn't arrive in the mail.
Well, hell. I am debating ordering it now, heh.
Originally posted by Jon, Oracle of Athas
We got a reply from amazon.com, but it didn't shed any more light on the situation. We'll probably try to order this title and see what arrives/doesn't arrive in the mail.
Eggrolls, maybe?
:D
Poisoned, so after eating them the client will surely know the 'secrets of the dead lands' from firsthand experience...:D
I'm inquiring for more information on the book "Secrets of
the Dead Lands" by TSR Inc, which is listed as having the ISBN
0786906677.
As far as I know, no book titled "Secrets of the Dead Lands" was ever
released by TSR.
It was scheduled for release in 1997, but was never published.
Is there any extra information available for this book?
Thank you
And got this amazing reply :
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As you can see, this was a very helpful reply. :D
Jackarse - the problem is that the book does not exist, not that there is a lack of information on it. You're stupid.
Maybe I need to get out of the service industry?
Originally posted by Gab
As you can see, this was a very helpful reply. :D
Oh yes. I can totally see how Amazon.com's really paying attention.
Found this thread collecting dust in the archives, and the "Secrets of the Deadlands" thing is still there on Amazon! I went ahead and ordered it (out of curiosity's sake, can't no more than have to send it back). I'll let you know what happens.Blast my curiousity!
Considering the book was never released by TSR, my guess is your money probably went towards some Amazon.com employee's vacation fund :P. You will probably never get the backorder.
Considering the book was never released by TSR, my guess is your money probably went towards some Amazon.com employee's vacation fund :P. You will probably never get the backorder.
Most likely, but that's the price I pay for my curiousity problem. Besides, I've done dumber things
Anyway, so far it looks good
Shipping estimate for these items: August 17, 2005 - August 20, 2005
Delivery estimate: August 22, 2005 - August 29, 2005
1 "Secrets of the Dead Lands" TSR Inc; Hardcover; $28.00
Guess we'll have to wait til August (at the minimum) to see how this plays out
For those interested, I sent this email to amazon.ca:
And got this amazing reply :
As you can see, this was a very helpful reply. :D
Sheesh. . .
"We got an email asking for information in a book! What do we do?"
"Oh, send them the form lettter"
"But, sir, the form letter doesn't really answer the question asked. It says something about the book never being released"
"What?"
"Yeah, it says tha-"
"You mean you actually READ the letter?!?! Don't you know, we just send out the form letters, their emails then get forwarded to the WDCSWADE department"
"What WDS... huh?"
"Yeah, We Don't Care So We Auto Delete Everything department"
Heh heh.. Sorry. I have been on the receiving end of so many stupid form letters it's not funny
You could tell them that they are all stupid morons who don't deserve to see the light of day because they screw up everything they touch and so forth, and you get back a happy, enthusiatic letter thanking you for your time and stating how they appreciate your views and support... yet nothing changes.
Gotta love it.
Gab, have you considered writing a follow-up letter? I have learned that polite persistence goes a long way concerning information gathering.
Roll that Gather Information check Gabbey boy, roll it!
:D
So... any word? Is this just a wild kank chase?
No word yet
Roll that Gather Information check Gabbey boy, roll it!
:D
Ya the DC is 50 against the Epic Corporate BS skill!!
Ya the DC is 50 against the Epic Corporate BS skill!!
Hell, he's probably got at least that in ranks.
Secrets of the Dead Lands, TSR Inc
Updated Shipping Estimate: September 19, 2005 - October 3, 2005
Updated Delivery Estimate: September 22, 2005 - October 10, 2005
Your approval required by: September 21, 2005
We'll still try to ship the above item(s) by the approval required by date(s). If this isn't possible, and we haven't received your approval for the delay by the date(s) listed above, we'll cancel this part of your order.
Like that wasn't expected. :rolleye2:
By all means approve. :P
I did (and will the next 600 or so times I get a similar message on this order)
What the hell, do they think its just been delayed for 7 years! Can't they find out if there is anything to ship and then tell you if the product actually exsists or not?!?Those Bass Tards should just admit that there is no such product and take it off of their listings.
They probably think that's someone else's job
TSR hasn't published anything in over 6 years.
Well, the giveaway is that it's published by TSR.
TSR hasn't published anything in over 6 years.
You'd think they'd figure that one out eventually :D Me, I just have a massive curiousity problem.
You'd think they'd figure that one out eventually :D Me, I just have a massive curiousity problem.
Are you part cat or something?
*awaits the arrival of the secret inadequately clad amazon ninja clan*
*awaits the arrival of the secret inadequately clad amazon ninja clan*
Ooh. Where'd you find those? I want to meet 'em too. :P
Are you part cat or something?
"Curiousity Killed the Cat" is just something they tell kids to teach them not to ask question, but to except things the way they are
... damn conformist pressures!"Curiousity Killed the Cat" is just something they tell kids to teach them not to ask question, but to except things the way they are
Curiosity didn't kill the cat, Schrodinger's Box killed it.
Well, maybe. He's in the box, anyway, and he might be dead. Or not. Or mabye he's both dead and alive. Or maybe it's not even in there at all ....
Curiosity was framed. Ignorance killed the cat.
*awaits the arrival of the secret inadequately clad amazon ninja clan*
You forgot the lesbian part. Don't ever forget the lesbian part!
:D
Are you part cat or something?
I certainly act like one :P
I certainly act like one :P
Do you? Or do CATS act like YOU? Damn copy cats!!
Do you? Or do CATS act like YOU? Damn copy cats!!
Well, in all fairness, the cats were here first :P :D
I sent them a comment saying that the product probably doesn't exist, and should most likely be taken off their site.
, I wonder if they'll even take note. Good work either way ;)Hello from Amazon.com.
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