fpw Wrote:[SIZE="3"]I've proofed the pages and I signed the sig sheets in June. I've given up trying to get a straight answer -- or royalties.[/SIZE]
Scott Hajek Wrote:Even though my hide is well chapped, I figured I'd send another request for an update. After all, CD did send out an e-mail with the title of "Huge Production Update."
So, I asked when, if ever, we will see Sims 5.
Here's the reply:
Scott,
We finally received the cover artwork and it'll go to the printer in the
next batch.
Best wishes,
Brian Freeman
Marketing Director
The question of the day is: When is the next batch going to the printer?
Sean Baron Wrote:I'm equally ticked off about this. I know that CD has had a tough year with family issues, etc...but it seems to me that they have been pumping out newer volumes pretty regularly and are constantly announcing new projects. Why pump out another new project when you have so many titles on the back burner?
Ever since they added this Marketing Bozo to their staff, it seems their production times have increased dramatically and all this guy can do is promise that it'll be soon...and of course, offer you a once in a lifetime grab bag offer that you'll "never see again".
Okay, I'm done ranting.
Scott Hajek Wrote:They should be giving us a grab bag for free because of the length of time they've had our money. Or, a slip case, or something. I could've saved a bunch of money if I waited to order, but I paid full price, no coupon, no offer, nothing. I'm still waiting and would like to have the full set before too long.
t4terrific Wrote:This is from CD's website, referring to Sims 5: "This title has been sent to the printer and we expect to publish it early next year.". Does that mean 09 or 10? Does it mean anything at all really? They seem to ooze bullshit when it comes to this publication.
AlvinFox Wrote:Pfft. That message has been on there since at least last summer. Every independent publisher has a few books that they keep saying they'll publish soon. Gauntlet's finally coming out with Legacies after I preordered it a year ago. Night Shade Books has a William Hope Hodgson collection that's 3 or 4 years overdue. And 2 Clark Ashton Smith collections that are almost 2 years overdue. Just make sure you keep your address up to date if you preorder anything.Maybe os, maybe so. But the "Sims-5" question was first asked in November 2006. Long after Paul had reworked it and published it as a full novel.
AlvinFox Wrote:I'm also begining to believe that independent publishers are reluctant to publish something that is already available in a cheaper format.The problem is -- as I understand it -- a lot of people have (years ago) already paid for that fifth and final installment.
Ken Valentine Wrote:The problem is -- as I understand it -- a lot of people have (years ago) already paid for that fifth and final installment.
Ken V.