Prime Directive Traveller
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IanBruntlett
Emperor Mongoose
Jean said:
The cover I think is OK:-
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150960272313280&set=a.324701708279.150256.231728653279&type=3&theater
The cover I originally looked at:-
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150960272313280&set=a.324701708279.150256.231728653279&type=1
HTH
You want, and all you need from a Traveller perspecitve is that Black n Red Traveller logo on the front - and also dare I suggest on the back in a rectangle block and on the spine as well.
That is the iconic 'THIS IS TRAVELLER' mark. In my opnion, it is enough for anyone you want to be grabbing it on this basis seeing the side or the front or back to go 'Ooooh, Traveller'.
However, you don't want it too large. This is Prime Directive after all. Prime Directive is the setting, Traveller is the engine - so it shouldn't detract from the core fact this is Prime Directive. As a Traveller player, I want to also know as I look at it that this is not a Traveller/3rd Imperium classic setting item (ie like Hammer's Slammers).
From my other perspective as a player interested in the whole Prime Directive game, I am aware of previous versions and I want to be able to differentiate Traveller driven product from D6 or D20 driven stuff so again the logo is vital, but also secondary - don't get in the way of Prime Directive stuff.
So for me, this
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150960272313280&set=a.324701708279.150256.231728653279&type=3&theater
Does the job quite well for a front cover although I have to say I think the Traveller logo is a bit too dominant (and thats as a Traveller player looking to move into PD). Its more dominant in some ways than the PD logo. Look at the relative differences in logo size for Hammers Slammers here
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/rpgs/traveller/hammers-slammers/hammers-slammers.html
Thats more the ratio Id want/expect...
That is the iconic 'THIS IS TRAVELLER' mark. In my opnion, it is enough for anyone you want to be grabbing it on this basis seeing the side or the front or back to go 'Ooooh, Traveller'.
However, you don't want it too large. This is Prime Directive after all. Prime Directive is the setting, Traveller is the engine - so it shouldn't detract from the core fact this is Prime Directive. As a Traveller player, I want to also know as I look at it that this is not a Traveller/3rd Imperium classic setting item (ie like Hammer's Slammers).
From my other perspective as a player interested in the whole Prime Directive game, I am aware of previous versions and I want to be able to differentiate Traveller driven product from D6 or D20 driven stuff so again the logo is vital, but also secondary - don't get in the way of Prime Directive stuff.
So for me, this
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150960272313280&set=a.324701708279.150256.231728653279&type=3&theater
Does the job quite well for a front cover although I have to say I think the Traveller logo is a bit too dominant (and thats as a Traveller player looking to move into PD). Its more dominant in some ways than the PD logo. Look at the relative differences in logo size for Hammers Slammers here
http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/rpgs/traveller/hammers-slammers/hammers-slammers.html
Thats more the ratio Id want/expect...
IanBruntlett
Emperor Mongoose
Rambler said:
I'm definitely not on Facebook but I still saw the covers.
IanBruntlett
Emperor Mongoose
I was surprised as well. I was beginning to think FaceBook had revised their access policies.Rambler said:
Greg Smith
Mongoose
I'm not on FB but can see the covers.
LimeyDragon
Banded Mongoose
I'm used to the solid black covers of Traveller and just text. But i can see why ADb is wanting a picture on the cover it helps sales for both.
GamerDude
Cosmic Mongoose
um... The Prime Directive cover is like, a direct clone of how the "Third Imperium" books mongoose puts out look.LimeyDragon said:
The solid black covers are the "rules", books like for 3I and PD are setting books - Mongoose set up that distinction from the beginning.
LimeyDragon
Banded Mongoose
GamerDude said:
ahh, forgot about the 3I.. Then i stand corrected it fits in just fine... :lol:
ADB also have the sample cover posted over on the BBS. (This thread might be worth keeping an eye on.)
Nathan Brazil
Banded Mongoose
Jean, the artwork is very good. Don't sure ADB's and Mongoose's arrangement is with regard to license/logo display are. From a visual customer point of view though, nicely done! Your D20 version covers were quite nice with that strip of color on the top. The GURPS ones were good too and had the GURPS brand on them.
According to ADB's latest monthly newsletter, the core rulebook for Traveller Prime Directive should be released this November.
LimeyDragon
Banded Mongoose
Any chance on some sneak peek info on this... My gaming group is excited about the release...
