The Express Diaries - Fundraiser & Fulfilment

**Draugmith** · 14th April 2012, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by lordof1

I was hoping to release a Special Edition version of the audio game to commemorate the release of the book, where all Violet's lines are re-dubbed by a New Zealander, Milos shoots in self-defence rather than cold-blood, Beylab the Perspirer is replaced by a rubbery CGI alien, and the Jigsaw Prince screams 'Noooooo!' during the climactic scene. Sadly, Paul wasn't keen on the idea. Can't imagine why...

Laffin like a goon over here.

**Kallisto73** · 14th April 2012, 02:40 PM

Yay, I will so back this!

**CAThompson** · 16th April 2012, 05:31 AM

So cool.

Originally Posted by lordof1

Quite right, Emrys - well spotted. There are a few changes to the plot, partially for brevity (the book currently weighs in at around 105,000 words) but mainly because what works in a game doesn't always translate well into a novel. What this means is that if you know the audio campaign like the back of your hand, there will still be a few surprises in store for you in The Express Diaries!

On a related note - I was hoping to release a Special Edition version of the audio game to commemorate the release of the book, where all Violet's lines are re-dubbed by a New Zealander, Milos shoots in self-defence rather than cold-blood, Beylab the Perspirer is replaced by a rubbery CGI alien, and the Jigsaw Prince screams 'Noooooo!' during the climactic scene. Sadly, Paul wasn't keen on the idea. Can't imagine why...

Did you remember to offer to let him do the accents?

**HomoLupusDomesticus** · 16th April 2012, 10:15 AM

This sounds and looks really cool. I'll definitely back this project if I can.

**cjearkham** · 17th April 2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Cthimothy

E I wonder if this will be the first published novel based on an RPG campaign (as opposed to novels based on campaign worlds, like the Dragonlance series)?

Probably not. I remember reviews of a number of fantasy books published during the '80s and '90s which said they read like the record of a role-playing game. It may, however, be the first to explicitly admit to being an adaptation of a particular game.

**PoC** · 24th April 2012, 02:18 PM

The fundraiser for The Express Diaries will be launched on Friday, 4th May.

Check back here Friday after next, and May the Fourth be with you!

**LoneKharnivore** · 24th April 2012, 02:26 PM

My favourite day of the year! Hurrah

**jpowell** · 24th April 2012, 08:13 PM

I've only recently discovered this site (via the HotOE audio recordings!) but I will be contributing to this!

**DrVincent** · 25th April 2012, 04:57 PM

Sign me up immediately please and thank you

Dr. V

**PoC** · 25th April 2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by DrVincent

Sign me up immediately please and thank you

I must admit, I've always envisaged you as "The Marvellous Davenport" - some of the similarities are uncanny.

A heads-up for those who'd like to know: As is often the case, there will be several reward tiers for the fundraiser; the higher levels have only one or two slots at most. We're not sure how quickly they will go, but they are very limited due to their nature.

There will also be "stretch goals" if we go beyond our initial target.

Those who support the fundraiser will: