[BNW] [Matt] Delays

[MForbeck@aol.com]

Hi All: 

I do occasionally read e-mails on this list that don't have my name in the 
header, but if you want to get my attention, that's the best way to do it. 
Otherwise, it's catch as catch can. 

As for the delays, there were some problems with getting Delta Prime out the 
door. Technical details: I wrote the book in Pagemaker, and the people at AEG 
who handle the final layout use Quark. This cause a lot of problems, since 
the guys in the office had to learn Pagemaker on the fly. I've since switched 
to Quark, eliminating that problem. 

The upshot is that Delta Prime is due back from the printer "any day now." It 
should ship to distributors and to stores soon after that. As for support for 
the game, AEG has assured me that it is behind the game 100%, despite any 
delays thus far. Honestly, folks, they bought the game from me, lock, stock, 
and barrel, at a good price. They want the game to succeed as much as anyone. 

The finishing touches are being put on Bargainers as I write this, and I 
turned in Crescent City last week. I'm currently hard at work on Glory Days, 
which is coming along nicely. This means we have four products currently in 
the pipeline, and they should soon all make their way to you. 

And, yeah, I designed the Monster Rancher CCG. I'd never heard of the 
property before I started work on the game, but I've really come to like it. 
It's based on a Playstation game that is the inspiration for a cartoon series 
on Fox every weekday afternoon and Sunday morning. It should ship in late 
June/early July. And, no, it has nothing to do with BNW. The twain shall 
never meet. ; )

I do work hard to hit all of my deadlines for whoever I'm working with. I've 
not missed one yet since signing on with AEG, and I hope to maintain that 
record. The product is on it's way to you. I hope you like it. 

Take care, 

Matt Forbeck
AEG