Dungeon 161

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#1

bonemonkey

Dec 24, 2008 18:44:16
I just downloaded issue 161 and the cover is the same as dragon 370's cover?
#2

beej_silver

Dec 25, 2008 20:38:32
On my end, I can't even download Dungeon 161. The image that should be the link to the download is a blank. @___@

I was able to download Dragon 370, but it's apparently been pulled back, too. In this case the image is there, but it doesn't link to a download.

Hopefully (optimist that I am), this is due to them fixing a few errors. As you've said, Dungeon 161 had the wrong cover, and Dragon 370 was missing the Playtest Article regarding AV2. :D

Although, I think they're on holiday right now. @__@
#3

morrisonmp_dup

Dec 27, 2008 9:34:02
Yeah, I can't even download 161 either. I just get a broken link where the compiled issue should be.

I'm checking every day in the hope it will eventually be there...
#4

mike_conno

Dec 29, 2008 9:38:10
Go to the Issue archive and choose Dungeon 161.
You can't see the image but you should be able to see the red X icon where it should be.
Click on it. You are directed to a new page.
Wait for it to open. That's how I got mine.

And the OP is right. The cover Image is the same as Dragon 370. I hope they correct it in the future. They sure didn't correct any of the reported errors on the errata thread.
#5

beej_silver

Dec 29, 2008 12:27:41
Ah, that did the trick for me. thanks, Mike_Conno. :D
#6

Cinnibar

Dec 30, 2008 9:11:46
They sure didn't correct any of the reported errors on the errata thread.

This continues to be a source of concern. The lack of editorial work in the final "polished" version is a problem.
#7

Artifact

Dec 30, 2008 12:32:43
This continues to be a source of concern. The lack of editorial work in the final "polished" version is a problem.

Speaking of concerns ;):

From day one, I've had the distinct feeling that the Dragon/Dungeon are a backround project (at most); the focus is somewhere else. I get the impression that errata is not a priority for WotC at the moment. It is being worked on (good ) but only as a secondary concern (bad ).

Just like the issues with browser interaction are being looked into. WotC no longer employs the fella who originally wrote Digital Insider #12 however (where this is acknowledged), so that particular issue may have fallen by the wayside. How will we ever know, I wonder ;)?

Not to mention, auto-renewal is still compulsory at sign-up and a real hassle to have canceled. Cancellation requires human interaction (via customer service—at least two in my recent experience) and is not instantaneous (you have to wait a few days for the email confirmation). This needs attention I think; it's not something that should be pushed into the backround (too easy to get overlooked back there ;)). Dragon/Dungeon are solid IMHO but the service side needs some work.

Thinking to myself: Does this lack of focus mean Insider is in trouble? Possibly. These little things may seem minor but they could very easily be the tip 'o' the proverbial iceberg. That's alarmist of course. I'm still hopeful that Dragon, Dungeon, and Insider will be around for a long time. Never hurts to hope ;).
#8

andrewrf

Jan 06, 2009 22:23:06
Any word on getting the cover corrected?
#9

bonemonkey

Jan 13, 2009 8:54:25
my friend says if you redownload it now they fixed it i can't confirm this right now can someone?
#10

beej_silver

Jan 14, 2009 3:54:37
I've just re-downloaded, and I can confirm that the cover is indeed fixed. :D