Figured I'd post the quote so people don't have to wade through a few pages over on tbp

Quote from: Sean Patrick Fannon;11556727Good morning, everyone.

To put it poetically, the collective hearts of the gaming community far outstrip our poor servers!

This has been a true embarrassment of riches, both in terms of what our publishers offered for free in their generosity and the amazing response of the gaming community. We simply had no idea how huge this would turn out to be.

We are working feverishly this morning and all day long to resolve the situation. Rest assured that everyone WILL get what was promised them when this is all said and done.

Your patience is greatly appreciated, and your generosity humbles us to our core.

Thank you,

- SPF

Greetings, all. First off, I want to thank everyone who has supported us in our efforts to aid the people of Haiti in this terrible tragedy. We've never done something so huge or so full of potential to help so many. It is truly overwhelming in every sense.

Here's our latest press release on what's going on, which I believe will alleviate some of the concerns expressed here -

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

In an effort to hurriedly engage publishers and fans in a charitable relief action for the people of Haiti and the Dominican Republic (following the earthquake that devastated the region), DriveThruRPG put together the single most amazing bundle of products ever seen in the RPG hobby's history. For a $20 donation, fans are given over $1500.00 in RPG books, music, and more.

It killed their servers within hours of going live.

As one fan put it, "I've never been happier to get an error message." The generosity has been utterly overwhelming, and the collective patience of the customer base has been greatly appreciated by the folks at DriveThruRPG.

"It is an embarrassment of riches of the highest order," said Sean Patrick Fannon, Marketing & Communications Manager. "We simply had no idea how huge this would get, and how quickly it would become a massive sensation throughout the gaming world. I've never been more proud of my community or my job."

In order to resolve the server issues, DriveThru employed a "coupon solution" that enabled customers to gain a code that would let them select each of the products in the original bundle for free download. With well over a hundred products, however, this became a tedious and frustrating process, and the customers rightfully complained.

As of now, a new coding has been employed, and now customers are getting all of the products that go with the bundles automatically added to their download lists. The folks at DriveThruRPG care immensely for their customers, wanting the experience to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. While the main focus is to get help to Haiti, DriveThru also wants to leave a positive and lasting impression on everyone who comes to the site.

As of this press release, DriveThruRPG has collected well over $56,000, which will be going to Doctors Without Borders for their efforts in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The "Gamers Help Haiti $20 Mega Bundle" will be available until January 31st. Other relief efforts may continue as needed.

For more information, contact Sean Patrick Fannon at sean@onebookshelf.com. Go to //www.drivethrurpg.com to obtain the bundle and learn more about what DriveThruRPG is doing to help Haiti.
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Thank  you again,

Sean Patrick Fannon
Creator, Shaintar: Legends Unleashed
Author, The Fantasy Roleplaying Gamer's Bible
Marketing & Communications Manager, DriveThruRPG/RPGNow

Wow. 56k! Great effort everyone.

That's close to 3000 gamers, assuming no double-purchases.

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Quote from: Akrasia;356816I'm happy to donate another $20 to Doctors Without Borders, one of my favourite "no BS" charities, even without the PDF offer.

MSF is also one of my favourites.

There are some gems in that mix too. I would recommend the bargain, even if you are not inclined towards charity in general. Or MSF in particular, perhaps. Or even if you are a Haiti hater.

I thought it was time for another update :drumroll: $75,435.00

Good God, payday can't come fast enough.  The scenery stuff alone would entice me to buy this bundle - now I want to see it all.

Wonder if some blogger will try to review everything that's in the bundle as a further 'thank you' advert to the contributors?

My aunt is from Haiti and she has three still missing sisters there, so this tragedy struck really close here.

I already sent a contribution to the Red Cross, but I'll send my $20 here, too. I was considering to buy "Summerland" anyway, and I plan to at least check all the stuff. Great initiative!

At this rate, I bet it tops $100,000.  It still has over a week to go and gamers who don't frequent forums wouldn't hear about it right away.
 
Thanks to onebookshelf for their logistics work and to all the publishers for their donations.

Quote from: rezinzar;357037... I would recommend the bargain ... even if you are a Haiti hater.

I doubt that Pat Robertson or his disciples play RPGs...

Pat Robertson's awesome.

I bet he edits Encyclopedia Dramatica in his spare-time.

Quote from: FASERIP;357170Pat Robertson's awesome.

I bet he edits Encyclopedia Dramatica in his spare-time.

And yet, his Dickopedia entry has not been updated.

Quote from: Nicephorus;357128At this rate, I bet it tops $100,000.  It still has over a week to go and gamers who don't frequent forums wouldn't hear about it right away.
 
Thanks to onebookshelf for their logistics work and to all the publishers for their donations.

So far, gamers have donated $92,190.00 to help Haiti!

Holy crap...

FYI, almost 5000 copies of Wayfarers have gone out in this bundle so far. I'm so glad we were a part of it.

Almost $98k raised. This is a good thing. Thanks to everyone that donated!

-Jimmy Swill

Indeed it is a good thing. Commendations to all the publishers that participated in this.

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