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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:18 pm

Okay, just so it doesn't get lost in the other thread, I have started this one.

I received my Bottle City LE and the one piece map is not signed and numbered.

It seems that both Aneoth and Grodog have their maps signed and numbered. I am wondering what everyone else has? Signed? Numbered? Yes? No?

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:17 am

Are the large maps and modules numbered the same (eg if you received module number 32 is your map also numbered 32)?

Just wanting to confirm

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:28 am

I can't vouch for all for them but mine match, but I guess they really don't have to.

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:08 pm

Both of our maps are signed/numbered and match the module #s.

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:08 pm

My LE copies are numbered in green ink #47 and #10, and the map numbers match. Neither LE copy states "# / 51" (or 53 , whatever the final tally was), and they are definitely singed in the " / 500" box area, so it does make it look like the LE numbers are part of the SE signed edition, without knowing the ink color distinguishes them (I don't have the Std Edn to confirm yet, though).

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:23 pm

No, my map is neither signed or numbered.

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:57 pm

JoeDavis wrote:No, my map is neither signed or numbered.

So . . . does this error make it a valuable rarity?

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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:43 pm

I was wondering the same thing.

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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:25 am

My hunch is that you would want to get it signed and numbered properly by Rob, so that you can better validate that your version is in fact the LE and not the SE. I'll let him know some LE orders went out unsigned, if you haven't already tried to contact him?

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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:16 am

My module cover is signed and numbered, but my map is not. Since it is a one piece map there should not be any confusion on which version it came from.

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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:05 pm

Received my LE today - both module and map signed and numbered (my map was signed on the reverse). I know it sounds obvious, but for those whose map is unsigned..... did you check the back?

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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:38 pm

mdr003 wrote:Received my LE today - both module and map signed and numbered (my map was signed on the reverse). I know it sounds obvious, but for those whose map is unsigned..... did you check the back?

Regards

Mike

Was going to post a similar note, but was a bit worried folks would flame me for stating the obvious.

Both one-piece LE maps are signed and numbered in Green ink on the reverse in a corner.
Both Modules are signed and numbered also in green ink in the box as stated above.

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:23 am

Yes, I did check the back and no it is not signed and numbered. I then checked the front to make sure it wasn't signed in an obscure spot there, and there was nothing on the front. My number on the module in green ink is #13. Maybe that was just the unlucky number.

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:41 am

JoeDavis wrote:Yes, I did check the back and no it is not signed and numbered. I then checked the front to make sure it wasn't signed in an obscure spot there, and there was nothing on the front. My number on the module in green ink is #13. Maybe that was just the unlucky number.

My two sets were signed #11 and #12, so Rob may have had to rest after signing mine and then possibly forgot to sign your Map after returning to the task.

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:14 am

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:23 am

Deadlord39 wrote:Writing does take a lot out of you.

Reading from the other BC thread it would seem so. :roll:

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:08 pm

FWIW, Mine came both signed and numbered (#9) on the booklet and the map in green felt tip pen(or perhaps marker).

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:27 pm

Yes, I've checked over my map thoroughly on the front and back and there is no signature. My module is #17. I emailed Rob about it (and the module book condition) last week when I started this thread but haven't heard back from him yet.

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