EDIT 2008.04.07: Playtest over; PDF file removed.

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I made a fun little object for my own use, and thought I'd also offer it on the Diner as a PDF download. It's a 10" "GURPS Range Ruler" for measuring distances on a combat map. The gimmick: it's pre-marked with Size and Speed/Range indicators, plus handy excerpts from the same Table.

Hey, how about *that* as an e23 product, I thought. I contacted the fine folks there, though with reservation: even a dollar or two is a lot for a single page. The e23 folks and I agreed that it's more of a free item. In fact, they really like it as such: a great freebie to toss into orders and to hand out at conventions, they replied with enthusiasm.

That sounds like fun to me. With e23's support, I'd like to first request feedback from you:

1) Please download the PDF file linked below. This is open only to Diner registered users, so you'll have to log in: http://www.gamesdiner.com/user . (At this point, if you're reading this, you're already logged in.) Needless to say, please don't openly distribute the file.

2) Please suggest improvements or additional uses! Comments on this page are good (as is email). Forum comments may be visible to visitors, but that's OK; the original forum topic and download shouldn't be. EDIT: I think visitors can't see what we write here.

3) The format is only a quick job, done in Apple Pages. e23 prefers a Photoshop file, which they want to modify to their liking (fonts, etc.). Alas, I'm a real hack at P-shop, and no longer own a copy anyway.

The e23 team can re-create the document from scratch in P-shop, but is anyone willing to graciously take a shot at it, giving e23 a base to work with? They'd really appreciate it, and so would I. I'd be happy to plug your site, or graphic design service, or what have you, on this site, and I'll ask e23 whether they can help too. (For example, it should be possible to leave your name and URL on the PDF download.)

If you know Photoshop and can help, please let me know and we'll discuss details.

4) As always, a better name is appreciated! "GURPS Range Ruler" is fine, but bland. Still better than the originally-planned "GURPS Awesome Range Finder (GARF)".

Ooh, I know, "GURPS Range Indicator Plank". That suggests the catch copy: "Get a GRIP!"

But if you've got better, speak up. I do need to keep things classy, as this is bound for e23; that's all that's saving future visitors from encountering a download called "Ten Inches of T Bone".

5) Feedback deadline: March 31. I'd like to ship it to e23 after that (though if someone's helping with P-shop, we'll of course have to take that schedule into account).

Thanks!!!