Brett's Blog EarthAD 2 went Poof! Sep 06, 2013 | 4:25 pm So Adobe Indesign screwed me over. I was exporting the final version of EarthAD 2 Expanded to PDF when its background export process froze up. The only way to fix it is to force quit and reload Indesign. I noticed that entire pages were blank. I called Adobe and they were no help as expected. It looks like the content is still there, just not accessible. So, I am now trying to use Applescript Editor to access the parts of the document that are missing and move them to the proper location - I think this will work, because one page item had some really weird coordinates and scaling. I have to make dinner now, but when I get back I'm on it. It's about 20 pages. I will keep you updated. 8 Comments | Add Comment | Permanent Link | Return to Overview skathros Commented: Sep 06, 2013 | 4:32 pm Good luck, Brett. That being said...I have no clue what you just said :oops: But good luck, none the less. PetWW Commented: Sep 06, 2013 | 7:54 pm Keeping my fingers crossed... Brett Commented: Sep 06, 2013 | 10:29 pm I was able to salvage it all. I had to redo a few pages of charts, but the pages that were lost (1 template and most of the scenarios) were still in the file, just not visible. I used Applescript to select those text frames, copy the text, and paste them into a new file. I had the PDF already done - I was just fixing two typos and exporting to PDF when it crashed. So I now have to give a final proofread yet again, so the PDF should be available some time saturday - I'll sort out free upgrade coupons (or whatever) at that time. Thanks. Brett Commented: Sep 07, 2013 | 3:27 am It's now available. You should see it as a free upgrade if you purchased all three previous EarthAD 2 PDFs. If you qualify, but don't see the upgrade pricing, let me know (use the contact form). PetWW Commented: Sep 09, 2013 | 3:17 am Really enjoying the PDF so far and looking forward to receiving my softcover! :-) Brett Commented: Sep 09, 2013 | 11:53 am Thanks. Sigmund Commented: Sep 09, 2013 | 12:12 pm Great save Brett, just DLed the pdf and it looks awesome. Love the sheer amount of content included, especially the adventures. Once again a great GD product. Keep up the great work brother! GD is hands down the best and most versatile rules-light system I've ever seen, gonna run a game or two of Earth AD2 when I get the chance (after our upcoming Shadowrun 5 game) to celebrate :D Brett Commented: Sep 09, 2013 | 4:13 pm Thanks! Add Comment