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Title: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-17-19/1824:00>
So I’ve seen other people mention on these forums that if you bought the hardcover at Gen Con you got a code for the PDF. I was one of the first in line to buy the hardcover, but I never got any code? Is there some way I can get this? I know the PDF isn’t out yet but would like it when it is.

Who would I talk to about this?
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Michael Chandra on <08-17-19/1827:04>
I'm guessing Catalyst Customer Support?
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-17-19/1852:58>
Thanks. Didn’t know if this had happened to anyone else.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: AJCarrington on <08-17-19/1909:49>
Check out the announcement that posted earlier today:

https://www.shadowrunsixthworld.com/2019/08/shadowrun-sixth-world-release/ (https://www.shadowrunsixthworld.com/2019/08/shadowrun-sixth-world-release/)

As others have posted, you best bet is likely to reach out to Customer Service.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-18-19/1537:49>
Yeah thanks. I have. We’ll see if I get a reply.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Moonrunner on <08-21-19/0953:18>
I spoke to a customer service rep from Catalyst around a week ago about this same issue.  I was told we will have to wait till the PDF is released to the public before we can get our free GenCon purchase PDF.  You will add it to your cart on the Catalyst site like you are buying it and then use your code.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-23-19/2255:03>
I didn’t get a code. That’s my issue. I reached out to their customer service a week ago and haven’t heard back yet.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Bookwyrme on <08-24-19/0450:15>
Same here. The group of us got several books and no codes.  None of us have been answered either. 
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Moonrunner on <08-24-19/0846:40>
It took me a couple of weeks to get things straightened out to get the PDF for the items I purchased at Origins (the Beginner Box, Neo-Anarchist Streetpedia, No Future) and the way I eventually got it taken care of is to instant message them through their Facebook page.  The PM there will get you through to a customer service person.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: FastJack on <08-24-19/1423:08>
Let the Book of Faces (and Mr. Hardy), the PDF should be out Monday:
https://www.facebook.com/155068684560491/posts/2489676934432976?s=1672471473&sfns=mo
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-24-19/1621:38>
It took me a couple of weeks to get things straightened out to get the PDF for the items I purchased at Origins (the Beginner Box, Neo-Anarchist Streetpedia, No Future) and the way I eventually got it taken care of is to instant message them through their Facebook page.  The PM there will get you through to a customer service person.

Thanks Moonrunner. I’ll give that a shot.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Bookwyrme on <08-24-19/2022:45>
Hi!  Rumor came around on reddit that the pdf was due on 8/26.  Someone also mentioned getting information on the Facebook page for Catalyst.  I went and posted and then was told to PM the page.  Instead of sending me a code, they sent me the pdf itself.  It probably won’t be updated in the future, so you might want to try for codes anyway, but I now have a pdf.
It’s the same as the book as far as I can tell.
Edit- I was wrong. It  definitely has some of the errata changes and some punctuation and grammar. 
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: AJCarrington on <08-25-19/0926:49>
That is great to hear!
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: magicmike on <08-25-19/1549:12>
Hi!  Rumor came around on reddit that the pdf was due on 8/26.  Someone also mentioned getting information on the Facebook page for Catalyst.  I went and posted and then was told to PM the page.  Instead of sending me a code, they sent me the pdf itself.  It probably won’t be updated in the future, so you might want to try for codes anyway, but I now have a pdf.
It’s the same as the book as far as I can tell.
Edit- I was wrong. It  definitely has some of the errata changes and some punctuation and grammar.

Yeah, I sent them a message from the page, and Jason sent me a copy of the pdf. He said if they update it again later to let him know and he’ll get me the updated copy.

I went through it, and it had some of the errata, including the tables, but was still missing a few things. I let him know so hopefully they fix those before tomorrow.
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: skalchemist on <08-26-19/1424:19>
Sorry to cross post, but just in case...

the PDF seems to be on DriveThruRPG now.  Is that how those of us who received the index card code with our purchase at GenCon should get the PDF?
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: FastJack on <08-26-19/1438:31>
Sorry to cross post, but just in case...

the PDF seems to be on DriveThruRPG now.  Is that how those of us who received the index card code with our purchase at GenCon should get the PDF?
Unfortunately, no. You'll need to go through the Catalyst Store (https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page?collection=shadowrun) to use the Promo Code. I've been checking in on it today to see when it's going up, but I think they may be having some issues due to "fans" leaking the promotion code and ruining it for everyone.

EDIT: And, it just went live on the Catalyst Site: Shadowrun Sixth World (https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/shadowrun/products/shadowrun-sixth-world-core-rulebook).
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: skalchemist on <08-26-19/1541:13>
Sorry to cross post, but just in case...

the PDF seems to be on DriveThruRPG now.  Is that how those of us who received the index card code with our purchase at GenCon should get the PDF?
Unfortunately, no. You'll need to go through the Catalyst Store (https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/pages/search-results-page?collection=shadowrun) to use the Promo Code. I've been checking in on it today to see when it's going up, but I think they may be having some issues due to "fans" leaking the promotion code and ruining it for everyone.

EDIT: And, it just went live on the Catalyst Site: Shadowrun Sixth World (https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/shadowrun/products/shadowrun-sixth-world-core-rulebook).
Thanks!  It worked like a charm, just needed to make sure to choose "PDF", not "Book + PDF".
Title: Re: Free PDF when buying the hardcover at Gen Con?
Post by: Michael Chandra on <08-26-19/1541:44>
No, try pdf only at cgl store.