Last Updated: May 18, 2009
Since the launch of our alternative publishing initiative, we’ve had a lot of questions about the SAS line, and more general questions about alternative products. This FAQ is... well, the questions we get asked a lot.
The Stories You Tell
SAS and Alternative Publishing Frequently Asked Questions
Storytelling Adventure System Questions
What is the Storytelling Adventure System?
A brief rundown of the SAS can be found here. More detail can be found in our comprehensive SAS Guide PDF, which you can download here.
What is the difference between SAS and Alternative Publishing?
The Storytelling Adventure System (SAS) is a format of adventure design that is exclusive to White Wolf Publishing. The electronic adventures we offer for download in the SAS format are often called SASs themselves. All electronic and print-on-demand products from White Wolf fall under our Alternative Publishing (AP) initiative. All of our electronic SASs are part of AP, but not all alternative products are SASs.
Where can I buy SASs?
We sell all of our SASs exclusively through our partners at OneBookShelf, primarily through their DriveThruRPG.com site. You can look at all of our SAS offerings here.
Can I write my own SASs and share them with other fans?
Yes! If you want to offer your SAS up for download from a fansite, please check out the Dark Pack guidelines here to make sure that your SAS falls within our guidelines.
Does that mean that the SAS format is open source (i.e., available for resale without a license from White Wolf)?
No. The SAS format remains our exclusive property, and we are not offering it as an open source option at this time.
Can I submit an SAS for publication through White Wolf?
Absolutely! The SAS line is a great way to try to break into becoming a regular freelancer for us. However, don’t send an entire manuscript to us for review. Carefully read the submissions guidelines here and send a 2-3 page pitch for your SAS for us to review.
Do you have plans to offer non-electronic versions of the SAS line?
Some of our print products (such as The Fall of the Camarilla and the Scion line) already use the SAS format. However, our landscape, individual stories are currently PDF-only.
PDF Questions
Can I print my PDF?
You can print one copy of your PDF for your own personal use. You cannot upload it to a site that allows resale of the printed product, however.
What requirements do I need to read my PDF?
The default for most PDFs is Acrobat Reader 4. However, our SASs offer a lot of interactive features which may require a more sophisticated PDF reader. We try to make the interactive elements optional and not a requirement to use the SAS in question, but it’s always good to update your PDF reader software to the latest version by visiting Adobe.com.
I’ve had a problem with my file. Who do I ask for help?
OneBookShelf is our exclusive PDF reseller and handles all technical problems with our PDFs. You can contact them here.
Will you offer [Product X] in PDF?
While we do offer most of our products in PDF, certain ones won’t be offered due to logistical concerns or internal company decisions. However, with nearly a thousand other PDFs available for sale, we’re hoping you’ll be able to find something you like!
Print-On-Demand Questions
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to some complications with our current print-on-demand partnership, we have suspended our print-on-demand program. We will be taking time to make sure that if print-on-demand books are offered again, that they will be of the quality that you as customers and we are publishers demand from our products.
