The phrase refers to the act of acquiring a digital copy of the adventure module “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” without incurring any cost. It suggests the intention to obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the published material via methods that bypass the authorized channels of purchase.
The perceived desirability of such an action is driven by the financial savings associated with bypassing legitimate purchasing options. The availability of readily accessible digital files significantly simplifies distribution, potentially making unauthorized copies more pervasive. The potential distribution of unauthorized digital copies impacts the publisher’s revenue stream and the compensation to the creative team behind the work.
