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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Sept 29, 2013 19:26:06 GMT
Work has begun on issue #13. We are looking for contributions!
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Post by vastariner on Oct 4, 2013 22:50:11 GMT
There was a part of me thinking that, for the dread issue 13, there is the chance to say something nice about Sky Lord, but that's probably pushing things too far...
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Oct 4, 2013 23:14:35 GMT
There was a part of me thinking that, for the dread issue 13, there is the chance to say something nice about Sky Lord, but that's probably pushing things too far... If you want to try putting together a defence... |
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TheRogueDM
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Coffee, the most magical brew in the world.
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Favourite Gamebook Series: Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, Way of the Tiger
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Post by TheRogueDM on Oct 5, 2013 16:51:17 GMT
I'm working on the AFF adventure right now. My main issue right now though is what method to use for making the maps. I'd quite like to hand-draw them but it won't look particularly sharp if I just went and scanned it in. Anyone got any ideas?
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Post by paltogue on Oct 5, 2013 18:41:11 GMT
I'm working on the AFF adventure right now. My main issue right now though is what method to use for making the maps. I'd quite like to hand-draw them but it won't look particularly sharp if I just went and scanned it in. Anyone got any ideas? For issue 12 I've hand-drawn some maps. I did them in pencil, then overlaid that with black art pen, then erased any visible pencil, then scanned them in. I'm no artist, but it seemed to work. |
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Oct 5, 2013 18:49:01 GMT
I'm working on the AFF adventure right now. My main issue right now though is what method to use for making the maps. I'd quite like to hand-draw them but it won't look particularly sharp if I just went and scanned it in. Anyone got any ideas? Go with Warren's suggestion. Draw them in pencil, then go over with a black art pen. Erase the pencil markings and scan (300dpi is best). Then either you or I can play with the file in an art application (photoshop etc.) to make sure whites are white (rather than the cream of paper) and any other embellishments. On the other hand, Steve Luxton has offered to do the maps for you. If you'd like me to say "yes" to him? |
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TheRogueDM
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Coffee, the most magical brew in the world.
Posts: 4
Favourite Gamebook Series: Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, Way of the Tiger
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Post by TheRogueDM on Oct 6, 2013 17:24:06 GMT
I'm working on the AFF adventure right now. My main issue right now though is what method to use for making the maps. I'd quite like to hand-draw them but it won't look particularly sharp if I just went and scanned it in. Anyone got any ideas? Go with Warren's suggestion. Draw them in pencil, then go over with a black art pen. Erase the pencil markings and scan (300dpi is best). Then either you or I can play with the file in an art application (photoshop etc.) to make sure whites are white (rather than the cream of paper) and any other embellishments. On the other hand, Steve Luxton has offered to do the maps for you. If you'd like me to say "yes" to him? Well I was thinking about doing it myself since you've given me great advice, but then when you casually mentioned STEVE LUXTON below my jaw dropped to the floor. Basically, I'd be honoured if Steve illustrated the adventure! |
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Oct 6, 2013 19:02:44 GMT
Go with Warren's suggestion. Draw them in pencil, then go over with a black art pen. Erase the pencil markings and scan (300dpi is best). Then either you or I can play with the file in an art application (photoshop etc.) to make sure whites are white (rather than the cream of paper) and any other embellishments. On the other hand, Steve Luxton has offered to do the maps for you. If you'd like me to say "yes" to him? Well I was thinking about doing it myself since you've given me great advice, but then when you casually mentioned STEVE LUXTON below my jaw dropped to the floor. Basically, I'd be honoured if Steve illustrated the adventure! If you're happy with that, send through your rough sketches along with any notes you think would help Steve and I'll pass them on to him. |
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TheRogueDM
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Coffee, the most magical brew in the world.
Posts: 4
Favourite Gamebook Series: Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, Way of the Tiger
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Post by TheRogueDM on Oct 6, 2013 19:33:30 GMT
Well I was thinking about doing it myself since you've given me great advice, but then when you casually mentioned STEVE LUXTON below my jaw dropped to the floor. Basically, I'd be honoured if Steve illustrated the adventure! If you're happy with that, send through your rough sketches along with any notes you think would help Steve and I'll pass them on to him. AWESOME. I'll do a decent-sized copy of the map of the area for him and I need to finalise the map for the dungeon/tower but I should have that done in a week's time.  Thanks! |
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Nov 1, 2013 22:05:45 GMT
Hi all, so far we have:
*an interview with Peter Darvill-Evans
*a mini FF adventure by Gaetano Addondanza
*a mini AFF adventure by Jenny Green
and I'm assuming we'll have Jamie, Adrian, Dan and Ed's columns/articles. But we'll need a few articles to help fill up the issue, so submit some ideas to me!
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Post by paltogue on Nov 2, 2013 9:20:45 GMT
Work has begun on issue #13. We are looking for contributions! Have you thought about asking Champskees if he'd like to have one or two of his solutions appear each issue? They are things of beauty after all! |
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Dec 2, 2013 22:54:57 GMT
An update on the issue. It is likely the issue will appear in January 2014 now due to various factors.
Updated contents:
*an interview with Peter Darvill-Evans
*a mini FF adventure, "Six-Gun Friday" by Gaetano Addondanza and illustrated by Massimiliano Amadesi
*a mini AFF adventure, "Plight of the Lost Children" by Jenny Green, illustrated by Eric Chaussin with maps by Steve Luxton
*a new 'Chronicle of Heroes' outing by Adrian Young
*a new 'Fighting Dantasy' column about "Scorpion Swamp" by Dan Satherley
*a new 'Everything I Need to Know...' article by Ed Jolley
*a new solutions column by Jake *Champskees* Summers (as yet untitled)
*another instalment of 'Aelous Raven' by Ian Brocklehurst
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 23, 2014 3:59:59 GMT
Front cover now up at the magazine blog!
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Feb 28, 2014 22:00:37 GMT
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Mar 5, 2014 6:54:01 GMT
More posted to the blog, this time a peek at the mini adventure.
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Mar 27, 2014 7:56:34 GMT
Status update!
*1 item & 1 piece of art outstanding
*news section needs assembly
*then I can write the editorial
and the issue will be done!
Meanwhile, a refresh of the website will arrive along with the next issue.
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Mar 29, 2014 7:50:49 GMT
Nearly there!
Meanwhile, I would like a few more survey responses!
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Post by The Editor (Alex B) on Sept 9, 2017 2:55:56 GMT
Now available in print-on-demand at the website.
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Thanks!