ThePandaDirector Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Yes. You read that right. We all loved Wyrd Chronicles and we wish we had more... Perhaps one day we will. Many have tried to produce a Wyrd fanzine, but none have ever succeeded... Until now. Thanks to Chucklemonkey, this project started in May 2012 and with the hard efforts of all who have contributed, and Wyrd's blessing, it has finally come to fruition. It might not be perfect (I tried ok!) but it shows an essence of the hobby not even Chronicles could convey. Now this is only the beginning, and with your help we hope to kickstart a new age of "showing, not telling." So pick up those paint brushes and shuffle that deck, coz things are about to get... "weird" Here it is Malifools! Rejoice! :1_Happy_Puppet1: Weird Journal :1_Happy_Puppet2: Also check out Tartan Skirmish Radio's podcast for an interview with Chucklemonkey and my, apparently deep voiced, self =] We hope to keep this going, and show just how amazing this community is, but we need your help. If you would like to contribute to the fanzine, please contact Chucklemonkey or myself. Questions and feedback welcome! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Although they have all been thanked seperately just another thanks to everyone who put their time and effort into this without really having a clue whether we would be succesful in getting it here. As Panda has stated all feedback welcome. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think it's worth noting, since most people are likely distracted by the Gencon previews, that our next issue will hopefully include Gencon articles (and lots of Puppets!). Since neither Chucklemonkey or I will be going to Gencon, we would appreciate anyone who would like to contribute their Gencon experience. And just to publicly thank them, the contributors were: Edonil Mako Demonn Agram DavidKerrSmith Thechosenone Bruglyother And art courtesy of Tuesday Thanks to them all =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeusInnomen Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Fantastic work, all of you. I skimmed the content and I look forward to finding time to read it. (Can't do that for a few days, work and school and our rental property are pwning my butt, but I will read this!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice work guys, I plan to read it when I get a bit of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Panda's Human Suit doesn't look very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 It is fairly chunky so not expecting instant feedback but as the panda says issue 2 is underway and with enough interest we hope to make this pretty regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Panda's Human Suit doesn't look very realistic. It is just my vessel. I forget its real name for it no longer has need of it. It needs only the Panda now... It is fairly chunky so not expecting instant feedback I thought you were talking about me for a moment there =P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Very well done! Nice to see the finished project, I do like it. One thing I'd like to ask, could you find a way to cut the pages in half? It's hard to read things because of the fact that I have to pull things across lengthwise to continue reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'll work on a single page version tomorrow, will need adjusting to look any good, but needs must and all that =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Congratulations on the launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmikehill Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Great job guys! I kinda ran past the fan fiction stuff but I dig the tutorials and interviews! Once I have a free minute I'll read through it. Congrats again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Luck Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Only read the first story so far, but I did like the cameo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edonil Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Only read the first story so far, but I did like the cameo! I'm glad you did! I was somewhat nervous about including that character, he's one of my favorites in all the fluff, but I guess that it turned out all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneful Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 looking good, having a read now, thanks for putting in the effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darios Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Great... will read that on the next train ride ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Gratz on your inaugural issue! Might I make a suggestion and I don't know if it's just me, but when reading a battle report I feel that I can get into the report better with a "starter" close up of the crews or army that are participating. Not only would if help immerse the reader, but I feel if a new'ish or even non-malifaux player happened to be reading this it would help them immensely with recognition. Thanks to everyone for their efforts and keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I can't quote properly from my phone but regarding crew photos, I can safely say that's my fault and I left the request for them too late. Brugly did kindly provide photos of the crews from the league he was running but as they didn't exactly match the crews for that encounter they were left out. Shouldn't happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierowmaniac Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruglyother Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 While I appreciate Chucklemonkey defending me, I must take some of the blame. I normally do take pictures of the crews before a battle report. For some reason I forgot this time. Sadly, my opponent is not a regular player, so I was unable to get a shot of just the crew in question after Chucklemonkey asked for it. I will not make the mistake again. I just finished reading the magazine myself, and I am quite happy with the result. The other contributors did an amazing job. I am quite happy to have been included in this project and look forward to seeing it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 No worries Bruglyother, this magazine is just as much a statement of community spirit as it is an attempt at producing quality additional content. It's why I placed my first attempt at Photoshop on the front cover and it's why I held back on completetly redoing the whole design (it will change though), because we're not doing this for profit or prestige, but because it's a worthy branch of our hobby and is worth doing, even if we don't do it "right" the first time =D If only I could have that same attitude with my painting =p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JisaacT Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hey let me know of you need help with some future issues. I a graphic designer an I would like to help with the look and layout. I specialize in printed materials such as magazines and books. I know it's not printed but same concept. I tired to start a fanzine about 4 or 5 months ago but we didn't have enough writers and just never got the ball rolling. I'm always looking for fun new projects and I love malifaux so I would love to help out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Sure thing! =D I had to teach myself Photoshop and InDesign for this, so it would be nice to have someone with more experience in that area pitch in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I just finished reading the magazine myself, and I am quite happy with the result. The other contributors did an amazing job. I am quite happy to have been included in this project and look forward to seeing it continue. I personally think EVERYONE's contribution was excellent. I wasn't trying to be critical, just point out that whenever I've read teh D Battle Reports I've always sat and stared for a long time at the Army's featured in the report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreation Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 very NICE! Can't wait to read the whole thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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