Helio RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32 |
theheadkase RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32 |
@Helio
You could always pop over and post to the Blazing Nine thread. It's great practice for next year's RPGSS and for writing in general as there are other hopeful freelancers, prior RPGSS placers, and even winners that chime in there!
Snorter |
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challenging characters and wreaking havoc
That's usually the best part of it--by far! *evilGMgrin*
Ruyan.
"What is best in Game Mastering?"
"To crush your PCs, drive them before you, and hear the lamentation of their cohorts, animal companions, familiars and eidolons!"
RuyanVe |
(Maybe not so) New campaign idea: players pick animal companions, (improved) familiars, eidolons, cohorts as PCs... comes in a bundle with their own slogan: Staying behind and moving on/progressing--hopefully a native speaker can make a wittier version out of it...
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@Helio:
Another option would be to post your work here or in the product thread which Liz will start once GenCon is over/the pdf is available for download (whatever happens first).
Ruyan.
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
Anthony Adam |
We will actually be posting the PDF of #11 on July 4th or 5th....at the start of PaizoCon, for all of you that cannot make it.
Tim
Oh, Timitius.
On behalf of your kind readership, please allow me to allow you to not have to come in and work on Wayfinder on that great holiday known as Independence Day ;)
(I think it's always 4th July isn't it?)
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
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Oh, Timitius.
On behalf of your kind readership, please allow me to allow you to not have to come in and work on Wayfinder on that great holiday known as Independence Day ;)
(I think it's always 4th July isn't it?)
Oh, no. Tim doesn't really get July 4th off. Posting the PDF at the start of PaizoCon is simultaneous with the delivery of hardcopy issues *at* PaizoCon. Tim usually makes it his personal mission to get copies into the hands of contributors and other important folks who are attending the con.
This doesn't relate directly to Anthony's comment, but I would like to point out that most folks have no idea how much passion and incredible effort Tim puts into every issue of this magazine. He does it for the sole purpose of highlighting the work of others in a publication that people, especially industry professionals, actually want to look at. For people who have dreams of writing, designing or illustrating for RPGs, the value of what he provides is immense, and he doesn't ask anything in return. (Although I'm sure kind words, cookies or the occasional high-quality adult beverage would be appreciated.)
Sorry. Got a little "gushy," there. But I do think it's important to point out from time to time, so we all keep perspective. The whole team contributes--writers, artists, editors, our awesome layout duo--but even as the "official" Assistant Editor-in-Chief, my efforts are paltry in comparison to his. He deserves a lot of respect for what he's doing...and doing so well.
RuyanVe |
delivery of hardcopy issues *at* PaizoCon.
*sigh* Stupid real world distances and such...
[...]I do think it's important to point out from time to time, so we all keep perspective. The whole team contributes--writers, artists, editors, our awesome layout duo--but even as the "official" Assistant Editor-in-Chief, my efforts are paltry in comparison to his. He deserves a lot of respect for what he's doing...and doing so well.
+1
Ruyan.
Ambrosia Slaad |
For anyone curious/anxiously waiting, the second round editing assignments just went out to the editors. Basically, it's just another set of eyeballs to give anything a once over Perception check to catch any little pugwampis and mites that have remained invisible until now. Some of us will also be formatting the articles into the standard Wayfinder style so they'll import more smoothly into InDesign for the layout guy(s?).
Snorter |
I got the acceptance email, but no corrections requested, as yet.
Though that's not at all unusual. I've only had the content changed twice; once for the Outiko (mini-me Wendigo) losing an SLA, and once for the Safiir, which was a major rewrite, mostly to cover the necessary formatting changes from alternate class to base class. (I think I used up Ryan's and Paris' monthly quota of red pixels on that one.)
So if you got the acceptance, but haven't heard anything further from an editor, it's not reason to panic.
You could be one of the lucky ones whose article goes through with little or no amendments.
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
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Hi, All!
Just popped in to announce that I sent out round 2 editing assignments, last night, but I see that Ms. Slaad has already handled that for me. Thanks!
Snorter is correct, as well. Although we encourage our editors to contact the writers to provide feedback, ask questions, and generally work together to make any improvements, we don't make it a requirement. Not everyone is as comfortable talking to writers about their work, and that's okay.
If the editors make big changes to an article and haven't discussed them with the author, either Tim or I will take that on and communicate with them. That doesn't happen very often, though. Usually, a writer will get contact from at least one of their two editors, and even if they don't, those editors don't usually make more than grammatical changes or unambiguous corrections.
Overall, though, the articles are looking really good. There have been significant changes to some of them, but they were made collaboratively.
Wayfinder #11 is still marching forward...like a conquering army!
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
Nathanael Love |
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A lot of us editors (including myself) will only email you if there are major corrections-- shifting a few digits, adding or deleting commas, correcting grammar, ect we will just put into the article (using track changes) and send-- so if you editor didn't ask about anything there's probably not major reworks needed, or everything made sense when they read it.
RuyanVe |
Nana-ahah. No backing down here. You agreed to the complementary participation in the soon-to-be released audio edition of WF #11 when sending in your submission.
Concerning the notification by editors: Have you guys who're doing all the beautiful and necessary work behind the scenes weighed the effort of sending the contributors a final--fully corrected but pre-formatting--version of the submissions vs. the increase in appreciation this might give you?
Might be a good lesson for us to realize some of our submissions still have a long way to go until they're ready for publication/up to the standards of WF.
Although I also follow Paris' statement about not everyone being comfortable talking to writers about their work.
But maybe that's just me. *shrugs*
Ruyan.
Cheapy |
Nana-ahah. No backing down here. You agreed to the complementary participation in the soon-to-be released audio edition of WF #11 when sending in your submission.
Concerning the notification by editors: Have you guys who're doing all the beautiful and necessary work behind the scenes weighed the effort of sending the contributors a final--fully corrected but pre-formatting--version of the submissions vs. the increase in appreciation this might give you?
Might be a good lesson for us to realize some of our submissions still have a long way to go until they're ready for publication/up to the standards of WF.
Although I also follow Paris' statement about not everyone being comfortable talking to writers about their work.
But maybe that's just me. *shrugs*
Ruyan.
Ohhh, you'll be hearing from me!
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
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Have you folks seen the latest article on Wes Schneider's blog? He gives a shout out to Wayfinder in the midst of providing really good advice to aspiring writers. Give it a read and share it with others.
http://wesschneider.tumblr.com/post/83577121751/hi-im-a-recent-follower-and -an-avid-pathfinder
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
Thomas LeBlanc RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32 |
Snorter |
I have been known to use the word "vexed" in proper context.
Could be a new Witch ability; Vexing, for minor hex cantrips that merely irritate and cause harumphing.
I believe, as gamers, we have a tendency to demonstrate a certain vocabularic quality.
I think the 1st Ed DMs' Guide has a lot to do with that.
RuyanVe |
Paris Crenshaw wrote:I have been known to use the word "vexed" in proper context.Could be a new Witch ability; Vexing, for minor hex cantrips that merely irritate and cause harumphing.
Paris Crenshaw wrote:I believe, as gamers, we have a tendency to demonstrate a certain vocabularic quality.I think the 1st Ed DMs' Guide has a lot to do with that.
And is continued in the GMG: "Words Every Game Master Should Know"--just add gazebo and you're ready to go!
Dunnowhatchatalkinbout, Paris.
Ruyan.
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
Curaigh |
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Bardess wrote:I liked to work with Ambrosia and Cheapy. My pieces got changes, but I think they're improved for that. I look forward to the final product.I look forward to seeing you on youtube, belting out the Paracountess' vocals...
Anyone else hoping this will be performed at PaizoCon's Banquet? Anyone?
Snorter |
If anyone can play surf guitar, I'd love to see them take a crack at my 'Holiday in Koboldia'.
And you’ve memorised the SRD.
But when it comes to kobolds
That don’t mean sh1t to me.
Quoting EL, xp and CR,
On the Paizo message board
Doesn’t help you invade
A defended cave
And steal a real kobold’s hoard!
It’s time to face
What you most fear!
Appeals for help
Won’t help you here!
What you need, my so-o-on,
What.
You need.
My So-o-on!
Is a holiday in Koboldia
Where they make you wade in cack!
A holiday in Koboldia
Dropping scorpions on your back!
(Surf guitar break)
You’re an optimised sneak,
But your Fort is weak,
And your Will is made of fail.
We’ll see how you smile,
Dropped in the dung pile,
Skewered on a rusty nail.
Oh, you’ll sweat harder
With a spear in your back
From a hidden murder-hole!
You’ll regret
Getting out of your bed
Without your ten-foot pole!
It’s time to go
Where they use their brains!
It’s time to go
Where they deal out pain!
It’s a holiday in Koboldia
Where you do what you’re told!
A holiday in Koboldia
Where PCs get pwned and sold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
Ko – Bold!
(Koboldkoboldkoboldkoboldkoboldkoboldkoboldkobold)
It’s a holiday in Koboldia
Where you do what you’re told!
A holiday in Koboldia
Where PCs get pwned and sold!