Gazette Staff

[Meshelic]

This thread is for those interested in helping out to release the bi-weekly (or weekly?) Apolyton Gazette, which Unorthodox recently informed us that he won't be able to do for an unknown length of time.

I would be willing to volunteer for editor if no one else wants to, at least until Unorthodox returns, and Adamada is seems that you might have interest in this project as well..? I'm sure there are others who would like to be a part of this. as for me, I am VERY interested in helping out with this.

If this great project falls apart due to Unorthodox's leave of absence then that would be a true pity, as I believe (as I'm sure many of you do) that it is a creative and very entertaining part of our democracy game.

So, if you're interested and would like to volunteer to help out wherever possible, then post here. I also hope this thread can be devoted to discussing what to do and also serve as an outlet for anyone's ideas here.

Thanks!
Meshelic
Naval Co-SMC, Shadow Service Captain

[DAVOUT]

A reasonnable ambition would be the weekly issue; anyway that was the new stance adopted by Uno.

[Meshelic]

[DAVOUT]

adaMada,

The first issue was dated July 13, 1725. We are in 770, that makes 2495. The next issue will celebrate the 2500th anniversary.

The last issue was numbered XXVI, the next should be XXVII, and not XXV.

[adaMada]

Davout,
I know, but maybe UnOrthO wanted us to 'jump' to XXV for the 2500 edition? Honestly, I'm not sure...

All
I am willing to help to the best of my ability, either as a manager/editor or as a writer. To be very honest, I find writing such things hard, and I've just taken on a lot of new stuff which'll also suck up time where I'd otherwise be writing. Having said that, I want to see UnOrthO's creation go on, and will do anything and everything in my power to ensure that it continues. If that means sitting down and writing articles, or editing/publishing the Gazette, or creating special graphical features -- I will do whatever is necessary to see the continued success of our wonderful newspaper.

-- adaMada

[UnOrthOdOx]

NO, my mistake in numbering, apparantly, I was going right out of memory, and under stress. Whatever numbr is next. Thank you Meshelic, and I will try to get time at work to write a welcome letter, as is custmary for new editors.

[zeit]

I'd really like to be a part of this,
Ideas for the next issue aren't hard to come by, and i'd be happy to be a writer.

So, when is our next staff meeting?

[Meshelic]

Okay as far as I can tell we have

Zeit (as journalist)
Adamada (as potential publisher/journalist)
and myself acting as editor and journalist

I've asked that Aro and GhenghisFarb contribute to this anniversary edition in hopes that they can bring some much needed graphical entertainment to the new issue, but as of yet do not know if they can do it.

I've sought out Arnelos's help as well for any column he might be able to write, and would like to see Togas write section on his diplomatic journeys.

We'll see how it goes guys, so far I think we have the potential for a great lineup this issue
Thanks to all volunteers and those who might be willing to help out!

[Darkness' Edge]

I'd be happy to assist. I'm Unorthodox's equivalent in the ACDG, and there's no reason I couldn't do the same here. Either through occasional articles, or even taking over one of the bi-weekly editions - I'd be happy to do it.

[Meshelic]

When was Unorthodox's deadline for this? Should we rush and try to release on time, or should we delay a little due to the circumstances?

[Darkness' Edge]

I'm not sure.
Anyway, do you want my assistance?

[UnOrthOdOx]

Deadline WAS Saturday. Just make a good one, don't rush and lose quality, there are a few issues I did that, and I am unhappy with them. Better to wait and make a good one.

[UnOrthOdOx]

Weekly is fine.

Meshelic, were you planning to continue the E-mail version as well? If so, I can send to the letterhead and mailing list.

[adaMada]

UnOrthO,
Go ahead and send to me if Meshelic doesn't get back to you; I don't think yahoo supports embedding pictures directly into the e-mail, but I'll try to start sending something directly to the subscribers. (If nothing else, a link to the forum page until we can get things rolling). Hopefully, we'll have something pretty nice within a few weeks.

-- adaMada

[GodKing]

Count me in as a part time contributer. RL has me swamped as I am trying to finish construction prior to winter conditions.......... but am still lurking and trying to contribute here and there.

GK