medlinke Posted February 7, 2002 Share Posted February 7, 2002 2/7/02 After much enthusiasm on the Scenario board for a journal treatment of Combat Mission I have decided to head up a project to create this journal. (Yes, the playtesting website is still under development...if anyone still cares) Here is what is going on: Because there are now so many fans of the Combat Mission game and soon to be series it seems only appropriate that a journal be created for "offline" consumption that contains things like tactics, features on the game and historical events, news and rumors, the mod community, the scenario community, and other relevant Combat Mission news. This journal will be a bi-weekly journal that will be "published" in Adobe Acrobat format so that it can look elegant, but still retain cross OS compatibility. Furthermore, this publication will need a staff of dedicated volunteers to help get it off the ground. Here is what is currently needed: 2 Editors: These 2 people would be responsible for dividing up the issue's articles, proofing them, and when they are ready submitting them to me for inclusion in the journal. (REQ: Strong English language skills, enough time to complete these tasks for the articles that are submitted) 3 Tactics Writers: These 3 people would be responsible for writing short articles on tactics for specific aspects of the game such as mines, taking out bunkers, etc. Topics would be generated by the writers and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 1 article every 2 weeks.) 3 Columnists: These 3 people would be responsible for writing editorial content for the site on current topics, debates, and issues within the Combat Mission community. Topics would be generated by the writers and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 1 article every 2 weeks.) 2 Mod Reporters: These 2 people would be the eyes and ears of the journal for the mod community. They would be writing articles, reviews, and how-to's on modding for Combat Mission. Topics would be generated by Mod Reporters and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 1 article every 2 weeks.) 5 Scenario Reporters: These 5 people would be responsible for writing reviews, previews, and critiques about scenarios. Topics would be generated by Scenario Reporters and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 2 article every 2 weeks.) 1 Tournament Reporter: This person would be responsible for writing interviews, and news about the tournaments that are taking place in the Combat Mission community. Topics would be generated by Scenario Reporters and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 1 article every 2 - 3 weeks as tournaments dictate.) 2 News & Rumors Reporters: These 2 people would be responsible for writing the latest news,scandales, and rumors about the Combat Mission community. Topics would be generated by News & Rumors Reporters and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 3 article every 2 weeks.) 3 Feature Reporter: These 3 people would be responsible for writing longer features about any topic within the Combat Mission community included but not limited to: Historical articles, how to's, modding guides, and even in depth articles regarding gameplay tips. Topics would be generated by Feature Reporters and approved by the Editors and Editor in Chief. (REQ: Familiarity with the tenets of the English language and responsible enough to produce 1 article every 4 weeks. This responsibility is shifted between reporters so that there will always be 1 feature in every journal.) Article Lengths: Tactics: 200 - 300 words Columnists: 150 - 300 words Mod: 150 - 250 words Scenarios: 250 - 350 words Tournaments: 200 - 300 words News & Rumors: 100 - 200 words Features: 450 - 700 words (These lengths are minimums, you may go from 100 - 300 words over pending approval from the editors.) If you are interested in this opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Please contact me at: medlinke@msu.edu. Attach a plain text or RTF example of your writing, and if you are going to apply to be an editor please exhibit your BEST example of writing. This journal will NOT be published until the first FULL cycle of articles is over (approximately 3 - 4 weeks after all positions are filled). Another post will be made when all positions are filled. Do NOT send any Microsoft Word Documents as I will not read them. Finally, if you have any questions you can post them here or mail them to me at: CONTACT INFORMATION: medlinke@msu.edu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTed Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Excellent! Good luck, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Originally posted by SuperTed: Excellent! Good luck, sir!HANDS OFF SuperTed - you have enough on your plate! Unless of course, you're already on staff...which would not surprise me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianc Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Sounds great and more power to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlinke Posted February 8, 2002 Author Share Posted February 8, 2002 Actually there are only 2 ppl currently on staff besides me. 1 Editor 1 Cartoonist So...send in those questions, and applications! My database is already set up so that I can add people in and we can start working immediately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTed Posted February 8, 2002 Share Posted February 8, 2002 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by SuperTed: Excellent! Good luck, sir!HANDS OFF SuperTed - you have enough on your plate! Unless of course, you're already on staff...which would not surprise me...</font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlinke Posted February 9, 2002 Author Share Posted February 9, 2002 The editor positions have been filled. I am still looking for applications in many positions. If you have questions please feel free to post them! Thanks Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlinke Posted February 18, 2002 Author Share Posted February 18, 2002 double post..sorry...ready below! [ February 17, 2002, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: medlinke ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlinke Posted February 18, 2002 Author Share Posted February 18, 2002 Bump...with an explanation I need to fill more positions on this. The response has been very lackluster to this project so I will let it die in another 3 days if I don't fill the positions I need. I only have: 2 Editors 1 Cartoonist 1 Scenario Reviewer If you want to be a part of this publication, or if you have questions about its operation, content, etc. E-mail it to me asap. Also, leave your thoughts on why you DONT want to see a publication of this type. I think it could be very useful. For you ASL folks, you know how great ASL Journals are even though the ASLML gets hundreds of posts a day. So, just a final little note to let you know that I can still user writers. Thanks Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpazManOught Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I hate applying for paid work!!! Christ now I have to apply for charity work too :eek: Lets see if I can knock something up for these scenario editors’ vacancies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameroon Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 I'm afraid all I can offer is enthusiasm for the project. I really hope it takes off. I'd love to be able to provide more concrete assistance filling one of the positions, unfortunately I'm not even close to qualifying for the topics that would be covered by the journal. Luckily for me there are a bunch of people on this board who I think could do a fantastic job (time permitting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoot Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Any news on if this boat is gonna' float yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 What is the final verdict? Dead in the water, listing to port at a severe angle or full speed ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Listing to port at a severe angle and full speed ahead? C'mon, don't keep us in the dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medlinke Posted February 20, 2002 Author Share Posted February 20, 2002 I am going to give it until the end of this week, and then...dead in the water. It's too bad though. For those of you who have thought this was a cool idea...support it! In the end, I guess if nobody says they want to help write then...there is no content, and I'm certainly not writing everything myself! lol Maybe I'll try a monthly e-zine with contributors or something... hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 Medlinke: What did you think of those graphics I sent you...would they have been usable? It was a zip file with about 80 small filler jpeg graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameroon Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 Originally posted by medlinke: For those of you who have thought this was a cool idea...support it!I wish I could but I don't think BAD content is a suitable replacement for NO content Hrmph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammenwerfer Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 Maybe you should start off as a monthly or even quarterly publication... Baby steps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoot Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 This is sad. I was looking forward to being involved with this. Nobody to help out with a project like this while meanwhile, back at the ranch, thousands of words can be generated daily about the finer points of the nebelwerfer. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts