theheadkase RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32 |
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
Okay, so we've discovered something that we need as many of our writers as possible to be aware of. I'm going to post it here, and we'll be including it in future submission guidelines. This is REALLY IMPORTANT for people who use open-source software, like OpenOffice and LibreOffice, and save their files as .DOC files. There is a mismatch between file types when trying to open the .DOC files in versions of Word from 2013 and up. It results in losing the last few lines of text. Those lines can only be viewed on Word 2010 or earlier.
If you use these programs, you MUST put one or two carriage returns after your last paragraph before you save the document as a .DOC file. Otherwise, we will have great difficulty being able to read and edit your submission.
Please spread the word to others who may not see this post, in case they are already working on future submissions.
Thanks!
I've done some fiddling with files and it looks like there may be a "fix" for this. If you open the DOC file in Word, save it as a DOCX file, then close and reopen the file, the text comes back. Although this seems to work consistently, it's still best to follow the directions above if you're going to use open-source programs to prepare your submissions.
Rusty Ironpants RPG Superstar 2015 Top 16 |
Drejk |
Paris Crenshaw wrote:I've done some fiddling with files and it looks like there may be a "fix" for this. If you open the DOC file in Word, save it as a DOCX file, then close and reopen the file, the text comes back. Although this seems to work consistently, it's still best to follow the directions above if you're going to use open-source programs to prepare your submissions.Okay, so we've discovered something that we need as many of our writers as possible to be aware of. I'm going to post it here, and we'll be including it in future submission guidelines. This is REALLY IMPORTANT for people who use open-source software, like OpenOffice and LibreOffice, and save their files as .DOC files. There is a mismatch between file types when trying to open the .DOC files in versions of Word from 2013 and up. It results in losing the last few lines of text. Those lines can only be viewed on Word 2010 or earlier.
If you use these programs, you MUST put one or two carriage returns after your last paragraph before you save the document as a .DOC file. Otherwise, we will have great difficulty being able to read and edit your submission.
Please spread the word to others who may not see this post, in case they are already working on future submissions.
Thanks!
Does the same problem occurs with .docx?
Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
Paris Crenshaw wrote:Does the same problem occurs with .docx?Paris Crenshaw wrote:I've done some fiddling with files and it looks like there may be a "fix" for this. If you open the DOC file in Word, save it as a DOCX file, then close and reopen the file, the text comes back. Although this seems to work consistently, it's still best to follow the directions above if you're going to use open-source programs to prepare your submissions.Okay, so we've discovered something that we need as many of our writers as possible to be aware of. I'm going to post it here, and we'll be including it in future submission guidelines. This is REALLY IMPORTANT for people who use open-source software, like OpenOffice and LibreOffice, and save their files as .DOC files. There is a mismatch between file types when trying to open the .DOC files in versions of Word from 2013 and up. It results in losing the last few lines of text. Those lines can only be viewed on Word 2010 or earlier.
If you use these programs, you MUST put one or two carriage returns after your last paragraph before you save the document as a .DOC file. Otherwise, we will have great difficulty being able to read and edit your submission.
Please spread the word to others who may not see this post, in case they are already working on future submissions.
Thanks!
We have only seen the problem in files that have the .DOC extension. The problem seems to come from the translation of newer open-source file formats into the DOC format in older versions of Word. I assume that the open source programs rely on some sort of XML formatting, which makes it easier for the DOCX Versions of Word to understand.
Christopher Wasko RPG Superstar 2015 Top 4, RPG Superstar 2014 Top 16 |
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Paris Crenshaw wrote:I've done some fiddling with files and it looks like there may be a "fix" for this. If you open the DOC file in Word, save it as a DOCX file, then close and reopen the file, the text comes back. Although this seems to work consistently, it's still best to follow the directions above if you're going to use open-source programs to prepare your submissions.Okay, so we've discovered something that we need as many of our writers as possible to be aware of. I'm going to post it here, and we'll be including it in future submission guidelines. This is REALLY IMPORTANT for people who use open-source software, like OpenOffice and LibreOffice, and save their files as .DOC files. There is a mismatch between file types when trying to open the .DOC files in versions of Word from 2013 and up. It results in losing the last few lines of text. Those lines can only be viewed on Word 2010 or earlier.
If you use these programs, you MUST put one or two carriage returns after your last paragraph before you save the document as a .DOC file. Otherwise, we will have great difficulty being able to read and edit your submission.
Please spread the word to others who may not see this post, in case they are already working on future submissions.
Thanks!
From an IT bod... docx is commonly referred to as exchangeable document format and has become the industry standard for most word processors as the file to use between mixed platforms.
However, if you google "microsoft word viewer" and install that (it's a Microsoft free app - they also have viewers for powerpoint and excel sheets) you can use it to check your saved files open correctly in word as it uses the same word dll's as the full word app uses, it's just read only. Hope that also helps.
Drejk |
Drejk wrote:Does the same problem occurs with .docx?We have only seen the problem in files that have the .DOC extension. The problem seems to come from the translation of newer open-source file formats into the DOC format in older versions of Word. I assume that the open source programs rely on some sort of XML formatting, which makes it easier for the DOCX Versions of Word to understand.
That would make sense - open document text (.odt) is indeed XML based.
theheadkase RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32 |
Terminalmancer |
theheadkase wrote:There needs to be a "let's get the hell out of here!" spell for retreating.There's always expeditious retreat.
If you're not using the sorc/wiz list and you don't like standard actions (or attacks of opportunity) there's also Burst of Speed.
If you don't like difficult terrain, pits, walls, etc. there's Dimension Door...
theheadkase RPG Superstar Season 9 Top 32 |
Thomas LeBlanc RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32 |
Ambrosia Slaad |
In other news, I finished my second round of edits and looking forward to seeing the final product in 3 months! Which seems a long ways off...
When the EiC call for proofreaders, be sure to volunteer. Once your proofreading assignment is done, you get to flip through the rest of draft PDF for a sneak peak at all the great articles and their awesome art before the finalized issue debuts to everyone else.
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
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Thomas LeBlanc wrote:In other news, I finished my second round of edits and looking forward to seeing the final product in 3 months! Which seems a long ways off...When the EiC call for proofreaders, be sure to volunteer. Once your proofreading assignment is done, you get to flip through the rest of draft PDF for a sneak peak at all the great articles and their awesome art before the finalized issue debuts to everyone else.
It's the little things that count, right?
PERKS, PEOPLE....PERKS.
Thomas LeBlanc RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32 |
Thomas LeBlanc wrote:In other news, I finished my second round of edits and looking forward to seeing the final product in 3 months! Which seems a long ways off...When the EiC call for proofreaders, be sure to volunteer. Once your proofreading assignment is done, you get to flip through the rest of draft PDF for a sneak peak at all the great articles and their awesome art before the finalized issue debuts to everyone else.
I was lucky to get selected to proofread the last issue. Hopefully my input was deemed useful and I get selected again, but it's still not the final product.
Ambrosia Slaad |
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He'sDeadJim wrote:When does the official call for #16 go up?It's on the list...but life is busy and crazy right now, and I'm really focusing on #15's progress at the moment.
I will try and get it posted soon, but for everyone who wants to start now, the theme will be Numeria.
I'm almost finished my barbarian and bloodrager archetypes.
A question though: Is a hazard considered a bestiary/critter submission or something else?
Nightdrifter |
Have one article nearly done ... and ideas for a Weal or Woe that probably couldn't be accepted for copyright reasons:
A kitsune pathfinder society agent obsessed with finding alien technology vs a tobacco addicted technic league operative who wants to keep such technology secret.
Not quite sure how I'd fit in the kitsune's three lonely gunslinger friends, his venture captain who loves to skin creatures, or his floating skull companion who always seems to get stuck with examining dead bodies.
Kalindlara Contributor |
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
I should also note here that we will likely be having our Wayfinder Meet and Eat again, the Thursday before PaizoCon starts.
Sharp's Roaster worked out well, I think. I am told that Dave's Diner has a back room we can possibly reserve, if people are more interested in that option.
I may set up a Google poll or something for people to let me know if they will be attending, so we can get a count for the restaurant.
Kalindlara Contributor |
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
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Timitius wrote:Will I have to do so in advance, or can I do so on-site? What are the chances of supplies running out?Kalindlara wrote:Wait: there will be color copies of #14? How do I make sure I can get one (or more)?A donation of $25 can get you a copy......
Either way. The store usually doesn't sell out of them during the Con. But, for contributors of the issue, I can make sure one of available for you.
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Paris Crenshaw Contributor |
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Is the $25 also true for the color copies of #15? I'd like to get one of each if possible. I'm one of those weirdos who prefers print over PDFs. :-)
Generally speaking, yes. Every time we do a print run, we print enough black & white copies to cover the expected attendance at PaizoCon. If we have enough funds from donations and ads to print color copies plus copies of the most recent even-numbered book, we do that, too.
Once the convention is over, we are able to hand over our remaining copies to Paizo, who graciously manages the sales and shipping for us. Funds raised from the sale of past issues go toward printing future issues.
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
Timitius PaizoCon Founder, Wayfinder Editor-in-Chief |
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Badge ribbons?
If you are a Wayfinder Contributor (author, artist, editor, sponsor....any issue), I have a ribbon for you to attach to the bottom of your name badge. Badge Ribbons are kind of a tradition at conventions. Often, it becomes a goal of some co-goers to collect as many badges as possible, At Norwescon (held in the same hotel), it is not uncommon to see a collection a ribbons down to the floor.
I am hoping that others are going to join in on the fun, and bring ribbons of their own as well.....