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Big news!
There is a new, monthly PDF magazine on the horizon focusing on OPEN GAMING, i.e. gaming under various open licenses.
This new magazine is being put together by Fat Goblin Games and shall be called...
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This magazine will essentially be run by Fat Goblin Games, but with some editorial input from yours truly and with articles by almost anyone in the industry or via submission from readers/fans.
It will include a news sections detailing what's happening in the industry from an open gaming perspective as well as what's happening on d20pfsrd.com (Pathfinder SRD), d20swsrd.com (Swords & Wizardry SRD), d20herosrd.com (Mutants & Masterminds SRD), and d20modernpf.com (Modern Path SRD) as well announce new products in the d20pfsrd.com estore :D
Disclaimer: While it will carry a lot of Pathfinder-focused material it is explicitly NOT intended to be limited to just Pathfinder. It is open to any "open" game system. Note also that while not EVERY piece of every issue will be 100% Open Game Content, we'll be making a diligent effort to make sure the percentage is as close to 100% as possible.
Here's a summary provided to me by Rick from Fat Goblin Games of the expected outline of the mag (so far...)
CHARACTERS
- Races: Exploring new races, racial options, racial feats, anything exploring a race or races. Submissions should be about 1500 words.
- Classes: New classes, class options, class archetypes, prestige classes, spells, etc. Submissions should be about 1500 words.
- Other: New equipment, feats, traits, magic items, anything else that would be geared towards players or characters. Submissions should be 700-1500 words.
DESIGN & GMING
- Creature Feature: New creature with stat block and ecology. This is planned to be a two page spread so submissions should be 800 to 1000 words at most.
- Location/Adventure: This can be a detailed location or mini adventure. Nothing overly complex. A detailed description of a tavern with npcs, history, etc. is kind of the idea. It needs to be interesting but generic. Submissions should be 1500 to 2500 words.
- Rules: Alternate rules for game masters, new rules, expanded rules, etc. Example: new hazards, rules for storms, reputation rules for cities, stuff like that. Submissions should be 1500 words.
REGULAR COLUMNS
- The Watch: News, previews, and general notes useful to gamers. This is 6 pages of various content. This is where upcoming releases or previews for products will be. This is where general industry news will be (kickstarters, company merges, etc.) This is also where we point out useful websites, upcoming events (cons), etc. I could probably use help on this if anyone is interested.
- Worldcraft: This will be a 100% Open Game Content collaborative setting building project. Anyone can jump on this and cover any subject. From races, to classes, to anything. This is mechanics free, although sidebar suggestions are welcome. Looking at 1500 to 2500 words.
OPEN FEATURES
Random submissions, pitches of any kind. Both stand alone articles and potential new regular columns. These all need to be the range of 700 to 2500 words.
THEME
The theme of the first issue is winter/cold. This is a loose theme, so not everything needs to revolve around it, but hopefully helps give loose content ideas.
I'd LOVE to see some of your names in the mag! If you think you're good enough (and I know some of you certainly are!) then get ready to get your name in a published mag!
LASTLY! DON'T ASK ME ANYTHING ELSE! I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ELSE! :D
Rick and those portly gobbers are running with this so if you have questions please try to flag one of those guys down!
WOOT! 2013 IS GONNA ROCK!
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It won't be free, sorry. But it won't break anyone's budget. I don't want to put a price in as concrete, but look for around $1.99 or so. Page count around 64.
Sounds good, guys! Magazines seem like a tough go nowadays but more power to you for trying it out.
Fantastic News!!!
I would really like to see something in print...would pay more to hold it in my hands
Print is not going to be an option right now, and as a whole, I'm not sure the market can support it and allow us to keep high production rates. Only time will tell, and hopefully fans embrace the new magazine and allow us to expand in those directions.
Count me in.
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Thanks for the support everyone! Having fun here in Fort Wayne at Winter Fantasy. Jason killed three PC's in his last session... one PC twice :)
Anyway, looks like the mag is full steam ahead and article assignments/submissions are under way! Can't wait to see the first one! Glad to be a part of helping the 3pp Community in any way I can!
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Looks very interesting, and I'll be writing some articles, for sure. Those Fat Goblin Games guys are awesome folks, and I love the d20pfsrd.com site!
Looks very interesting, and I'll be writing some articles, for sure. Those Fat Goblin Games guys are awesome folks, and I love the d20pfsrd.com site!
Exactly what Christina said. :)
Where should we head if looking for a submission address and guidelines?
Send all submissions to Rick Hershey and / or Jason Stoffa via
fatgoblingames@gmail.com :D
Thanks - I've got a homebrew class in particular that I think could work once I give it a bit more polish.
Looking forward to this.
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Thanks for all the support and encouragement folks, means a lot.
Articles are pouring in from all your favorite 3pp and the quality and generosity of these companies and freelancers are astounding.
Some contributors I can announce as confirmed.
The amazing Christina Stiles will be writing a regular column on open gaming each month, as well as contributing various other articles when she can.
Bret Boyd of Tricky Owlbear is working on a great location involving arctic elves, I've already approved the outline on this one, it's that cool.
Total Party Kill Games gave us a complete new race (and we mean everything) as part of a preview for their upcoming 'Denizens of the Dreaming' player sourcebook. I'm excited by the article and book release based on the content I've seen.
Major Open Content supporter Purple Duck Games/4 Winds Fantasy Gaming has taken up the launch of our regular article Worldcraft with a detailed region overview of part of our shared world map. 100% open content and only they quality you expect from these guys.
And we are finalizing and discussing tons of other content with publishers almost hourly, so expect more details and announcements soon.
I'll see what I can get in to you guys. Winter-themed monsters sounds like something I can work with.
Nice one! And congrats Christina!!!
Why oh why can't I have a LIKE button??? lol Ok, in the meantime...
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You could always use the "plus" button in the upper right to add it to your favorites. That kind of acts like a "like".
Yay! Love magazines! Can't wait to see!
So you're saying anyone can contribute anything in the hopes of seeing their name in print? Is there anything in particular noob fans should work on?
Mark- the first post has a general idea of the type of content we are looking for each issue, feel free to shoot me an email.
Make sure to head over to our Facebook page and learn more about the magazine, check out the submission notes, and see a little sneak peak of the cover to issue #1.
Go to Open Gaming Monthly.
Sent my article in!
Can not WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, OK, so I'm excited....:P