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Post by calithena on Apr 28, 2009 12:05:29 GMT -6
This is just where I'll post things as I continue with layout. Mostly keeping myself honest here...
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Post by Melan on Apr 28, 2009 23:44:51 GMT -6
Anticipation, anticipation.  |
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Post by calithena on Apr 29, 2009 22:17:42 GMT -6
First ten pages are laid out. Now I am waiting on a couple of people - but I also have to grade finals.  If I actually get more time to work in the next couple of days and the anticipated aren't in I may tweak the order so we can get more laid out faster. |
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Post by calithena on May 1, 2009 7:13:54 GMT -6
Up to page 14 last night. There will be a brief hiatus this weekend but I actually think prospects for a finished issue by Thursday of next week seem pretty good at this point.
Sham, if you're checking your email in the middle of the week we may need to turn around some Delvers Delve and Darkness Beneath stuff very quickly, or not if I get it all worked out myself, but anyway if you're checking your email during that time it would be a big help.
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Post by calithena on May 7, 2009 9:15:41 GMT -6
19 pages laid out. People are sick here and schools are closed, so looks like another week. Onward!
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Post by ragnorakk on May 7, 2009 18:13:47 GMT -6
Not one to normally applaud public health crisis...
Hooray!
(*cough...cough*)
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Post by Alex Schroeder on May 13, 2009 2:41:46 GMT -6
It's hard to believe that a new issue is getting ready! The month seem to be flying by. (Or am I growing older?)  |
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Post by calithena on May 13, 2009 6:22:34 GMT -6
Currently on page 30, in the middle of Melan's "Black Blood." I think today will be a big day...let's hope!
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Post by calithena on May 13, 2009 21:48:26 GMT -6
Knocking off today on page 46. Hopefully not too long now...
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Post by Melan on May 14, 2009 0:01:36 GMT -6
This going into print soon, and Mythmere's new releases... almost like Christmas. ;D
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Post by sham on May 14, 2009 14:40:49 GMT -6
Indeed. I'm hoping to have the patience to bundle FO 5, KS 2 and Jeff's Miscellaneum of Cinder together in one order.
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Post by calithena on May 14, 2009 16:53:52 GMT -6
I'll try not to keep you waiting too long!
I would say next week this time at the absolute latest. I'm in the mid-fifties now on layout and there is only one more hard thing - some hack named Calithena wrote a turgid, unreadable level of The Darkness Beneath so I'm going to have to whip it into shape before it can go to press - great maps and art people drew for it though. If it wasn't for that I could probably pull an all-nighter and get it out tonight. As it is probably two days of work, but this weekend we have three parties/gatherings, a neighborhood event, and we're probably buying a car, plus I'm home with my daughter from Friday to Monday, so we'll see. Maybe if I load up on port (I have a nice 10 year tawny from Infantado open, I prefer their estate/vintage ports stylistically but it's a very nicely made specimen) and coffee after the wife and daughter go to sleep...
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Post by calithena on May 21, 2009 13:49:24 GMT -6
We are so close now. I am in the eighties and the issue will be back to 88. Once it's done we'll practically be ready to lock and load on #6 too. But, I'm going on vacation tomorrow night. I smell an all nighter coming. We will see.
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Post by amityvillemike on May 21, 2009 13:55:52 GMT -6
Layout, man, layout!!!
I can only hold back placing my giant Lulu order for this month for so long!
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Post by arokh on May 21, 2009 14:45:53 GMT -6
Really looking forward to this one. I too am holding off on buying other stuff from Lulu so I can bundle FO #5 with them.
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Post by Alex Schroeder on May 22, 2009 1:28:05 GMT -6
I'm going on vacation tomorrow night. Enjoy your holidays! |
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Post by treebore on May 22, 2009 4:24:49 GMT -6
I wasn't able to hold off, but at least get it up on Lulu before the end of the month so I can save the 10%.
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Post by chgowiz on May 22, 2009 8:40:06 GMT -6
We are so close now. I am in the eighties and the issue will be back to 88. Once it's done we'll practically be ready to lock and load on #6 too. But, I'm going on vacation tomorrow night. I smell an all nighter coming. We will see. I hope you have a good weekend with family and friends, and in remembrance. I always appreciate the hard work you guys do on the layout and creation of this thing. Thank you. |
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Post by calithena on May 22, 2009 12:03:22 GMT -6
Hi again!
I might be able to squeeze it out by 5 tonight but if I do I won't have time to properly edit. For the first couple issues this was fine but now that double digits of people buy it before I even get the print proof copy I feel an obligation to make it as clean and attractive as possible before it goes to print.
Tuesday at the latest barring natural or human disaster. Maybe Monday if the stars line up right.
Both of these are in May and will enable combined orders, discounts. etc.
Thanks for your patience! This is a really great issue, in some ways the best yet, and I promise it will be worth the wait!
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Post by terje on May 22, 2009 13:08:28 GMT -6
Hey Calithena, dont rush it. Your work has been really good in previous issues, so I'd prefer that you took what time it takes. And you shouldnt have to work your self to death over this, it should be fun too! Now, having said that I'm really looking forward to the new issue! |
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Post by ant on May 22, 2009 16:01:00 GMT -6
I'm with terje. Don't kill yourself, Cal. Relax and have fun putting the final touches on Issue #5. We love your work and it's worth the wait.
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Post by Alex Schroeder on May 24, 2009 12:17:17 GMT -6
My Lulu basket is also waiting ;D...
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Post by calithena on May 26, 2009 16:38:28 GMT -6
layout is done. preview thread shortly and then i'll get it on lulu. surreal day, car accident interfered (everyone's ok), but we're there.
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If I actually get more time to work in the next couple of days and the anticipated aren't in I may tweak the order so we can get more laid out faster.
