Today I discovered a new OSR-themed Zine at RPGNow called The Dragon Horde (it's currently on issue #2). It's a fun little zine, with a good variety of stuff. This, combined with Tim Shorts' periodical zine, The Manor, has me wondering if maybe I could do a simple little Zine of my own. Mine would probably be exclusively PDF, though if POD was an option, I'd surely be open to that.
Right now, it's just a germ of an idea. But I'm thinking a quarterly, or maybe bi-monthly schedule. Each issue would have a specific theme (fantasy, sword & sorcery, sci fi, etc.), and would contain a specific set of features, like new items, new monsters, a small adventure, and a generic-use article (not system/edition specific). I'd also consider adding in a small piece of orginal fiction to each issue.
I dunno. What do you guys think? I might do a single issue, just to see how it does, and if there is any interest in more issues. If nothing else, this could be a fun little creative exercise.
I have been gaming, off and on, since I was 12 years old. Now that I'm...well, MUCH older, I don't get to play quite as often as I like, but I still like to keep my hand in the game, as it were. This blog is about the role-playing games I write, the games I play, and the games I wish I could play.
The answer to, Is there room for another zine?, the answer is always yes. Go for it Tom. I think you POV would be a great addition.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm definitely going to do at least one issue. Almost got the content worked out already. Now I just need to write it, and do some artwork. :)
DeleteI'm with Tim. There's ALWAYS room for another 'zine. Just make sure and get the word out when the publishing starts!
DeleteIt's a lot of fun but also a lot of work if you are going to be doing it regularly. I'm the senior editor for the Frontier Explorer magazine (http://frontierexplorer.org). We publish quarterly and there is a lot involved in getting it all ready each issue. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteWell, you guys do an AMAZING job over there. Certainly on the level of the pro mags of old. I doubt I will be that ambitious. :) But thanks for the encouragement!
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