KHWiki:Magazine/Journalist Spot/Issue 7

How It Works
To begin with, you must be a registered user on both Wikis with a minimum of either 300 total edits at the KHWiki (check here) or 100 total edits at the Keyhole (check here).

Once you have that, you can sign-up to do any of the below but remember that it is your responsibility to complete anything you have signed up to at least a week before release. Fortunately, there's plenty of help along the way! Once you've signed up to something, you can share ideas about your topic below in the "Discussion" section. Then, other users will feedback and develop your ideas by giving their own thoughts and opinions so that you have enough inspiration to write your entire piece. If you are doing an interview, debate battle or podcast, work with your partner(s) at an off-Wiki location, such as the IRC or by email.

After you have a first draft, email it to "kingdomheartswikibcrat@gmail.com" so that the Editor in Chief can review your work, fix any mistakes and give you any advice that you might need. Please refrain from posting any drafts on the wiki to prevent ruining the surprise and satisfaction at the end result. Remember to update your status in the sign-up section and again, ensure that you email your work at least a week before release so that there is time to fix any potential issues.

The host for the Journalist Spot alternates every issue so you may need to visit The Keyhole if you want to get involved!

Submission Etiquettes
For the aid of the publisher, we now request everyone to observe the following etiquettes when you are submitting a piece of work:

Insert all the relevant coding in your email, including all images, font colors, formatting and links. Also insert the relevant parameters of your piece. For example, this is an example of a perfect riddle submission: |gridriddle1=Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet |gridriddle1answer=consectetur adipiscing elit |gridriddle1author=Cicero Two templates have been made to handle links: Template:KHWiki and Template:Keyhole. These works by using the following parameters (this uses the KHWiki template as an example but the Keyhole is the same): Example: Never use basic  links unless you know that both Wikis have the page that you're linking to!
 * Coding

Make sure all property names (e.g. "Kingdom Hearts") are in italics!

Allude to both Wikis as much as possible with links and mentions, unless your section is specific to one Wiki.
 * Content

Check that any images you use are available on both wikis under the same name. If not, mention in your email what the different file names are. If your image needs to be uploaded, send it as an attachment so that the editor can upload it later.
 * Images

It is vital that you submit your work before at least a week before the next issue is set to be released so that a) the publisher has time to add it into the rest of the magazine and b) there is time to fix any issues that there may be.
 * Due Date

Sign-Up
Found something you want to do? Sign-up under the bullet point you wish to do. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the Editor in Chief or the Deputy in Chief! Remember to submit your final work to the wiki's email for review!

Cover

 * A magazine cover drawn by hand or computer. Also submitted should be a thumbnail of the cover, for use in the magazine directories.
 * 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)

Ansem's Report

 * A Kingdom Hearts news summary. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Up to 4 new pieces are needed.
 * 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Considering we had egg on our faces with the April Fools' joke that we made earlier this year.... TRS NX  10:28, 5 October 2015 (UTC)

Unlocking the Keyhole

 * A news summary of the happenings at the Keyhole. Note that this is best done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Sections include: Jiminy's Journal (Keyhole news), Log Updates (deletion, move and other), New Users (short blurbs about our newest editors) and Tea Party updates.

The Door to Light

 * A news summary of the KHWiki. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Sections include: Trinity Archives (KHWiki news), New Users (short blurbs about our newest editors), Policy Updates and Featured Project.

The Coliseum

 * A debate battle on a certain topic between two users with conflicting opinions. This section requires two contributors who are able to work together off wiki.

The Keyblade Master

 * A complete article on any topic. This can include theories, analysis, speculation etc. Multiple authors are allowed to collaborate for this page. There are up to 3 article spaces available for this page.
 * 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * I need to do an Episode II on my Keyblade Master submission, posthaste. TRS NX  10:26, 5 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Some analysis, if I can still remember all my points... 19:22, 17 November 2015 (UTC)

Dive to the Heart

 * A game tutorial and/or a wiki tutorial.
 * Wiki tutorial - 18:15, 6 October 2015 (UTC)
 * An "Intro To..." guide.
 * 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 16:57, 8 October 2015 (UTC)

Round Room

 * A maximum crew of four people willing to take part in recording the podcast and an agenda of things to talk about on the podcast.
 * NOTICE:Due to the backlog of videos that we already have, any people signed up for the round room will still be put onto our waiting list, but will not be featured in this issue. Keep in mind that if you've already been a guest on the round room, you cannot sign up again.

Mark of Mastery Exam

 * A review on any subject.
 * 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * A "Top 5 List" on any subject.
 * We already have three more left from Troisnyxetienne. 15:21, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 16:56, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
 * An interview between an interviewer and another editor. This section requires two contributors who are able to work together off wiki.
 * 15:39, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 16:56, 8 October 2015 (UTC)

Naminé's Sketchbook

 * A couple pieces of fanart.
 * Done on my part; I've sent a number of pieces of fanart and it's probably going to be one displayed per issue. I may resume this once I've run out of pieces to display. TRS NX  10:27, 5 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Coloured in line art from the previous issue
 * Blank line art.

The Grid

 * A "Banish The Beast!" silhouette image.
 * Riddles. Five riddles are required in total.
 * Maybe two? 00:41, 6 December 2015 (UTC)
 * A puzzle. Both an empty and a completed version of the puzzle must be submitted.
 * I've just realised that I've hogged this spot since Issue 1 so if anyone else wants to give it a go, I'm more than happy to step down. 15:13, 4 October 2015 (UTC)

Flick Rush

 * Answers for the mailbox. Up to four different questions can be answered for this section.
 * 16:55, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 17:04, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
 * 00:40, 6 December 2015 (UTC)
 * 00:16, 24 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Tasks for KHWiki. Five tasks are required in total.
 * 19:21, 17 November 2015 (UTC)
 * Tasks for games. Five tasks are required in total.
 * 16:55, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Tasks for Keyhole. Five tasks are required in total.
 * 18:11, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Compiling poll results and inputting them into a graphic.
 * A poll idea.
 * 18:31, 28 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Birthday list of the next quarter.
 * 16:55, 8 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Discussion Topic
 * 19:44, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

Changes

 * Bump. 19:36, 16 November 2015 (UTC)

To Do List!

 * It's now in the sign-up area, but I think you'd do a good job with it since you came up with the idea. ^^ 19:09, 13 December 2015 (UTC)
 * Well, I don't really have a topic in mind right now, but I'll try to come up with one. P.S.: the new magazine template should work now.  19:44, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

I should be able to handle Mailbag, and possibly Contents Collage if I know what's in our magazine this time. Title page might be a bit of a stretch. TRS NX  00:57, 1 January 2016 (UTC)


 * Yep, I've got it; it's great! We just need one ^_^ 23:27, 1 January 2016 (UTC)

Everything but colored lineart of last issue's Timeless River is done (and the colored lineart is only preferable anyway). We're just waiting for the End of Year Event results before we can publish! 19:03, 5 January 2016 (UTC)
 * Update!
 * Do the judges send their results individually, or does Chain compile them all? Regardless, I am waiting with bated breath. TRS NX  19:24, 5 January 2016 (UTC)
 * The goal was to have fun designing a character with some friends! rather than wait for other people to deduct points from your product of friendship! 22:47, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
 * I have one judge left to send in their results in the next 30 minutes. If he does not, the results and page 14 of the magazine will be sent as is. 04:29, 8 January 2016 (UTC)
 * The winners have been determined. Please look forward to the release of the magazine for the results. 06:17, 8 January 2016 (UTC)

Mailbag Questions
You may add to these!
 * What Disney property do you never want to see in the Kingdom Hearts series?
 * What task are you most proud of accomplishing on the Keyhole or KHWiki?
 * What other video games would you recommend to fans of Kingdom Hearts?
 * Who's a Kingdom Hearts character that you just don't understand the hype for?
 * Which Kingdom Hearts character do you think gets the best fan art? Provide some examples!
 * Rank the Kingdom Hearts games in order of least to most favourite. Only include the ones you have played/watched.
 * Rank the Kingdom Hearts games in order of overrated to underrated. Only include the ones you have played/watched.
 * What world / character / section of Kingdom Hearts do you think is the most underrated, and why?