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| Heard about the new magazine hosted on KHWiki.com and The Keyhole and want to get involved in writing it? Here at the '''Journalist Spot''', you can give us ideas and article entries that we can use in our next issue. | | Heard about the new magazine hosted on the KHWiki and the Keyhole and want to get involved? Here at the '''Journalist Spot''', you can share ideas and help us work towards the release of our next issue. |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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| 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. | | 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. |
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| The host for the Journalist Spot alternates every issue so you may need to visit The Keyhole if you want to get involved! | | The host for the Journalist Spot alternates every issue so you may need to visit The Keyhole if you want to get involved! |
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| | ===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: |
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| 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 [[User:Chainoffire|Editor in Chief]] or the [[User:TheFifteenthMember|Deputy in Chief]]! Remember to submit your final work to the wiki's email for review!
| | 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: |
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| ===Cover===
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| *A magazine cover drawn by hand or computer.
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| **{{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 01:29, 15 October 2014 (UTC)
| | 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): |
| | | <nowiki>{{KHWiki|LINK DESTINATION|DISPLAYED LINK (optional)|HEX CODE FOR FONT COLOR (optional)}}</nowiki> |
| ===Ansem's Report===
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| *A Kingdom Hearts news summary. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter so that we can cover recent information.
| | <nowiki>{{KHWiki|Donald Duck|Donald|#00000}}</nowiki> |
| **[[User:Byzantinefire|Byzantinefire]] ([[User talk:Byzantinefire|talk]]) 17:08, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
| | Never use basic <nowiki>[[ ]]</nowiki> links unless you know that both Wikis have the page that you're linking to! |
| **{{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 21:16, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ===Unlocking the Keyhole===
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| *A news summary of the happenings at the Keyhole. Note that this is best done towards the end of the quarter 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.
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| ===The Door to Light===
| | Make sure all property names (e.g. "''Kingdom Hearts''") are in italics! |
| *A news summary of the KHWiki. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter so that we can cover recent information. Sections include: Trinity Archives (KHWiki news), New Users (short blurbs about our newest editors) and Roundtable updates.
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| **{{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 21:16, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ===The Coliseum===
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| *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.
| | Allude to both Wikis as much as possible with links and mentions, unless your section is specific to one Wiki. |
| **{{User:Aixon/Sig1}} 17:29, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ===The Keyblade Master===
| | ;Images |
| *A complete article on any topic. This can include theories, analysis, speculation etc. Multiple authors are allowed to collaborate for this page.
| | 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. |
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| ===Dive to the Heart===
| | ;Due Date |
| *A comprehensive game tutorial
| | 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. |
| **How to get the three ''Pilot'' trophies (KH1.5) [[User:Pedrokingdomhearts|RoadToDawn]]
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| *An understandable wiki tutorial.
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| *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. '''NOTE''': Be sure to read [[Forum:Podcast Sign-Ups]], the forum related to the podcast, and be sure to abide by the rules and guidelines related to it.
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| :Additional Note: The next podcast will feature the usual crew with Erry, UC, Chain, and Neumannz, the guest will partake in episode five.
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| **<s>[[User:Byzantinefire|Byzantinefire]] ([[User talk:Byzantinefire|talk]]) 17:08, 4 October 2014 (UTC)</s>
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| **[[User:Pedrokingdomhearts|RoadToDawn]]
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| **add some variety, eh? {{User:Coldasfire/sig3}}
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| ===Mark of Mastery Exam===
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| *A review on any subject.
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| *A "Top 5 List" on any subject.
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| **Getting in here early this time. {{User:Aixon/Sig1}}
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| *An interview between an interviewer and another editor. This section requires two contributors who are able to work together off wiki. '''NOTE:''' Signing up below is for being the interviewer. Whoever signs up can choose which editor they want to interview.
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| **[[User:Byzantinefire|Byzantinefire]] ([[User talk:Byzantinefire|talk]]) 17:08, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
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| **{{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 21:16, 4 October 2014 (UTC) (I'll conduct an interview with someone, so CoF: between me and Byz, pick the more interesting interview and keep the other one for next time.)
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| **{{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 11:21, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *Riddles. Five riddles are required in total. Feel free to sign up even if you don't have all five riddles.
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| **I'll submit at least one. I'll also do however many are left to do when the deadline rolls around. {{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 11:21, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| **[[File:Unversedlogo.png|25px]][[User:Draaek|<font color=orange><font size=2><b>Blazing Dragon</b></font></font>]] [[User_talk:Draaek|<font color=darkseagreen><font size=2><b> of Light</b></font></font>]][[File:Unversedlogo.png|25px]] 15:08, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *A puzzle. Both the "answered" copy and the "displayed" copy of the puzzle must be submitted.
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| **{{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 21:16, 4 October 2014 (UTC) I'll do a word search this time, but I'll need someone's help to make the graphic.
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| ***I might be able to help with the graphic, leave me a message in either wiki and we can discuss about it [[File:Unversedlogo.png|25px]][[User:Draaek|<font color=orange><font size=2><b>Blazing Dragon</b></font></font>]] [[User_talk:Draaek|<font color=darkseagreen><font size=2><b> of Light</b></font></font>]][[File:Unversedlogo.png|25px]] 17:42, 14 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *Answers for the mailbox. Up to three different questions can be answered for this section.
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| **Sure, I'll do one. {{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 11:21, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| **I already know what question I'm gonna do. {{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 05:32, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
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| **I'll do the remaining one. {{User:ANX219/Sig}} 20:04, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *Tasks for KHWiki. Five tasks are required in total.
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| **Why not? I'll check around. {{User:ANX219/Sig}} 20:04, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *Tasks for the games. Five tasks are required in total.
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| **Sure, why not? I'm not signed-up for anything yet... {{KeybladeSpyMaster/Sig}} 02:39, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
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| *Tasks for the Keyhole. Five tasks are required in total.
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| *Poll results. Required is a graph illustrating the results of the poll and a write up explaining the results. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter so that we can cover recent information.
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| ==Discussion== | | ==Discussion== |
| Have questions or do you require the help of the community? Below, you can ask for advice or help from other editors on writing up or creating your section to the magazine! Or you can help other editors with their ideas! Submit your ideas, drafts, and other work below for other editors to review and give advice on!
| | {{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 16:38, 24 April 2016 (UTC)|default="Okay, the magazine is getting to the point where it's becoming an annoying thing to do rather than something fun that'll get more people interested in the wiki." I've had this reaction from several people over the last three months, including myself, so it's high time we find some ways to cut down on the amount of work needed to produce the magazine so that it's more manageable. |
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| How do people feel about answering the mailbox in video format? (If you'd want to do it in video format, you would have to edit your own videos.) {{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 05:52, 8 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :It would be cool, but is there anyone who has the video-editing and audio-recording capabilities? {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| Yeah, I like the idea too, but I'd worry about the quality of the videos we'd be getting. What would we do if someone submitted a video with poor audio or video quality? {{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 04:19, 11 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :We could have the editor-in-chief(s) determine if the video is of good enough quality. A quick google search and it gives me [http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/applications/best-free-video-editing-software-9-top-programs-you-should-download-1136264 a list] with some suggestions for free video editing software with download links. I think that this should have a sooner due date so that in case something fails or if it's not quality enough they could edit the video/answer in text. {{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 05:35, 15 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ::Yeah, that sounds like a plan. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 13:12, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
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| Ok, first off, congratulations to everyone involved! We've published the second issue of the wiki's magazine! A huge thanks to FinalRest and Chainoffire for their incredible work in this last week, spending late nights to compile the whole thing for us. There are some things I'd like to point out for the next issue, and following issues, that I've learned in the last couple weeks. I would hope we'd implement them for this and upcoming issues, to make the process smoother as we continue this wonderful project.
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| *'''Coding''': I don't know if anyone else does this, but I submit my written pieces with the appropriate parameters for my pieces included. In addition, I add the links and font colors to make sure it still looks good. I think we should all do this; it helps Chain and FR a lot if they don't have to go and search which parameters our text goes under. In addition, however, and it's something I meant to do and then didn't, we should submit our pieces with the appropriate parameters and links so they can copy and paste our content to '''both''' wikis. What I mean is, when I submit it, I only submit a copy with links to KHWiki pages and KHWiki files. We should submit two copies of our work, one that functions in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' Wiki, and one that functions on The Keyhole.
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| *'''Timing''': Let's be honest, we literally waited till the last two weeks to get serious about Issue #2. Let's not do that. I don't mean we should be stressed about it right now, but let's not wait till December 18 to start, either. Perhaps we should begin the serious work starting November 1 or something. I think two months is good and smooth. In addition, while some pages, like Ansem's Report, the Door to Light, and Unlocking the Keyhole, have to wait 'till almost the submission date to cover everything, that those pages can't be worked on as the weeks go by. That way, by the time it's submission time, those pages are already mostly done, and little has to be adjusted to be current.
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| *'''Due date''': We had this for Issue #1, and we ought to implement it again for Chain, FR, and FM's sake. It should be about a week before the magazine's publishing date. Because this issue's release date is January 1, the due date would be December 25. So, I think it'd be better if for the January issue, we have a due date of December 18 and publishing date of either December 29, or sometime after January 1, for holiday purposes.
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| I think that's it, for now. Again, guys, this issue is just great, and I hope this changes are for the benefit of our work. {{KeybladeSpyMaster/Sig}} 18:08, 4 October 2014 (UTC) | | I think that we should cut our 13 page issue down into something like 7 pages, removing all the boring, useless bits that no one seems to like contributing. Maybe making what needs to go in the magazine more flexible so for example, if no one does an interview, it's fine because someone else did a Top 5 for that page. |
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| Thanks for the write up KSM, I have some additions of my own:
| | Aixon suggested making it bi-monthly. At first, I was against this but now I've changed my mind and I support this. |
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| '''Coding:''' Articles need to be submitted with every variable for your section filled out in the correct format. For example, if you're writing a riddle, don't just send in the riddle, put the code for the magazine, which, using issue 1's riddles as an example, should look something like this:
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| <pre>|gridriddle1=You first heard me in a trailer<br>Though I was later removed- sent to the abyss<br>
| | {{TheSilentHero|time=17:28, 24 April 2016 (UTC)|gren=I agree with cutting down the content. I was thinking of making basically everything optional, so we can use what has been done and leave out the rest. I'm not sure if making it bi-monthly will help. If we halve the content we use, but double the amount of issues released, we may end up with the same problems. |
| Now I am hidden- a part of a layer<br>Don't submit or dismiss, for I still exist<br>
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| | Aside from that, the magazine is looking great!}} |
| <pre>{{Keyhole|NAME OF PAGE|LINK WORDS|HEX CODE FOR FONT COLOR}}</pre>
| | Sorry, I meant halfly (twice a year). {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:00, 24 April 2016 (UTC) |
| To link to KHWiki pages, just replace the Keyhole in the above example with '''KHWiki'''. You can also leave out the font color section if you want the link to be the default color. Doing this saves us SO MUCH TIME in assembling the mag for publishing.
| | :In that case, I think we should either reduce the content or the amount of issues, but not both. {{User:TheSilentHero/Sig}} 20:46, 24 April 2016 (UTC) |
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| | {{Chainoffire|time={{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 03:51, 25 April 2016 (UTC)|normal=Well, I say that we try reduced content first, and if it's still a hassle, then we go to half-year issues. But, the choice is ultimately up to you, do you feel like doing this again in July? |
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| On another note, I'm fine with implementing a due date. All we'd need to do is change the countdown on both journalist spots. {{User:FinalRest/Sig2}} 14:28, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| | {{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 18:10, 25 April 2016 (UTC)|sad=As far as I go, I can't really commit to being Editor in Chief anymore without both factors being reduced. I'd be happy to let someone else take the job and only drop one factor though. |
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| I agree with everything thus mentioned and I also have an idea to help reduce compiling times. Rather than having CoF and FR frantically having to put all of the magazine together in one night, we could make a public google docs word file and we can pass the link between everyone wishing to take part in compiling (those people will need the email password). On the file, we'll write up the coding for the magazine, but the bonus is it can be saved and stored. Thus, we can add to the magazine bit by bit as people submit their work, hopefully preventing a big heap to do at the end. Another positive is the file can be accessed at any time, meaning people living in opposite time zones can still get a chance to help out whenever it suits their timetable. Thoughts? {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC) | | Oh yeah, I forgot about how annoying that hover template is. I think we could change the KHWiki's [[Template:Hover]] to match the Keyhole, but someone'd have to fix the 50 or so pages that use it, if anyone wants to take up that job.}} |
| :So should we add these rules to the instructions above? {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 13:12, 19 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ::Yes, when thou willeth (whenever you want, don't ask why the old English...) {{KeybladeSpyMaster/Sig}} 02:38, 20 October 2014 (UTC)
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| It looks like uploading an audio version of the podcasts is a bit of a problem at the moment, so Chain and I were wondering if we should just upload video versions of the podcast. Since we're working with a new template, we can remove the audio section of the round room page without ruining anything. {{User:FinalRest/Sig2}} 14:37, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :Sure. The audio is slightly redundant when you have YouTube anyway. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| | Honestly I agree with FM on reducing both. Lower amount of content means that we don't have to force ourselves into filling in what was left out but we all still have the pressure of coming up with the rest of the stuff on time, which I believe was the main issue we encountered. If we only lower the amount of issues we'll probably end up having the same content left out in need of someone to fill in regardless of how many time we have to do them. |
| So, we didn't get much leeway with the task section of the last issue (get working on them, guys1 :P), so Chain and I were entertaining the idea of removing the answers of the puzzle and getting people to submit their answers and if they get it right they can get a medal. On a similar note we can also do the same for the riddles and Banish the Beast. It's just the Winner's box hasn't had a chance to debut yet, so maybe we need another reason to debut that box (or scrap it, maybe)? Also, for the game tasks, can people submit having done the task if they've done it in the past or does it have to be done all over again after the issue is out? {{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 14:37, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :I'm reluctant to do medals with the riddles and puzzles because one person can find out the answer and tell everyone else, spoiling the game. It'd be hard to keep schtum for an entire three months when you just want to discuss the answers with everyone </bias point based on himself>. Although yes, the medals aren't going very well. Perhaps we should choose easier tasks to try to encourage people to participate? We could also give medals out for other contributors too, such as people who submit coloured lineart.
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| :In terms of tasks, here's a view I have. We should alter the focus of tasks so that they're more about participation than accomplishment. Using that idea, we could give the medals out to people who attempt a task and ''describe the experience'' to us. For example, if the task was "Defeat Data-Roxas with 1 HP", someone can submit and say "I gave the task a shot but I never managed to get past his third HP bar. It was difficult dodging his attacks and by the time he brought out Magic Hour, I became toast". Then, it doesn't matter whether they completed the task before the issue or after its release. The idea is more interesting to me than merely knowing if someone's achieved a task or not. Maybe I'm just waffling though. Thoughts? {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| | By lowering down both we can be way more flexible on the content that we put in and we can give more time to everyone to work on quality things rather than having to rush them (specially when most of us are in finals and all of that). Opinions?}} |
| With the new lineart, we are encouraging people to submit their colored versions for showcasing. Now, where should we showcase them? I was thinking of saving them for the sketchbook, but Chain had the idea of posting finished works in the Winners section of Flick Rush. Thoughts? Other ideas? {{User:FinalRest/Sig2}} 14:37, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :I think we should post the coloured versions in the sketchbook page to flesh it out, but also award medals to the users that contributed and display their names in the Winner section. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| Hey guys look who made it here! Anyway, I think that we should showcase the colored versions in the sketchbook so that others have the chance to see them there as well as to motivate people to think that the sketchbook doesn't always mean something drawn from scratch. In the due case we don't have enough images to put in then we could go in and fill it with some fan made images. [[User:Draaek|Draaek]] ([[User talk:Draaek|talk]]) 00:13, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
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| My original plan was to try to do a new type of puzzle each issue to keep things fresh but I can only think of a couple more ideas: wordsearch and mazes are the only two puzzles we haven't done so far. However, the "Spot the Difference" was the best puzzle so far (to make and to do) and I don't think word searches, crosswords, and mazes beat the Spot the Difference. Should we stick to making Spot the Difference puzzles for now, or should we continue to alternate and do different types of puzzles? {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:32, 9 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :How about a sudoku, but with symbols like these: [[File:Symbol - Heart1.png|20px]][[File:Symbol - Crown.png|20px]][[File:Symbol - Keyhole.png|20px]] replacing the numbers? {{User:TheSilentHero/Sig}} 06:18, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
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| ::That sounds like it'd be annoying. Normal sudoku is bad enough. Replacing the numbers with icons makes it more fiddly. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 15:38, 10 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :None from me. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 17:42, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
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| I was thinking about trying something a little different this issue, maybe by pixelating an image or blurring it or something like that. Thoughts? Should I just stick to the silhouette idea we've been using? {{User:FinalRest/Sig}} 09:54, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
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| :Yeah, that sounds great! {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 17:42, 16 October 2014 (UTC)
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July 01 2016 00:00 UTCEnable JavaScript to view this countdown. until the release of the next issue.
Heard about the new magazine hosted on the KHWiki and the Keyhole and want to get involved? Here at the Journalist Spot, you can share ideas and help us work towards the release of our next issue.
How It Works[edit]
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[edit]
For the aid of the publisher, we now request everyone to observe the following etiquettes when you are submitting a piece of work:
- Coding
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):
{{KHWiki|LINK DESTINATION|DISPLAYED LINK (optional)|HEX CODE FOR FONT COLOR (optional)}}
Example:
{{KHWiki|Donald Duck|Donald|#00000}}
Never use basic [[ ]] links unless you know that both Wikis have the page that you're linking to!
Make sure all property names (e.g. "Kingdom Hearts") are in italics!
- Content
Allude to both Wikis as much as possible with links and mentions, unless your section is specific to one Wiki.
- Images
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.
- Due Date
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.
Discussion[edit]
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TheFifteenthMember Yes. You're creepy. I can't say we'll miss you while you're gone, so it'd be best if you did go. We all win that way. — TheFifteenthMember 16:38, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
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"Okay, the magazine is getting to the point where it's becoming an annoying thing to do rather than something fun that'll get more people interested in the wiki." I've had this reaction from several people over the last three months, including myself, so it's high time we find some ways to cut down on the amount of work needed to produce the magazine so that it's more manageable.
I think that we should cut our 13 page issue down into something like 7 pages, removing all the boring, useless bits that no one seems to like contributing. Maybe making what needs to go in the magazine more flexible so for example, if no one does an interview, it's fine because someone else did a Top 5 for that page.
Aixon suggested making it bi-monthly. At first, I was against this but now I've changed my mind and I support this.
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TheSilentHero used Hydro Pump! — 17:28, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
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I agree with cutting down the content. I was thinking of making basically everything optional, so we can use what has been done and leave out the rest. I'm not sure if making it bi-monthly will help. If we halve the content we use, but double the amount of issues released, we may end up with the same problems.
Aside from that, the magazine is looking great!
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Sorry, I meant halfly (twice a year). TheFifteenthMember 20:00, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
- In that case, I think we should either reduce the content or the amount of issues, but not both. TheSilentHero 20:46, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
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TheFifteenthMember Myes, but THEY didn't know that! We have to consider THEM! And yet we must also be mysterious, myes, myes... — TheFifteenthMember 18:10, 25 April 2016 (UTC)
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As far as I go, I can't really commit to being Editor in Chief anymore without both factors being reduced. I'd be happy to let someone else take the job and only drop one factor though.
Oh yeah, I forgot about how annoying that hover template is. I think we could change the KHWiki's Template:Hover to match the Keyhole, but someone'd have to fix the 50 or so pages that use it, if anyone wants to take up that job.
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Keaard Draaek - "I shall fly towards you!" TALK - Draaek the Blazing Dragon of Light 17:20, 12 May 2016 (UTC)
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Sorry to bring this up again but I think we should at least come to a conclusion before the mag ends up being forgotten.
Honestly I agree with FM on reducing both. Lower amount of content means that we don't have to force ourselves into filling in what was left out but we all still have the pressure of coming up with the rest of the stuff on time, which I believe was the main issue we encountered. If we only lower the amount of issues we'll probably end up having the same content left out in need of someone to fill in regardless of how many time we have to do them.
By lowering down both we can be way more flexible on the content that we put in and we can give more time to everyone to work on quality things rather than having to rush them (specially when most of us are in finals and all of that). Opinions?
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TheFifteenthMember Yes. You're creepy. I can't say we'll miss you while you're gone, so it'd be best if you did go. We all win that way. — TheFifteenthMember 19:41, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
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Agreed with Draaek. We'd have to change the template to make everything optional and work out how to display sections if others are absent. A small issue is that if we start going twice a year now, the releases would always be in March and October, but it would make more sense for the magazine dates to lie on January (for the new year/end of year events) and July (hot off E3). That means we could either make an issue this July as usual then go with half yearly or just skip this issue, take a 9 month break and start the process in January. While the former is probably the preferable option, I (and most likely many others) will not be able to commit to the magazine so soon after the last one so unless there's someone willing to take the helm of Editor in Chief and there's enough people willing to write content, I'm afraid we might have to wait until January. Honestly, that might not actually be a bad thing because after a 9 month break, I'd be interested in seeing the good ideas that people will then come up with (although if KH3 release date gets announced this year, it'd be shame that we miss the issue).
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