Conquer Club

InkL0sed wrote:Wouldn't it be nice if we had some kind of newsletter that could be "published" (probably in General Discussion) about the latest goings-on in the foundry? It could have a couple uses: it could cultivate interest here, it could inform people about revamps and touch-ups, and probably other things that aren't popping up to me at the moment.

It would probably not come out very often -- but if a few people volunteered to write it (preferably people with some writing skills, with commitment, and who are knowledgeable in the Foundry), I think it could be a great thing for this site.

gimil wrote:

InkL0sed wrote:Wouldn't it be nice if we had some kind of newsletter that could be "published" (probably in General Discussion) about the latest goings-on in the foundry? It could have a couple uses: it could cultivate interest here, it could inform people about revamps and touch-ups, and probably other things that aren't popping up to me at the moment.

It would probably not come out very often -- but if a few people volunteered to write it (preferably people with some writing skills, with commitment, and who are knowledgeable in the Foundry), I think it could be a great thing for this site.

you mean like this?

viewtopic.php?f=127&t=27544&start=0

Shame. Still miss the guy . . .

greenoaks wrote:i.

greenoaks wrote:all those in favour of InkLOsed becoming the map foundry newsletter editor say i.

i.

AndyDufresne wrote:The Foundry Newsletter is indeed a big undertaking. I suggest if one person can't handle it, then a small team may be needed. I also encourage you to talk with Gozar about his Tournament newsletter...a lot can be learned I believe. And perhaps you two can partner up...maybe the same people that enjoy tournaments would enjoy getting a Foundry Newsletter also...possibilities are endless.


--Andy

TaCktiX wrote:Here's an outline of what I think we should put in the Newsletter (it has heavy influences from what Coleman used to do):

* Maps in Development
* Map Ideas
* Main Foundry
* Final Forge
* Recently Quenched
* Editorial
* Map Spotlight
* Perspective


To go into detail, the Maps in Development will be a little different. Instead of an exhaustive list of every single map and a summary of each, I suggest limiting it to the following:
- Map Ideas is limited to Advanced Idea stickies and maps that the to-be-determined editing staff of the Newsletter decide have potential (1, 2, or 3, not a large number)
- Main Foundry is limited to either Active Foundry (last post a week, identical to what I do with my Map Stats), or All not abandoned or on vacation
- Final Forge is jack everything stickied
- Recently Quenched is any maps that have been Quenched in the last 2-3 weeks

As you likely can tell, I'm not nailed down on full details for the Maps in Development, input is appreciated.

Editorial will be an article written by a reputable Foundry participant. Topics will be related to mapmaking, but really are up to the discretion of whoever the editing staff decides should write an editorial for the issue.

Map Spotlight, the editing staff will pick a map presently in the Main Foundry and interview the mapmaker. The interview's questions should be relatively standard, and I'd like some help determining what the questions are.

Perspective will be the "reader response" section. First issue I'll put the call out for "if you've got something to say about maps and the Foundry" sorts of responses. Think Editorial but from the other side.

One thing I'm considering with the Maps is to add a Map Health metric. This would be based off of my (soon to be) completed Map Stats project, and will have varying levels from Outstanding (feedback often and useful, updates are consistent, etc.) to Life Support (mapmaker has gone AWOL without declaring Vacation, interest in the map is almost nonexistent, etc.). Once I finish Map Stats I'll have more specifics on this, because I'd like to determine health based first on the numbers, and then on my impression of the topic itself.
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As is my standard (it seems), this is not a small project, but nor is it an impossible one. I need help determining specifics from the outline I've put above, and any suggestions for further sections we could put in the newsletter. I need volunteers to help bring things together (write-ups on maps in development, editorials, proofreading, etc.), and I promise that everyone will get credit for the work they have done. Let's make the new Foundry Newsletter a team effort instead of a stress magnet for one poor soul.

AndyDufresne wrote:Reading through it, it sounds promising. I think a usergroup may be the way to go. The more people working, the less the work load.

The "Perspectives" sounds like a Newspaper's "Two Cents Worth," where readers submit a few sentences about any topic (we'd obviously limit ours to maps/foundry/cartography/cc related things only).


--Andy

AndyDufresne wrote:I'd also like to state, I'd like to see this newsletter as a standalone Foundry addition...in the sense of it being an "Independent News Source" rather than a "State Run News Source," if that makes any sense.

AndyDufresne wrote:I believe this undertaking should be entirely user based (as opposed to mods running it, etc)...people should enjoy doing it as Gozar and his team enjoys it.

AndyDufresne wrote:I'd also like to state, I'd like to see this newsletter as a standalone Foundry addition...in the sense of it being an "Independent News Source" rather than a "State Run News Source," if that makes any sense.

I believe this undertaking should be entirely user based (as opposed to mods running it, etc)...people should enjoy doing it as Gozar and his team enjoys it.

That's my two bananas.


--Andy

bryguy wrote:OK so far as i can tell, this will be user based, not mod based.

and i have an idea about how the mods could have something with this to, maybe a special 'mod section' or 'a word from the mods' in the newsletter tho? and like they could pm to the newsletter editor what the section would say. This wouldnt have to be in every edition, but just on occasion.