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80 blank pages want your FANWORKS
PLEASE CHECK THIS POST FOR A RULES AND DEADLINE UPDATE
- NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS PER CONTRIBUTOR
- For now, each individual contributor can submit two (2) different pieces of fanwork. You CAN submit more, but I might ask you to settle for two in order to give everyone who submits a fair chance to appear in the book.
- Since space is limited, each contributor is given four (4) pages max. You can divide these between your submissions as you like, e.g submit one page of fanart, and three pages worth of fanfic, or two fanarts spread across two pages each.
- An exception to the above rule is made if you contribute a doujinshi/comic with a cohesive story, which pushes your max number of pages to eight (8).
- This is subject to change if we do not receive enough submissions to fill at least 78 pages.
- CONTENT
- Almost any sort of subject matter is allowed, and the themes are free for you to choose. Het, gen, slash, everything goes, as long as it is related to Metal Gear. Fanwork for non-canon Metal Gears, such as Ac!d or Revengeance, is also allowed.
- Any rating is allowed. However, do not depict pedophilia, bestiality, extreme violence or full frontal genitalia (the last two only apply to artwork). Rule of thumb: Keep the smut classy/tasteful and make sure Saph doesn't have to go to jail. If you're unsure, ask.
- We would strongly prefer if your fanwork has not been published in any communities, archives or galleries yet, to keep the content of the book fresh and new. Once the printed version of the book has sold out, we might put online a free digital copy and you can upload your fanwork wherever you like. Of course we can't exactly force you to stick to this because it is your work, but we'd like to keep things exciting for everyone.
- ART
- Single pieces of fanart can be one DIN A4 page, or be spread across two. They can be in color.
- Format: 216x303mm (2551x3579 px) @ 300 dpi for one DIN A4 page to ensure high quality. CYMK or RGB color mode are fine. However, make sure that you don't place important elements at the edges of your image! Estimate about 3-5mm border where the paper will be cut off (trim area). If you do a 2-pages image, a total length of 416mm (4913 px) will apply, again with 3-5mm border (not in the center where the pages connect). Please save as high quality JPG!
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ikipud were kind enough to create templates for both formats (keep the advice provided there in mind). Additionally, there should really be no important details at the very bottom of your image, even slightly above the red trim area, just in case we want to number the pages or add your name. - Doujinshi/comics can be a total of 8 pages, but must be strictly black and white, and the contributor won't be able to send in another submission in this case. If you stay within the 4 page limit, this does not apply.
- Language used in comic/doujinshi must be English, and reading order must be left to right (western style).
- Quality: While we don't expect everyone to be a master artist, we do want to see that you put some effort into your work. Five-minute-sketches will most likely not be accepted.
- FICTION
- The estimate of words per page is 650, which means that your story can have a max wordcount of 2,600 words. You can also submit two fics at 1,300 words each. While not a must, it would be absolutely lovely if you could consider these wordcount per page levels so your fics will fill whole pages, e.g. it should preferably have around 1,300 words instead of 900. This way, we can avoid blank spaces.
- Must be written in English language.
- Your fic should, preferably, be a one-shot and not part of a bigger story.
- Quality: please make sure your fic is formatted properly, has correct grammar and preferably no typos. We'll probably still do minor edits to integrate fics as perfectly as possible into the fanbook, but we won't extensively beta your fic, nor is it our job to make it readable. athenemiranda has volunteered to proofread submitted fics and eliminate leftover mistakes.
- Please attach your fic as an .odt, .rtf or .doc file to the submission mail.
FILL OUT THIS FORM
AND SEND IT TO mgsfanbook2012@gmail.com TOGETHER WITH YOUR FANWORK. We will look over your submission and if it's acceptable, we'll send you a confirmation and you're an official contributor! If there's something wrong with your submission, we'll tell you and give you a chance to fix it.
Both guidelines and deadline are subject to change, depending on submissions!
AND AGAIN IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DON'T HESITATE TO ASK.
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January 10 2012, 00:38:54 UTC 4 months ago
January 10 2012, 15:06:30 UTC 4 months ago
January 10 2012, 23:47:14 UTC 4 months ago Edited: January 10 2012, 23:47:55 UTC
how do you check if your image is 300 dpi? I'm using SAI Painter and I see a little "resolution" at pixel/inch or pixel/cm, so I guess I just stick 300 in that for pixel/inch?
January 10 2012, 23:52:26 UTC 4 months ago
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January 11 2012, 14:04:16 UTC 4 months ago
Click here for the template, it's big.
Make sure you save the template onto your computer instead of just copy+pasting it into your art program, so that it stays at the right resolution.
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January 11 2012, 18:39:08 UTC 4 months ago
So I'd think it'd be best to draw into the red trim area in the center, from each side, but not draw through all the way, if that makes sense.
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January 20 2012, 20:11:55 UTC 4 months ago
I can't tell you the final price yet, since it depends on the number of color art submissions as well as other factors like binding and paper quality and so on- I do have a few estimates though! A single copy shouldn't cost more than 15$ + shipping, but at that price, it would be REALLY good softcover quality. I could make it way cheaper, like maybe 8-10$, but then the quality won't be as good, of course. When I'm finished compiling the book and got final quotes, I'll make a poll asking if you guys want a cheaper or more pricey version.
February 1 2012, 05:11:02 UTC 3 months ago
Also, said fic is NC-17 rated, although it isn't very explicit in language. However, the way I have it right now, it contains one use of the f-word. Is that all right or should I rephrase that sentence?
Thanks in advance!
Avi
February 1 2012, 05:19:22 UTC 3 months ago
February 1 2012, 05:23:46 UTC 3 months ago
I shouldn't answer questions at 6 in the morningFebruary 1 2012, 05:34:34 UTC 3 months ago Edited: February 1 2012, 05:37:27 UTC
I'm sure I can figure out a way to do it on a white background if that's what you want, but if I were to fade in white around the edges before I submitted would that be acceptable also?
Thanks so much for all the help :)
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April 29 2012, 04:37:34 UTC 4 weeks ago
You have 4913 and mine ended up 5102. Am I supposed to overlap the center boarders? or keep them touching? Or maybe something else is going wrong?
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