MAGSAN Announcement!

Peder 🚀 · Sat 13/08/2016 22:49:42

I'm hereby announcing:

You might be asking yourself, what is MAGSAN?
Well I'll tell you!

It's the Monthly AGS Archives Newsletter, which will have a new issue published on the last day of every month.
It will showcase each game made in AGS released that month, announce next months MAGS rules, and feature articles written by AGSers.
(If you're interested in writing any AGS related articles at any point give me a shout!)

It will also announce any new AGS releases (possibly even as a standalone "issue" if it makes more sense), and any other AGS related news from that month.

Some of you stumbled upon it when viewing the new AGS Archives site, for those who didn't, you can all sign up via the form in the footer on the site: https://agsarchives.com.

If anyone feel like helping in any way, give me a shout! Any extra help will be highly appreciated

straydogstrut · Sun 14/08/2016 09:45:20

This sounds excellent! As most of you will know, I've not been very active on the forums lately - although I do still lurk on a regular basis - it's been so long my avatar broke

A regular feature like this would be very welcome

KyriakosCH · Sun 14/08/2016 10:06:41

Nice

[delete} · Mon 15/08/2016 00:10:38

Going to use MAGSAN as my exclusive source of adventure-related news and commercial releases.

Yay, Peder! This is 'teh way of the future'!

CaptainD · Mon 15/08/2016 08:44:56

Joined! All the best with this Peder,hopefully this can fill the gap left by Adventure Lantern.

Ponch · Mon 15/08/2016 17:43:07

I joined because all the cool kids are doing it.

Peder 🚀 · Mon 15/08/2016 21:00:44

Thanks guys!

Wise move Ponch! Wise move!
I'll make sure to make a cows issue at one point to please you!

Baron · Tue 16/08/2016 03:05:33

Joined. Just cause I'm a bandwagon kind of guy.

ThreeOhFour · Tue 16/08/2016 03:16:40

I do whatever Ponch does. Signed up!

Ponch · Tue 16/08/2016 04:06:11

Quote from: Baron on Tue 16/08/2016 03:05:33
Joined. Just cause I'm a bandwagon kind of guy.

Quote from: ThreeOhFour on Tue 16/08/2016 03:16:40
I do whatever Ponch does. Signed up!

Yes! Give in to the peer pressure!

Mandle · Tue 16/08/2016 08:05:16

I'm planning on getting a:

Spoiler

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gameboy · Tue 16/08/2016 20:35:32

I subscribed before it was cool*

* before Ponch did it

Danvzare · Wed 17/08/2016 10:34:30

Quote from: gameboy on Tue 16/08/2016 20:35:32
I subscribed before it was cool

I subscribed before it was announced.

I think.

Peder 🚀 · Wed 17/08/2016 13:43:18

Thanks everyone

, I'm gonna be rich when I sell all these emails!

Seriously though, it's really appreciated that so many of you actually are interested in this!

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All though not a huge amount, the amount of subscribers already is enough to encourage me to keep this going for months to come!

Again, if anyone is interested in contributing with content in any way, let me know!

Thanks to all those who have already offered!

Peder 🚀 · Fri 26/08/2016 12:40:40

Bump!
Not many days left now until the first issue will be sent out, so if you're not yet subscribed you'll want to do it real soon!
(You can still subscribe in the footer of https://agsarchives.com or you can do it directly here: http://eepurl.com/ca5dTv)

Content for the first issue is coming along nice!

A really small teaser:

cat · Fri 26/08/2016 21:29:28

Subscribed! Finally I can hang around with the cool kids

MiteWiseacreLives! · Sun 28/08/2016 16:52:57

Yes! Got subscribed, now I know I'm not a robot! (Any longer...)
Look foreword to this

Also hello everyone, nice to see your avatars again.

SilverSpook · Thu 01/09/2016 06:32:11

Trying to subscribe but getting no confirmation emails... Anyone else have that problem?

CaptainD · Thu 01/09/2016 09:49:55

Congratulations on a great-looking first issue!

@SilverSpook - can't speak for anyone else but I had no issues... I take it you've checked if your email client has put it in the Junk folder by mistake?

ThreeOhFour · Thu 01/09/2016 10:04:21

Hooray for the first issue making it! I definitely approve of having the Mags theme and the "Games released this month" sections, very sensible ideas. I wonder if you could have a section for "Games announced this month" similar to the "announced" section with screenshots as well as links, rather than just links in the editorial?

Thanks for giving this a shot, and extra thanks for the link to my little thing! I hope this newsletter takes off!

Stupot · Thu 01/09/2016 10:15:41

@CaptainD - mine appeared under 'promotions' in Gmail.

CaptainD · Thu 01/09/2016 11:50:35

Quote from: Stupot+ on Thu 01/09/2016 10:15:41
@CaptainD - mine appeared under 'promotions' in Gmail.

Mine too.

straydogstrut · Thu 01/09/2016 12:06:21

This is an excellent first issue! I too particularly like the MAGS and Games Released This Month sections. I also like the shoutout to the Release Something thread and the A - Z of unrated games sounds like a promising series. I particularly like that all the games have links to their respective download pages. I can tell a lot of work went into this - well done

Peder 🚀 · Thu 01/09/2016 18:54:11

Thanks everyone!

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Quote from: ThreeOhFour on Thu 01/09/2016 10:04:21
I wonder if you could have a section for "Games announced this month" similar to the "announced" section with screenshots as well as links, rather than just links in the editorial?

Yeah, I added those quite close to the deadline, but I'll definitely try and do a much nicer section for the next one!

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I don't really like the whole template setup atm, and plan on making one from the ground up, but html emails is a pain so not sure when I'll get around to doing that

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But when I do, it should hopefully look ever better

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arj0n · Thu 01/09/2016 19:40:27

Great job, Peder & team/contributors!
May MAGSAN live a long, long life!

cat · Thu 01/09/2016 20:29:13

Great first issue for a (hopefully) long running series!

DBoyWheeler · Thu 01/09/2016 20:40:08

I may have to subscribe to this newsletter.

[Update] Okay, I signed up, but haven't gotten that email with the link yet.

Peder 🚀 · Thu 01/09/2016 20:57:45

Quote from: DBoyWheeler on Thu 01/09/2016 20:40:08
haven't gotten that email with the link yet.

Sometimes it takes a bit of time, make sure you check your junk folder etc though

I'll be releasing the August Issue online probably over the weekend for those who missed it!
Will post a link here

Creamy · Thu 01/09/2016 21:12:04

Nice start. I like the reviews.

Peder 🚀 · Mon 05/09/2016 12:23:00

For those who signed up late or have yet to sign up, the first issue of MAGSAN is now available to view online: http://eepurl.com/b_2AtT

Cassiebsg · Mon 05/09/2016 20:23:06

Oh! Cool!
Thanks for providing it online!

Nice read everyone.

DBoyWheeler · Sat 10/09/2016 00:54:42

Um, my email with the link never showed. I even checked the Spam email folder and it never showed up.

Peder 🚀 · Sat 10/09/2016 12:31:57

If you PM me your email, I could always try and add you manually, though you'll probably also have to tell me you're fine with me adding you manually :O

DBoyWheeler · Sat 10/09/2016 15:29:58

Okay, I sent the PM.

Peder 🚀 · Fri 30/09/2016 20:05:35

Unfortunately due to continued illness from my side, this months issue will have to be delayed. I'm unable to give a timeframe of when it will come out, but I hope not too long, sorry for this

[delete} · Fri 30/09/2016 20:31:19

Get well soon, Peder!

CaptainD · Sun 02/10/2016 16:41:57

Hey Peder great to see issue 2 in my inbox today! Hope that means you're feeling better too

cat · Tue 04/10/2016 09:45:26

Another fun issue!

Peder 🚀 · Fri 07/10/2016 19:36:58

Thanks!

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For those who have yet not signed up, I published the latest issue online just recently.
You can view it here:
http://eepurl.com/cifnWH

Cassiebsg · Fri 07/10/2016 19:51:18

Thank you so much for the offline version!

And glad that you're felling better now.

Peder 🚀 · Wed 02/11/2016 22:03:51

The October issue is now available to be viewed online: http://eepurl.com/cke2_1

I'd like to also use this post to thank my many contributors that help make this newsletter possible! (And awesome)

Thanks to Dave Seaman for the Golden Oldie and suggesting starting the AGS fundraiser profile, Stupot for the A-Z unrated section and for providing me with the MAGS topic/visuals in time to include it!
I also have to thank Baron for his lovely Blue Lobe Inc comic strips, Bicilotti for writing all the blurbs for the games announced/released and Jack for the great "fictional" articles.

Also thanks to Ibispi for filling in for Dave and writing the AGS fundraiser profile this issue!

And to all of you guys/gals for subbing and reading

Danvzare · Thu 03/11/2016 09:22:29

And thank YOU for organizing and putting together such a great newsletter.

It seems to be getting better and better each month.

CaptainD · Thu 03/11/2016 09:34:28

Quote from: Danvzare on Thu 03/11/2016 09:22:29
And thank YOU for organizing and putting together such a great newsletter.
It seems to be getting better and better each month.

+1!

Thanks for featuring my fundraiser, and thanks Ibispi for the lovely blurb

If anyone has an AGS-related fundraiser that they'd like to be featured please feel free to PM me for future months (whether KS/IGG/Patreon or whatever - but it HAS to be AGS-related obviously).

cat · Thu 03/11/2016 10:12:32

What a lovely surprise to find this in my inbox the other day

I really enjoy reading these newsletters and was impressed how up-to-date it was even with the most recent releases.

Peder 🚀 · Tue 15/11/2016 12:40:33

MAGSAN needs a logo and maybe some visuals for newsletter and a potential t-shirt, please see here for details:
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=54163.new#new

Peder 🚀 · Wed 30/11/2016 22:38:24

The November issue should be in your mailbox!

I'll publish the online version in a couple days time!

Also unfortunately a small typo made it through, I'll be sure to fire the responsible person! wait... that's me

CaptainD · Thu 01/12/2016 12:20:38

Thanks Peder!

arj0n · Thu 01/12/2016 17:01:38

Nice one again, Peder & writers.

P.s.:

Spoiler

The November issue contains 2 wrong links:

* 'The legend of Oak Island' links to 'Calvin'
* 'The Three Piggies a Remediation' links to 'Scary Maze Halloween 2016'

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Peder 🚀 · Thu 01/12/2016 19:12:43

Thanks arj0n.. I did check links so can't understand how I missed those :O. I'll fix these for the online version...

Peder 🚀 · Fri 02/12/2016 20:56:58

Online version is now published with fixes that unfortunately made it into the one that was emailed:
http://eepurl.com/cro0_T

Peder 🚀 · Mon 23/01/2017 08:12:06

Online version of the delayed full December issue is now available: http://eepurl.com/cxyF7n

CaptainD · Mon 23/01/2017 10:12:22

Thanks Peder! Another great issue

Cassiebsg · Mon 23/01/2017 16:52:07

Thanks for the online version!

Ponch · Tue 24/01/2017 00:04:02

Thanks, Peder!

Stupot · Wed 01/02/2017 01:59:01

Thanks for this month's edition, Peder. Sorry I didn't get a chance to do A-Z Unrated this time. I'll try to cover F and G for a double bill next time :-)

Peder 🚀 · Sat 11/02/2017 15:43:30

Online version of January Issue is now available: http://eepurl.com/czAn6n

Cassiebsg · Sat 11/02/2017 19:37:19

Thanks Peder.

Small one this time, but love the logo!

BTW, isn't Nightwork missing on the released this month section?

PS... oh I see he never made a page for it.

Here's the link though: http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=54229.msg636551015#msg636551015

Peder 🚀 · Sat 11/02/2017 20:33:04

Ah yeah, I do try and keep an eye on things like MAGS etc, in case there are games released not being added to the DB...

Thanks for link, I'll be downloading and adding it to the AGSA db.

Peder 🚀 · Mon 06/03/2017 22:07:25

Latest issue now available online! http://eepurl.com/cBqPlr

Cassiebsg · Tue 07/03/2017 20:17:41

Another great read.

Thanks all for the effort put in all!

Peder 🚀 · Tue 11/04/2017 11:24:00

March issue now available in online form: http://eepurl.com/cI_44P

CaptainD · Tue 11/04/2017 11:26:22

Thanks Peder!

Danvzare · Tue 11/04/2017 12:50:28

Thanks Peder!

I always look forward to these. Which is why I'm subscribed and always get them as soon as they're released.

Peder 🚀 · Thu 11/05/2017 10:56:42

April issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cOsvjD

CaptainD · Thu 11/05/2017 11:07:02

Quote from: Peder on Thu 11/05/2017 10:56:42
April issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cM4SLH

Great - I choose now to see a typo in my own article for this! Duh...

("This was perhaps the first game that showed my just how well AGS"... should be "me", if you can change it that would be great, otherwise it will remain there to mock me forever!

)

Anyway other than that, thanks for another great issue!

Peder 🚀 · Thu 11/05/2017 11:17:16

I missed it too!!

Fixed typo and updated url!

Peder 🚀 · Tue 06/06/2017 08:18:40

May issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cQKC0T

CaptainD · Tue 06/06/2017 08:25:37

Yippeeeeeeeee!

Cassiebsg · Tue 13/06/2017 19:53:21

ooohhh, nice, tks

Peder 🚀 · Mon 17/07/2017 11:02:44

June issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cT1KLD

Click'd · Mon 17/07/2017 12:04:54

This should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

CaptainD · Mon 17/07/2017 14:24:28

Quote from: ClickClickClick on Mon 17/07/2017 12:04:54
This should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

+1

arj0n · Mon 17/07/2017 15:31:10

Quote from: CaptainD on Mon 17/07/2017 14:24:28
Quote from: ClickClickClick on Mon 17/07/2017 12:04:54
This should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

+1

+1

Stupot · Mon 17/07/2017 15:41:11

+2

Mandle · Mon 17/07/2017 16:19:33

+3

Peder 🚀 · Tue 18/07/2017 10:38:09

Quote from: ClickClickClick on Mon 17/07/2017 12:04:54
This should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

Mailchimp does seem to provide an RSS feed: http://us11.campaign-archive2.com/feed?u=932f42818fe756b5affef8575&id=b1428df21d assuming this is how that section gets its data currently.

Stupot · Tue 18/07/2017 11:12:29

In my iPhone, that tried opening the News app abd ended up just opening the last Washington Post article I looked at.

Hobo · Fri 21/07/2017 21:42:55

Quote from: ClickClickClick on Mon 17/07/2017 12:04:54
This should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

Yes, it would be nice, I'll throw in another +

Also, a big thank you to everyone who are involved with the MAGSAN, it's always an interesting read.

Peder 🚀 · Tue 01/08/2017 22:17:41

July issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cXsDZH

Creamy · Thu 24/08/2017 11:53:51

QuoteThis should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.

ClickClickClick +6
(CaptainD, arj0n, Stupot +, Mandle, Hobo, Creamy)

Mandle · Thu 24/08/2017 17:29:45

Quote from: Peder on Tue 01/08/2017 22:17:41
July issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/cXsDZH

Nice edition!

I think though that you may have either misheard the English saying of "Oh well" and remembered it wrong, or just written it wrong:

"How well, beats your 9-to-5, I guess!"

(From the assassin game blurb)

Peder 🚀 · Thu 24/08/2017 18:40:34

Quote from: Creamy on Thu 24/08/2017 11:53:51
QuoteThis should be in the start page's "recent news" section instead of the long dead blog.
ClickClickClick +6
(CaptainD, arj0n, Stupot +, Mandle, Hobo, Creamy)

That would be great, but not sure AGA reads this thread, and he's the one in control so

Mandle: Probably just a typo, I'll whip my blurb writing slaves*

* I mean bring it up to them but offer them some cake, and for myself, get better at proof reading

Mandle · Fri 25/08/2017 00:14:30

Quote from: Peder on Thu 24/08/2017 18:40:34
Mandle: Probably just a typo, I'll whip my blurb writing slaves*

* I mean bring it up to them but offer them some cake, and for myself, get better at proof reading

Baron · Fri 25/08/2017 03:17:24

Proofreading is almost certainly easier at larger font sizes....

Peder 🚀 · Fri 01/09/2017 17:24:06

Cakes for everyone!

August issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/c08Yjb

selmiak · Fri 01/09/2017 17:30:36

<3 the baron comic(s)!!!

Tabata · Fri 01/09/2017 19:37:19

Quote from: Peder on Fri 01/09/2017 17:24:06
Cakes for everyone!

Yummy! - Thanks!

... for your first years anniversary!
Great job!

Mandle · Fri 01/09/2017 23:43:17

Quote from: Tabata on Fri 01/09/2017 19:37:19

... for your first years anniversary!
Great job!

+1

(Man, plusoneing Tabata is spectacular!)

Riaise · Sat 02/09/2017 13:05:01

+2! Happy Anniversary, MAGSAN!

cat · Sun 03/09/2017 09:25:34

Happy Anniversary!

@Stupot:

Spoiler

Talk to the guy in the Ancient Arts shop in town.

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Spoiler

At the junk yard, talk to guy there, then hover over stuff and click when an eye symbol appears. Then use the hand on the box that shows up.

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Stupot · Sun 03/09/2017 10:06:09

Quote from: cat on Sun 03/09/2017 09:25:34
Happy Anniversary!

@Stupot:
Spoiler
Talk to the guy in the Ancient Arts shop in town.
[close]
Spoiler
At the junk yard, talk to guy there, then hover over stuff and click when an eye symbol appears. Then use the hand on the box that shows up.
[close]

Thanks, Cat but...

Spoiler

I've been all through the items in the junkyard. Even tried using all my spanners and pliers on all the cogs and shafts. I'll have another play around tomorrow.

[close]

Also, HAPPY MAGSANNIVERSARY!

Peder 🚀 · Sun 03/09/2017 10:36:29

Thanks everyone

arj0n · Mon 09/10/2017 15:38:00

First of all:

Happy Birthday MAGSAN!!

And a BIG thanx to all the people involved in releasing this great e-mag each month:

Baron: (blue Lobe Inc. comic)
Always gives me a smile when reading Blue Lobe Inc.

Stupot: ("A-Z Unrated" games)
Very nice way to stumble upon good (but often lesser know) ags games (or even canceled projects that did release a demo)

Dave (Seaman): (Golden Oldies)
A great way to find some Golden Oldie Gems!
Or, as in my case, to just refresh your memory on older ags gems.

Bicilotti: The Game blurbs (Games announced this month + Games released this month)
Perfect way to quickly keep you up-to-date about (upcoming) releases.
I especially like the format of the "just-3-lines blurbs"

Peder: (Founder, Management, and probably also writing)
Thank you so much for keeping MAGSAN up 'n running!

(I hope I covered all the people working on this magazine...)

May this MAGSAN continue to drop in my e-mail box for a looooooong time!!

Peder 🚀 · Mon 09/10/2017 19:01:03

Back from Norway and September issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/c47jDj

Thanks arj0n!

cat · Wed 01/11/2017 17:04:36

Wow, you really got me confused by changing the naming pattern - thought I somehow missed out the October issue

But actually, I like the new naming. Feels more natural, especially since it starts with the current MAGS topic.

Peder 🚀 · Wed 01/11/2017 17:56:35

Hmm.... shoot

That actually was a mistake

, but yeah, I guess the reason this happened anyway is due to the naming pattern being confusing

, so perhaps I'll stick to this way now XD

Peder 🚀 · Mon 06/11/2017 20:43:26

Welcome to the confusing "wait, I skipped October" November issue: http://eepurl.com/c9nh_r

Peder 🚀 · Mon 18/12/2017 12:45:54

December issue: http://eepurl.com/c_8Prn

CaptainD · Mon 18/12/2017 13:46:22

Quote from: Peder on Mon 18/12/2017 12:45:54
December issue: http://eepurl.com/c_8Prn

I guess this means I need to start thinking about a Golden Oldie for the January edition...

Peder 🚀 · Tue 19/12/2017 22:11:41

CaptainD

Peder 🚀 · Thu 18/01/2018 18:41:53

Completely forgot to post the online version of the latest issue

January issue: http://eepurl.com/df5uDz

Peder 🚀 · Fri 02/02/2018 17:41:53

February issue is now available online: http://eepurl.com/djb9j1

Cassiebsg · Fri 02/02/2018 20:19:14

Oh, that was quick!
Many thanks to all involved!

Peder 🚀 · Fri 30/03/2018 23:50:38

Whops, forgot to post March issue in here :O.. Here it is:
http://eepurl.com/dmoX6D

Cassiebsg · Sat 31/03/2018 00:40:20

Cool! And it's still March even!

Thanks for the read!

Peder 🚀 · Mon 09/04/2018 20:11:46

A bit thin this month, but here's the April issue: http://eepurl.com/dpT3rb

Peder 🚀 · Wed 02/05/2018 22:35:48

May issue: http://eepurl.com/ds7iCj

Peder 🚀 · Wed 06/06/2018 23:29:30

June issue: http://eepurl.com/dwSurP

Peder 🚀 · Wed 11/07/2018 20:47:26

Belated July issue: http://eepurl.com/dAswHn

Cassiebsg · Wed 11/07/2018 22:54:32

Thanks for posting the online version.

All big thanks to all involved and that contribute!

Mandle · Thu 12/07/2018 04:20:01

Hahaha love the comic, but it really makes me miss Ghost even more

Retro Wolf · Sat 14/07/2018 19:49:21

Sad thing Ghost disappearing, he even deactivated his DeviantArt page, guy was all about the art I hope he's OK.

Mandle · Sun 15/07/2018 08:24:01

Quote from: Retro Wolf on Sat 14/07/2018 19:49:21
Sad thing Ghost disappearing, he even deactivated his DeviantArt page, guy was all about the art I hope he's OK.

Oh damn! Hopefully he just got sick of DeviantArt and went elsewhere.

Hearing this is really bugging me though. I started a thread asking if anyone knows how he is doing.

Peder 🚀 · Wed 01/08/2018 17:32:20

I present the 24th & final issue of MAGSAN:
http://eepurl.com/dCIzvj

DBoyWheeler · Wed 01/08/2018 17:33:13

*sigh* It was a good run.

Cassiebsg · Wed 01/08/2018 17:37:46

Wait, what?
I think I lost the memo about this one being the last.

Anyway, cool issue all involved and thanks for posting it!

Mandle · Wed 01/08/2018 18:38:41

The Bum is one of the first AGS game I played and convinced me to give game making a try.

Brings a tear to my eye to see it in this final edition.

cat · Wed 01/08/2018 20:05:21

Noooooo, I don't want this to end

It was a lovely surprise to find the newsletter in my inbox every month.
Thanks for two years of newsletter, Peder and team!

Privateer Puddin' · Thu 02/08/2018 04:23:32

Thanks for all the effort put in to this!

Danvzare · Thu 02/08/2018 12:31:05

Wait, last one!
Nooooooooo!

Thanks for starting these newsletters.
May I ask why you're ending it?

Peder 🚀 · Mon 06/08/2018 20:45:01

Thanks all,

Quote from: Danvzare on Thu 02/08/2018 12:31:05
May I ask why you're ending it?

Yes you may

, I'm just re-prioritizing the things I want to do in my free time as there's just too much all at once, MAGSAN unfortunately fell too far down the list to make it.

Mandle · Tue 07/08/2018 00:24:34

I wonder if anyone else in the community would be interested in taking it over? Perhaps with you as "Editor" or just around for guidance for the first few issues?

Privateer Puddin' · Tue 07/08/2018 01:30:01

I'm working on a thing, just need to do some more stuff before I share it.

Creamy · Mon 13/08/2018 21:23:44

Thanks for these 24 issues and good luck with your new projects, whatever they are.

Ponch · Sun 19/08/2018 14:53:58

I really enjoyed it. I'm sad to see it go.