Community Feature Article Contributions!

Labyrrinth · 02-17-2006, 03:09 PM

Since its inception, Vanguard Silky Venom has held strong in its desire to create a site that is by the community and for the community and so far it seems we're on the right path. This site is what it is today because of every single one of you. Our community members are some of the most well informed people out there and while we recognize that some of you may want to contribute more, we also know that you may not have the time available or even the desire to contribute full time. With that in mind, we’ve decided to try something new. We are now accepting feature contributions from community members.

Many of you have a lot to say that the community as a whole would like to hear. Whether its insightful, funny, or just a whole new perspective on an existing topic (pvp vs pve anyone?), we’d like to invite you to share it with us. If you have something to say, say it! After all, this is just as much your site as it is ours. Should your feature be accepted and published on our site, you will be given full credit, a news blurb in the Community Announcements section of the official Vanguard: Saga of Heroes forums, and best of all, a neat, nifty, new forum name color and title (like Doresain’s!)

There are a few simple rules that need to be followed:

First, email us a synopsis of your idea. This way we can tell you if it’s something we would consider posting before you bother to write the whole thing up. You should expect an answer within 24 hours under most circumstances.

Once accepted, that doesn’t guarantee it’ll be published. Quality is of the utmost importance as well as originality and content. If we have to do too much editing or wordsmithing, it gets sent back to the author.

When you submit a story, please remember to include appropriate links if applicable. Also, you'll have a better chance of garnering attention for your article if you use a clear and specific subject line.

Illustrations are a great way to enhance an article. If you have specific pictures in mind, provide the link to those so we can include them, otherwise we reserve the right to illustrate as we see fit.

Doresain · 02-17-2006, 04:33 PM

This is an excellent idea and a great opportunity. Take advantage of it!

Tindiyen · 02-17-2006, 06:12 PM

I think its brilliant. Better question is do Sages who contribute get a special Special title and color

Skarlath · 02-18-2006, 06:52 AM

Perhaps we could blend the orange and blue together to get a lovely shade of... brown...

I guess that's why i'm not on the art team.

Razorwire · 02-18-2006, 09:13 AM

It would be very vanguard though

Hannar · 03-05-2006, 01:13 PM

Sounds like something I would definitely be interested in. Thanks for the opportunity.

Abigale Seashadow · 06-09-2006, 06:45 PM

I really love this idea. I can't wait to read some of your reader submitted articles!

Skarlath · 06-09-2006, 07:19 PM

We've already had some, Cindy! Check out the orange names of Razorwire and Doresain in this thread - proudly worn to show that they, and a couple of others, contributed. Their articles were awesome (but you'll have to dig a bit to find them

)!

We'd definitely love people to continue getting involved though - this was by no means a short term thing! If you think you have an article idea that might work then get in touch! You too can have your name made to look as venerable and distinguished as Miggy's and the rest of the orange crew!

Labyrrinth · 06-09-2006, 07:29 PM

Here are a few

and thanks Cindy!!

I'll soon be revitalizing this in hopes of more contributions. I absolutely love reading what everyone contributes, they're always so interesting and well written!

Introduction to Roleplaying by Razorwire

Social Hubs in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes by Miggy

Guilds in MMORPG's: A Short "How to..." by Logun

"I Can Go it Alone, Can’t I?" by Feind Folio

And Tiesiaan doesn't know it (yet!), but I think this deserves to be a feature as well

adn will be soon as I have a bit more time to make it one

Abigale Seashadow · 06-09-2006, 07:56 PM

Well, I am still trying to get caught up on all my reading. I was gone a long time!

Thanks for the links to these... I'll check them out now!

Azzerhoden · 06-10-2006, 11:57 AM

Hi Cindy,

There has also been numerous short stories added in the fan fiction area. I would bet the authors would love to see some of them added to the Vanguard Lore area (where appropriate, of course).

Miggy · 06-10-2006, 12:53 PM

I'd definitely encourage anyone whose interested in writing an article, it's a wonderful way of getting your ideas out there and it does bring about some great discussions.

Razorwire · 06-10-2006, 01:16 PM

Umm I have two!

Safe Computing, by Razorwire