The Invocation Issue #2

[Disciple of Nagash]

Again, thanks for the feedback.

In regards to the pics, we do try out best, however having pics that are crystal clear, especially when enlarged increases their size. Considering the size of this issue, it is something we need to stay away from!

 

[Belladamma Voltaire]

Hmm, I liked it but have some minor qualms, I will pinpoint them exactly for you when I read it more thoroughly tomorrow. I also plan on writing you an article...

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

If you want to write an article Voltaire then you will have to discuss it in the Invocation forum, in the discussion threads.

Of course we will welcome any feedback.

 

[Soren]

Considering the size of this issue, it is something we need to stay away from!

I completely disagree, but it is your mag.

Thanks for putting it together and keep up the good work.

 

[mrtn]

I agree with Soren. I downloaded it in a couple of minutes, 30 seconds more wouldn't have mattered to me.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

Really? Hmm that clashes with that the other feedback we had, one concerning the large size. I will certainly take it into consideration then. Maybe we could offer two versions - a high res and a low res one?

 

[BilboBaggins]

I believe Word of Hashut offers two versions, high which is the one you need if you intend to print the book and low for computer reading only. But you can check with Willmark on that one.

 

[Willmark]

Indeed I make a low rez one every time and put the low rez on isssu as well.

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

I might have to take a leaf from your book if you don't mind then Willmark. They do say copying is the sincerest form of flattery!

 

[Ophidicus]

Don't you mean a byte from his .pdf? Everyone knows the printed page is obsolete.

Here begins the great proverb update initiative! n00bs of a feather blog together! A link in time saves nine! A watched (ebay) item never sells!

AHEM on topic:

I noticed the cover, specifically the position of the title, was criticised above, & it is a valid criticism. Due to the unfortunate absence of the original designer no more suitable picture was available than my portrait illustration, which had been planned as an interior piece & not composed with any title or other such functional text in mind, and having tested it with the title top, bottom & middle, I found the middle most appropriate. I would've preferred the logo without the misty cloud as this would've allowed much greater flexibility, but we must work with the tools we have. Eh well.

Incidentally, I support the idea of twin high-res & low-res copies, they both have functionality.

 

[BilboBaggins]

Have you guys gotten any complaints from people printing the book out? I know The Doom Seeker has a few people that print it out and they complained about 8 out of 32 pages being full color and killing their ink cartridges.

 

[Willmark]

I noticed the cover, specifically the position of the title, was criticised above, & it is a valid criticism. Due to the unfortunate absence of the original designer no more suitable picture was available than my portrait illustration, which had been planned as an interior piece & not composed with any title or other such functional text in mind, and having tested it with the title top, bottom & middle, I found the middle most appropriate. I would've preferred the logo without the misty cloud as this would've allowed much greater flexibility, but we must work with the tools we have. Eh well.

I don't think the logo was the issue just being at the middle. Usually with mags they are on the top.

DoN- feel free, Some people love issu so I make it available for them to read, I also use it for Gold and Glory.

 

[Ophidicus]

I don't think the logo was the issue just being at the middle. Usually with mags they are on the top.

One would assume that this is because usually the cover image is designed to fit an established format, a template that every issue uses. In this instance the cover had to be designed around the image as that was the only appropriate one available. As I say, the tools we have...

 

[Disciple of Nagash]

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