Intermittens Numbers

[Cramulus]

I'd like to call attention to the numbering that we've been assigning to Intermittens issues. We're not tied to publishing 1 issue per month, nor is it necessary to publish in the order that people have called dibbs. I'm worried be that people might waiting to put together their issue because they theoretically have several months before it's "due". That's poppycock for traditional magazines, but not necessary for DIY outfits like us.

Right now we're theoretically scheduled up to issue #8. But KC, feel free to release yours before this summer!

In general, don't worry about the issue numbering. It might be more useful to rename the issue threads to "Intermittens: Your Subject" (instead of an issue number). Publish when you're ready. We'll try to make sure we have at least one per month, but we shouldn't be afraid to publish faster than that. I'm excited that we have six issues in development right now.

ALSO, EDITORS: keep your threads updated with what resources you're missing to make your issue come together. It's possible that you can find some help or advice regarding layout or graphic design or what have you.

ONE MORE THING: If you've got a minute, make an account on Intermittens.org -- there's not a lot there at the moment, but soon enough there will be lots of resources for collaboration... Including the ability to take submissions over the web from spags who don't even post here.

[AFK]

In other words, please don't let the fact that RWHN is a slowpoke hold you up.

[LMNO]

Suggestion:  Keep the numbering system, because that's a good marker of how we've progressed, and people like listing things.


However, if you've got your issue ready to go, just fucking put it out there.  I mean, this is a Discordian magazine; there's no good reason issue 7 can't be published before issue 5.

[Cramulus]

Suggestion:  Keep the numbering system, because that's a good marker of how we've progressed, and people like listing things.

I agree, put a number on the cover. If it's the sixth published issue, call it issue six. It doesn't have to be the number you called when you made the thread..

[LMNO]

I disagree!


Strongly!

If the issue is the sixth idea for an issue we came up with, it stays issue six, no matter when it's issued!

Fuck chronology!

[fomenter]

publish out of order, if anyone asks we can tell them that it is the time travelers  using our history against us.

or

[the last yatto]

 

Fuck chronology!

LETS RACE and first one to issue #23 WINS!

ps I claim issue #33

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

publish out of order, if anyone asks we can tell them that it is the time travelers  using our history against us.

or

This.

[Sheered Völva]

I got an account at http://intermittens.info but have to figure out how to use it. Ratatosk told me about the tutorial, I just have to wade through it.

I'll update my request for what's needed as suggested (it will be on the Intermittens site soon with Ratatosk's help), and can use some advice from the editors of Issue 1/1.23 and 2 as to what program they used to lay it out in, how they saved it in pdf, etc.  (I can save in pdf, but some programs require a whole lot of memory for a mediocre pdf file).

As to the number listed on an issue, it doesn't much matter to me what number I have. I will change my editorial to sound like whatever number I get is the one and only perfect number for that issue.

But I think Issue no. 5 should really be saved for The Law of Fives issue.

In other words, please don't let the fact that RWHN is a slowpoke taking time to get everything right hold you up.

fixed

[Sheered Völva]

Suggestion:  Keep the numbering system, because that's a good marker of how we've progressed, and people like listing things.

I agree, put a number on the cover. If it's the sixth published issue, call it issue six. It doesn't have to be the number you called when you made the thread..

I thought about this, and agree. I think it will work better if the issues do come out in numerical order.

If we don't do this, and instead skip numbers assuming we'll catch up later, we could run into some problems.

First, the skipped issue might never be made, meaning we'll end up with several gaps:

For example, Intermittens 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, etc.  I don't really think this will give lulz, but will simply be annoying. (Plus it will take away from the joke of there being one issue that....)

Second, skipping numbers could create problems for those who are doing series, continuing columns, etc. While it might seem funny now, readers are not going to want to have to figure out that to follow a series they have to read issue 2, then 5, then 3 and then 6. They just won't read it.

Third, skipping issue numbers would mess with letters to the editor. I would like to have letters to the editor in my issue that refer to items in the previous issue. I think people like to feel that their comments (serious, humorous, whatever) can actually be used. We might even find some talented writers for future issues that way.

But if a letter to the editor in issue 7 refers to an interesting article that already appeared in issue 8, readers aren't likely to track down those interesting articles.

I think doing issue numbers out of order might give us a laugh for a day or two, but very soon we, and more importantly the readers, won't be laughing.

EDIT: Short version: I agree. Each editor can say what theme their issue will be, about when they hope to have it out, and then issue numbers can be assigned chronologically (based on the order issues actually do come out).

[Jasper]

We can just tell them that the missing issues are super rare and coated in shiny foil.

[Sheered Völva]

We can just tell them that the missing issues are super rare and coated in shiny foil.

I think doing issue numbers out of order might give us a laugh for a day or two, but very soon we, and more importantly the readers, won't be laughing.

This.

[Requia ☣]

There are readers besides us?

[Jasper]

We can just tell them that the missing issues are super rare and coated in shiny foil.

I think doing issue numbers out of order might give us a laugh for a day or two, but very soon we, and more importantly the readers, won't be laughing.

This.

Explain.

[Triple Zero]

what program they used to lay it out in, how they saved it in pdf, etc.  (I can save in pdf, but some programs require a whole lot of memory for a mediocre pdf file).

http://www.scribus.net/ is an opensource desktop publishing application (kinda like InDesign), it runs on Linux, Windows and Mac, allows easy control over the layout of a page (unlike MS Word) and exports to PDF.