Announcing the official Digital Press LORE book!

[Dire 51]

One of the most popular parts of the various Digital Press Guides is the LORE section. And one question that's been asked over the years is "will there ever be a book consisting solely of LORE stories?" Until now, though, there has not been a concrete answer.

Today, I'm happy to announce that the answer is in fact yes. Joe and I have been discussing the particulars, and we're ready to start taking submissions.

This is where you come in. Anyone interested in contributing a story to be published in the book feel free to submit it to gradiusone@yahoo.com with the subject heading "DP LORE Book Entry". If you'd like to get an idea of what a LORE story is like (this, of course, is assuming you've never read one of the guides), just go here or here and take a look. The deadline for all submissions is September 20, 2009. There is no scheduled release date yet, but you can expect that to be announced in the near future.

Here's some basic rules, more to follow once Joe and I work them out:

-You write up a non-fictional account of some gaming moment, memory, event, or recollection, then send it to me. This post should be in essay form (we will help with the editing) and most importantly should be as ENTERTAINING as possible. It doesn't necessarily have to be funny - but intrigue makes for good reading, and good reading increases the chance that you'll be published.
- Your story can be as long as you'd like but in the past we've always preferred stories that take up less than a full page in 10pt text.
- Grammar, spelling, editing all count but we will assist. It just gets you points if the thing is written well because that means it reads well right out of the gate.
- We ask that your story be truthful. You can embellish, of course, but wild unbelieveable stories are usually cast aside.

I'm looking forward to reading what you send in! Good luck!

[Pantechnicon]

First and most obvious question: Will any of the entries already submitted in the now-locked Lore section of the forum need to be re-submitted for reconsideration in this new expanded tome?

[kainemaxwell]

Wow, cool!

[wingzrow]

Only thing i can think of is the polybious rumors.

[rbudrick]

This:

First and most obvious question: Will any of the entries already submitted in the now-locked Lore section of the forum need to be re-submitted for reconsideration in this new expanded tome?

-Rob

[The 1 2 P]

Cool. Can't wait to share and read others stories.

[Zoltor]

One of the most popular parts of the various Digital Press Guides is the LORE section. And one question that's been asked over the years is "will there ever be a book consisting solely of LORE stories?" Until now, though, there has not been a concrete answer.

Today, I'm happy to announce that the answer is in fact yes. Joe and I have been discussing the particulars, and we're ready to start taking submissions.

This is where you come in. Anyone interested in contributing a story to be published in the book feel free to submit it to gradiusone@yahoo.com with the subject heading "DP LORE Book Entry". If you'd like to get an idea of what a LORE story is like (this, of course, is assuming you've never read one of the guides), just go here or here and take a look. At the moment, there is no set deadline for all submissions to be in by, but there will be. Nor is there a scheduled release date, but you can expect that to be announced in the near future.

Here's some basic rules, more to follow once Joe and I work them out:

-You write up a non-fictional account of some gaming moment, memory, event, or recollection, then send it to me. This post should be in essay form (we will help with the editing) and most importantly should be as ENTERTAINING as possible. It doesn't necessarily have to be funny - but intrigue makes for good reading, and good reading increases the chance that you'll be published.
- Your story can be as long as you'd like but in the past we've always preferred stories that take up less than a full page in 10pt text.
- Grammar, spelling, editing all count but we will assist. It just gets you points if the thing is written well because that means it reads well right out of the gate.
- We ask that your story be truthful. You can embellish, of course, but wild unbelieveable stories are usually cast aside.

I'm looking forward to reading what you send in! Good luck!

I like to submit 1-2 stories, but what's the time limit for submissions?

[Dire 51]

First and most obvious question: Will any of the entries already submitted in the now-locked Lore section of the forum need to be re-submitted for reconsideration in this new expanded tome?

At the moment, these entries aren't being considered for the book. They (or at least the ones selected as the winners) have been slated for the upcoming Guide, and we're trying to avoid repetition here. We want to see some all new stories.

Granted, this may change, depending on certain factors. I'll keep everyone posted.

I like to submit 1-2 stories, but what's the time limit for submissions?

Currently there's not a official deadline, but I'm going to say two months. Again, I'll post what the official deadline is once it's been decided.

[plastic]

Sell it to me now.

[Pantechnicon]

At the moment, these entries aren't being considered for the book. They (or at least the ones selected as the winners) have been slated for the upcoming Guide, and we're trying to avoid repetition here. We want to see some all new stories.

Oh, so the Lore section to the new guide is still planned, and this new endeavor does not supplant that, but rather expands on it? Keen. (/me sharpens keyboard)

[Zoltor]

Currently there's not a official deadline, but I'm going to say two months. Again, I'll post what the official deadline is once it's been decided.

Ok cool.

[Tupin]

What will the title be? You know you have to have a really clever/awesome title for a book like this.

[Dire 51]

Oh, so the Lore section to the new guide is still planned, and this new endeavor does not supplant that, but rather expands on it? Keen. (/me sharpens keyboard)

Yep, that sums it up pretty well.

What will the title be? You know you have to have a really clever/awesome title for a book like this.

I'm open to suggestions. Right now it's just the Digital Press LORE book. Joe has the last word as far as the title is concerned, of course, along with full approval over the stories and cover artwork.

[Dire 51]

The deadline has been decided: July 15. That's two months from today, so if you haven't gotten your stories to me by then, you're out of luck.

I look forward to reading your submissions!

[shawnbo42]

Yeah, so, um...I got my system and this game from this guy, and it was, like, really wierd. Actually, I am looking forward to reading this when it comes out, sign me up for a copy!!

[Chaz From Phantasy Star 2]

First and most obvious question: Will any of the entries already submitted in the now-locked Lore section of the forum need to be re-submitted for reconsideration in this new expanded tome?

Thanks, Pantechnicon... you're the best friend a guy can have... from now on, I will call you Paltechnicon...

I cannot wait to read all these great stories...

[Oobgarm]

This should be the leading quote:

round the xmas of 03, i wanted a gamecube but didn't get it untill a relitive passed away round the following easterthat when i got the cube.

[TheDomesticInstitution]

This should be the leading quote:

Is that from the bizkit? hes my favirit

[vintagegamecrazy]

I'll have to submit a few stories too. This is a good idea as well, can't wait.

[bangtango]

At the moment, these entries aren't being considered for the book. They (or at least the ones selected as the winners) have been slated for the upcoming Guide, and we're trying to avoid repetition here. We want to see some all new stories.

My story from the Lore section isn't eligible for the upcoming Guide because I chose to write about a "modern" system when they were only looking for threads from the "Classic" era.

So you could certainly consider mine!

Is that from the bizkit? hes my favirit

Nope, hbkprm.

I'm open to suggestions. Right now it's just the Digital Press LORE book. Joe has the last word as far as the title is concerned, of course, along with full approval over the stories and cover artwork.

I'd suggest:

"Collectors At Play: Digital Press Stories"

or possibly reverse the two ("Digital Press Stories: Collectors At Play").