Post by DiscipleofBob on Sept 4, 2013 22:25:48 GMT -5
This thread is going to be for some of the changes and updates I'll be making for the site.
I'm fully aware that some of the changes I make are going to be unpopular, but I am always willing to hear you guys out. My mind can change and can be changed, though it's not guaranteed to do so.
GOALS FOR THE SITE: Let's set some goals shall we? In order to get to the next stage where we can do things like Justice League. First of all, Superman and Batman need to get established in continuity. With any luck, by 2014 we'll be able to start working out Justice League. If everything goes well (hey a guy can dream), we'll have some Justice League written and be ready for Teen Titans by Summer 2014.
NEW RULE: No advertising for other writing sites, and no poaching writers from this site. This has been a serious problem in the past and one of the key factors that led to the site's current state.
No one's going to be in trouble for posts or actions taken before this update, but going forward this can be a bannable offense.
EXTENSIONS: I'm no longer going to require extension requests from writers here. I understand that sometimes real life gets in the way and you can't quite get that chapter up in time. Not meeting your monthly deadline won't mean you losing the title. Just post on the site so we know you're still alive. If you miss your deadline, I'll be sending you a PM or something just to check up on you. Now if you don't get back to me or find some other way to contact me or the site regarding your status, then you're in danger of losing your title.
BATMAN: Wachter's Batman is officially canceled (unless he miraculously shows up and posts something in the next day or so, but that's unlikely). That being said, the Batman title is NOT open for first come first serve like other titles. It affects too much else in the DC universe to go to whoever gets lucky enough to post first. I'll get into more details later, but essentially I'll be interviewing whoever's interested, willing, and able. There will be some restrictions to keep references to other titles in continuity. More on this later.
HAVEN: Regarding Wachter's other title, Haven, that's staying in continuity. It remains claimed for now. He actually posted something in July and August was an off month for everyone, so on the minute chance Wachter actually shows up, it'll be waiting for him. On a related note, Adrini was co-writing Birds of Prey with Wachter using many characters and elements from Haven, and has Wachter's old notes, so for now Adrini has full license to use claims for Haven in her Birds of Prey title.
OTHER TITLES: Justice League remains off-limits for now. Once Batman and Superman have gotten established, we'll explore possibilities for Justice League being a group title. For similar reasons, I'm also shelving Young Justice and Teen Titans. These are titles that would really work best once our Leaguers are established and we can draw on their supporting cast. For transparency's sake, my second title was originally going to be a Teen Titans title before Wachter vanished. I've had to make some revisions since then. Hopefully these can all be rotating titles in the future.
Anything Darkseid or New Gods related is also off-limits for now, as before. That's a pandora's box we're saving for later.
I'll have a thread up for any comments/suggestions/protests in a bit.
I'll be posting later updates in this thread as well.
I'm fully aware that some of the changes I make are going to be unpopular, but I am always willing to hear you guys out. My mind can change and can be changed, though it's not guaranteed to do so.
GOALS FOR THE SITE: Let's set some goals shall we? In order to get to the next stage where we can do things like Justice League. First of all, Superman and Batman need to get established in continuity. With any luck, by 2014 we'll be able to start working out Justice League. If everything goes well (hey a guy can dream), we'll have some Justice League written and be ready for Teen Titans by Summer 2014.
NEW RULE: No advertising for other writing sites, and no poaching writers from this site. This has been a serious problem in the past and one of the key factors that led to the site's current state.
No one's going to be in trouble for posts or actions taken before this update, but going forward this can be a bannable offense.
EXTENSIONS: I'm no longer going to require extension requests from writers here. I understand that sometimes real life gets in the way and you can't quite get that chapter up in time. Not meeting your monthly deadline won't mean you losing the title. Just post on the site so we know you're still alive. If you miss your deadline, I'll be sending you a PM or something just to check up on you. Now if you don't get back to me or find some other way to contact me or the site regarding your status, then you're in danger of losing your title.
BATMAN: Wachter's Batman is officially canceled (unless he miraculously shows up and posts something in the next day or so, but that's unlikely). That being said, the Batman title is NOT open for first come first serve like other titles. It affects too much else in the DC universe to go to whoever gets lucky enough to post first. I'll get into more details later, but essentially I'll be interviewing whoever's interested, willing, and able. There will be some restrictions to keep references to other titles in continuity. More on this later.
HAVEN: Regarding Wachter's other title, Haven, that's staying in continuity. It remains claimed for now. He actually posted something in July and August was an off month for everyone, so on the minute chance Wachter actually shows up, it'll be waiting for him. On a related note, Adrini was co-writing Birds of Prey with Wachter using many characters and elements from Haven, and has Wachter's old notes, so for now Adrini has full license to use claims for Haven in her Birds of Prey title.
OTHER TITLES: Justice League remains off-limits for now. Once Batman and Superman have gotten established, we'll explore possibilities for Justice League being a group title. For similar reasons, I'm also shelving Young Justice and Teen Titans. These are titles that would really work best once our Leaguers are established and we can draw on their supporting cast. For transparency's sake, my second title was originally going to be a Teen Titans title before Wachter vanished. I've had to make some revisions since then. Hopefully these can all be rotating titles in the future.
Anything Darkseid or New Gods related is also off-limits for now, as before. That's a pandora's box we're saving for later.
I'll have a thread up for any comments/suggestions/protests in a bit.
I'll be posting later updates in this thread as well.