Alright, well this might be better in the creative thread but it works both ways. As some of you know I am the proud owner and sole proprietor of Silver Crescent Publishing. I have my Realms of Twilight Campaign Setting book (which is set using the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rule set) and I am looking into the possibility of a quarterly, subscription-based set of adventures (I don't thik I can put out enough . The plan is to follow the general model of the Pathfinder adventures, with a 4-6 adventure series leading up to a great plot climax. Here is what I am looking for:

1) Writers, interested in crafting some of these adventures.

2) Artists for both interior art and adventure covers.

Rules:
1) These adventures must be set in my campaign setting (as they are also part of the advertisement for the setting).

2) I'm expecting each adventure to be between 40 and 60 pages of 8.5" x11" in print. This is including images and maps. I will likely be doing all layouts.

3) As far as art: Some line art is acceptable, full detail is prefered (you can check out some of the images I have on my website treasure chest for examples (www.realmsoftwilight.net).

4) Every adventure must begin with a legend or story from ancient times. It is kind of my calling card for the setting.

Consider this an official tryout. For those who have questions about the campaign setting, there is some information on my website, and more in the Campaign Setting book should you choose to purchase it (shameless self-promotion I know. I can only hope I will be forgiven).

For writers I would like a general synopsis of an adventure as well as an example of your writing style. The synopsis should include the starting setting (where in the world it occurs/begins) as well as any pertinent background or plot info. It should be no longer than 2 pages with a Times New Roman size 11 font.

For artists, any piece of fantasy artwork that you feel demonstrates your art style is acceptable.

What benefit is this to you? Well, I admit I am just starting in this business and I only have so much money to spread around. However, those who are accepted to write or do art for this project will have an opportunity to be recognized for the work that they have done. For artwork I expect initials or some sign of your identity to be somewhere subtly on the image. For both, credit will be given where credit is due. Monetary compensation is possible, per negotiation upon acceptance.

Note: Any submission for this becomes the property of Silver Crescent Publishing. All rights to these submissions become the property of the company. So I would suggest not pulling out something you might wish to publish later or some art piece you really like out of your closet unless you are willing to give up the ability to do anything with it in the future (though I do tend to be rather flexible as far as artwork is concerned).

If there are any questions either ask them here, PM me or email me. All submissions should be sent to me via email at [email protected]. Anything submitted by PM or post will not be accepted.

Thank you all for your time and I look forward to seeing what masterpieces our Innmates produce!

To the moderators: If my posting this is a problem for whatever reason, I won't feel bad if it is moved or deleted, just please let me know what the issue was or where the post moved. Thanks!

Good luck to all and good gaming!

Steelight

This probably doesn't really fit under recruitment threads... this area is meant for game stuff only. I'll move it to the general forum/common room.

In the future, we'll be adding a forum for personal projects/spamvertizing, which is where this would fit perfectly.

I don't see a problem otherwise.

I wouldn't mind trying my hand at something new, in a while. I'd have to think about what kind of adventure, would have to read up on the setting on your website, and I would most definitely need some kind of arrangement should your product start to sell. I think up stories for fun, and my adventures tend to be more story-based than hack-n-slash, but I'm past the point of putting my creativity to use without some form of benefit.

I think, for anybody who would be interested, that after the product is published two things would be required: a copy of the published material, and some form of payment. I don't think I for one could be motivated writing for somebody else's profit. That can't really be expected. (Oh, greedy me )

I have made things for Audalis in the past, but that's a different ballgame since it's a nonprofit organization (no matter how hard Olan tries).

As far as imagination goes, check out the PDF for the Khordal Kingdom here. I wrote it, based on the loose facts and hints that were written in the other articles on Khords and the world of Audalis. I know there are a few misspellings, but with english not being my native language I think that can be expected. I assume that anybody who would write adventures would have to be monitored by you, for everybody's sake. (which looks to me now like I wrote everybody's Japanese rice-wine)

Anyway... just a rant. Let me know your opinion about what I said.

I think that Almerin called me a wannabe greedy so and so.

I think.

You think wrong, oh webmaster, and deserve to be smitten for it. Or something like that.

I'm referring to myself as being greedy for expecting something in return for possible writings.

As for the Audalis Campaign Setting being published and making money: IF it ever comes to that, I'm sure I would be fine with getting a lot of money.
I'm kidding. What I'm trying to say is that I wrote stuff for this site because it's fun, and there is no money involved, which does change things. Besides, if you would make money from Audalis material, then I'm sure a lot of it would go to keeping the site in the air.

All in all, we're clogging up Steelights thread too much with talk about money. And I'm not Mr. Krabs.

I have no problem making payment deals once I have accepted a writer or artist. I believe the going rate is $.01 per word for written material. The rate I'm getting from my current artist is $25 for a full color half page image. Some examples of that are on my website in the "Treasure Chest" section.

As far as adventures go, I would tend to lean towards plot-based adventures myself, though there must be SOME combat int here to appease the hack-and-slashers. Some of the adventures I've liked best have whole sections that are role-playing alone. However, RP experience points must be awarded for story goals in those sections.

But in short, I'm not opposed to paying for good quality material. Nor am I entirely expecting a person to come up with an entire adventure. I will likely be assisting and coordinating for maps, world integration and artwork, etc.

And when I get a final date from the printing company for the campaign setting, I'll post it here. Of course, I'll be excited enough I just might have to create another thread... (I hope I don't get beaten for it )

I hereby claim the beating rights for when he makes a new thread.

Thanks for that Grugg.

Well, I'm kinda busy this year, but I'm taking a year to myself next year to develop the creative aspects of my life... So I think this would fit quite well.

That being said, I wouldn't be able to help immediately, but come the late fall/winter I could try and work something up. Though I'm not too familiar with the Pathfinder setting, I'm rather well versed in 3.5, and to my knowledge they're not all that different, with the same basics and such.

I'd take the time to read up on your material first of course, before doing anything.

And I agree with Almerin, on the terms of the payment, and a copy of the published material.

But with all that being said, if you're still looking, I would be interested in this in a couple of months, when I free up. Feel free to contact me between now and then if you want to discuss anything about this. It sounds pretty fantastic.

Payment will definitely be there, but remember I am only one person and just starting out, so I can't pay like say Paizo or Wizards of the Coast could. As far as a copy of the published material, that could easily be negotiated into the contract if your writing sample is accepted. I'm sure I will still be taking submissions in the fall/winter (particularly if the Campaign Setting book sells as well as I'm hoping).

The Pathfinder rules are very similar to 3.5E, though with enough differences to make it... well... different. For anyone familiar with 3.5E I don't think it would be that difficult to learn the new system. I would also be available to answere questions, help with stat blocks... etc. Ideally the adventure would be a joint effort in both concept and execution.

Any other questions or concerns?

Over the summer when I have more time I might be able to provide help.

I have quite a few ideas! I do have a 75+ page campaign and setting done and im running it now (see Diabolic Genesis) but i can't send it to you (because you said you won't send it back, and it becomes your property). Amazingly, it rings somewhat similar to your setting (aren't Dragons & portals just nothing but trouble?lol).

Do you need a Whole Adventure or just something to give you an idea on how I write? Is there a word count limit or expectation? Does this "Try out" need to be complete with maps? Can I submit art and writing? Is there a deadline for submission?

Im sure i can think of more questions later, but i've done this twice before for D&D and Dragon magazine. I was rejected for very little things (such as things being asked above. To be more specific they didn't like my maps and I could be a bit wordy at times). I love to write, I just need to know all I can find out about your setting.

Do you need a Whole Adventure or just something to give you an idea on how I write?
Just a sample and an adventure proposal (setting, backstory, general plot outline, etc.)

Is there a word count limit or expectation? No word count for the "tryout" as you put it. A length limit of 2 pages at minimum size 11 Times New Roman font.

Does this "Try out" need to be complete with maps? This isn't necessary, but I will accept maps in addition to the 2 page limit of the adventure proposal. And if the proposal is accepted, I will, or course, reserve the right to have the maps re-done.

Can I submit art and writing? Yes, but they will considered as separate submissions.

Is there a deadline for submission? Not yet.

Does this help?

We will be writing a full fledged adventure (beginning to end, initial incident, rising action, plot twists, climax, BBEG fight, resolution, opening for a new adventure) for this right? Not just like, a "Dungeon of the Week" kinda deal?

If you want samples, I could send you one over the next couple of days probably, just to get a feel, along with the proposal.

And assuming we're poor, and don't have the funds to buy your Campaign setting, do you think there's enough information on the site to be able to write these adventures?

To gboy: Thats a good question, my friend!

To Steelight: Yes those answers do help alot. thanks