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<center><big>'''''{{Countdown|July 01 2016 00:00}} until the release of the next issue.'''''</big></center>
<center><big>'''''{{Countdown|January 01 2015 00:00}} until the release of the next issue.'''''</big></center>
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Once you have that, you can sign-up to do any of the below but remember that it is '''your''' responsibility to complete anything you have signed up to at least a week before release. Fortunately, there's plenty of help along the way! Once you've signed up to something, you can share ideas about your topic below in the "Discussion" section. Then, other users will feedback and develop your ideas by giving their own thoughts and opinions so that you have enough inspiration to write your entire piece. If you are doing an interview, debate battle or podcast, work with your partner(s) at an off-Wiki location, such as the IRC or by email.
Once you have that, you can sign-up to do any of the below but remember that it is '''your''' responsibility to complete anything you have signed up to at least a week before release. Fortunately, there's plenty of help along the way! Once you've signed up to something, you can share ideas about your topic below in the "Discussion" section. Then, other users will feedback and develop your ideas by giving their own thoughts and opinions so that you have enough inspiration to write your entire piece. If you are doing an interview, debate battle or podcast, work with your partner(s) at an off-Wiki location, such as the IRC or by email.


After you have a first draft, email it to "'''kingdomheartswikibcrat@gmail.com'''" so that the Editor in Chief can review your work, fix any mistakes and give you any advice that you might need. Please refrain from posting any drafts on the wiki to prevent ruining the surprise and satisfaction at the end result. Remember to update your status in the sign-up section and again, ensure that you email your work at least a week before release so that there is time to fix any potential issues.
After you have a first draft, email it to "'''kingdomheartswikibcrat@gmail.com'''" so that the Editor in Chief can review your work, fix any mistakes and give you any advice that you might need. Please refrain from posting any drafts on the Wiki to prevent ruining the surprise and satisfaction at the end result. Remember to update your status in the sign-up section and again, ensure that you email your work at least a week before release so that there is time to fix any potential issues.


The host for the Journalist Spot alternates every issue so you may need to visit The Keyhole if you want to get involved!
The host for the Journalist Spot alternates every issue so you may need to visit The Keyhole if you want to get involved!
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It is vital that you submit your work before at least a week before the next issue is set to be released so that '''a)''' the publisher has time to add it into the rest of the magazine and '''b)''' there is time to fix any issues that there may be.
It is vital that you submit your work before at least a week before the next issue is set to be released so that '''a)''' the publisher has time to add it into the rest of the magazine and '''b)''' there is time to fix any issues that there may be.


==Discussion==
==Sign-Up==
{{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 16:38, 24 April 2016 (UTC)|default="Okay, the magazine is getting to the point where it's becoming an annoying thing to do rather than something fun that'll get more people interested in the wiki." I've had this reaction from several people over the last three months, including myself, so it's high time we find some ways to cut down on the amount of work needed to produce the magazine so that it's more manageable.
Found something you want to do? Sign-up under the bullet point you wish to do. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the [[User:Chainoffire|Editor in Chief]] or the [[User:TheFifteenthMember|Deputy in Chief]]! Remember to submit your final work to the wiki's email for review!
 
===Cover===
*A magazine cover drawn by hand or computer. Also submitted should be a thumbnail of the cover, for use in the magazine directories.
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
===Ansem's Report===
*A Kingdom Hearts news summary. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Up to 4 new pieces are needed.
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
===Unlocking the Keyhole===
*A news summary of the happenings at the Keyhole. Note that this is best done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Sections include: Jiminy's Journal (Keyhole news), Log Updates (deletion, move and other), New Users (short blurbs about our newest editors) and Tea Party updates.
 
===The Door to Light===
*A news summary of the KHWiki. Note that this needs to be done towards the end of the quarter year so that we can cover recent information. Sections include: Trinity Archives (KHWiki news), New Users (short blurbs about our newest editors), Policy Updates and Featured Project.
 


I think that we should cut our 13 page issue down into something like 7 pages, removing all the boring, useless bits that no one seems to like contributing. Maybe making what needs to go in the magazine more flexible so for example, if no one does an interview, it's fine because someone else did a Top 5 for that page.
===The Coliseum===
*A debate battle on a certain topic between two users with conflicting opinions. This section requires two contributors who are able to work together off wiki.


Aixon suggested making it bi-monthly. At first, I was against this but now I've changed my mind and I support this.
===The Keyblade Master===
*A complete article on any topic. This can include theories, analysis, speculation etc. Multiple authors are allowed to collaborate for this page. There are up to 3 article spaces available for this page.
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
**I need to do an Episode II on my Keyblade Master submission, posthaste. '''[[User:Troisnyxetienne|<font color="#222222">TRS</font>]][[User talk:Troisnyxetienne|<font color="#444444">NX</font>]]''' 10:26, 5 October 2015 (UTC)


Thoughts?}}
===Dive to the Heart===
{{TheSilentHero|time=17:28, 24 April 2016 (UTC)|gren=I agree with cutting down the content. I was thinking of making basically everything optional, so we can use what has been done and leave out the rest. I'm not sure if making it bi-monthly will help. If we halve the content we use, but double the amount of issues released, we may end up with the same problems.
*A game tutorial and/or a wiki tutorial.
*An "Intro To..." guide.
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
===<s>Round Room</s>===
*A maximum crew of four people willing to take part in recording the podcast and an agenda of things to talk about on the podcast.
*'''NOTICE:'''Due to the backlog of videos that we already have, any people signed up for the round room will still be put onto our waiting list, but will not be featured in this issue. Keep in mind that if you've already been a guest on the round room, you cannot sign up again.


Aside from that, the magazine is looking great!}}
===Mark of Mastery Exam===
Sorry, I meant halfly (twice a year). {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 20:00, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
*A review on any subject.
:In that case, I think we should either reduce the content or the amount of issues, but not both. {{User:TheSilentHero/Sig}} 20:46, 24 April 2016 (UTC)
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:31, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
*A "Top 5 List" on any subject.
**We already have three more left from Troisnyxetienne. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 15:21, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
*An interview between an interviewer and another editor. This section requires two contributors who are able to work together off wiki.
**{{User:Byzantinefire/Sig}} 15:39, 4 October 2015 (UTC)


{{Chainoffire|time={{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 03:51, 25 April 2016 (UTC)|normal=Well, I say that we try reduced content first, and if it's still a hassle, then we go to half-year issues. But, the choice is ultimately up to you, do you feel like doing this again in July?
===Naminé's Sketchbook===
*A couple pieces of fanart.
*Coloured in line art from the previous issue
*Blank line art.


Quick Note: the hover template parameters are switched on each wiki.
===The Grid===
:Keyhole: <nowiki>{{hover|hidden|appearing}}</nowiki>
*A "Banish The Beast!" silhouette image.
:KHWiki: <nowiki>{{hover|appearing|hidden}}</nowiki> }}
*Riddles. Five riddles are required in total.
{{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 18:10, 25 April 2016 (UTC)|sad=As far as I go, I can't really commit to being Editor in Chief anymore without both factors being reduced. I'd be happy to let someone else take the job and only drop one factor though.
*A puzzle. Both an empty and a completed version of the puzzle must be submitted.
**I've just realised that I've hogged this spot since Issue 1 so if anyone else wants to give it a go, I'm more than happy to step down. {{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 15:13, 4 October 2015 (UTC)


Oh yeah, I forgot about how annoying that hover template is. I think we could change the KHWiki's [[Template:Hover]] to match the Keyhole, but someone'd have to fix the 50 or so pages that use it, if anyone wants to take up that job.}}
===Flick Rush===
*Answers for the mailbox. Up to four different questions can be answered for this section.
*Tasks for KHWiki. Five tasks are required in total.
*Tasks for games. Five tasks are required in total.
*Tasks for Keyhole. Five tasks are required in total.
**{{User:Aixon/Sig1}} 18:11, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
*Compiling poll results and inputting them into a graphic.
*A poll.
*[[KHWiki:Magazine/Birthdays|Birthday]] list of the next quarter.


{{Draaek|time={{User:Draaek/Sig}} 17:20, 12 May 2016 (UTC)|Dragon=Sorry to bring this up again but I think we should at least come to a conclusion before the mag ends up being forgotten.
==Discussion==
===Notes from last issue===
{{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 15:13, 4 October 2015 (UTC)|default=Hey guys, a reminder that when you send in your stuff, make sure to:
*Have all games in italics.
*Have everything coded.
*Attach any images to the email or mention their file names on the KHWiki/Keyhole.
*Send your piece before the 23rd.
Doing that will really help me out a lot, which means the magazine can be released as punctual as possible. Thanks!}}
{{Chainoffire|time={{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 16:54, 4 October 2015 (UTC)|roxas=Here's another friendly reminder that The Keyhole has a strict no-video policy, so any videos you may need for your article, please use the <nowiki>{{video}}</nowiki> template, and not the <nowiki><youtube></youtube></nowiki> tags. Any video uploaded will be deleted. Thanks!}}


Honestly I agree with FM on reducing both. Lower amount of content means that we don't have to force ourselves into filling in what was left out but we all still have the pressure of coming up with the rest of the stuff on time, which I believe was the main issue we encountered. If we only lower the amount of issues we'll probably end up having the same content left out in need of someone to fill in regardless of how many time we have to do them.
===Changes===
{{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 15:13, 4 October 2015 (UTC)|happy=There's a couple of very small tweaks I'd like to put into the magazine (Template:Magazine 4.2 you could say). What do you guys think about:
*Swapping the order of the Dive to Heart so the Intro To piece comes last? That just makes sense to me because I'm guessing it'll usually be longer than the tutorials.
*And putting the coloured lineart in the black-and-white box? It might make the page look a little neater with the "Trip to Timeless River" title image encasing the entire box.
They're not essential changes, but I wonder what people will think of them.  


By lowering down both we can be way more flexible on the content that we put in and we can give more time to everyone to work on quality things rather than having to rush them (specially when most of us are in finals and all of that). Opinions?}}
Also, should we host the comments section on one wiki only and alternate each issue alongside the Journalist Spot? I find it frustrating having two separate places for comments because it makes me feel obliged to split my comment in two so I have something to write on each page. Thoughts?}}


{{TheFifteenthMember|time={{User:TheFifteenthMember/Sig1}} 19:41, 18 May 2016 (UTC)|default=Agreed with Draaek. We'd have to change the template to make everything optional and work out how to display sections if others are absent. A small issue is that if we start going twice a year now, the releases would always be in March and October, but it would make more sense for the magazine dates to lie on January (for the new year/end of year events) and July (hot off E3). That means we could either make an issue this July as usual then go with half yearly or just skip this issue, take a 9 month break and start the process in January. While the former is probably the preferable option, I (and most likely many others) will not be able to commit to the magazine so soon after the last one so unless there's someone willing to take the helm of Editor in Chief and there's enough people willing to write content, I'm afraid we might have to wait until January. Honestly, that might not actually be a bad thing because after a 9 month break, I'd be interested in seeing the good ideas that people will then come up with (although if KH3 release date gets announced this year, it'd be shame that we miss the issue).}}
{{Chainoffire|time={{User:Chainoffire/sig}} 04:43, 5 October 2015 (UTC)|happy= I agree with those two above changes. Maybe we could host the comment page on the magazine's talk page? (whichever held the journalist spot for that magazine.)}}
{{TheSilentHero|time=06:52, 5 October 2015 (UTC)|roy=I'm against hosting the comments section on one wiki, because the comments aren't just for the users who contribute to the magazine, but also for those who read it, and not everybody has an account on both wiki's.}}
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