APoV - The Next Big Project! - Page 2

Djay · 13 January 2003, 22:37

GREAT idea... i loved the PDF Zap issue... this will be sooo coooolll...

i can *do* a cheats page... DJay Head of Cheats... wicked!!!... no seriously if there is anything i can do, just gimme a tinkle!

I WANNA REVIEW FRONTIER!!!!

i can also do a ADF coverdisk

-coverdisk could contain... games demos and PD games, even some useful apps for the "modern" Amiga User

Dastardly · 13 January 2003, 23:57

GRRRR You went into my brain and stole this idea THIEVING BASTS!

I realise everyone is like 'sure' but I genuinely had this idea ages ago. My idea was to produce a online magazine for Amiga games going through its life from the early days to the end and even to have coverdisks which full adf's could be downloaded from! I even posted a question a while ago about if it was possible to view all the releases in HOL chronologically to help me with this project.
Only reason I havent already started it is because I am currently busy working on another site.
Im posting this so that when/if MY mag appears, I want people to know I AM NOT stealing the idea.

CodyJarrett · 13 January 2003, 23:58

Why don't you join the APoV team then?

Dastardly · 14 January 2003, 00:04

Well thanks for the offer and its appreciated, maybe I will but at the minute Im just annoyed that my idea has been thought of by someone else aswell.

CodyJarrett · 14 January 2003, 00:05

The APoV idea goes back to when Twistin', Walker and I started working on HOL - that is years ago now!

Anyway, doing a PDF magazine is hardly an original idea, is it?

Dastardly · 14 January 2003, 00:10

Perhaps this idea was thought of before I did and perhaps there are other examples, its just when I read this thread for the first time, it was like EVERYTHING I had planned was there!
Never mind eh? Id be glad to contribute some reviews to APoV and I might still produce my own mag aswell (theres still one idea of mine left that hasnt be mentioned)

CodyJarrett · 14 January 2003, 00:11

It doesn't matter if someone else has the same idea or if there are other examples. All that matters is doing it better than them! Take the HOL, for example...

14 January 2003, 00:22

Last year I and a friend of mine were talking about making a website that had amiga game reviews on it. This one was planned to be quite original, for it would not be a retrogaming site. We'd review the games as if they were just published, as if we were still living the 16-bit era! There would be no indication on modern gaming hardware or software's existency and we planned to shock the innocent visitor a little bit

First issue of the site would be prepared in mid 80s and we planned a news section that would have news on unreleased but promising games like chaos engine or flashback

then we'd review Sensible Soccer and compare it to the king of footy games, Kick Off!

I think maybe we may turn APoV into something similar. I personally don't like the term "retro". These games we play on amigas are still as entertaining and as new as the day they were first released.

Dastardly · 14 January 2003, 09:36

....and there is the one idea that HADNT been metioned yet :sigh

GET OUT OF MY HEAD BASTARDS

CodyJarrett · 14 January 2003, 09:47

We've already come up with your final idea too; the Dastardly brand salad cream.

APFelon · 14 January 2003, 10:35

Quote:

Originally posted by Burseg
Last year I and a friend of mine were talking about making a website that had amiga game reviews on it. This one was planned to be quite original, for it would not be a retrogaming site. We'd review the games as if they were just published, as if we were still living the 16-bit era! There would be no indication on modern gaming hardware or software's existency and we planned to shock the innocent visitor a little bit First issue of the site would be prepared in mid 80s and we planned a news section that would have news on unreleased but promising games like chaos engine or flashback then we'd review Sensible Soccer and compare it to the king of footy games, Kick Off!

I think maybe we may turn APoV into something similar. I personally don't like the term "retro". These games we play on amigas are still as entertaining and as new as the day they were first released.

Wouldn't the reader just assume he is reading an old Amiga mag reproduction in PDF format? There are so many cool things to do and feature in the APoV, why mire ourselves by committing to such a restraining concept?

CodyJarrett · 14 January 2003, 10:38

I agree. Also, it's very difficult to disregard the years since and review games as if you're still in the early 90s.

14 January 2003, 14:16

Quote:

Wouldn't the reader just assume he is reading an old Amiga mag reproduction in PDF format?

that's the whole concept, it's not easy and rewarding to create many many issues using this concept but knowing that it is not an old mag, rather a funny concept,people can have a good laugh, or just be interested in. I think, that'll be a piece of art!

Mr Creosote · 14 January 2003, 14:31

Quote:

I personally don't like the term "retro". These games we play on amigas are still as entertaining and as new as the day they were first released.

This may be a bit off-topic, but I wrote an editorial about a similar subject not so long ago. There I tried to express 'retro-only' is a pretty uninteresting point of view, but that it can be mixed into a review as a sidenote talking mainly about a current point of view.

CodyJarrett · 14 January 2003, 14:43

Good article, with some valid points.

We'll try and take most of this onboard when deciding on the writing style.

Steve · 14 January 2003, 15:06

Yes that is a very interesting article.

14 January 2003, 15:29

Very clever points on this essay really.

Dastardly · 14 January 2003, 17:11

Quote:

Originally posted by CodyJarrett
We've already come up with your final idea too; the Dastardly brand salad cream.

aaahahaha

Mr Creosote · 15 January 2003, 00:31

Cody, Steve & Burseg: Thanks

CodyJarrett · 10 February 2003, 22:16

Due to recent staff changes, APoV has a vacancy for a Graphics Artist.

The role will primarily be to create 2D bitmap or vector artwork e.g. the main APoV logo and graphics to be used within sections of the mag.

The numerous job benefits include:

- To be part of a well-organised and dedicated team.
- Flexible working hours.
- Good pay.*
- A chance to be part of a historic Amiga project.
- To be able to work with Cody Jarrett.
- Flexible working hours.
- Good pay.*
- To be able to work with Cody Jarrett.
- Flexible working hours.
- To be part of a well-organised and dedicated team.

Requirements include:

- Great at graphics work.
- Dedication.
- To be an Amiga fan!

One (or more!) of you lucky people may soon meet APoV like the buttered side of a piece of toast meeting the kitchen floor.

Email or PM me.

* Not strictly true. Okay, not true at all.

13 January 2003, 22:37	#21
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	GREAT idea... i loved the PDF Zap issue... this will be sooo coooolll... i can do a cheats page... DJay Head of Cheats... wicked!!!... no seriously if there is anything i can do, just gimme a tinkle! I WANNA REVIEW FRONTIER!!!! i can also do a ADF coverdisk -coverdisk could contain... games demos and PD games, even some useful apps for the "modern" Amiga User Last edited by Djay; 13 January 2003 at 22:42.

14 January 2003, 15:06	#36
Steve I Identify as an Ewok Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Lincolnshire Age: 45 Posts: 2,356	Thumbs Up Yes that is a very interesting article. Last edited by Steve; 14 January 2003 at 15:42.

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13 January 2003, 23:57	#22
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	GRRRR You went into my brain and stole this idea THIEVING BASTS! I realise everyone is like 'sure' but I genuinely had this idea ages ago. My idea was to produce a online magazine for Amiga games going through its life from the early days to the end and even to have coverdisks which full adf's could be downloaded from! I even posted a question a while ago about if it was possible to view all the releases in HOL chronologically to help me with this project. Only reason I havent already started it is because I am currently busy working on another site. Im posting this so that when/if MY mag appears, I want people to know I AM NOT stealing the idea.

13 January 2003, 23:58	#23
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Why don't you join the APoV team then?

14 January 2003, 00:04	#24
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	Well thanks for the offer and its appreciated, maybe I will but at the minute Im just annoyed that my idea has been thought of by someone else aswell.

14 January 2003, 00:05	#25
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	The APoV idea goes back to when Twistin', Walker and I started working on HOL - that is years ago now! Anyway, doing a PDF magazine is hardly an original idea, is it?

14 January 2003, 00:10	#26
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	Perhaps this idea was thought of before I did and perhaps there are other examples, its just when I read this thread for the first time, it was like EVERYTHING I had planned was there! Never mind eh? Id be glad to contribute some reviews to APoV and I might still produce my own mag aswell (theres still one idea of mine left that hasnt be mentioned)

14 January 2003, 00:11	#27
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	It doesn't matter if someone else has the same idea or if there are other examples. All that matters is doing it better than them! Take the HOL, for example...

14 January 2003, 00:22	#28
oldpx Posts: n/a	Last year I and a friend of mine were talking about making a website that had amiga game reviews on it. This one was planned to be quite original, for it would not be a retrogaming site. We'd review the games as if they were just published, as if we were still living the 16-bit era! There would be no indication on modern gaming hardware or software's existency and we planned to shock the innocent visitor a little bit First issue of the site would be prepared in mid 80s and we planned a news section that would have news on unreleased but promising games like chaos engine or flashback then we'd review Sensible Soccer and compare it to the king of footy games, Kick Off! I think maybe we may turn APoV into something similar. I personally don't like the term "retro". These games we play on amigas are still as entertaining and as new as the day they were first released.

14 January 2003, 09:36	#29
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	....and there is the one idea that HADNT been metioned yet :sigh GET OUT OF MY HEAD BASTARDS

14 January 2003, 09:47	#30
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	We've already come up with your final idea too; the Dastardly brand salad cream.

14 January 2003, 10:38	#32
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	I agree. Also, it's very difficult to disregard the years since and review games as if you're still in the early 90s.

14 January 2003, 14:43	#35
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Good article, with some valid points. We'll try and take most of this onboard when deciding on the writing style.

14 January 2003, 15:29	#37
oldpx Posts: n/a	Very clever points on this essay really.

15 January 2003, 00:31	#39
Mr Creosote Evil Mastermind Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home Posts: 740	Cody, Steve & Burseg: Thanks

10 February 2003, 22:16	#40
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Due to recent staff changes, APoV has a vacancy for a Graphics Artist. The role will primarily be to create 2D bitmap or vector artwork e.g. the main APoV logo and graphics to be used within sections of the mag. The numerous job benefits include: - To be part of a well-organised and dedicated team. - Flexible working hours. - Good pay.* - A chance to be part of a historic Amiga project. - To be able to work with Cody Jarrett. - Flexible working hours. - Good pay.* - To be able to work with Cody Jarrett. - Flexible working hours. - To be part of a well-organised and dedicated team. Requirements include: - Great at graphics work. - Dedication. - To be an Amiga fan! One (or more!) of you lucky people may soon meet APoV like the buttered side of a piece of toast meeting the kitchen floor. Email or PM me. * Not strictly true. Okay, not true at all.

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