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Post by Ian Wolf-Park on Jul 23, 2021 17:01:51 GMT -5
As some of us write for the Times, I'd thought I'd post this from the news as it is going to affect our future projects, both personally and as a group with the special editions and Great Collabs, for those that like planning out in advance (like, say Issue 950, which will be around December instead of October).
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 23, 2021 19:22:02 GMT -5
I asked Aesop over Discord and will let y'all know what he says. He's been pretty good about keeping the collab crew in the loop when his workload is overwhelming and doesn't allow for time for collabs/special poetry galleries and stuff. Since there's a ton on his plate, we'll work around what works best for him. I just hope they can hire him an assistant, he direly needs one.
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Post by Twillie on Jul 24, 2021 15:52:27 GMT -5
Oh, they actually did it! I really do hope this helps out with Aesop's workload and makes the Neopian Times easier to run and update. While it's bittersweet that there'll be less NT's in general, if it means a reliable schedule again and less stress on the staff, then I'm more than happy to see this update.
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Post by PFA on Jul 24, 2021 18:39:28 GMT -5
Honestly? I'm fine with it. I hope it helps ease the workload for Aesop, because the poor guy's definitely had a lot to do. (It'd also be nice if it means more entries per issue, but we'll see about that I guess)
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Post by Duke Pikachu on Jul 24, 2021 18:56:33 GMT -5
While this doesn't affect me a whole lot, I can imagine affecting others who have comics (especially those with stories) and written series. While I know this was done to decrease work load, though maybe we could ask Aesop if he would allow for comics and maybe also written series to be able to have two entries in one issue?
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Post by Patjade on Jul 26, 2021 12:31:46 GMT -5
Considering the sporadic updating of the NT, if they can stick with the schedule, it'd be a plus.
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Post by Carolyn on Jul 27, 2021 20:51:55 GMT -5
Aesop got back to me and said the following:
So, good news there!
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Post by downrightdude on Aug 6, 2021 23:12:59 GMT -5
They also changed the NT Writer avatar requirements:
Since this change will impact how often Anniversary editions occur, we have also decided to make every 25th, 50th, 75th, and 100th issue of the Neopian Times an Anniversary Issue. This way writers and artists submitting to the Neopian Times won't have to wait twice as long for a chance at earning the Neopian Times Writer avatar!
Now there's two more chances!
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