Dream On Magazine needs a name change: need name suggestions

Lope de Aguirre · Post by **Lope de Aguirre** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 1:46 am

Just registered to say I would like to buy one too.

Prophet][ · Post by **Prophet][** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 5:55 am

wow, I've never seen so many people vote before. I thought I got a lot of votes when 23 people voted in my "Tell me what to have for lunch" thread

Mrfiddlez · Post by **Mrfiddlez** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 10:54 am

Cmon Guy's, What's tha News?

SeGaFrEaK NL · Post by **SeGaFrEaK NL** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:05 pm

Mrfiddlez wrote:Cmon Guy's, What's tha News?

Yeah. Update pls.

MetaFox · Post by **MetaFox** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:16 pm

MetaFox wrote:Here's my post from the Sega forums about the latest state of the magazine:

MetaFox wrote:It's not out yet. This is all done soley by me at the moment. Magazine printing is a pricey business. I was weighing my options, and I've decided that interest is high enough to warrant a news stand quality release, but there are factors that prevent immediate release:

1) Most importantly, CD pressing for multi-session Dreamcast MIL-CD format CDs is quite new, and there are no companies that are set up for them. The GOAT store has had problems with their latest releases in which the error checking set up for MAC/PC multi-session discs caused the Dreamcast to detect the disc as an audio CD. I'm talking with Dan Loosen about this, as I don't want to make the same mistakes.

2) I was planning on a small print run on cheap, stapled paper, but I'm opting for newstand quality instead. It's going to be 24 pages on "Standard" Size (8 3/8" X 10 3/4") coated paper on Heat Set Web Presses, stitched - with no advertisements. I don't yet have the funds for this, so I'm going to be selling some of my video game collection, and seeing if I can get a loan for this.

BuzzTron_451, you're making me out to be some sort of money-grubbing thief. This is all coming out of my pocket, and I won't be making a profit on this. I need to sell 1900 copies to even break even. This has never been about profit for me, but rather, for showcasing the talents of the developers and artists who still support the Dreamcast. Besides, it's $5US, it's not like you are going to break the bank to purchase it.
Yes, I'm going with a lot more expensive print run - but given the fact that this has spread to Sega sites all over the internet, I think that selling 2000 copies is not such a lofty goal - plus the quality will be outstanding.

Dan Loosen of the Goat Store mentioned that the pressing problems should be sorted out - so if the discs come back OK, that sorts out one problem. There still exists the problem of money - I still have some family issues that need my money first and foremost, after that, the money will go to the magazine. The first issue will be funded through loans and the sale of my videogame collection.

The subsequent issues should be self-funding. Take patience guys, it will be out soon enough.

Orange_Ribbon · Post by **Orange_Ribbon** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:55 pm

Oh Noes, not the video games. Man if I known that you needed money for the Mag I would have required a donation for my little room give away thing. Oh well, maybe I can require it now since I still have some stuff to put up. Would that be cool with you Meta?

MetaFox · Post by **MetaFox** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:04 pm

Orange_Ribbon wrote:Oh Noes, not the video games. Man if I known that you needed money for the Mag I would have required a donation for my little room give away thing. Oh well, maybe I can require it now since I still have some stuff to put up. Would that be cool with you Meta?

I'd like to accept donations for this, but since it's not completely for cost, it could come back and bite me. No donations this time around, and I'm not comfortable with advertising yet. I don't want to string people along, so I'd like to see if the first issue does as well as I hope before I start striking advertising deals.

On a sidenote, I just wrote up a Dream On Magazine FAQ.

emptythought · Post by **emptythought** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:20 pm

Pre-orders?

Orange_Ribbon · Post by **Orange_Ribbon** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:28 pm

Okay but if you change your mind PM me, Since I am knight of Null I guess I should probably help you

Post by **Tyne** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:55 pm

I'd buy one!

aisupikku · Post by **aisupikku** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:26 pm

There are going to be advertisements for games like Baldr Force EXE, right?

(Just kidding; I know that they wouldn't be paying to have the ads included, and that would use up space and cost money, and people wouldn't necessarily be interested... but it would be cool! Ads for HB games would be cooler, though.)

Mikey242 · Post by **Mikey242** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:51 pm

This is great Meta, I cant wait to see the high quality prints. I will buy one of these magazines. I hope this is a hit! Because it should be.

miracleman · Post by **miracleman** » Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:17 am

i'd buy one and depending on cost and shipping i'd try to stock a few at my retro games store( 7 weeks old and counting!)

abydos1000 · Post by **abydos1000** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 7:53 am

I'd still buy one even at $10.00. I'd hate to see you sell some of your own video game collection just to fund it. I always regret selling off old games.

Orange_Ribbon · Post by **Orange_Ribbon** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 11:53 am

Yeah, it would be a shame. Unless you have DC games to sell me.

impact135 · Post by **impact135** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 2:18 pm

i would hate for you to sell your video game collection.

WRAGGSTER · Post by **WRAGGSTER** » Tue Aug 17, 2004 2:57 pm

Well ill make sure that dcemulation, dcemu uk & dc homebrew all have a banner of the magazine on

Christluu · Post by **Christluu** » Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:50 am

no update ?

geeeeoffff · Post by **geeeeoffff** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 8:09 pm

I'm about to pick up a dreamcast specifically because it has such a great community and its so wonderfully flexible!

i would pay up to 15 dollars for it, but, only if it was sooper amazing. as in, having a few full version homebrew games, and maybe a bunch of tools, like VCD player, divx player etc. Also, full emulators would be nice, videos of how to modify, and video tutorials on how to do stuff to the dreamcast.

is there a place where i can register my e-mail and get a notification when you start distribution?

mankrip · Post by **mankrip** » Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:51 pm

is there a place where i can register my e-mail and get a notification when you start distribution?

That's a good idea

Dream On Magazine needs a name change: need name suggestions

oh hell yes