Introduction
"I accept you; no matter who you are or what you choose to become"
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As stated from the front page, this is a zine dedicated to the fan pairing of Eli x Aesop from the game Identity V!
This is a collaborative international zine that will include both illustrations and fanfic writing.
Theme
The theme for this zine is love that transcends time and space: no matter what place or what setting, fate will always bring these two together.
In other words, it's elisop in different settings and AUs featuring official designs both in game and from other official art! For instance, think of Lunar Phase x Music Master from Season 7.
However, it's not limited to AUs where they both show up together! Mixing and matching will be highly encouraged. Whether it's combinations such as Recluse x Call Bell or even Shepard x Man in a Dream, the possibilities are endless!
Allocated Funds
This zine will be non-profit, and all funds from sales will be donated to BGCI.
Participants will receive a free hard copy of their zine. Depending on how public sales go, participants will also receive all of the bonus merch for free.
Previews
Online Shop
Pre-orders will run from 30th November 2020 to 2nd January 2021.
Application Info
Application period has ended.
Application processing period will run from the 18th to the 24th of May.
Submission Guidelines
General
πBook will be in B5 size.
πEli x Aesop only, no other characters or ships please (this includes even in the background).
πNo genderbends, OCs, or furries (Unless it is the tiger Eli costume).
πThis zine is SFW, so no NSFW.
πAll participants will be required to submit progress checks.
πWe would like to see variety in this zine! So pick at least five potential combo pairings you would want to do and you will be assigned one based on a first come first serve basis.
πDo not post your submission online until the shipment of sales has ended.
Artists
πFor illustrations: B5 canvas size + additional 1 cm bleed in 350 dpi format in full color with background (no white/solid color BGs) (min. 1 page, max. 1 spread or 2 pages)
πFor comics: B5 canvas size + additional 1 cm bleed in 350 dpi format in either full color OR black-and-white (min. 2 pages, max. 4 pages - Right-to-Left)
πFor merchandises: canvas size will depend on the merchandise type
πPlease remember to work in CYMK to avoid significant difference in the printed version of the book.
πSubmit your entry in PSD or PDF format through the zine Google Drive folder.
Writers
π1" margins 1.5 line spacing 12pt Calibri font with justified alignment
πTitle must be 16pt and bolded
π2,000 word minimum, exactly 5,000 words maximum
πSend the completed product as PDF file.
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Password: seeyouagain
πScheduleπ
Interest check
25th February - 22nd March
QnA Session
22nd March - 29th March
Application
11th April - 17th May
Application processing:
18th - 24th May
Artist/Writers lineup announcement
1st June
First Check-in
6th July
π Last day to voluntarily drop out + assigned pairs can no longer be changed
π Artists must already have a fixed sketch composition to show + made some progress
π Writers have decided on an idea (intro + how it goes more or less + an idea of how it ends)
π Comic artists must already have an idea + the name of the comic
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Second Check-in
7th September
πArtists must have lineart done
π Writers are at least 1500 words in
πComic Artists must have at least show at least 2 pages of progress
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Final deadline
20th October
Pre-orders open (International, Local)
30th November - 2nd January
Comic Frontier
2021 (Tentative)
Frequently Asked Questions
Fanzine Q & A thread link can be found here.
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What does "Malfina Stela Lumo" mean?
"Malfina stela lumo" is Esperanto for "infinite starlight."
Esperanto is not a language that is officially recognized by any country on Earth. It is a widely spoken international auxliary language created in the 19th century with the goal of one day serving as a universal second language to foster world peace and understanding.
We thought a title written in the language of Esperanto would be fitting for our theme of love transcending all boundaries. As for "infinite starlight," it is meant to symbolize the romanticsm of a star that never burns out. No matter what part of the universe, that star will be seen shining brightly forever.
Can I draw modern AU even though they are not actual skins in game?
Yes, you are allowed to draw modern au and do mixes of modern au with other skins as well! You're allowed to draw any designs that have been used in official content so as you can show us the link to the official art! (i.e Summer Festival, New Years)
Due to the high number of applicants applying with Aesop's fanmade Butterfly skin as one of their most-wanted skins to draw, we have made this particular design an exception!