[Adonthell-general] [Fwd: Re: community ad]

[cirrus]

I asked linux.com about putting up a community ad - here's what I got...

        -James

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: community ad
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 12:54:56 -0500
From: "Robin (Roblimo) Miller" <address@hidden>
To: address@hidden
References: <BlueList(Linux)address@hidden>

Actually, we're in the final phases of a Linux.com redesign, and the 
community ads are going to go away. BUT we're now accepting story 
contributions from people like... well... like you ... that'll get you 
lots more attention than a little ad.

So how about 700 - 1000 words (guideline; can be shorter or longer) 
discussing the mechanics of developing GPLed role-playing games for 
Linux (and possibly other OSes), using Adonthell as an example?

Don't be blatantly promotional. That won't work as well as putting out 
information about the *concept* behind what you're doing.

One or two (small) screenshots would be good, too.

The story will run on both Linux.com and NewsForge's front pages, and if 
it's good and strong, LinuxToday and/or Slashdot may link to it. Perhaps 
some of the gaming sites will also link to it -- if you tell them the 
story's there; we don't rally have time to do that sort of thing.

You don't have to get too anal about typos. We're pretty good editors.

Sound like fun?

- Robin "Roblimo" Miller
Editor,
NewsForge
Slashdot
and now Linux.com too...


cirrus wrote:

> Hi There!
> I'm working on the Adonthell project - a GNU RPG game for linux (and, at
> least in theory, loads of other OSs). We jst released version 0.3 of our
> game and are trying attract as many players and developers as possible.
> 
> You can find our site here: http://adonthell.linuxgames.com
> 
> Would we qualify for free banner ads on your site? If so what size /
> format does the ad need to be in, how do we submit it?
> 
> Thanks for your time!
> 
>         -James
>