ㅤAbout Us ㅤ ㅤ
We're a zine focused on the music creators present in the Splatoon games! Featuring a dynamic range of artists from pop idols to rock bands each with a twist unique to the Splatoon world.
Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | |
| Mod Applications | |
| Contributor Applications | |
| Contributor Results | |
| Prompt Submissions | |
| Check-in 1 | October 14 |
| Check-in 2 | November 14 |
| Check-in 3 | December 14 |
| Final Submissions | January 15 |
| Pre-orders | Feb 14 - Early April |
| Leftovers | June - July |
*Schedule subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a zine?
A. A zine, short for or derived from 'magazine' is a compilation of images and articles regarding a selected topic, these images can range from photographs to artworks and the written articles can be any kind of prose.Q. Will this be a physical or digital zine?
A. Our aim is to have it be a physical zine but it will depend on the Interest Check.Q. Will this be a for profit or charity zine?
A. It will be split between profit and charity.Q. How many contributors will be in this project?
A. We will be accepting an estimated number of 45 contributors.Q. What is the minimum age for contributors?
A. Contributors have to be aged 16 or older to be accepted. Minors will also not be receiving monetary compensation, unless they are able to safely transfer their share to a legal guardian or trusted PayPal. If this is not the case, their profits will go to charity.Q. How will the contributors be compensated?
A. As funds allow, contributors will be compensated with a free physical copy of the zine and merchandise. The remaining profit funds will be evenly distributed among both the contributors and mods. They may also opt out of payment entirely and have their share donated to their charity of choice instead. All payments will be sent through PayPal via Goods and Services.Q. Will the idols appear in this zine as well?
A. Idols will make an appearance in the zine, but their content will be limited to assure that the npc musicians have more time in the spotlight! We are aiming for 1-3 pages per band. The idols are an integral part of the Splatoon sound scene, so leaving them out of a zine focused on the series' music would feel unfair.Q. Are fanon designs/headcanons allowed?
A. We would prefer if you keep the design as close to canon as possible. Minor headcanons or small detail changes are allowed as long as the character remains recognizable!Q. Are character ships allowed?
A. Shipping will not be allowed in this zine as we would like to keep the band interactions platonic.Q. Will there be fanmade bands or idols?
A. No, sorry. There will not be any fanmade bands at this time. This zine specifically focuses on in-game npcs.Q. Will ‘faceless’ bands be featured?
A. ‘Faceless’ bands [e.g. Octoplush, Turquoise October, ...] will unfortunately not be featured in this volume, as they go into fan design territory and vastly differ in interpretations.Q. Is there going to be a Discord server for zine participants?
A. Yes! Selected applicants will receive the invite link to the zine’s Discord server when confirmation emails are sent out. It is mandatory for all accepted participants for means of communication, updates, and further information.Q. Are you looking for additional mods?
A. The mod team is already complete and we are not looking for additions, thank you.Q. I have a question that wasn’t answered here. Where can I post it?
A. You may ask us at our Retrospring or contact us through Twitter DMs, Tumblr Ask Blog, Instagram DMs, or Email.
contact us:
[email protected]