Title: Futurequake #2
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 05:43:14 PM
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 05:43:14 PM
Well, I just got a copy of Futurequake #2 through the post. I could comment on the stories, I could say what a thrill it was to see Paul Glasswell's tasteful story (and Pitchfest audience favourite) 'Sperm Count' finally in print, I could join in the chorus of why oh why aren't some of these people working for 2000AD.
I could do all that, but instead I'm going to complain bitterly that there was 7P OWING ON THE POSTAGE AND I HAD TO PAY IT.
You cheap bastard, Wyatt. That's one way to make an enemy for life of a Scotsman.
I could do all that, but instead I'm going to complain bitterly that there was 7P OWING ON THE POSTAGE AND I HAD TO PAY IT.
You cheap bastard, Wyatt. That's one way to make an enemy for life of a Scotsman.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 06:10:24 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 06:10:24 PM
If money is owed on stuff sent to me, I have to drive miles to the sorting office and pay a fine. I may not live as far North as Gordon, but it makes me canny angry.
I think the Sp*rm C**nt story is a foul monstrosity, it should never have been born.
(Yes Gordon, your comp copy of Big War Comic will be with you soon)
I think the Sp*rm C**nt story is a foul monstrosity, it should never have been born.
(Yes Gordon, your comp copy of Big War Comic will be with you soon)
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 06:18:42 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 06:18:42 PM
I think that now you're using his icon, you should change your board name to Cosmic Ray.
Johnny Eyebrows, aged 9
Leicester.
Johnny Eyebrows, aged 9
Leicester.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 06:22:22 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 06:22:22 PM
Or maybe I should just get another icon before Cosmic Ray finds out. Hmmm...
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Dudley on 22 June, 2004, 07:56:29 PM
Post by: Dudley on 22 June, 2004, 07:56:29 PM
EMERGENCY APPEAL
Due to a shortage of funds, The Gordon Rennie Critique, a work experience project for aspiring young writers, has had to close, leaving several people in dire need of criticism.
Please help.
If just 7 people donate 1 pence each a month, that's enough to buy a new Gordon Rennie and help struggling young comic talent. Eventually we also hope to raise enough to pay for the Gordon Rennie Memorial Bar Tab, but this is not about those far-off dreams, this is immediate and urgent.
If you think you can help, please contact us at The Save The Gordon Rennie Critque and just... give what you can.
Remember: a Gordon is for life, not just for tonic.
Due to a shortage of funds, The Gordon Rennie Critique, a work experience project for aspiring young writers, has had to close, leaving several people in dire need of criticism.
Please help.
If just 7 people donate 1 pence each a month, that's enough to buy a new Gordon Rennie and help struggling young comic talent. Eventually we also hope to raise enough to pay for the Gordon Rennie Memorial Bar Tab, but this is not about those far-off dreams, this is immediate and urgent.
If you think you can help, please contact us at The Save The Gordon Rennie Critque and just... give what you can.
Remember: a Gordon is for life, not just for tonic.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 08:01:57 PM
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 08:01:57 PM
Also, as it's now technically "the future", can you please rename the comic "NowQuake"?
? Some twat, practically every issue
? Some twat, practically every issue
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Mr C on 22 June, 2004, 08:10:35 PM
Post by: Mr C on 22 June, 2004, 08:10:35 PM
Does he come with a free copy of Necronaughts though?
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Pyroxian on 22 June, 2004, 08:13:26 PM
Post by: Pyroxian on 22 June, 2004, 08:13:26 PM
>can you please rename the comic "NowQuake"?
Does 2K still get those letters then J-Bo?
Steve
Does 2K still get those letters then J-Bo?
Steve
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 08:26:00 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 08:26:00 PM
I think we should call the comic "2005 AD" and add another year on every year.
I blame Jamie. He encourages these people...
I blame Jamie. He encourages these people...
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:38:35 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:38:35 PM
I'd've accepted it if they changed the name at the beginning of 2000 or at the end of 2000. They didn't, and it's too late to do anything about it now.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 08:42:36 PM
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 08:42:36 PM
Unbelievably, yes. "3000 AD" seems to be the most popular current duh-think on the issue. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, PEOPLE!
J-Bo-1
J-Bo-1
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:43:12 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:43:12 PM
Can we rename the *actual* year from 2004 back to 1904, so that 2000AD is still in the future?
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 08:48:16 PM
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 08:48:16 PM
I wrote a letter encouraging the return of '2000AD and Starlord', before quitely dropping the embarrassing, anachronistic part of the title.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 08:49:54 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 08:49:54 PM
I pledge One Penny for the fund, Dudley.
Jamie now 2000AD has come and gone, should we stop setting satories in the future, and set them in the 90's and 80's etc. Otherwise you're just being a hypocrit, really.
Jamie now 2000AD has come and gone, should we stop setting satories in the future, and set them in the 90's and 80's etc. Otherwise you're just being a hypocrit, really.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:52:56 PM
Post by: Oddboy on 22 June, 2004, 08:52:56 PM
And surely 3000AD *IS* going to happen... just not for another 996 years.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 08:57:39 PM
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 08:57:39 PM
No, stories shouldn't be set in the 80s and 90s, they should be written from the perspective of someone in the 80s and 90s looking forward to the future.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 08:59:20 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 08:59:20 PM
There will have to be food pills, rocket belts and teleport rings in that case. In every story.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 09:01:57 PM
Post by: Generally Contrary on 22 June, 2004, 09:01:57 PM
Don't forget the holographic televisions showing the writer's feeble satire of Neighbours or The Tube.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 09:02:20 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 22 June, 2004, 09:02:20 PM
"No, stories shouldn't be set in the 80s and 90s, they should be written from the perspective of someone in the 80s and 90s looking forward to the future."
No, I disagree, 2000AD should now be all about stories set before the year 2000AD.
And these idiots who want it calleed 3000AD, the problem there, friends, is that what do we call it when we get to the year 3000? Fools!
No, I disagree, 2000AD should now be all about stories set before the year 2000AD.
And these idiots who want it calleed 3000AD, the problem there, friends, is that what do we call it when we get to the year 3000? Fools!
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 09:17:00 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 22 June, 2004, 09:17:00 PM
Follow my system and there won't *be* a problem. In the year 3000, we'll simply call it 3001 AD.
Fools. Somebody ought to get Time Warner involved- it really is that simple...
Fools. Somebody ought to get Time Warner involved- it really is that simple...
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 09:35:04 PM
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 09:35:04 PM
"And surely 3000AD *IS* going to happen... just not for another 996 years"
Or maybe TMO knows something you don't...
J-Bo-in-the-bunker-under-the-Nerve-Centre-1
Or maybe TMO knows something you don't...
J-Bo-in-the-bunker-under-the-Nerve-Centre-1
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Trout on 22 June, 2004, 09:40:54 PM
Post by: Trout on 22 June, 2004, 09:40:54 PM
Will you idiots please stop stealing my lines?
Fools!
See? I do it better.
Did I ever tell you that - long before I was a message boarder - I wrote to the then Tharg suggesting he change the comic's name, naming it after me?
He's rude. He never replied.
Then some other bugger's letter turned up in the comic suggesting the same thing!
I was scandalised!
- Trout
Fools!
See? I do it better.
Did I ever tell you that - long before I was a message boarder - I wrote to the then Tharg suggesting he change the comic's name, naming it after me?
He's rude. He never replied.
Then some other bugger's letter turned up in the comic suggesting the same thing!
I was scandalised!
- Trout
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 09:43:38 PM
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 09:43:38 PM
Never mind this gibberish about renaming 2000AD. Let's get this thread back on-topic and back to what really matters....
....like me being 7p out of pocket.
Between that and the England result, it's been a bad week all round so far.
....like me being 7p out of pocket.
Between that and the England result, it's been a bad week all round so far.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Trout on 22 June, 2004, 09:45:07 PM
Post by: Trout on 22 June, 2004, 09:45:07 PM
Was it only 7p?
Usually, there's an administrative charge, so you end up paying about a pound.
It sounds like you got off lightly, you stereotype-confirming Edinburgher!
- Trout
Usually, there's an administrative charge, so you end up paying about a pound.
It sounds like you got off lightly, you stereotype-confirming Edinburgher!
- Trout
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 09:56:15 PM
Post by: JamieB on 22 June, 2004, 09:56:15 PM
I suspect you'll be feeling a bit more cheerful on Friday, Gordon...
...besides, haven't you had the NECRONAUTS royalties yet? Should be at LEAST 10p!
J-Bo-1
...besides, haven't you had the NECRONAUTS royalties yet? Should be at LEAST 10p!
J-Bo-1
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 22 June, 2004, 09:59:22 PM
Post by: Quirkafleeg on 22 June, 2004, 09:59:22 PM
Arthur claims to be 'too busy' to respond at the moment...
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Grant Goggans on 22 June, 2004, 10:20:11 PM
Post by: Grant Goggans on 22 June, 2004, 10:20:11 PM
What's the poor man meant to do with the 3p difference between the two? Buy a gumball?
--Grant
--Grant
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Banners on 22 June, 2004, 10:30:15 PM
Post by: Banners on 22 June, 2004, 10:30:15 PM
Should simply be called "AD". Obvious innit.
M@
M@
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Art on 22 June, 2004, 11:42:28 PM
Post by: Art on 22 June, 2004, 11:42:28 PM
Yeah. This chrono-naming things business is a bit Solar Wind for my liking. FutureQuake is a more serious effort, dedicated to ...bringing the slushpile to hideous life... ...reusing rejected futureshocks... celebrating short one off SF tales with a twist.
Of course anyone who wishes to avoid getting charged 7p for a freebie copy can pay money for it on the Future Quake site or at upcoming comics festivals... and look out for my upcoming small press title in "Granite Novel" format, with each page literally carved from granite. That'll be a limited edition of 1, 20p ought to cover the postage.
Of course anyone who wishes to avoid getting charged 7p for a freebie copy can pay money for it on the Future Quake site or at upcoming comics festivals... and look out for my upcoming small press title in "Granite Novel" format, with each page literally carved from granite. That'll be a limited edition of 1, 20p ought to cover the postage.
Link: http://www.arthurwyatt.co.uk/futurequake/
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 11:47:51 PM
Post by: GordonR on 22 June, 2004, 11:47:51 PM
>>and look out for my upcoming small press title in "Granite Novel" format, with each page literally carved from granite.
Will it be getting the 'Boardman Quality Assurance Test' at the next con, then?
Will it be getting the 'Boardman Quality Assurance Test' at the next con, then?
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Art on 22 June, 2004, 11:50:35 PM
Post by: Art on 22 June, 2004, 11:50:35 PM
Well, i supose you could give it to him after you've read it. What size was your letterbox again?
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Dudley on 23 June, 2004, 03:44:24 AM
Post by: Dudley on 23 June, 2004, 03:44:24 AM
EMERGENCY APPEAL UPDATE
We at Save The Rennie Headquarters are overwhelmed at your generosity. Thanks to Paul von Scott's generous gesture and that of another anonymous donor, we are now over a quarter of the way to reaching our final goal of 7 pence.
Please, continue to keep the donations flooding in.
We at Save The Rennie Headquarters are overwhelmed at your generosity. Thanks to Paul von Scott's generous gesture and that of another anonymous donor, we are now over a quarter of the way to reaching our final goal of 7 pence.
Please, continue to keep the donations flooding in.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Tiplodocus on 23 June, 2004, 06:56:11 AM
Post by: Tiplodocus on 23 June, 2004, 06:56:11 AM
If Mister Rennie is going to say nice things about me and Ade's story (and I take all compliments at at face value) then I reckon I can stump up at least 5p for the postage fund.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 23 June, 2004, 04:12:31 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 23 June, 2004, 04:12:31 PM
A totally extravagant gesture, and one that is surely only done out of an inflated ego. It completely denegrates the effort put in by myself and Mr X. Why don't you pay the whole 7p if it's all about YOU and not about everyday people helping poor blighted Rennie?
Incidentally, expect economic turmoil as 7p is transferred from one person in Scotland to another.
Incidentally, expect economic turmoil as 7p is transferred from one person in Scotland to another.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Trout on 23 June, 2004, 04:17:11 PM
Post by: Trout on 23 June, 2004, 04:17:11 PM
...and legions of stunned residents of the north-east of England, who hear the rumour that PVS made a joke...
:-p
- Trout
:-p
- Trout
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 23 June, 2004, 04:19:00 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 23 June, 2004, 04:19:00 PM
Joke? I think not.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Dudley on 23 June, 2004, 04:20:46 PM
Post by: Dudley on 23 June, 2004, 04:20:46 PM
EMERGENCY APPEAL UPDATE
Well, what can we say? When we began this appeal, we had no idea of the generosity some people are prepared to show. To have met all our targets within 24 hours just shows that not everything you read about this country in the papers can be true!
Many thanks to all our staff for giving up their free time to help with this appeal. Particular thanks go to Mr Brown and Mr Smith, who will be collecting the fees in person from Mr Scott, Mr Tips, and the selfless donor who doesn't wish his generosity to be made public. Please make sure that you're at home for the next 48 hours - Mr Smith doesn't like it if he's delayed in doing good!
The Emergency Appeal Committee has now been disbanded, but we are ready to leap into action the next time any 2000AD writer is endangered. Anyone still wishing to contribute should write care of our bankers:
A/c no 19374636525344364675876583
Credit Union of Nigeria
10a Clinton Street
Abuja 9105
Nigeria
Well, what can we say? When we began this appeal, we had no idea of the generosity some people are prepared to show. To have met all our targets within 24 hours just shows that not everything you read about this country in the papers can be true!
Many thanks to all our staff for giving up their free time to help with this appeal. Particular thanks go to Mr Brown and Mr Smith, who will be collecting the fees in person from Mr Scott, Mr Tips, and the selfless donor who doesn't wish his generosity to be made public. Please make sure that you're at home for the next 48 hours - Mr Smith doesn't like it if he's delayed in doing good!
The Emergency Appeal Committee has now been disbanded, but we are ready to leap into action the next time any 2000AD writer is endangered. Anyone still wishing to contribute should write care of our bankers:
A/c no 19374636525344364675876583
Credit Union of Nigeria
10a Clinton Street
Abuja 9105
Nigeria
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: GordonR on 23 June, 2004, 04:40:22 PM
Post by: GordonR on 23 June, 2004, 04:40:22 PM
Bah. For a moment there, I was almost Solar Wind's only paid contributor.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Art on 23 June, 2004, 05:50:00 PM
Post by: Art on 23 June, 2004, 05:50:00 PM
You got paid? He wouldn't even SELL me a copy of Big War...
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Al_Ewing on 23 June, 2004, 10:38:19 PM
Post by: Al_Ewing on 23 June, 2004, 10:38:19 PM
I want to buy a copy of NOWQUAKE.
I reckon it's a CRISIS-type 'Can You HANDLE IIIIT?????' style mag about CRUCIAL YOUTH and theiir fight against yuppies and Thatcher.
I reckon it's a CRISIS-type 'Can You HANDLE IIIIT?????' style mag about CRUCIAL YOUTH and theiir fight against yuppies and Thatcher.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: frazer on 24 June, 2004, 12:00:42 AM
Post by: frazer on 24 June, 2004, 12:00:42 AM
Sod that, I want to read NESQUAKE, a mag about various cute animals and the milky fun they get up to in various flavours.
F
F
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Tiplodocus on 24 June, 2004, 04:33:44 AM
Post by: Tiplodocus on 24 June, 2004, 04:33:44 AM
Ah but PVS, I'm still very excited that this is the first story I've ever done that's seen print. (Technically, of course, it may have been some stuff in BIG WAR COMIC but I've not seen that yet. I fear I may become even more insufferable when I do.)
ANyway, let me slap Art on the back in a hearty congratulations for FUTUREQUAKE #2. All bias aside, I think this one is even better than the first issue.
I most enjoyed THE HUNTER (Art and Longman) and if Gordon had been saying "Why isn't that in 2000AD?" then I would have echoed his sentiment about that story. It was great.
I'm looking forward to Issue 3.
ANyway, let me slap Art on the back in a hearty congratulations for FUTUREQUAKE #2. All bias aside, I think this one is even better than the first issue.
I most enjoyed THE HUNTER (Art and Longman) and if Gordon had been saying "Why isn't that in 2000AD?" then I would have echoed his sentiment about that story. It was great.
I'm looking forward to Issue 3.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 24 June, 2004, 04:48:05 AM
Post by: Queen Firey-Bou on 24 June, 2004, 04:48:05 AM
sooooo, why arent they in 4000AD then?
i'd like to say what great stories they were & how one sticks in my mind, but i'd hate to bolster gary & matts ego.
NowQuack Rocks, except theres not enough motorbikes in it.
i'd like to say what great stories they were & how one sticks in my mind, but i'd hate to bolster gary & matts ego.
NowQuack Rocks, except theres not enough motorbikes in it.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 24 June, 2004, 05:19:15 AM
Post by: paulvonscott on 24 June, 2004, 05:19:15 AM
Yes, yes, Big War Comic arrives at the mansion tomorrow, and will be dished out accordingly to all whether they deserve it or not.
I do think it is a foul story though. Still, lovely picture of a young Victoria in the buff, but that's as far as I can go in my praise.
Anyway, I have an appointment at the Collinwood place, and I'm afraid I'll have to pop back later for more heated discourse.
Yours faithfully
Paul von Scott
I do think it is a foul story though. Still, lovely picture of a young Victoria in the buff, but that's as far as I can go in my praise.
Anyway, I have an appointment at the Collinwood place, and I'm afraid I'll have to pop back later for more heated discourse.
Yours faithfully
Paul von Scott
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Tiplodocus on 24 June, 2004, 06:24:21 AM
Post by: Tiplodocus on 24 June, 2004, 06:24:21 AM
Sorry Paul, didn't mean to sound like a nag. I only pointed out the BIG WAR thing just in case you thought I hadn't noticed that you were actually the editor kind enough to publish my stuff.
Anyway, as long as there's punters buying it, I'll be happy. It is pretty good that you run comics where dmeand outstrips supply.
Anyway, as long as there's punters buying it, I'll be happy. It is pretty good that you run comics where dmeand outstrips supply.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 24 June, 2004, 06:32:45 AM
Post by: paulvonscott on 24 June, 2004, 06:32:45 AM
Heh, no I was more replying for the benefit of others (WYATT, yes you boy!) who have been nagging. Not that I blame anyone for that, it's bloody annoying. Everyone (without exception) has been really patient.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Dunk! on 24 June, 2004, 02:28:48 PM
Post by: Dunk! on 24 June, 2004, 02:28:48 PM
Though I contributed to Solarwind #3 I now appeal to PVS's better qualities that he might send me a copy of Big War instead of a complimentary SW#3 - which I might have picked up at Bristol.
Go on ya know ya want to - and being from the South East I can pay any extra postage from the mountain of gold I sleep on.
Go on ya know ya want to - and being from the South East I can pay any extra postage from the mountain of gold I sleep on.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: JamieB on 24 June, 2004, 03:27:31 PM
Post by: JamieB on 24 June, 2004, 03:27:31 PM
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Bart Oliver on 25 June, 2004, 09:23:08 PM
Post by: Bart Oliver on 25 June, 2004, 09:23:08 PM
Eagerly awaiting copy of Big War- only had the briefest of glances at Bristol.. looking forward to reading the issue.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 25 June, 2004, 10:26:11 PM
Post by: paulvonscott on 25 June, 2004, 10:26:11 PM
I'm sorting that all out this evening, so with any luck, everyone will have their copies on Monday morning. I've sent a few out early (but sadly not yours Bart) because I've been out most of the day and I was lucky to catch the post.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Art on 30 June, 2004, 06:09:49 AM
Post by: Art on 30 June, 2004, 06:09:49 AM
"Down The Tubes", a one page short from FutureQUake #2, is now available on my website.
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: Dudley on 30 June, 2004, 06:21:14 AM
Post by: Dudley on 30 June, 2004, 06:21:14 AM
And rather good it is, too!
Title: Re: Futurequake #2
Post by: paulvonscott on 30 June, 2004, 06:41:49 AM
Post by: paulvonscott on 30 June, 2004, 06:41:49 AM
Big War is out, anyone who hasn't recieved their comp copies should contact me (both Vart and Gordon should have recieved theirs by now, yell if you haven't chaps).
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul