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1/16/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Review of Musical Mistresses
I was just sent word of a review of Musical Mistresses in GameWyrd Webzine and I was wondering what people thought of the article. Oh yes, buy the book.
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

1/16/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Big news coming
Just wanted to let people know to expect a major announcement from Seraphim Guard in the next week. It's going to be controversial, but I think in the long run…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Paganini, Andrew Martin, Le Joueur, wyrdlyng, xiombarg, BPI_Jonathan, Adam, quozl.

1/8/2003 Michael Hopcroft: When Real Life Shoots You in the Foot
It's kind of hard for me to concentrate on publishing right now. I just lost my day job after only three months, my rent comes due on the first of…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Andrew Martin, J. Backman, Ron Edwards.

12/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: 2003 -- What does it hold for us?
Gentles, Just wanted to know what you guys thionk the future holds for us small publishers in 2003? Will we thrive, fall by the wayside, continue to be productive? Will…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jason L Blair, Cynthia Celeste Miller.

12/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Will the Forge have a table at GenCon and.or Origins
Will the Forge have a table or set of tables at genCon and.or Origins in 2003? If so, I would like to participate and wonder who I should send money…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Ron Edwards, Jürgen Mayer.

12/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Coming in 2003 from Seraphim Guard
[b]Coming in 2003 from Seraphim Guard[/b] [i]Fuzz: the Furry Police RPG[/i] See the Fuzz webpage for more information on this new game coming in late 2003. ON a world like…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

12/18/2002 Michael Hopcroft: System Choices
I'm trying to choose the system for my next game and it isn't easy. My distribution arrangement for HeartQuest heavily ties me into FUDGE, as its publisher is backing me…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Maurice Forrester, wyrdlyng, Ron Edwards, Jeffrey Miller, xiombarg.

12/7/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Finally getting into the retail chain
I think I've foinally arrived: Wizard's Attic is actually carrying my game at http://www.wizards-attic.com/SeraphimGuard.HTML and tell me they've made some sales. Now the question is -- will Alliance…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Ron Edwards.

11/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: I need reviews NOW.
I need to get my new and current e-books into the hands of reviewers who will post fair reviews to RPGNet and other forums that puvblish game reviews. What is…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, geekspeakweekly, Andy Kitkowski.

11/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Review needed
I need reviews of HeartQuest and Musical Mistresses right away up in RPGNet and other forums. Since I trust my fellow publishers both to be honest and to be fair,…
In Seraphim Guard
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

11/3/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Seraphim Guard Moving to new ISP
I am moving to a new apartment complex, and will need a new e-mail address. I will pass it along when I get it, but in the meantime the current…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Andrew Martin.

11/3/2002 Michael Hopcroft: I'm moving
I'm moving into a new apartment complex to be closer to my day job. Sadly I am not officially allowed to run a business out of my new apartment. So…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Clay, Bob McNamee.

10/18/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Seraphim Guard Products at RPGNet Mall -- NEW BOOK!
Gentles, Seraphim Guard games are now available at RPGNet Mall. http://mall.rpg.net/ now carries SG's electronic books, including the HeartQuest rules (which I strongly recommend as it's a great game) and…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Ron Edwards, Jason L Blair.

9/20/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Short-notice promotion
I am of two minds about my upcoming magic girl supplement Musical Mistresses for HeartQuest. ON one hand, I hate to see a finished product sitting on the shelf. On…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, kevin671, Clay, Ron Edwards.

9/8/2002 Michael Hopcroft: A Publicity Effort gone Completely Kerblooie
I had planned to give a signing at my colcal hobby store, url]www.bthobbies.com, next weekend. That's Bridgetown Bobbies & Games in Portland for those who don;t want to click on…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, wyrdlyng, Matt Gwinn, Le Joueur, Valamir, Adam, Ron Edwards, Misguided Games, Cynthia Celeste Miller, Clay, Roy, JSDiamond, contracycle.

9/2/2002 Michael Hopcroft: RPGNow Plan for POD
RPGNow recently announced that it was taking a survey on whether there would be enough interest to justify them doing a Print-On=Demand business for the game products they retail. Essentially…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, pigames, rpghost, Fnork de Sporg.

9/1/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Seraphim Guard at Anime Oasis 2003
Seraphim Guard is negotiating a presence at Anime Oasis 2003, an anime convention that will take place March 21-23, 2003 in Boise, Idaho. It looks like I'll be doing panels…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

8/30/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Promoting Your Web Sales
I've gotten only three web orders this month. This is the first month, and that bothers me. I feel I need to do something to get people to the website,…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, rafael, Clinton R. Nixon, Cynthia Celeste Miller, Matt Gwinn, Christian Walker.

8/28/2002 Michael Hopcroft: Is this ghost too much?
I was just testing out the ghost-generation system for the upcoming Ghost Tamer Miyaki sourcebook and came up with something that frightens even me. I was wondering what some of…
In Seraphim Guard
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Ron Edwards, Valamir.

8/22/2002 Michael Hopcroft: When "circumstances beyond control" control YOU
How do you guys handle it when you go to an event you planned to sell product at -- and find you'll have no product to sell? That's what happened…
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Participants: Michael Hopcroft, greyorm, Paul Czege, Ron Edwards, Eugene Zee.

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1/18/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Shoujo artists needed -- Furry artists too
Gentles, If you're an aspiring artist who needs exposure and who is willing to wait a few months for cash, Seraphim Guard has an immediate need for art for several…
In Connections
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, RHJunior, Shreyas Sampat.

1/18/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Freelance Writer with Internet gaming expertise wanted
I am looking for someone with special expertise in Internet roleplaying to help me write a book for electronic and paper distribution called HeartQuest Online, about how to play my…
In Connections
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

1/21/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Using CAH for Galaxy Rangers
Another show I missed, but that looks like it woujld make fascinating campaign material, is Galaxy Rangers. Anyone remember enough details about this show that they would be able to…
In Cartoon Action Hour
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jared A. Sorensen, Le Joueur, Eddy Fate, Cynthia Celeste Miller, Jason L Blair, The Spoken Name, Wulf, Slant, Goose, Valamir.

2/3/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Taxes
How many of you have already done your taxes for 2002? Last year it was my tax refund that essentially paid for my trip to GenCon, and this year will…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jared A. Sorensen, Ron Edwards.

2/4/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Is Origins worth it?
I'm pondering whether it would be worthwhile for me to attend Origins. I went to Origins last year believing it to be essential, only to find I did little business…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Valamir, philreed, Mike Holmes.

2/4/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Playtesters wanted for future HeartQuest and Fuzz products
We are looking for someone who will be willing to devote a few weeks of time in the months of March and April to playtest HeartQuest D20, Fuzz: the Furry…
In Connections
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

2/4/2003 Michael Hopcroft: CafePress Stores
Well, I just spent about twenty minutes updating a CafePress store that has generated about two dollars in commissions since it was founded. I'm hoping some of the times I…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Nathan, Mike Holmes, Paka, Roy, xiombarg.

2/6/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Kevin & Kell
Seraphim Guard is sponsoring the february 25th, 2003 strip of Bill Holbrook's popular online comic Kevin & Kell. Kevin & Kell is the story of a rabbit who married a…
In Seraphim Guard
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

2/7/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Droids & Ewoks
Does anyone remember a pair of cartoons aired together that Lucasfilms licensed from the original Star Wars trilogy? Evdiently they pulled the licence, because they haven't been seen in years.…
In Cartoon Action Hour
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Eddy Fate, Slant, Madcat, Cynthia Celeste Miller.

2/10/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Too Many Conventions!
Now I have yet another con to worry about. Every time I turn around someone tells me there is a convention I simply must attend. Not only do I have…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jason L Blair, Michael S. Miller.

2/10/2003 Michael Hopcroft: GAMA Trade Show
I won;t have a badge at the GAMA Trade Show, but I will have a badge. I hope to learn a lot at the Manufacturer's track, but my mood is…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Ron Edwards, philreed, Jake Norwood.

2/11/2003 Michael Hopcroft: DunDraCon Plans
Is anyone here going to DunDraCon in San Ramon this weekend? Tempted as I was to cancel, I've decided to follow through and have some fun at the convention. I…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

2/20/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Travel to multple conventions
One of the major anime conventions, FanimeCon in Santa Clara, has asked me to help with their game programming (this happened at DunDraCon). All fine and dandy, but it poses…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, talysman, Matt Gwinn.

2/20/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Prose writers wanted
Seraphim Guard is looking for talented prose writers and comic artists for an unannounced project. Payment will be work-for-hire, 10-15% of gross reciepts. Familiarity with the Seraphim Guard product line…
In Connections
Participants: Michael Hopcroft.

2/21/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Day jobs for a publisher
What is the best kind of day job for a publisher/business student to be looking for at this time (given that there is essentially no economy in Oregon, where I…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Jason L Blair, Mike Holmes, Le Joueur, greyorm, Paul Czege, geekspeakweekly, Darklance, Clay, abzu, clehrich, Dav, Chris Passeno.

2/21/2003 Michael Hopcroft: School & Publishing
My admissions officer confirmed with me today that I will begin taking online classes at Devry Univeristy's business school on April 28th. Anything that helps me become a better entrepenuer…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Scorpio, Valamir, Treves, wyrdlyng, Rob Donoghue, Ron Edwards.

2/27/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Spectrum at GTS?
Will anyone at Spectrum be going to the GAMA Trade Show next month? I'm curoious to meet one or two of you and waiting 'til Origins or GenCon sounds a…
In Cartoon Action Hour
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Eddy Fate, Cynthia Celeste Miller, The Spoken Name.

3/2/2003 Michael Hopcroft: Hardcover or Softcover?
If you're putting together a major release, is it worth the extra expense to print the book in hardcover? In other words, are you likely to make back the extra…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Michael S. Miller.

3/3/2003 Michael Hopcroft: When does a design cease to be indie?
When does a designer or a publisher lose his indie-cred round these parts? I'm getting kind of worried now that I have a D20 project in the works and will…
In Indie Game Design
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, Maurice Forrester, Spooky Fanboy, Clinton R. Nixon.

3/7/2003 Michael Hopcroft: How long between editions is enough?
I got another e-mail from a potneital reviewer who was so ticked off by the various "errors" in HeartQuest that he refused to write a review at all. In fact,…
In Publishing
Participants: Michael Hopcroft, DaR, Matt Gwinn.

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