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* [[Pheenixm]] (u/TheRealRobMonty)|position_title3=Freelance writers|language=English|position_title2=Assistant editor|image=Lantern.png|issues=8 issues, starting from issue 0 till issue 7|caption=Logo of The Lantern|position_name1=[[cahutchins]]|position_title1=Editor|nation=[[Petrania]]|format=A pdf distributed via the Civcraft subreddit|headquarters=Suiliven, [[Petrania]]|position_title5=Illustrators|foundation_date=May 16, 2013|position_title6=Graphic Designer|position_name6=u/aholderith}}'''The Lantern''' was a newspaper offering editorials and advertisement, which began by publishing weekly, and later published bi-weekly. The first issue was launched May 16, 2013, after the end of [[Civcraft 1.0]], the newspaper continuing into the start of [[Civcraft 2.0]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Civcraft/comments/1egbz1/the_lantern_issue_zero_interview_with_ttk2_pdf/ The Lantern, issue zero: Interview with ttk2 (pdf)]</ref> Adverts could be bought for Iron. The newspaper was started and edited by [[cahutchins]] and content was written by many different freelance writers. Featured articles covered subjects as |
* [[Pheenixm]] (u/TheRealRobMonty)|position_title3=Freelance writers|language=English|position_title2=Assistant editor|image=Lantern logo.png|issues=8 issues, starting from issue 0 till issue 7|caption=Logo of The Lantern|position_name1=[[cahutchins]]|position_title1=Editor|nation=[[Petrania]]|format=A pdf distributed via the Civcraft subreddit|headquarters=Suiliven, [[Petrania]]|position_title5=Illustrators|foundation_date=May 16, 2013|position_title6=Graphic Designer|position_name6=u/aholderith}}'''The Lantern''' was a newspaper offering editorials and advertisement, which began by publishing weekly, and later published bi-weekly. The first issue was launched May 16, 2013, after the end of [[Civcraft 1.0]], the newspaper continuing into the start of [[Civcraft 2.0]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Civcraft/comments/1egbz1/the_lantern_issue_zero_interview_with_ttk2_pdf/ The Lantern, issue zero: Interview with ttk2 (pdf)]</ref> Adverts could be bought for Iron. The newspaper was started and edited by [[cahutchins]] and content was written by many different freelance writers. Featured articles covered subjects as |
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Latest revision as of 23:31, 1 February 2024
| The Lantern | |
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 Logo of The Lantern | |
| General | |
| Headquarters | Suiliven, Petrania |
| Nation | Petrania |
| Foundation date | May 16, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Issues | 8 issues, starting from issue 0 till issue 7 |
| Format(s) | A pdf distributed via the Civcraft subreddit |
| Staff | |
• Editor | cahutchins |
• Assistant editor | _5amantha_ (u/GeminiBroad) |
• Freelance writers |
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• Civcraft Renderer | _dbb_ (u/_dbb_) |
• Illustrators |
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• Graphic Designer | u/aholderith |
The Lantern was a newspaper offering editorials and advertisement, which began by publishing weekly, and later published bi-weekly. The first issue was launched May 16, 2013, after the end of Civcraft 1.0, the newspaper continuing into the start of Civcraft 2.0.[1] Adverts could be bought for Iron. The newspaper was started and edited by cahutchins and content was written by many different freelance writers. Featured articles covered subjects as
- Updates from Civcraft Public Works.
- Travelogues and pictures from The_Traveler.
- Columns, news and bald-faced propaganda from across the political grid, with the likes of Zombie_Lenin, Eaglesrock and more.
- Interviews with major Civcraft personalities.
- Major political announcements:
- Election results, constitutional events, hostile takeovers, Communist revolu-tions, coups, both bloodless and otherwise, etcetera.
- Official land claims by nations and cities.
- Sporting announcements: Spleef tournaments and court openings, Machine Chess leagues and publicly accessible game boards, pig races, capture-the-flag tournaments, etcetera.
- Letters to the editor, short opinion pieces of a political, social or satirical nature.
- Screenshots or renders of beautiful or interesting locations on the 2.0 server.
- Architectural features, with screenshots and building guides.
Issues
The Lantern Newspaper
| Issue number | Date of Issue | Main Headline | Reddit Publication Thread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | May 16, 2013 | An interview with ttk2 | link |
| 1 | May 22, 2013 | A New Beginning, A New Set of Goals | link |
| 2 | May 29, 2013 | Building a Better World | link |
| 3 | June 5, 2013 | The Battle of Rothbard | link |
| 4 | June 12, 2013 | A Newfriend's Guide to Politics | link |
| 5 | June 20, 2013 | Heart of Darkness: Infiltrating the HCF | link |
| 6 | June 29, 2013 | The Metropolis: Thriving community or failed experiment? | link |
| 7 | July 12, 2013 | The War on Griefers: How far is too far? | link |
| 8 | July 26, 2013 [PROJECTED] | Was never released |
Advertisement
The Lantern published advertisements from interested parties. The rate for an 8x1,5 inch advertisement was 10 iron blocks per issue.
Structure
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History
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