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Dutch Sunshine · Jul 01, 2010, 05:46 PM // 17:46

The July issue of GuildMag has arrived! The team has expanded with more writers and with a much needed proofreader since our first release and we think that we've made a big improvement over out first issue. So enjoy your read!

We are thrilled to release our second issue! Please provide feedback and suggestions on our forum at: http://forum.guildmag.com. We'd like to thank everyone for their input on our first issue, it really helped us improve!

This issue is about the Lights of Tyria to coincide with the Summer that's visible over the largest part of Tyria. Alongside the usual lore, we also take a look at the latest fashion in Tyria, give you an insight into what the stars hold for you, added some more comedy and more! Be sure to check out our Costume Code Contest for a chance to win either a Shining Blade or White Mantle costume code!

• Meet the Team
A small introduction to the team behind GuildMag.
• The Nation of Orr
An insightful article on the nation of Orr.
• Guild Wars 2 Acrostic
A poetic rundown of what the world of Tyria is becoming.
• On The Tube With Daelin Dwin
A partial sum-up of the best or funniest Guild Wars videos found on YouTube.
• Gamers Giving Back
An interview with Malibu Barbie on Gamers Giving Back.
• Weh No Su
The history behind it.
• Celestial Horoscope
Find out what the stars have in store for you.
• Dragon Festival
It's best for dragons to eat a Crème Brûlée and drink many Flasks of Firewater to keep their fire burning inside.
• Dwayna, the winged goddess
The lore behind the goddess of light and air.
• Summer Fashion
What are players wearing this summer?
• The Mallcramp 1.0
What happens when a bot tries to play the game for you?
• Costume contest!
GuildMag gives you the change to win either a White Mantle or Shining Blade costume code!
• Interview with JR from the elite fansite GuildWarsGuru
Dan Gray aka JR answers a few questions about himself and the fansite GuildWars2Guru.
• Title Hunters: Savior of the Kurzicks
Interviews with players on how they managed to reach the highest teir in the Kurzick title.
• The Asura
Background lore on the mysterious race.
• Fan-made artwork
Gorgeous artwork by Guild Wars fans.
• Call of the Wolf
The story continues with chapter three and four.
• End of the Line
The last tidbits.
• Next issue
A preview on what we’re planning for the next issue.

We are a community driven project, if you'd like to send in some of your work check out this page:
http://www.guildmag.com/submit

*Darcy* · Jul 01, 2010, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Great issue. Your staff has worked very hard to improve the quality.

Dutch Sunshine · Jul 01, 2010, 07:11 PM // 19:11

Thanks, it was worth the effort!

Hope you all enjoy the costume code contest as the codes were given to us by GuildWars(2)Guru.

Cheferos · Jul 01, 2010, 11:54 PM // 23:54

Still room for improvement, but this is a *quantum leap* forward in the grammar and style. Good progress!

Best overall article: Dwayna, the winged goddess
Most enjoyable: The Mallcramp 1.0
Honorable Mention: End joke between Rit and Ranger.

nologic · Jul 02, 2010, 01:27 AM // 01:27

Not to be rude or anything but the background picture is kinda annoying on every page, but the front page is okey since it illustrates the content of the magazine.

In my opinion it is better to be strict with pictures, and have good idea about the layout and text so it doesnt get way to messy.

Guilds Gods · Jul 02, 2010, 01:54 AM // 01:54

YESSSS. I've been waiting on this.

Cuilan · Jul 02, 2010, 02:26 AM // 02:26

For those of you annoyed by how slow Adobe's .pdf reader is, there is a free faster alternative which you can replace it with:
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/addons.php

soofsuperspeed · Jul 02, 2010, 08:21 AM // 08:21

thank you, loved reading it

never knew about the captain jack movies , loved those

and the mallcramp gave me a good laugh

, thank you

Dutch Sunshine · Jul 02, 2010, 10:56 AM // 10:56

It's great that you all liked it so far, we're still improving our magazine on every aspect so you can be sure to see improvements in our next issue too..

nologic · Jul 02, 2010, 01:13 PM // 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuilan

For those of you annoyed by how slow Adobe's .pdf reader is, there is a free faster alternative which you can replace it with:
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/addons.php

I dont use Adobe PDF reader due to security issues with it all the time.
Foxit is nice but crashed a little when opening the pdf which made me a little grumpy yesterday.

Raven Wing · Jul 02, 2010, 02:02 PM // 14:02

Nice work, I enjoyed reading it

Quaker · Jul 02, 2010, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch Sunshine

The team has expanded with more writers and with a much needed proofreader since our first release and we think that we've made a big improvement over out first issue.

I hope you're not the proofreader.

Malla13 · Jul 02, 2010, 03:35 PM // 15:35

Oh great.

I've been looking forward to seeing this!

Dutch Sunshine · Jul 02, 2010, 03:37 PM // 15:37

How ironic that is, heh, well, we still have room for improvement, but hey, GW2 isnt coming out anywhere soon. Better start early than late I'd say :P

(Also, the text wasnt mine, someone else made it, I merely post it as founder/head-editor..;p)