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Well the debate over the integrity quest, has brought me to the point where I
need to define these things now rather than when the FAQ comes out next week.

Ok, the LNH has several different types of stories, they are:

NOVELS:  these are 1 (maybe 2) writer stories.  Generally speaking, others do
not add on to the story. Examples are CRY.SIG and the 501 BLUES

SHORT STORIES:  These are like novels, but are only 1 or two posts long.
Character intros. fit this catagory

MOSAICS:  These are the big multi-writer deals.  There are two kinds
        LIMITED:  These have a few set writers that do the story. Electutioner's
                Song and Integrity Quest are examples.
        UNLIMITED:  These are the big free-for-alls that anyone can write into,
                The Cosmic Plot Device Caper (the 1st LNH adventure) is the best
                example.



There are also diferent story genres.

TALES OF THE LNH:  These focus on the LNH.  CRY.SIG or ELECUTIONER'S SONG are
        examples.

LNH SOLOS:  These deal with a one or a few LNHers.  The 501 BLUES are the best
        examples of this.

LNH LOONIVERSE CHRONICLES:  These focus on NWC's, those wonderful supporting
        cast members of the world of LNH.  A HALLS JORDAN solo story or an
        adventure of L.E.G.I.O.N. would go here.

Finaly, there are several imprints available to publish under:

LNH LOONIEVERSE:  These are the regular, mainline stories, much like those of
        the DC or MARVEL Universes.  CRY.SIG is one of these.

ACRAPHOBE:  This is the "mature" line.  Like DC's VERTIGO, ACRAPHOBE stories
        tend to focus more on characterazation than on epic battles.  The format
        of ACRAPHOBE allows the writer to go beyond the constraints found in
        stories that follow the comic-code.
        A NOTE ON WRITING ACRAPHOBE STORIES:  They should ALWAYS be in good
        taste (this holds true for ALL LNH stories).  Cursing is allowed, but
        use good sense when doing it.  Only words that you could find in issues
        of SANDMAN or HELLBLAZER are appropiate (ie. do not use f**k or other
        similar words).  This option should only be used in an atempt to make
        speech patterns in characterazation more realistic (for those times when
        ahh shucks, just won't work).  If your reason for writing an ACRAPHOBE
        story is so you can use curse words, you're better off just not doing it

ELSEWHIRLS:  Stories of the LNH with a new spin.  They are hosted by RAVE WRITER
        a being (first mentioned in 501 BLUES #1) who exists inside the plot
        stream.  He can see paths not taken.  Stories like LNH 1893 could be
        done in this imprint.  Look for the 501 BLUES: ALMERETTO 2001 special
        in the coming months.  It tells the story briefly mentioned in 501 BLUES
        #1.


There has been some thought to a "porno" imprint (sorta like Eros for
fantagraphics)  I don't know if this is a good idea or not.  Most "porno"
stories tend to be garbage, both in and out of comics.  The ELEMENTALS SEX
SPECIALS are decent super-hero stories, though.  I leave this up to ya'll to
decide.  If there is intereset, let me know (I'll help set up the Imprint, I
will NOT write for it, though).



Hope all this helps.  So ya'll know thanx to a wonderful (and unasked for)
asist from DRIZZT, I'll be able to have the FAQ done by the end of the weekend.
Everyone write drizzt and say good job!


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