dejo Wrote:A Repairman Jack Companion, huh? I'm definitely interested!
But I also wonder how this will impact the RJ Wiki that I've been planning for so long to get going. If I'm really serious about it (obviously so far I haven't been, since my prototype hasn't even been worked on by me in quite a while), I need to dedicate myself to getting it up and running. Then, the RJ community can start to get involved and begin filling in much of the data.
The biggest hurdle I face is customizing the wiki engine enough to integrate my SPAMEL (SPoiler-Avoidance-MEchanism-utiLity) tool. I think this feature is so key because it allows users to enjoy the wiki without being exposed to information that they did not yet know about. Of course, they will be able to opt-in to a spoiler-laden view as well, if they choose to.
So, I either need to get the RJ Wiki restarted or this RJ Companion will have to satisfy my "look-up" needs for RJ data.
dejo Wrote:A Repairman Jack Companion, huh? I'm definitely interested!Wow, that's dedication! SPAMEL sounds like a really tough job, since there's so much plot overlap between the books.
But I also wonder how this will impact the RJ Wiki that I've been planning for so long to get going. If I'm really serious about it (obviously so far I haven't been, since my prototype hasn't even been worked on by me in quite a while), I need to dedicate myself to getting it up and running. Then, the RJ community can start to get involved and begin filling in much of the data.
The biggest hurdle I face is customizing the wiki engine enough to integrate my SPAMEL (SPoiler-Avoidance-MEchanism-utiLity) tool. I think this feature is so key because it allows users to enjoy the wiki without being exposed to information that they did not yet know about. Of course, they will be able to opt-in to a spoiler-laden view as well, if they choose to.
So, I either need to get the RJ Wiki restarted or this RJ Companion will have to satisfy my "look-up" needs for RJ data.
othium Wrote:I am very excited to hear about this book!
Over the last several years I have been going back and re-reading all my RJ books, making notes and compiling them into my own personal, unofficial guide. I included pictures and cross-referenced links in a html format. So far, it is about 200 pages. Very geeky little side project, but I found it to be very fun.
Can't wait to read a "Real" guide though!!
othium Wrote:I am very excited to hear about this book!
Over the last several years I have been going back and re-reading all my RJ books, making notes and compiling them into my own personal, unofficial guide. I included pictures and cross-referenced links in a html format. So far, it is about 200 pages. Very geeky little side project, but I found it to be very fun.
Can't wait to read a "Real" guide though!!
Blake Wrote:Or how about:
"I Do Know Jack! (And so can you!)"
Just kidding.
Blake
Hank Wagner Wrote:To anyone who might have been following this thread, a note of explanation, and a request.
After FPW announced the RJ Companion, it took some weeks to get registered to post on this site. Then, just as that happened, work on the upcoming (October 2008) PRINCE OF STORIES: THE MANY WORLDS OF NEIL GAIMAN got in the way. Then, my day job heated up, taking my attention away for a couple of weeks. Was off the grid so long, FPW wrote to see if everything was ok!!
Long story short, I'm back to Jack, and looking for input from fellow Jack fans. Case in point, the suggestions for titles some of you posted here, like YOU DON'T KNOW JACK, and THE RJ COMPENDIUM. So cool! Plus, some of the private communications I've received from some of you, thanks for your enthusiasm and support.
Anyway, anyone who wants to write me directly can reach me at HankW26159@aol.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Hank
Hank Wagner Wrote:To anyone who might have been following this thread, a note of explanation, and a request.
After FPW announced the RJ Companion, it took some weeks to get registered to post on this site. Then, just as that happened, work on the upcoming (October 2008) PRINCE OF STORIES: THE MANY WORLDS OF NEIL GAIMAN got in the way. Then, my day job heated up, taking my attention away for a couple of weeks. Was off the grid so long, FPW wrote to see if everything was ok!!
Long story short, I'm back to Jack, and looking for input from fellow Jack fans. Case in point, the suggestions for titles some of you posted here, like YOU DON'T KNOW JACK, and THE RJ COMPENDIUM. So cool! Plus, some of the private communications I've received from some of you, thanks for your enthusiasm and support.
Anyway, anyone who wants to write me directly can reach me at HankW26159@aol.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Hank