Welcome to the TWC Wiki! You are not logged in. Please log in to the Wiki to vote in polls, change skin preferences, or edit pages. See HERE for details of how to LOG IN.

Difference between revisions of "Critic's Quill"

From TWC Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
m (Text replacement - "http://www.twcenter.net" to "https://www.twcenter.net")
 
(17 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[image:Cqlogo_large.png|thumb|400px|The current Critic's Quill logo]]
+
[[image:New header cq cms.png‎|thumb|300px|The current Critic's Quill logo]]
 +
[[image:Cqlogo_large.png|thumb|400px|The previous Critic's Quill logo]]
 +
 
 +
The [[Critic's Quill]] is a TWC publication, formerly published under the title 'The Eagle Standard Presents: The Critic's Quill'. It was started separate to the [[Eagle Standard]], but was quickly incorporated under it's banner, as it deals with some similar aspects. The Quill became independent again pretty soon though. The Critic's Quill offers readers reviews, articles and interviews about After Action Reports ([[AAR]]), Creative Writing and writing advice in general.
 +
 
 +
In September 2015, [[The Writers Study]] and the Critic's Quill merged, retaining their names but working as one entity under one [[Content Staff]] team
 +
 
 +
As of August 2015, all CQ articles will be found [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/content.php?127-critic-s-quill here].
  
The Critic's Quill is a TWC publication, formerly published under the title 'The Eagle Standard Presents: The Critic's Quill'. It was started separate to the [[Eagle Standard]], but was quickly incorporated under it's banner, as it deals with some similar aspects. The Quill became independent again pretty soon though. The Critic's Quill offers readers reviews, articles and interviews about After Action Reports ([[AAR]]).
 
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
Work began on the first issue of the Critic's Quill at the beginning of April 2009. The idea was floated in the AAR forum by the user [[Junius]] about the possibility of an AAR reviewing magazine. With help from [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=42926 Kátz], who had produced some reviews of his own before, TW King and [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=52459 Morinzil], as well as moderation support from [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14919 Hesus de Bodemloze], the first issue was launched soon after.  
+
Work began on the first issue of the Critic's Quill at the beginning of April 2009. The idea was floated in the AAR forum by the user [[Junius]] about the possibility of an AAR reviewing magazine. With help from [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=42926 Kátz], who had produced some reviews of his own before, TW King and [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=52459 Morinzil], as well as moderation support from [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14919 Hesus de Bodemloze], the first issue was launched soon after.  
  
The merger with the Eagle Standard was first put forward by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=27173 Calvin], through Hesus de Bodemloze, who was acting as the public 'face' of the Critic's Quill at this time. Eventually it was agreed on that the Critic's Quill should be published as an Eagle Standard publication. Not long after the Critic's Quill became independant again.
+
The merger with the Eagle Standard was first put forward by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=27173 Calvin], through Hesus de Bodemloze, who was acting as the public 'face' of the Critic's Quill at this time. Eventually it was agreed on that the Critic's Quill should be published as an Eagle Standard publication. Not long after the Critic's Quill became independant again.
  
 +
In September 2015, the Critic's Quill and the Writer's Study merged. They still retain their names but now function as one entity
 
==List of editions==
 
==List of editions==
===Latest Edition (37th)===
+
===Latest Edition (45th)===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?591179-The-Critic-s-Quill-Issue-37 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?591179-The-Critic-s-Quill-Issue-37 Read this edition here]
 +
 
 +
This was the last edition before the Critic's Quill moved to the new CMS system for publishing articles.
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XLI & XLII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
+
*Catching up with the Study by Hitai de Bodemloze
*Tale of the Week: November/December by Shankbot de Bodemloze & HeirofAlexander
+
*Scriptorium Winner: >>Exectute by Hitai de Bodemloze
*AAR Review: ROMANI (A Historical Roman Campaign) by The Kybrothilian
+
*Scriptorium 2nd Place: >>Revenants by Merchant of Venice
*AAR Review: The Four Brothers by Tigellinus
+
*Scriptorium 3rd Place: The Fisher King by Alwyn
*AAR Review: In the Holy Lands by Radzeer
+
*Scriptorium Runner-up: Life by Hitai de Bodemloze
*AAR Review: The Kingdom of Ionia by The Forgotten
+
*Scriptorium Librarian's Choice: The Presidence of Ambriel by Hitai de Bodemloze
*Scriptorium 3rd Place: Unnamed Poem by Sanderlicious by Shankbot de Bodemloze
+
*AAR Review: Arasoi by Merchant of Venice and McScottish
*Scriptorium 2nd Place: A Midnight Meeting by Shakespeare
+
*AAR Report: Holiday Readings by Merchant of Venice
*Scriptorium Winner: The Post Justinian Period and its Legacy by HeirofAlexander
+
*Article: What does the Future Hold? by McScottish
*Scriptorium Librarian's Choice: The People of the Pillars: Broken Torch by Adamat
+
*Article: Picture Books: contesting the story/screenshot dichotomy by Hitai de Bodemloze
*Article: When Life Gives You Lemons by Shankbot de Bodemloze
+
*Article: Negotiating the Fourth Wall: towards a new narrative by Hitai de Bodemloze
*Article: The Role of Historical Research in Writing by Maximinus Thrax
+
*Article: A History of Categorisation by Hitai de Bodemloze
 
 
 
----
 
----
  
 
===1st Edition===
 
===1st Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254045 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=254045 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*The Phyrric Dynasty of Makedonia Review by TWKing
 
*The Phyrric Dynasty of Makedonia Review by TWKing
Line 38: Line 46:
  
 
===2nd Edition===
 
===2nd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=253897 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=253897 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*The Curse that befalls AARs by Aster
 
*The Curse that befalls AARs by Aster
Line 52: Line 60:
  
 
===3rd Edition===
 
===3rd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259907 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259907 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*The Center of Conflict Review by Junius
 
*The Center of Conflict Review by Junius
Line 65: Line 73:
  
 
===4th Edition===
 
===4th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=264024 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=264024 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Light of the West Review by Juvenal
 
*Light of the West Review by Juvenal
Line 76: Line 84:
  
 
===5th Edition===
 
===5th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=267815 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=267815 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Liberation of Greece Review by SonofAlexander
 
*Liberation of Greece Review by SonofAlexander
Line 85: Line 93:
  
 
===6th Edition===
 
===6th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271919 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=271919 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Le journal d'un serviteur de l'Empereur - Review by Juvenal
 
*Le journal d'un serviteur de l'Empereur - Review by Juvenal
Line 98: Line 106:
  
 
===7th Edition===
 
===7th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=277855 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=277855 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Europe: A Prussian Empire Review by Nazgûl Killer
 
*Europe: A Prussian Empire Review by Nazgûl Killer
Line 107: Line 115:
  
 
===8th Edition===
 
===8th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=281907 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=281907 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*The AAR Criteria by Nazgûl Killer
 
*The AAR Criteria by Nazgûl Killer
Line 119: Line 127:
  
 
===9th Edition===
 
===9th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=286028 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=286028 Read this edition here]
 
Content:
 
Content:
 
*Article: The Evolution of AARs by SonofAlexander
 
*Article: The Evolution of AARs by SonofAlexander
Line 133: Line 141:
  
 
===10th Edition===
 
===10th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=290046 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=290046 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*An AAR of France Review by SonofAlexander
 
*An AAR of France Review by SonofAlexander
Line 145: Line 153:
  
 
===11th Edition===
 
===11th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=298463 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=298463 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Alexander Reborn AAR by SonofAlexander
 
*Alexander Reborn AAR by SonofAlexander
Line 157: Line 165:
  
 
===12th Edition===
 
===12th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=301585 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=301585 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*The Fall of Crimea Review by Junius
 
*The Fall of Crimea Review by Junius
Line 167: Line 175:
  
 
===13th Edition===
 
===13th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=309479 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=309479 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview with JerichoOnlyFan by SonofAlexander
 
*Interview with JerichoOnlyFan by SonofAlexander
Line 182: Line 190:
  
 
===14th Edition===
 
===14th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=316324 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=316324 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Review: The Orange Occupation by Ariovistus Maximus
 
*Review: The Orange Occupation by Ariovistus Maximus
Line 193: Line 201:
  
 
===15th Edition===
 
===15th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=321439 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=321439 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview with Beer Money by Saint Nicholas
 
*Interview with Beer Money by Saint Nicholas
Line 205: Line 213:
  
 
===16th Edition===
 
===16th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=330200 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=330200 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview: Basileia ton Romaion by Kallum
 
*Interview: Basileia ton Romaion by Kallum
Line 217: Line 225:
  
 
===17th Edition===
 
===17th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346185 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346185 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview: Chirurgeon by Ariovistus Maximus
 
*Interview: Chirurgeon by Ariovistus Maximus
Line 231: Line 239:
  
 
===18th Edition===
 
===18th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=353585 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=353585 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview: Hooahguy14 by Thermal
 
*Interview: Hooahguy14 by Thermal
Line 245: Line 253:
  
 
===19th Edition===
 
===19th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=365219 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=365219 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Review: Upon a Setting Sun (Historical Fiction) by Katsumoto
 
*Review: Upon a Setting Sun (Historical Fiction) by Katsumoto
Line 258: Line 266:
  
 
===20th Edition===
 
===20th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377281 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377281 Read this edition here]
 
Content:
 
Content:
 
*Review: Osman's Vision: An Ottoman AAR by Ariovistus Maximus
 
*Review: Osman's Vision: An Ottoman AAR by Ariovistus Maximus
Line 270: Line 278:
  
 
===21st Edition===
 
===21st Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=397918 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=397918 Read this edition here]
 
Content:
 
Content:
 
*AAR Review: The Ishtar Gate to Alexandria by SonofAlexander
 
*AAR Review: The Ishtar Gate to Alexandria by SonofAlexander
Line 283: Line 291:
  
 
===22nd Edition===
 
===22nd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=407041 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=407041 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
* AAR Review: An Eastern Jewel in a Western World by Radzeer
 
* AAR Review: An Eastern Jewel in a Western World by Radzeer
Line 295: Line 303:
  
 
===23rd Edition===
 
===23rd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=415126 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=415126 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIV by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIV by Juvenal
Line 310: Line 318:
  
 
===24th Edition===
 
===24th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=423625 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=423625 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Interview: Thokran by Beer Money
 
*Interview: Thokran by Beer Money
Line 326: Line 334:
  
 
===25th Edition===
 
===25th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=432860 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=432860 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*AAR Review: A Man Possessed by Thokran
 
*AAR Review: A Man Possessed by Thokran
Line 341: Line 349:
  
 
===26th Edition===
 
===26th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=445529 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=445529 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Scriptorium Competition Japan: Winning Stories by Juvenal & Skantarios
 
*Scriptorium Competition Japan: Winning Stories by Juvenal & Skantarios
Line 359: Line 367:
  
 
===27th Edition===
 
===27th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=462348 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=462348 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVII by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVII by Juvenal
Line 374: Line 382:
  
 
===28th Edition===
 
===28th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=471893 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=471893 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVIII by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVIII by Juvenal
Line 397: Line 405:
  
 
===29th Edition===
 
===29th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=480838 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=480838 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIX by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIX by Juvenal
Line 419: Line 427:
  
 
===30th Edition===
 
===30th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=495581 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=495581 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXI by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXI by Juvenal
Line 438: Line 446:
  
 
===31st Edition===
 
===31st Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515814 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=515814 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIII by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIII by Juvenal
Line 457: Line 465:
  
 
===32nd Edition===
 
===32nd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=524757 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=524757 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIV by Juvenal
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIV by Juvenal
Line 474: Line 482:
  
 
===33rd Edition===
 
===33rd Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=540003 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=540003 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*MAARC & BAARC News by Juvenal
 
*MAARC & BAARC News by Juvenal
Line 495: Line 503:
  
 
===34th Edition===
 
===34th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=549199 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=549199 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
Line 515: Line 523:
  
 
===35th Edition===
 
===35th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=560208 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=560208 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVIII and XXXIX by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVIII and XXXIX by Shankbot de Bodemloze
Line 530: Line 538:
  
 
===36th Edition===
 
===36th Edition===
[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=573047 Read this edition here]
+
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=573047 Read this edition here]
 
Contents:
 
Contents:
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XL by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XL by Shankbot de Bodemloze
Line 543: Line 551:
 
*Article: Ending an AAR by Radzeer
 
*Article: Ending an AAR by Radzeer
 
*Article: What is Art? by Shakespeare
 
*Article: What is Art? by Shakespeare
 +
----
 +
 +
===37th Edition===
 +
[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?591179-The-Critic-s-Quill-Issue-37 Read this edition here]
 +
Contents:
 +
*Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XLI & XLII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 +
*Tale of the Week: November/December by Shankbot de Bodemloze & HeirofAlexander
 +
*AAR Review: ROMANI (A Historical Roman Campaign) by The Kybrothilian
 +
*AAR Review: The Four Brothers by Tigellinus
 +
*AAR Review: In the Holy Lands by Radzeer
 +
*AAR Review: The Kingdom of Ionia by The Forgotten
 +
*Scriptorium 3rd Place: Unnamed Poem by Sanderlicious by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 +
*Scriptorium 2nd Place: A Midnight Meeting by Shakespeare
 +
*Scriptorium Winner: The Post Justinian Period and its Legacy by HeirofAlexander
 +
*Scriptorium Librarian's Choice: The People of the Pillars: Broken Torch by Adamat
 +
*Article: When Life Gives You Lemons by Shankbot de Bodemloze
 +
*Article: The Role of Historical Research in Writing by Maximinus Thrax
  
 
==Staff==
 
==Staff==
 
===Current Staff===
 
===Current Staff===
  
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=11092 Juvenal], Chief Editor of the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?340747-Alwyn Alwyn], Content Director
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=37051 m_1512], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*['''Vacant'''] Deputy Director
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=140816 Shankbot de Bodemloze], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?410442-Caillagh Caillagh], Content Staff
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=87055 Radzeer], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?159233-Merchant-of-Venice Merchant of Venice], Content Staff
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=36982 Shakespeare], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?524102-Rabbit55821 Rabbit55821], Content Staff
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=84516 Stealthevo], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?495381-theSilentKiller theSilentKiller], Content Staff
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=91747 HeirofAlexander], writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?384882-waveman waveman], Content Staff
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=142102 Adamat], writer for the Critic's Quill
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=102182 The Kybrothilian], writer for the Critic's Quill
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=75035 wowbanger], writer for the Critic's Quill
 
  
 
===Ex-Staff===
 
===Ex-Staff===
  
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?112145-Scottish-King Scottish king], ex-MAARC & MCWC Manager
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?35444-Mega-Tortas-de-Bodemloze Mega Tortas de Bodemloze], ex-Tale of the Week Manager
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?156197-Lortano Lortano], ex-team member of the Critic's Quill and Writers' Study
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?34019-McScottish McScottish], ex-team member of the Critic's Quill and Writers' Study
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?426683-Roman-Heritage Roman Heritage], ex-team member of the Critic's Quill and Writers' Study
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?160879-Tigellinus Tigellinus], ex-team member of the Critic's Quill and Writers' Study
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=11092 Juvenal], ex-Chief Editor of the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=37051 m_1512], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=140816 Shankbot de Bodemloze], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=87055 Radzeer], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=36982 Shakespeare], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=84516 Stealthevo], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=91747 HeirofAlexander], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=142102 Adamat], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=102182 The Kybrothilian], writer for the Critic's Quill
 +
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=75035 wowbanger], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
 
*[[Junius]], ex-Chief Editor of the Critic's Quill
 
*[[Junius]], ex-Chief Editor of the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=45903 SonofAlexander], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=45903 SonofAlexander], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=44276 Lysimachus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=44276 Lysimachus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=58916 Ariovistus Maximus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=58916 Ariovistus Maximus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=65915 Saint Nicholas], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=65915 Saint Nicholas], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=29486 Selifator], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=29486 Selifator], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=38939 Viking Prince], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=38939 Viking Prince], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48772 Nazgûl Killer], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=48772 Nazgûl Killer], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=34651 TemplarLord], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=34651 TemplarLord], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=52589 Ratbag], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=52589 Ratbag], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39994 Kallum], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=39994 Kallum], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=58916 Ariovistus Maximus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=58916 Ariovistus Maximus], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41279 Thermal], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=41279 Thermal], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=68845 Nanny de Bodemloze], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=68845 Nanny de Bodemloze], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=43599 René Artois], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=43599 René Artois], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=49652 Katsumoto], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=49652 Katsumoto], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=70259 Skantarios], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=70259 Skantarios], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=43842 Lord de Lyonesse], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=43842 Lord de Lyonesse], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=76473 la coupe est pleine], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=76473 la coupe est pleine], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=73640 Calistenis of Dyrrachium], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=73640 Calistenis of Dyrrachium], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=60881 Beer Money], ex writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=60881 Beer Money], ex writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=35444 Mega Tortas de Bodemloze], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=35444 Mega Tortas de Bodemloze], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=62477 Thokran], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=62477 Thokran], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=65056 Dezikeizer], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=65056 Dezikeizer], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=59690 Major Darling], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=59690 Major Darling], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=91315 Boustrophedon], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=91315 Boustrophedon], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=74791 Karnage], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=74791 Karnage], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=85280 Stigweard Ruadhan], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=85280 Stigweard Ruadhan], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=100144 Iniquitus The Third], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=100144 Iniquitus The Third], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=28648 SeniorBatavianHorse], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=28648 SeniorBatavianHorse], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=33266 robinzx], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=33266 robinzx], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=36640 Schrödinger], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=36640 Schrödinger], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=82080 Akar], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
+
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=82080 Akar], ex-writer for the Critic's Quill
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
Line 604: Line 642:
  
  
[[Category:Total War Center Forums]]
+
 
[[Category:Total War Center Publications]]
+
[[Category:Content Publications]]

Latest revision as of 10:56, 10 February 2020

The current Critic's Quill logo
The previous Critic's Quill logo

The Critic's Quill is a TWC publication, formerly published under the title 'The Eagle Standard Presents: The Critic's Quill'. It was started separate to the Eagle Standard, but was quickly incorporated under it's banner, as it deals with some similar aspects. The Quill became independent again pretty soon though. The Critic's Quill offers readers reviews, articles and interviews about After Action Reports (AAR), Creative Writing and writing advice in general.

In September 2015, The Writers Study and the Critic's Quill merged, retaining their names but working as one entity under one Content Staff team

As of August 2015, all CQ articles will be found here.

History

Work began on the first issue of the Critic's Quill at the beginning of April 2009. The idea was floated in the AAR forum by the user Junius about the possibility of an AAR reviewing magazine. With help from Kátz, who had produced some reviews of his own before, TW King and Morinzil, as well as moderation support from Hesus de Bodemloze, the first issue was launched soon after.

The merger with the Eagle Standard was first put forward by Calvin, through Hesus de Bodemloze, who was acting as the public 'face' of the Critic's Quill at this time. Eventually it was agreed on that the Critic's Quill should be published as an Eagle Standard publication. Not long after the Critic's Quill became independant again.

In September 2015, the Critic's Quill and the Writer's Study merged. They still retain their names but now function as one entity

List of editions

Latest Edition (45th)

Read this edition here

This was the last edition before the Critic's Quill moved to the new CMS system for publishing articles. Contents:

  • Catching up with the Study by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • Scriptorium Winner: >>Exectute by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • Scriptorium 2nd Place: >>Revenants by Merchant of Venice
  • Scriptorium 3rd Place: The Fisher King by Alwyn
  • Scriptorium Runner-up: Life by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • Scriptorium Librarian's Choice: The Presidence of Ambriel by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: Arasoi by Merchant of Venice and McScottish
  • AAR Report: Holiday Readings by Merchant of Venice
  • Article: What does the Future Hold? by McScottish
  • Article: Picture Books: contesting the story/screenshot dichotomy by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • Article: Negotiating the Fourth Wall: towards a new narrative by Hitai de Bodemloze
  • Article: A History of Categorisation by Hitai de Bodemloze

1st Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • The Phyrric Dynasty of Makedonia Review by TWKing
  • Day in the Life of Antonius Review by Junius
  • Downfall of the Empire review by Junius
  • Sacrum Romanum Imperium Nationis Germanicae Review by Junius
  • Why, and how, I wrote my AAR by Morinzil

2nd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • The Curse that befalls AARs by Aster
  • The Fighting 33rd - A Regiment at War Review by TWKing
  • Cold Winter's People Review - A Russian AAR Review by Junius
  • Sword of Albion - A Clan MacDougal AAR Review by Aster
  • Thunder in the East Review by Junius
  • The Pontic Expedition - A Roman AAR Review by Juvenal
  • An Empire Reforged Review by Junius
  • Sicilia Divided Review by SonofAlexander
  • Interview with Juvenal by Junius

3rd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • The Center of Conflict Review by Junius
  • The Ishtar Gate to Alexandria Review by SonofAlexander
  • The Legacy of Megas Alexandros Review by Juvenal
  • The Blue Guard Review by Junius
  • For the Swiss Confederation - The Battle of Marignano Review by TWKing
  • In the Steps of Julian Review by Junius
  • The Rise of the Irish Kingdom Review by Selifator
  • Interview with Theodotos I by Junius

4th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Light of the West Review by Juvenal
  • For Tea and Country Review by Junius
  • The Eastern Eagle Review by SonofAlexander
  • The Center of Conflict 2: Renaissance of the Fallen Empire Review by Junius
  • The Story of the Moorish Empire of Timbuktu by Selifator
  • Interview with ReD_OcToBeR by SonofAlexander

5th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Liberation of Greece Review by SonofAlexander
  • Tales of the Hegemonia Athenaion Review by Juvenal
  • Rise of the Hellenes Review by Junius
  • The Battle Report by Viking Prince

6th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Le journal d'un serviteur de l'Empereur - Review by Juvenal
  • The Dwarven Dominance - Review by Selifator
  • The Rise of the Nile; An Egyptian AAR - Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • What Divides Us - Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • A History of Men - Review by SonofAlexander
  • The Driest Shore - Review
  • Europa Barbarorum & AARs: An Article by Juvenal
  • An Interview with Fixiwee by Junius

7th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Europe: A Prussian Empire Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • The Balance of Vengeance and Honour Review by Juvenal
  • Cultural Learnings of Europe for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Poland Review
  • The Proud Blood of Germania by SonofAlexander

8th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • The AAR Criteria by Nazgûl Killer
  • In Hoc Sinco Vignes by TemplarLord
  • Ave Caesar, Imperator by SonofAlexander
  • The Struggle for Europe by Ratbag
  • The Bond of Blood by Celifator
  • Battle of Montaperti by Nazgûl Killer
  • The Blood of Martyrs by Juvenal

9th Edition

Read this edition here Content:

  • Article: The Evolution of AARs by SonofAlexander
  • Interview with Giovi by Nazgûl Killer
  • Review: Song of Victory: A Lithuanians's Tale by Junius
  • Review: The Survival of Catalunya by Nazgûl Killer
  • Review: Crecy by Ratbag
  • Review: The Fall of the Republic by SonofAlexander
  • Review: The Norman Blood In Us All by Nazgûl Killer
  • Review: The Mere Scum of the Earth by Juvenal
  • Article: My AAR Biography by Kallum

10th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • An AAR of France Review by SonofAlexander
  • Royaume de France Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • A Duffer at War Review by Ratbag
  • Hurons on the War Path Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • Characterisation in AARs by Juvenal
  • My Thoughts on AARs by Junius
  • A Screenshot Guide by Junius

11th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Alexander Reborn AAR by SonofAlexander
  • In the Footsteps of the Great Belisarius Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • Crenellations: A Tragical Chronicle Review by Ratbag
  • Greek Cities Speed Run Review by Juvenal
  • The Might of Wales Review by Nazgûl Killer
  • A New Type of AAR? by Kallum by Kallum
  • AAR Writing Tips by Juvenal

12th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • The Fall of Crimea Review by Junius
  • Alea Iacta Est: A Tale of the Romans Review by Kallum
  • The Illyrian Empire Review by SonofAlexander
  • The Bunker Hill Epilogue, American Revolution Review
  • An Interview with Santini of Kampf um Europa by Juvenal

13th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview with JerichoOnlyFan by SonofAlexander
  • Review: Rise of the Orc by Nazgûl Killer
  • Review: Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition by Nazgûl Killer
  • Review: The Battle of Asculum by Juvenal
  • Review: The Survival of Catalunya by Kallum
  • Review: Multi AAR - Of Destiny and Of Duty, a Galatian AAR by SonofAlexander
  • Review: Timurid Apocalypse by SonofAlexander
  • Review: A united God loving Europe by Ratbag
  • Article: How do AARtists choose what to write about? by SonofAlexander
  • Article: The Code of the Order of AAR Writers by Kallum

14th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Review: The Orange Occupation by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Review: Imperator of Sicilia - a Roman AAR by Juvenal
  • Review: A Tiger in the Balkans by Juvenal
  • Review: Sons of the Steppe by Junius
  • Article: The Joy of Writing by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Article: AARs beyond our Realm by Junius

15th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview with Beer Money by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: Catalunya: A Consolidation of Power by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: Harder than Krupp Steel by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Review: Rise of the Temple Knights by Junius
  • Review: THERA Fan-Fiction, A Romali Story by Juvenal
  • Article: Roma Surrectum, Europa Barbarorum and AARs by SonofAlexander
  • Article: Writing the Game by Ariovistus Maximus

16th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview: Basileia ton Romaion by Kallum
  • Review: Never Near Argos by SonofAlexander
  • Review: Danish Domination by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: The Maharatha Confederacy by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Review: Annals of Albion by Juvenal
  • Article: Planning You AAR by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Article: A Fresh Look at Factions by Kallum

17th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview: Chirurgeon by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Review: I am Skantarios! by Kallum
  • Review: Great Britain Expands the Empire by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: Látomásai Királyok! - Visions of the Kings by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: Liberation, A British AAR by Juvenal
  • Review: The Glory of Ostermark by Thermal
  • Article: The TWC Creative Writing Section by Saint Nicholas & Ariovistus Maximus
  • Article: The Scriptorium Christmas Writing Competition by Juvenal
  • Article: Where do stories come from? by Juvenal

18th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview: Hooahguy14 by Thermal
  • Review: Casey the Casse by Thermal
  • Review: Vendetta Papale by Nanny de Bodemloze
  • Review: A United God Loving Europe by Lysimachus
  • Review: Europe's Most Hated: A Milanese AAR by René Artois
  • Review: A Hero in Elf's clothing by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: Athanati Este: A Byzantine AAR by Junius
  • Article: My Ten Rules by Skantarios
  • Article: The Scriptorium Christmas Writing Competition by Juvenal

19th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Review: Upon a Setting Sun (Historical Fiction) by Katsumoto
  • Review: Wars of the Koinon Hellenon (EB AAR) by Saint Nicholas
  • Review: L'Etat c'est moi: The Monarchy of France (SS AAR) by René Artois
  • Review: My Second English Campaign (DLV AAR) by Lord de Lyonesse
  • Review: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Saint Nicholas
  • Article: Still Pictures in AAR Writing by Nanny de Bodemloze
  • Article: The Scriptorium 2010 Writing Competition by Juvenal
  • Letters Section

20th Edition

Read this edition here Content:

  • Review: Osman's Vision: An Ottoman AAR by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Review: Visions of an Odyssey: A Makurian Dynasty by Skantarios
  • Review: A Tiger in the Balkans (update) by Juvenal
  • Review: Frederick VI: Rise to Power by Skantarios
  • Review: Skies Over Lenningrad by René Artois
  • Article: Why I Write by Juvenal
  • Article: Breaking Down a Video by Nanny de Bodemloze

21st Edition

Read this edition here Content:

  • AAR Review: The Ishtar Gate to Alexandria by SonofAlexander
  • AAR Review: Empire of Jaguar and Jade by Juvenal
  • AAR Review: War of Retribution by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: A Spartan Resurrection by René Artois
  • AAR Review: Hail Caesar! by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: Shimazu's Story by Juvenal
  • Historical Fiction Review: Tragedy by Ariovistus Maximus
  • Historical Fiction Review: The Sarissa Sun by Ariovistus Maximus

22nd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • AAR Review: An Eastern Jewel in a Western World by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Conquered, We Conquer by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: Achtung Peasant! by Juvenal
  • AAR Review: The Silent Streets by Lord de Lyonesse
  • Work Critiques Review: Sorry Dad, You just Don’t Understand by Shakespeare
  • Work Critiques Review: Rage of the Nation by Shakespeare
  • Article: Creative Writing - ‘All for one, and one for all‘! by SonofAlexander

23rd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIV by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: The TotW Christmas Event 2010 by Mega Tortas de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: The Chronicle of a Hungarian Freeman by la coupe est pleine
  • AAR Review: The Baltic Terror by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Challenge Accepted by Calisthenis of Dirrachium
  • AAR Review: The Legacy of Skantarios by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: The Rise of Portugal by Skantarios
  • Historical Fiction: In the Dragon’s Jaws by Shakespeare
  • Work Critiques: Henrick Gleeson by Shakespeare
  • Article: BREAKING DOWN A VIDEO: theatroN's Scorched Earth Series by Nanny de Bodemloze

24th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Interview: Thokran by Beer Money
  • Tale of the Week by Mega Tortas de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: Pontos Rising by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: The Merchant of Venice by la coupe est pleine
  • AAR Review: Primus Inter Pares by Thokran
  • AAR Review: Pahlava - Birth of an Empire by Beer Money
  • AAR Review: Rome - A Scipii AAR by Calisthenis of Dyrrachium
  • Work Critiques: Short Story #1 by Shakespeare
  • Article: Characters and Time Period: the Bad and the Ugly by dezikeizer
  • Article: A Stroll Through TWC's Creative Writing - Work Critiques by Nanny de Bodemloze
  • Feature: Inside the Scriptorium by Major Darling

25th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • AAR Review: A Man Possessed by Thokran
  • AAR Review: Sons of the Wolf and the Bear by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: The Capets by la coupe est pleine
  • AAR Review: A New Reign by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: Heimskringla - A tale of Norway's rise by Radzeer
  • Work Critiques: The Soldier by Shakespeare
  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXV by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: February by Mega Tortas de Bodemloze
  • Interview: Skantarios by Beer Money
  • Article: Experiences of a first-time AARtist by Boustrophedon

26th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Scriptorium Competition Japan: Winning Stories by Juvenal & Skantarios
  • Scriptorium Competition Japan: Poems by Shakespeare
  • Fan Fiction: Short Tales of Middle Earth by Wowbanger
  • Work Critiques: Shizan - A Duel of Two Samurai by Shakespeare
  • AAR Review: Kingdom of Heaven by la coupe est pleine
  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVI by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: March by Mega Tortas de Bodemloze
  • Interview: Radzeer by Beer Money
  • Article: The Early AARtistry of Total War Shogun 2 by Radzeer
  • Article: Regaining the Drive to Write by Thokran
  • Article: Theme and Motif in a Story by Boustrophedon
  • Article: On Becoming an AARtist by Karnage
  • Article: Historical Sources for AARs by dezikeizer

27th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVII by Juvenal
  • Battle Report Competition: BAARC I by la coupe est pleine, Boustrophedon, Radzeer & m_1512
  • Tale of the Week: April/May by Mega Tortas de Bodemloze & wowbanger
  • AAR Review: Home to Midgard by Boustrophedon
  • AAR Review: World in Flames, Germany 1936 by Boustrophedon
  • AAR Review: The Nowhere Legion by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: Kingdom of Ionia by Boustrophedon
  • Article: The Narrator by Boustrophedon
  • Article: Third Age Total War AARtistry by Radzeer
  • Article: Literary Machiavellians by Stigweard Ruadhan

28th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXVIII by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: June/July by wowbanger
  • AAR Review: A Tale of Three Kings by m_1512
  • AAR Review: A Generall Historie of the English Rebellion by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Revenge in the Clan Lands by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Wilston legacy by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Soli Deo Gloria - To God Alone by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Divine Reality by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Rebirth of the Byzantine Empire by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Righteous Kingdom by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: A Light In The Darkness: Tales of The Bosporan Kings by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Tales of Thera by wowbanger
  • Interview: Decimus Milo by Skantarios
  • Article: A newbie's guide to AARtistry by m_1512
  • Article: Historical Fiction, my perspective by m_1512
  • Article: Alternate History at a Glance by m_1512
  • Article: The evolution of RTW AARs by SonOfAlexander
  • Article: Invention of a literary device by Boustrophedon

29th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXIX by Juvenal
  • Battle Report Competition: BAARC II by la coupe est pleine, Juvenal & m_1512
  • Tale of the Week: August by wowbanger
  • Interview: wowbanger by m_1512
  • Historical Fiction: Napoleon’s Balkan Campaign by Shakespeare
  • AAR Review: Ridiculum Commentarius Post-actio Romanum by SonOfAlexander
  • AAR Review: Roma Surrectum et Rutum by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Northumbria Blood and Gold by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Expedition: A Portuguese AAR by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Pagan Vengeance by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Austriae est imperari orbi universi by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Uniting Islam by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Sons Of Alexander - The Revival Of The Kingdom of Macedon by SonOfAlexander
  • AAR Review: To Conquer the World for Islam by Thokran
  • Article: Controversy in Writing, and avoiding it by m_1512
  • Article: The Beauty of Writing by m_1512
  • Article: Foreign Language And Culture In Fiction by Iniquitus The Third

30th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXI by Juvenal
  • Interview: Dr. Jan Itor by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Serving Your Oppressor by Boustrophedon
  • AAR Review: Kaiser's Crusade by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Letters of an Aragonese Knight by Skantarios
  • AAR Review: The Lone Eagle of Britannia by Thokran
  • AAR Review: Courland - The dream of an independent baltic state by robinzx
  • SCRIPTORIUM SUMMER WRITING COMPETITION: Long Fiction
    • [Collapse] by Boustrophedon
    • [Over the Top] by Boustrophedon
    • [Once Upon a Blue Moon] by Juvenal
    • [Good Intentions] by Radzeer
    • [Deus Vult!] by SeniorBatavianHorse
    • [A Penny for your Thoughts, A Dollar for your Dignity] by Thokran

31st Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIII by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: The Rebirth! by Juvenal
  • AAR Review: Murphy's Law by StealthEvo
  • AAR Review: Over the Top, Lads! by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Land of the Midnight Sun by robinzx
  • AAR Review: Interactive UFO X-COM AAR/Let's Play! by StealthEvo
  • AAR Review: Takeda – A Shogun 2 AAR by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Una república en Dios by robinzx
  • AAR Review: Times full of Distemper by robinzx
  • AAR Review: Oh dear- A pirate AAR (not really) by Boustrophedon
  • Article: Inspiration vs. Plagiarism by m_1512
  • Article: Writing: What's the point? by Juvenal
  • Article: Writing: The Point (a rebuttal of sorts) by m_1512
  • Article: Writer’s block by robinzx

32nd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXIV by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: Jan/Feb by m_1512, Juvenal & wowbanger
  • Interview: SeniorBatavianHorse by robinzx
  • Interview: MasterOfNone by StealthEvo
  • AAR Review: Manifest Destiny! by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Russian Republic by m_1512
  • AAR Review: Julian, The Savior of Rome? by StealthEvo
  • AAR Review: Filii Martis by robinzx
  • AAR Review: Fire and Blood in Francia by Thokran
  • Work Critiques: You [a poem] by Shakespeare
  • Article: AAR Writing - A Technical Study by robinzx
  • Article: From the Shire across Lothlorien to the Westfold by Radzeer

33rd Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • MAARC & BAARC News by Juvenal
  • Tale of the Week: March-April by wowbanger
  • Restoration of the West...and Reunification... by StealthEvo
  • Liberty or Monarchy - An American AAR by robinzx
  • Restoring Rome by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Unification of the Gauls by Boustrophedon
  • England AAR: The Tales of a Kingdom by Schrödinger
  • The Hunter of Blunders by HeirofAlexander
  • AARtistry: World and Setting Development by m_1512
  • Casting call: characters in AARs by robinzx
  • How to use Speech in Writing by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • SCRIPTORIUM WINTER WRITING COMPETITION: The Winners! by Shakespeare, Shankbot de Bodemloze, Juvenal & robinzx
    • Poetry: Victory Shall be Ours by Shakespeare
    • Short Fiction: Catherine by Shankbot de Bodemloze
    • Long Fiction: Forlorn Hope by Juvenal
    • Librarian's Choice: Artistic representation by robinzx

34th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Tale of the Week: May/June by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: Heaven's Descent by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: The Account of Outremer by m_1512
  • AAR Review: The Wolf among Dogs by HeirofAlexander
  • AAR Review: An Orc in Skyrim by StealthEvo
  • AAR Review: The Price of an Empire by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: Fry those Furballs! by robinzx
  • Article: TWC Role Playing Games and Writing by m_1512
  • Article: How to Write a Battle by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Article: Duels and Challenges by m_1512
  • Article: On the Trials and Tribulations of a Writer (Part I) by StealthEvo
  • Article: The Importance of Editing by Shakespeare
  • Article: The AAR Anthology by Schrödinger
  • Article: A Few Matters of Form by Shankbot de Bodemloze

35th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XXXVIII and XXXIX by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Tale of the Week: July/August by Shankbot de Bodemloze & m_1512
  • Interview: Knonfoda by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Interview: robinzx by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: The Rise of the Northmen - The Kingdom of Dale by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: Legio at Large by Akar
  • AAR Review: The Crimson Dragon of Britain by Radzeer
  • Article: On the Trials and Tribulations of being a Writer - Part 2 by StealthEvo
  • Article: The Importance of Description in Writing by HeirofAlexander
  • Article: Sharpening the quills for Rome II by Radzeer

36th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XL by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • AAR of the Year Competition! by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Tale of the Week: September/October by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Interview: jimkatalanos by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • AAR Review: Resurgam: Irish AAR by HeirofAlexander
  • AAR Review: Ukita no Yabou by Robinzx
  • AAR Review: An Age of Enlightenment by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Battle Report: Stemming the Tide by Wowbanger
  • Work Critiques: The Glistening Grey Road by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Article: Ending an AAR by Radzeer
  • Article: What is Art? by Shakespeare

37th Edition

Read this edition here Contents:

  • Monthly AAR Competition: MAARC XLI & XLII by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Tale of the Week: November/December by Shankbot de Bodemloze & HeirofAlexander
  • AAR Review: ROMANI (A Historical Roman Campaign) by The Kybrothilian
  • AAR Review: The Four Brothers by Tigellinus
  • AAR Review: In the Holy Lands by Radzeer
  • AAR Review: The Kingdom of Ionia by The Forgotten
  • Scriptorium 3rd Place: Unnamed Poem by Sanderlicious by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Scriptorium 2nd Place: A Midnight Meeting by Shakespeare
  • Scriptorium Winner: The Post Justinian Period and its Legacy by HeirofAlexander
  • Scriptorium Librarian's Choice: The People of the Pillars: Broken Torch by Adamat
  • Article: When Life Gives You Lemons by Shankbot de Bodemloze
  • Article: The Role of Historical Research in Writing by Maximinus Thrax

Staff

Current Staff

Ex-Staff

See Also