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Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 11 2007, 10:09 AM

I dunno if this has been done before, but I wanna give it a go, and see how far it can go So yeah, a magazine. We've all seen them, got them, know what we like in them. So I ask you, if I put page designs up here, will you give me ideas to make them better? You dont even have to be a GT fan, just think of it as an Import Tuner magazine or something. So yeah, opinions please. [Cover] [Page 2&3] [Page 4&5] [Page 6&7] [Page 8&9] [Page 10&11] (page 11 created by Dr1FT3R ) [Back cover] Yeah, Issue #1 is done! Hooray! Okay, for people wanting their cars featured, I need these things from you. - Full car name - Power - Parts list - 3 images, 2 must be portrait size and 1 landscape - Unique quality of the car (top speed, tuning technique, anything) - (optional) your own article, or a paragraph from you talking about your car Website: http://GranTurismoMagazine.piczo.com (WIP, nothing uploaded yet)

Posted by: Flex. Oct 11 2007, 10:18 AM

i like it, but the Issue thing should be more subtle, like underneath the Magazine word rest is great

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 11 2007, 10:26 AM

QUOTE (Flex. @ Today at 7:18 PM) i like it, but the Issue thing should be more subtle, like underneath the Magazine word rest is great Thanks and I edited the issue thing. But moved the barcode to the top right to fill the space abit

Posted by: MîGüÊl Oct 11 2007, 01:20 PM

VERY nice work, and I'm surprised no one has came up with this idea before i love the concept...

Posted by: WRX Oct 11 2007, 01:48 PM

This is actually a good idea and you should also include latest GT5P news

Posted by: Dr1FT3R Oct 11 2007, 01:53 PM

Thanks for using my Ad, Good idea, now do my Stagea page,

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 11 2007, 02:06 PM

Miguel: Thanks, glad you do WRX: This is really meant to be like Import Tuner where its sorta just about the cars, but I will see if I can fit in some GT5 news at the back of the mag Dr1FT3R: Hehe, no problem. And your Stagea has to wait its turn Well, I got some more pages up, but I wont do anymore until tomorrow I think. Thanks for the intrest

Posted by: Kurei Oct 11 2007, 02:56 PM

Interesting to say the least, but if your trying to make it like Import Tuner its got a long way to go You could also create some "Power pages", and coverage of various events

Posted by: vhsfootball_82 Oct 11 2007, 05:37 PM

I think the front cover where the chaser is should be..... 180mph and a Grocery Getter? We check out this ride and see if it can really get us some bread and milk.... i dont im bored.... looks good but maybe try putting more color into the pages....

Posted by: Meteor Oct 11 2007, 11:15 PM

I think this is a good idea.

Posted by: Flex. Oct 12 2007, 03:29 AM

You spelt Formula wrong! xD lookin good Rojman, needs a coverage of a showoff of tuned or stock cars to compare them

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 12 2007, 04:01 AM

QUOTE (Flex. @ Today at 12:29 PM) You spelt Formula wrong! xD lookin good Rojman, needs a coverage of a showoff of tuned or stock cars to compare them Forumla ! Haha, I'll redo the NSX page, add some colour and correct the spelling vhsfootball_82: Haha, I like that, might use it if you dont mind

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 12 2007, 05:20 AM

It looks good. One quick question - is it gonna be a real mag thats gonna be available - as in online? if so there is no real need for the barcode, and it might b possible to make it into an interactive flash magazine - compiled in flash, with the option of turning the pages back and forth, or maybe in a PDF format - if ur gonna take this that far.

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 12 2007, 05:25 AM

QUOTE (Realmdrifter @ Today at 2:20 PM) It looks good. One quick question - is it gonna be a real mag thats gonna be available - as in online? if so there is no real need for the barcode, and it might b possible to make it into an interactive flash magazine - compiled in flash, with the option of turning the pages back and forth, or maybe in a PDF format - if ur gonna take this that far. It wont be a proper, publicized magazine online no. The barcode is there for the realistic look. If I had a flash program, I would consider making it turn pages

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 12 2007, 05:30 AM

Anyway it looks good. Let me know if ur taking artical submissions

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 12 2007, 05:41 AM

QUOTE (Realmdrifter @ Today at 2:30 PM) Anyway it looks good. Let me know if ur taking artical submissions Well, this is a WIP of a 1st issue so if you got an article, send it my way and I'll see what happens from there I'm always up for other people's cars, or adverts

Posted by: outlaw-2 Oct 12 2007, 06:06 AM

Well... you're in luck! Battalion Tuners are back and on fire with three cars under their belt... -Expect to see a 280bhp Toyota MR2 Spyder that hit 300kmh just nicely if you speed down De la Sarthe. -After so much groaning from Top Gear concerning that British cars should have a chance at tuning, a 600bhp Jaguar XKR is in the process. -If you wish to have a tricky family car that loves to challenge you with its naughty nature, then have a go at the Evo V, which obviously, will get you spanked if you don't tame it.

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 12 2007, 06:21 AM

QUOTE (outlaw-2 @ Today at 3:06 PM) Well... you're in luck! Battalion Tuners are back and on fire with three cars under their belt... -Expect to see a 280bhp Toyota MR2 Spyder that hit 300kmh just nicely if you speed down De la Sarthe. -After so much groaning from Top Gear concerning that British cars should have a chance at tuning, a 600bhp Jaguar XKR is in the process. -If you wish to have a tricky family car that loves to challenge you with its naughty nature, then have a go at the Evo V, which obviously, will get you spanked if you don't tame it. Sounds interesting, I'll actually edit the first post for requirements people wanting their cars featured will need. Oh, and the Chaser article is up.

Posted by: Meteor Oct 12 2007, 06:54 AM

Too bad the Chaser didn't do 180. But it can carry groceries, and still do 177! The 900bhp R34 pace-car is going to be something, no doubt.

Posted by: DAKMOR Oct 12 2007, 07:06 AM

Will there be part articles? And part articles on swapping parts?

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 12 2007, 07:08 AM

QUOTE (DAKMOR @ Today at 4:06 PM) Will there be part articles? And part articles on swapping parts? Swapping parts I dont think so, but comparisons on say, Stage 4 vs Stage 5 turbo's will happen, for example. Meteor: You got that right

Posted by: Shafz. Oct 14 2007, 10:28 AM

Looks great so far Roj! Hopefully i'll see some starlet reviews in the future Overall lookin' pretty good, liking some captions and some article ideas. Shafz.

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 15 2007, 02:10 PM

QUOTE (Shafz. @ Yesterday at 7:28 PM) Looks great so far Roj! Hopefully i'll see some starlet reviews in the future Overall lookin' pretty good, liking some captions and some article ideas. Shafz. Heh, well, a Starlet may feature, its a car I have never touched in GT4, so the results will be interesting for sure. Page 9 up. Edit: Just a back cover left, and Issue #1 can be called complete

Posted by: Hachi_Roku Oct 15 2007, 02:48 PM

Dope. Chaser's finally gettin' some light around here. Might I suggest a Euro-bucket vs Asia-bucket showdown?

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 15 2007, 03:05 PM

QUOTE (Hachi_Roku @ Yesterday at 11:48 PM) Dope. Chaser's finally gettin' some light around here. Might I suggest a Euro-bucket vs Asia-bucket showdown? Gotta give the Chaser some love y'know Maybe in the 3rd issue (yeah, I'm sure it'll come to a 3rd issue at this rate), I'll do a Asia vs Euro showdown. Maybe a 4WD head to head, or a supercar challenge. I'll see what happens. Oh, and the back cover is now done. I can safely say Issue #1 is done and complete. Gonna look into a freewebs or something for a website to display this thing

Posted by: lotteman Oct 15 2007, 03:40 PM

I really like it, however.. I think the cover is bit too cluttered. Either that or just not really organized. The little red section on the cover is a bit of an eyesore. Maybe take that out and just blend it into the background? I hope these help:D Oh yeah, Models are a plus too:D lol

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 16 2007, 12:07 AM

QUOTE (nismo_drifter @ Today at 12:40 AM) I really like it, however.. I think the cover is bit too cluttered. Either that or just not really organized. The little red section on the cover is a bit of an eyesore. Maybe take that out and just blend it into the background? I hope these help:D Oh yeah, Models are a plus too:D lol Well, I dont know about tidying up the cover, but the red banner can be changed yes. I'll try black or a darker red or blue later on.

Posted by: Flex. Oct 16 2007, 03:30 AM

't all looks efhin spiffy moite! models? lol

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 16 2007, 07:52 AM

Well, Issue #1 is uploaded to the site, but its .jpeg'd to hell. So, I'm gonna keep the issues on the forum until I can find a way to counter the problem.

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 17 2007, 07:34 AM

On what site? Why don't u compile it all within a single PDF document - online magazine style

Posted by: Sweeper Oct 17 2007, 07:53 AM

QUOTE (Realmdrifter @ Today at 5:34 PM) On what site? Why don't u compile it all within a single PDF document - online magazine style Well I am guessing he lacks the software to do that actually. I got something that may work however... "Paperless printer"

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 18 2007, 12:11 AM

QUOTE (Sweeper @ Yesterday at 4:53 PM) Well I am guessing he lacks the software to do that actually. I got something that may work however... "Paperless printer" Yeah, I cant make .pdf files Paperless printer?

Posted by: Sweeper Oct 18 2007, 12:21 AM

QUOTE (VTiRoj @ Today at 10:11 AM) Yeah, I cant make .pdf files Paperless printer? Yes a paperless printer... http://www.pragnaan.com/paperlessprinter/downloads.html Easy to use as well

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 18 2007, 12:25 AM

QUOTE (Sweeper @ Today at 9:21 AM) Yes a paperless printer... http://www.pragnaan.com/paperlessprinter/downloads.html Easy to use as well Aha, thank you, I'll look into this when I get home from college

Posted by: Dr1FT3R Oct 18 2007, 03:36 AM

And you'd better be on MSN today, Thanks for using my Stagea,

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 18 2007, 08:18 AM

Pity not being able to make pdf's, wat program do u use?

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 18 2007, 08:21 AM

Photoshop CS for editing. And Gran Turismo 4 for pictures, obviously.

Posted by: Sweeper Oct 18 2007, 02:03 PM

QUOTE (Realmdrifter @ Yesterday at 6:18 PM) Pity not being able to make pdf's, wat program do u use? Well the paperless printer takes care of that... You produce the mag in Microsoft word or any editing program that lets you print the whole complete issue. Then go like you would when printing normally, CTRL + P or something and select Paperless printer as your printer and hit ok. It sends the data to your so called "printer" and that's when it pops up asking for HOW you want it to be saved and where, feed it to .PDF and select a suitable location and hit ok and off you go... VOILA, 1x PDF magazine fresh off the print... Quality can also be adjusted, but at the cost of filesize.

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 22 2007, 08:24 AM

My article - tell me what u think, will only do it once I get my PS2 back. Hothatch shootout. Gonna do a quarter mile, 0-100 and a time trial and compare the various hatches. Some cars I'm gonna test: 206 gti Golf V GTI Civic Type R Toyota Runx I don't have my PS2 here so I can't see what hothatches there are, so post any cars u think I should run, the above is so u have an idea of the cars. Restrictions are: Hothatch 2000cc or below, any drive-train.

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 22 2007, 09:23 AM

Seems good looking forward to it Theres also the Seat Cupra and Ford Focus RS

Posted by: Shafz. Oct 22 2007, 09:24 AM

And the Starlet Glanza V.

Posted by: Flex. Oct 22 2007, 10:22 AM

the Fiat Peanut!(Panda)

Posted by: Kurei Oct 22 2007, 03:11 PM

Another idea if you ever have the time, is to do member's vehicle articles, like interview a fellow IDW member and put an article in on their vehicle, like interview WRX and create an article on his S2000, etc, and just work with whoever is willing to do the interview That should bring some life back to this section

Posted by: VTiRoj Oct 23 2007, 01:59 AM

QUOTE (Flex. @ Yesterday at 7:22 PM) the Fiat Peanut!(Panda) The Panda is as much of a hot hatch as I am a 6 foot rapper with a Escalade Kurei: Hmm, thats not a bad idea it may fit with the theme of the next issue actually

Posted by: Realmdrifter Oct 23 2007, 05:33 AM

I like that idea, pity I don't have any particular vehicle

Posted by: Flex. Oct 23 2007, 10:08 AM

i have a vehicle you could do an article about

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