varun↕§☺☻♫ Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Fantastic fanzine guys, keep it up. Will there be a club feature in every issue? I love the skin reviews. I got steklo, black-in2 and Flex. The idea about the set-piece designer is great. Maybe SI will look at it and put it into FM09. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Originally posted by varun↕§☺☻♫:Fantastic fanzine guys, keep it up. Will there be a club feature in every issue? Yep. We're aiming to have at least one club guide in every issue. We'll try to cover a mix of clubs from around the world. If you have any suggestions for clubs you'd like to see covered, just let us know. (Or maybe you'd like to write a club review for us? I love the skin reviews. I got steklo, black-in2 and Flex. Expect more of the saem in Issue Two. Three more stonkers for you to try out. The idea about the set-piece designer is great. Maybe SI will look at it and put it into FM09. Agreed. It'd be a great addition to the game and something that a lot of people have been asking for. Hopefully it's already on their list of future developements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Monk Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Great read looking forward to the next issue already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Neil Brock Posted January 11, 2008 Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2008 Really good stuff lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Playmaker. I know you're involved with this but not sure how much so not sure if you can answer this. Why hs the magazine been produced in it's current format? I mean why is it a file that needs to be downloaded and viewed on acrobat? For me to view it comfortably, I have to magnify it to 200%. When I do this I am only able to view half the eidth of the screen at any one time and the overall effect of the production is pretty much lost. Would it not be possible to have the presentation done on a website that is clearer to see and easier to navigate? Maybe it's just a question of cost and or resources so please don't take this too much as a negative. The reason I mention this is that although I downloadec this a couple(ish) of weeks ago, (on the day it was first posted up here), I have given up after about 5-6 attempts to read it. Sorry if this is a bit negative, and just so I finish on a positive I'll say that I absolutely loved the content ans will be downloading the next issue and struggling through it again. Cheers . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the feedback Jimbo. I've replied to your mail as well (or I will do shortly). I'm surprised you have to go up to 200%, it displays quite nicely at 100% on my screen. I'm running at 1280 - is your resolution higher/lower/the same? The format will probably stay the same, at least for now, but that is not to say it won't change later. It has enabled us to market the fanzine in a different way than if we were a website. Also Chris is they guy who puts it all together once we have written the articles. He puts in a lot of work (there would be no fanzine without him) and the format is one that he is comfortable with producing (and presumably has the software for). I'm sure you will agree that struggling to read it in this format is better than nothing to read at all. I hope you agree anyway! Behind the scenes we have put some work into improving the process of producing the fanzine, so we need to get a feel for how that works before we can even think about other alterations. For the moment it is a case of going with what we know works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbokav1971 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thanks for the reply, (I haven't checked my mail yet). Yeah, I don't have the best of monitors so maybe that's partly the issue, (and the fact that I like to sit back nice an comfortably rather than hunch up over the screen). Of course I agree that anything is better than nothing, and this first effort is significantly better than nothing. KUTGW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Jimbo, thanks for the feedback - part of the reason I chose to go for a PDF is that almost everyone can open the file. Some of the images and especially screenshots need to be visable and dropping them into another type of document would make this impossible Also, the ability to print the fanzine and read it was key - I didn't want people to be playing the game and then having to stop playing to read articles, when the game is loading etc its great to have a hard copy to look at. So really the fanzine it designed to be read onscreen and printed to read when the computer is off. Don't know about you but I can't sit a read a whole fanzine on a screem - my eyes are killing after a few pages!! At the moment I don't have the software or the knowhow to add this file on the web as a viewable file, something like 'the catflap' but it would be great to be able to get this done in the future. So in the future issues you may see a web version of the 'zine! Thanks for the comments though, issue two is well on the way so more suggestionsare welcome - we need your help to make this even better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyspurs76 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Whens the next issue out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 The next issue is penciled for release the end of next week, we will keep you updated! A good clue is how many messages you will see - the more we post the close release date is! Thanks for the interest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillT23 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 We're all sure you'll all like the next edition just as much as the first, hopefully more than! Any more feedback is appreciated, and if anyone wants to do guides for their national leagues and/or clubs, get in touch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Can't wait for #2. The first one was wonderfully professional, entertaining and informative Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Originally posted by phnompenhandy:Can't wait for #2. The first one was wonderfully professional, entertaining and informative Thankyou. We're glad you appreciated it. Another one on it's way, including... <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>More club guides <LI>An interview the one and only Ter <LI>Part two of 'The Wengerboys' story <LI>Another great collection of skins reviewed <LI>Your chance to take part in 'The Bootroom' exclusive sign-up challenge! Plus much, much more!! Planned release date: Friday 25th January. Can you afford to miss it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Originally posted by betterspud:<LI>An interview the one and only Ter Should be rivetting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Originally posted by williamshankley:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by betterspud: <LI>An interview the one and only Ter Should be rivetting </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ouch!! Do I detect a note of sarcasm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Personally I can't wait, gives me something great to read whilst FM is processing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 On a side note can't wait till the next issue! Very good so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Guys, to update you all looks like issue two's release will be delayed until Monday at the earliest. Apologies to anyone waiting for the 'zine, but we will ensure its up to scratch before its unleashed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yup! Unfortunately real life has got in the way again! Sorry all. We'll get it out to you ASAP. Watch this space... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severin_ Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Looking forward to it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodis Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Ok, I'm on my lunch break....where is it? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It is on the way...honest! Its probably going to be another day or so, sorry to let you all down, I guess if we were getting paid it would be easier to prioritise!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hope the completion of the seond edition is close! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Originally posted by williamshankley:Hope the completion of the seond edition is close! Just awaiting the finishing touches, but no promises of the exact day or time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 We should have the new release out this afternoon! Thanks for your patience, hopefully it is rewarded with a bumper 62 page second issue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves_smith Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Sounds good, looking forward to seeing it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Issue Two is here!! http://www.sendspace.com/file/xcreb3 Thanks again for waiting, its been a frustrating time, but its almost twice the size of issue one so it should be a good read! Download size is about 8MB - a lot smaller than issue One. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Mack2007 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks very much!!!!! You are legends!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamshankley Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Originally posted by The_Mack2007:Thanks very much!!!!! You are legends!!!!! WHS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Nice one, cheers, downloading it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ok guys. First download mirror available, courtesy of Rob at FM Portal. What are you waiting for? Go get it! Bootroom - Issue 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownForThePrem! Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey guys, Good work! Loved the first issue, second issue definatley wasn't a dissapointment. Your challenge looks an appetising one and i shall definatley be trying it myself when it becomes available. KUTGW!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillT23 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Cheers TownForThePrem. We've got all the positions filled in the sign up, so should hopefully have the save game available tomorrow or saturday! Will be interesting to see how well everyone does, hopefully there will be a good story or two to come out of it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
www2 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Nice....thanks for all the hard and good work guys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timster Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Download Mirror for Issue Two Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Simply Faaannnnnnnntaaaaaaaaasssssticccccccc!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterspud Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 "The Bootroom is currently looking for new writers." We are currently looking for passionate, creative, intelligent writers to join our little team. If you feel that you fit that description, then we'd love to hear from you. Specifically, we'd very much like to find someone to cover... <UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>FM Stories <LI>Tactics (Creating & Understanding) <LI>FM Live <LI>Alternative platforms (Handheld & Imminent XBox 360 release) <LI>Graphics & Skinning <LI>Any other new & original content If you have some expertise or knowledge of any of these areas and can spare a few hours each month to share your views, then we'd love to hear from you. Mail, on this or any subject to: fmfanzine@tiscali.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipfizh Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Love it - particularly like the Bootroom challenge and the new invincibles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Liam Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Is there any reason why when I try to download this on a broadband connection it downloads at a speed of around 5.5k per second when any other file is around the 150k a second mark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillT23 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 You might be better going here mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Liam Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Originally posted by WillT23:You might be better going here mate! Cheers. Got it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danish chelsea Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I heard the Issue 3 is released?? True or not.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScobieB Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Just getting on to reading the 2nd edition. Nice to have an online fanzine, I can remember when I lived in the UK at one point there was a magazine fanzine in the shops. Is that still going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danish chelsea Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 The find feature is great atlast !! There is a link.. http://www.getmanaging.com/fm/index.cfm Just click on the BootRoom Issue 3 picture.. Thanks guys and keep up the good work.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Yes, its true. Issue 3 is also available at http://rapidshare.com/files/97961971/The_Bootroom_-_Issue_Three.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonfun1980 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Can't find issue 3 anywhere. They should get pinned on here. Much better than the rubbish podcasts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaroq Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Err.. You can't find it at either of the two links in the posts directly above yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonfun1980 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 rapidshare did not work for me. Got it off the other link though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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