And I want to go to your city
To your home, into your arms
To feel your face
The touch of memory
And now that I awake
As from a dream
ABOUT
PROJECT COMPLETEThe zine has successfully been completed, with $2,197.75 donated to The Ocean Conservancy.View our donation here:
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Tumblr-A non-profit, charity zine dedicated to the romantic relationship of Tidus and Yuna, also known as Tiduna or Tiyu, and their love story from Final Fantasy X and X-2.Three-quarters (75%) of the zine will be dedicated for FFX depictions of Tiduna, while the last quarter (25%) will be dedicated for FFX-2 depictions.
SCHEDULE
| PHASE | DATE |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | April 30 - June 4 (2024) |
| Moderator Applications | June 18 - July 23 |
| Mod Apps Results Sent | July 30 |
| Contributor Applications | August 13 - September 10 |
| Acceptance Emails Sent | September 17 |
| Acceptance Deadline | September 24 |
| Pitches Due | October 1 |
| Pitches Confirmed | October 9 |
| 1st Check-in | November 12 |
| 2nd Check-in | December 17 |
| 3rd Check-in | January 21 |
| Final Submissions | February 24 |
| Preorder Period | March 28 - May 1 |
| Production | May - July |
| Shipping | August (est) |
| Leftover Store | TBA |
*Subject to change depending on circumstances
FAQ
Q. What is a fanzine?
A fanzine (fan magazine) is a non-official collection of artworks and text pieces centered on a theme or topic.Q. What is the theme?
The theme of ALWAYS 【夢見る】 fanzine focuses on Tidus’s and Yuna’s love story that spans across the Final Fantasy X and X-2 games.Q. Is this zine for-profit or for-charity?
The project is non-profit and for-charity with the post-production proceeds going to Ocean Conservancy, an organization that aims to protect the ocean from global challenges using evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and its wildlife.Q. Will NSFW be allowed?
The project is SFW. No NSFW content will be allowed.Q. What is the size of this zine?
The zine will be 6 x 9 inches.Q. Are other characters or ships allowed in the zine?
As the project is centered on Tidus and Yuna, other ships will not be allowed in the zine. Other characters may be included as long as the focus will be on Tidus and Yuna.Q. Will there be merchandise?
Yes, there will be physical and digital merchandise that can be bought with the zine in different bundles.Q. How many artists and writers will be participating?
We hope to have about 20-25 page artists, 6-8 merch artists, and 5-7 writers overall.Q. What Contributor roles will you be looking for?
We have applications open for: Page Artists, Merch Artists, Spot Illustrators, and Writers.Q. What will contributors receive as compensation?
The zine will aim to compensate all contributors with a full, physical bundle free of charge. However, this will largely depend on interest check and pre-orders. Should the zine be unable to compensate contributors with a free bundle, then the mod team will provide a discount for contributors.Q. Are AUs or depictions of Tiduna in other worlds outside of FFX (eg Dissidia, etc.) accepted for the zine?
Yes! Please feel free to pitch those ideas to us when pitches are being processed. However, please note that these are decided on a case-by-case basis. The main focus should still be of Tidus and YunaQ. How much will the zine cost?
The zine will offer varied bundles with their corresponding prices which will be announced during Preorders.Q. Are Contributors allowed to post/sell their pieces after the zine is completed?
Contributors will retain all the rights to their creative works. They may post or sell their works after, and only after, the zine project is completed. Doing otherwise while the zine is ongoing will result in your piece being pulled from the project.Q. How will the zine be distributed?
Digital copies will be sent through email, while physical copies will be shipped via postal service.Q. How much will the zine cost?
The zine will offer varied bundles with their corresponding prices which will be announced once Preorders go live.Q. Will there be verification of the donation?
The donation and its verification will be announced once all production and shipping expenses are paid for from the zine’s sales.Q. I'm concerned about the recent events with zines and funds. How will I know that funds are being appropriately used?
We completely understand your concern! The zine is committed to transparency and peace-of-mind. Once the project has been completed, we will release a public finance sheet that details profit, costs, and donation made. In addition, we will keep a live spreadsheet with currrent production statuses for merch.Q. My question isn’t here, where can I contact you?
You may send us your inquiry through email ( [email protected] ), Twitter DMs, or Retrospring.
MOD TEAM
MOD XHIRIEN
Role: Head | Organizer | Graphics
About: Heyo, Xhirien here! I mostly do graphics stuff, but do dabble in writing sometimes when I feel confident enough lol. Years ago, I fell in love with Tidus and Yuna from the angst of X-2 which a childhood friend got me as a gift for my birthday. Got the Bad Ending, so heartbroken me had to get FFX to experience their love story to somehow soothe my wounded soul. I found out about the Good Ending years later, so happy ending for the lovers! To me, nothing follows X-2, until X-3... maybe.
Previous Experience: I've been Lead Mod, Organizer, Graphics and Writing Mod for "Fateful Reunion", a Cloud and Aerith Zine ; Graphics Mod for "I'll Be Here", a Squall and Rinoa Zine ; Kairi Zine Vol 1 and Naminé Zine ; and Writer for a Sasuke and Sakura Zine. I also organize and do graphics for Clerith fandom events in the FF7 fandom under The FlowerGuard Initiative, which I run with a friend.
Social Media：Carrd 、 Twitter 、 AO3
MOD KOURI
Role: Co-Head | Organizer | Finance | Art | Shipping
About: Hi! I'm Kouri, and I'm an artist that loves making FF-inspired earrings and playing games! FFX is one of my favorite Final Fantasy games, so much that the Piano Collection's Ending Theme was my piano competition piece where I won second place. To this day, it's the song many of my old peers associate me with when I play the piano. I'm so excited to be a part of the Tiduna zine because I love them - and the game - so much!
Previous Experience: I was the Head Mod, Organizer, Japanese Liaison, and Finance & Shipping mod for "I'll Be Here," a Squall and Rinoa zine! I've also had the pleasure to be featured in an FFXIV zine as well.
Social Media：Carrd 、 Twitter 、 Instagram
MOD LIMA
Role: Writing | Social Media
About: Hello, my name is Lima! I’m so excited to be a part of this wonderful Tiduna project! FFX is one of my top Final Fantasy games and Tiduna is a ship that makes me super happy!
Previous Experience: Organizer, Head Mod, Social Media Mod and Writer Mod for the Squinoa Zine ‘I’ll Be Here’. Was also a writer in two Genshin Impact zines.
Social Media：Twitter 、 Tumblr 、 AO3
MOD ARTIFICE
Role: Layout
About: Longterm Final Fantasy fan that knows Ps2 is the best console that ever existed, FFX is one of many reasons why this is true. Irresponsibly taught baby niece the Tidus laugh. Also I make movie posters most of the time and was an collegiate esports coach briefly.
Previous Experience: Boring half, professional real estate and collegiate publications. Fun half, self published several fanzines, Layout Mod for two Weapon Story Zine publications, "I'll Be Here", a Squall and Rinoa Zine, as well as Page Artist, Merch Artist, and Spot Artist for several fanzine projects.
Social Media：Twitter 、 Instagram
MOD RINNY
Role: Social Media
About: Hello! I'm an artist, cosplayer, and Yuna's number one fan. FFX is probably my fave game of all time, it sparked my love for crafting when I handmade my Yuna cosplay haha! I hope to spark as much love and creativity with being a part of this zine!
Previous Experience: Head Mod of the "Flower Blooming in the Slums", an Aerith Zine, and Art Mod of "I'll Be Here", a Squall and Rinoa Zine, while also having had experience in printing, merchandise creation, and project management!
Social Media：Twitter 、 Instagram
MOD RAYE
Role: JP Liaison
About: Hello, my name is Raye and I’ll be your Japanese liaison! I like learning languages of all kinds, including the language of flowers! :) I fell in love with Tidus ten years ago in college in a roleplay group, and then I started the game to find that his love story with Yuna is so beautiful. They have been special to me ever since! I’m always writing and have been since the ripe old age of nine. Let’s go to Zanarkand together! よろしくね！
Previous Experience: Writer Mod and writer for Namine zine, Writer for Musica Universalis, Memories of Crystal, and A Roam Reborn
Social Media：AO3 、 Carrd
MOD VALIANT
Role: Promo Art
About: Ciao! I'm Valiant, avid roleplayer and self-taught artist and graphic designer located in Italy. I stumbled into Final Fantasy through the KH and Dissidia pipeline, and it was over for me from there. My favourite games are IV, X and XIV ( fun sequence of numbers, isn't it? ), and everyone who knows me is well aware I am unable to stop gushing about them.
Previous Experience: Graphic Consultant for the KH zines The Way You Remember Me and Two Sides Volume 2. I've also illustrated for both, in addition to the Bravely Holiday and Memories of Crystal zines.
Social Media：Twitter 、 Tumblr