The Hidden Path Archive welcomes you.
The Hidden Path Archive is a hub for Star Wars fan projects, events, and zines. Our first project is Threads of the Force — A Jedi: Fallen Order & Jedi: Survivor Digital Zine.This zine is focused on the Star Wars games Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor, meaning the events, characters, themes, and emotional damage from those two games are the heart of this project.
Check-in 1 Due in
MEET THE MODS!
Padawan Snack Packer
Head, Graphics/Promo Lead, & Content Support Mod
(Head, SocMed, Co-Art, Co-Writing, Graphics/Promo Lead, Co-Communication Mod)Mostly powered by enthusiasm, music playlists, and the unshakeable belief that fandom projects are worth making.Related Experience:
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Rings of Power Fluff Week, Spice Week, and other fan events - Creator & Host
Art school & additional language/literature studies
Ash
Graphics/Promo & Layout Support ModI’ve been stuck in Star Wars hell for something like fifteen years now and I’ll never leave. This is my first time modding a zine so it’s really special that it’s Star Wars-themed!Related Experience:
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Percy
Layout Support Mod
(Layout Support & Co-Communication Mod)The entirety of the Star Wars franchise and fandom lives in my head rent free, and has been my special interest for longer than I can remember—and I absolutely love making it and seeing others make it into art!Related Experience:
Baby Steps: A Bad Batch Zine - Digital Deluxe Artist
2 years of college multimedia art course
Lepidopoda
Organisation & Spreadsheet Lead
(Co-Organisation & Co-Communication Mod)Hello there! I'm Leo, an illustration and animation student and general Star Wars enjoyer! This is my first time moderating for a zine and I'm super excited to get started with the project!Related Experience:
FULCRUM: an Ahsoka Tano Zine - Page Artist
Baby Steps: A Bad Batch Zine - Page Artist
Polyphonic Garden
Writing & Content Mod
(Co-Art, Co-Writing, & Co-Communication Mod)Hello there! I've been in the fandom for as long as I can remember. A friend introduced me to JFO/Survivor and I was blown away by the characters and the story lines. I'm so excited to explore this piece of the galaxy with everyone!Related Experience:
FULCRUM: an Ahsoka Tano Zine - Writer
Baby Steps: A Bad Batch Zine - Support Mod & Writer
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Sophoddity
Formatting & Layout Lead
(Layout Mod)In the words of Cassian Andor: I'm just a designer. Also happen to be a Star Wars fan and Jedi game enthusiast.Related Experience:
Starlight: The High Republic Phase One Fanzine - Layout Mod
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Kyraltre
Organisation & Spreadsheet Mod
(Co-Organisation Mod)I have spent too many hours wandering around in the games to be healthy... outside of that- I write, draw and code, but here, I'm making the spreadsheets. I am excited to support the teams with organized charts and progress bars.Related Experience:
A Clone-themed Zine - Page Artist & Merch Artist
5 years of professional spreadsheet work
CobiaPiet
Organisation Backup
(Co-Organisation Mod)I’ve been in this fandom since I was 6 years old. First enthralled when I saw Obi-Wan in ANH on VHS tape. As a (not great at gaming) adult JFO/Survivor are my favorites because I loved the stories and characters so much.Related Experience:
3 years exp. of corporate event planning & execution
8 years of corporate teams project coordination
| Phase | Dates |
|---|---|
| February 19-27 | |
| March 1-25 | |
| March 28 | |
| April 1-26 | |
| May 16 | |
| June 7 | |
| Check-in 1 Due (25% Completion) | June 30 |
| Check-in 2 Due (50% Completion) | July 31 |
| Check-in 3 Due (75% Completion) | August 31 |
| Final Submissions Due | September 30 |
| Digital Release | November 14 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is a zine?
A zine (shortened from 'magazine') is usually a collection of art and/or writing centered around a particular theme, character(s), or fandom.Is this zine digital or physical?
The zine will have a digital release, possibly with digital merch as well.What's the zine's rating?
This zine will be SFW only. No explicit sexual content will be allowed in any format, including fade-to-black.Is the project for-profit or for-charity?
Neither! The zine will be released for free download.How will contributors be compensated?
Because this zine will be free, contributors will not be compensated with money. Instead, they will be able to download the zine and any included digital merch for free.Will everyone be credited in the zine?
Yes, everyone who contributes to the zine will be credited and retain full rights to their work. We just ask that, if you choose to sell your work, you wait a few months before doing so.Is AI content allowed?
No, everything MUST be human-made.Can I submit old work?
We’re only accepting new, original works for this zine.Are ships allowed?
Yes! All ships and interpretations are welcome, as long as they are SFW. That means no incest, no pedophilia, and nothing illegal or harmful.What characters can I include?
Anyone you like within the era of the games. This can include characters who don't appear in the games but exist during the same time period.Can multiple people create pieces about the same character or ship?
Yes. However, we will be reviewing pitches as a mod team. If we start noticing that, for example, 14 pieces are about the same ship dynamic in the same emotional beat, we may gently suggest some adjustments just to keep the zine feeling balanced and varied. Mods may step in to balance some things out if necessary.Can I apply to more than one role?
Yes, but please be aware that, if accepted to the zine, you will be assigned one main piece to work on. Additional work in other roles may be approved at the mods' discretion. So, for example, if you applied for writing and page art and are assigned writing as your main piece, you will need to work on that piece first before discussing with the mods any page art you can do.Are collaborations allowed?
Yes, collaborations are absolutely welcome. If tension or confusion arises at any point, please reach out to the mod team and we will mediate.What if I need to drop out?
Life comes first. If you need to drop out, let the mods know ASAP. There will not be a penalty for doing so.
GENERAL GUIDELINES☆ Contributors are required to have a Discord account, as our primary means of communication will be through the server. We may send out emails for important deadlines and announcements as a courtesy, but all required communication will be through Discord. If you do not have an account, you must be willing to make one upon acceptance.☆ All contributors must be responsive throughout the production of the zine. Clear frequent communication is critical to the success of the project. While we do understand life comes first, please be respectful of the zine's schedule and the mods' and your fellow contributors' time. If you can no longer participate in the zine or need an extension, let the mods know as soon as possible.☆ Collaborations of pairs are allowed. Two artists may create an illustration together and two writers may write a fic together. Writers will have the opportunity to pair up with artists for small spot art pieces to go with their fics following the first check-in period.☆ All works created for the zine are required to be new, original, and previously unpublished.☆ Absolutely no AI, tracing, or plagiarism will be tolerated, both in application materials and the work for the zine.☆ All works created for the zine should be kept private within the server until the zine is released. Mods may schedule WIP spotlights.☆ Everyone is expected to treat the mods and other contributors with respect. We're all human and this project is meant to be a fun, safe place to scream about JFO/Survivor. We will not tolerate harassment.☆ Mods reserve the right to drop contributors at any time for violating guidelines.✩‧₊˚─────⋆⋅☆⋅⋆─────˚₊‧✩APPLICATION GUIDELINES☆ We are looking for artists, writers, cosplayers, and alternative creators (music, poetry, anything else creative you would like to offer).☆ You will be asked which roles you would like to apply for and how many pieces you would like to do. You will have the opportunity to pitch your idea. It is okay if you do not have an idea. Formal pitch submissions will follow the onboarding period.☆ All links within your application must be accessible to the mods. If we cannot access your portfolio, your application will not be considered.☆ Submitting samples with characters from Star Wars is encouraged, but not required. Your work must be fannish in nature, ie. not non-fiction.☆ You may apply for more than one role, but please note you will be assigned one main piece to work on and any additional pieces will be at the mods' discretion.☆ Previous zine experience is not required. We welcome those of all skill levels and experience to apply. Follower count will not be a factor when evaluating applications.☆ For all positions, you will be asked to submit your portfolio. If you do not have a portfolio, you may provide a few samples of your best work. We will be evaluating your work based on the following criteria:General: overall quality/effort; originality & creativity; demonstrated love for the games; consistency in style/skill; and ability to follow guidelines.Artists: ability to do complex backgrounds (not just solid colours/patterns); understanding of anatomy, lighting, composition, posing, colour, and perspective; and ability to tell a story through illustration.Writers: ability to tell a complete story in a limited wordcount; ability to convey a compelling story with clear characterisation and a balance of dialogue and narration; and minimal grammatical/spelling/punctuation errors.Cosplayers: finished costuming; high-quality photographs; posing; set dressing; and lighting.✩‧₊˚─────⋆⋅☆⋅⋆─────˚₊‧✩CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES/SPECS☆ Contributors are expected to create one main piece for the zine. All pieces except for double page illustrations should be in portrait orientation, in RGB at 300dpi. All creations are required to be new and original.☆ Additional pieces are approved at the mods' discretion. Merch and spot/splash art fall under this category. The cover artist will do the cover in addition to their main piece.Main Piece Expectations:Page Artists: either a portrait-oriented, fully rendered single page illustration or landscape-oriented double page spread.Comic Artists: a portrait-oriented standalone one-page comic or two-page comic.Writers: a fully complete, standalone one-shot fanfiction or poem.Cosplayers: a full-page photograph of your cosplay. Make sure you get permission from your photographer.Additional Piece Expectations:As above for additional writing, comic, cosplay, and illustration pieces.Merch Artists: each type of digital merch counts as one additional piece. Some ideas are: Discord emotes/stickers, wallpapers, colouring pages. Other ideas are welcome.Spot/Splash Artists: a small art piece to accompany a writing piece.Dimensions and Guidelines☆ Illustration Double Page Spread - 3300x2550☆ Illustration Single Page - 1650x2550☆ Comic Two Page- 3300x2550☆ Comic One Page - 1650x2550☆ Individual Multi Page Fanfiction - max. 2k words☆ Collaborative Multi Page Fanfiction - max. 4k words☆ Single Page Poetry - max. 300 words☆ Cosplay Photography Single Page - 1650x2550☆ Merch - sizing will depend on merch type☆ Spot/Splash Art - max. half of a single page and no smaller than a quarter of a single page