I'm calling out everyone here!
 

That includes you! Yes, you! :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt: :fghttt:

We've had the MFCA going for a few years now, and the Tweak magazine has been a big part of it. Most everyone who gets the magazine loves it and wants it to continue. But we can't keep doing it alone. We have a small handfull of guys who have written articles. The rest just sit back and read it. We need you guys to step up and help out.

So, I'm calling out every MFCA member to man up and write something. Just one article is all I'm asking for. It doesn't have to be very long, 1 or 2 pages, or even 1/2 page would help out. You can write about anything that you think others would find interesting concerning miniature football.

It can be about another coach, your league, yourself, painting or tweaking tips, a product review covering something that you use that you think is the brass tacks, solitaire tips, rules that you like or don't like, history of miniature football, a tournament you attended, or.....? If you can't write, then take pics and we'll use them in a pictorial.

We need contributors. If you like the Tweak and want it to continue, then send something in. If you don't like the Tweak, then here's your chance to help make a change and write something that you would like to see in it. Either way, it's time to quit sitting on your hands and help out. For those that have written before, we appreciate everything that you have done to help make the Tweak the best miniature football magazine around. thmbsp$

Send all articles and pictures to: Ravennaal@yahoo.com

(Be sure all pics are full resolution, somewhere around 3,000 X 2,000 pixels)

I will try to get something together once I am done my exams.

-i will need to think of a good topic...hmmm

Hey coaches...
 

let's make it easy to start with.

Everyone sit down and write a short bit about one of your favorite or most humorous or most interesting MF moments.

If everyone does that we could probably fill an entire issue or spread it out over many issues.

btw - I will have a full article on the BAM play-offs and Super Bowl along with stats and pics after we finish up

BAM Super Bowl III next weekend.

I will have it ready for the next issue. :)

shkthbx:shkthbx:shkthbx:

Articles
 

I'll gladly write an article BUT you guys have to tell me what you want me to write about. I have a long history in this hobby now and many of the veterans know me. So if you tell me what you want me to write about I'll gladly write an article for the next Tweak.

RAIDERMAN

someone could do an honor article on people we have lost in the hobby

do a where are they now...for the ones that are retired or in exile

maybe one of you super computer dudes could "grab" some stuff from this message forums, like one liners....EF/MF Cracks on coaches

find out why the guys from the 80-90's never finished the electric football book that was being written :fghttt:

once and for all a year by year comlete history of ALL figures factory/company produced


now, if you re read this post, most of this has been covered on this forum and or miggles, it just needs updated.

i am not a writer, i just sit here clacka clackin the keys sometimes.

in one word :
 

tweaking, tweaking, tweaking


3 words, in fact :D

IN that hobby, you have 3 aspects :

• tweaking
  
• strategy
  
• modelling (painting, sculpting)

If you can help in any of these topics, it will be great.


One interesting topic should to explain how to tweak available products. One article on DDB, one article on proline rookie, etc, etc...

No first run or whatver, just on the products available on the market NOW. It's a critical aspect of the hobby, underdevelloped.

Take your cam, push the macro mode "tulip" button, remove the automatic flash, and make an article ! :D

Where are they now?
 

I might be interested in doing the "Where are they now?" article. If someone else is already doing this please let me know. Also, if there are coaches that you want to know where they are now and what ever happened to them let me know.

RAIDERMAN

Pick a topic and gowith it...it will get used. Don't worry about anyone else doing it...they are not.

do it RM. you are in a hotbed of EF/MF and have access to tons of info, specially with your experiances in leagues, George, Mike, etc etc.

Wolf, you know...
 

I will always be willing to help out where I can. I rather not wear out my welcome because I just know how it is. I do have tons of stories about the history and practically anything about the game but I think others definitely should bring to the table their knowledge.

I see so many guys quick to be critical of information passed on to them so I am sure they can offer novel and exciting and even inspiring storylines to a magazine???

these are some interesting topics to write about for someone:
1. The meeting between Miggle and Footballfigures.com
2. The Complete history of the Texas Shootout
3. The top 10 recruiting tools for a league
4. The Innovation of MF TV
5. The finer art of MF promotions
6. Trading Cards: The lost opportunity
7. Playing MF in the elements
8. The Science of the Athlete: Customizing specialized players
9. Creating Accessories in 10 minutes
10. The Impact of the Internet on Miniature Football and other Gaming Agents

One day, National (Corey) and I were riding around Arlington and he said "Reg, you could probably write an entire book on the game of miniature football". I think I simply smiled at him and asked him, "What do you think?'.

I know there are hundreds of topics that can be written about. Everyone wants information but no one wants to write anything. If I write anything on any topic, I have to hear the critic of "He's always spotlighting himself and what he thinks he knows about the game".

Just my thoughts,

Reg

Artlax, I'm looking forward to the BAM report. We always try and keep everyone updated as to what has happened in the latest tourny/league gatherings. thmbsp$

Lindy and Raiderman, like Wolf said, pick a subject that interests you and go for it. I don't want to try and assign subjects to people. I would rather that they write about something that they like about the hobby. I think it makes it a lot easier to get motivated to write that way. ppls$

Frenchy, your modeling tips will be a great addition to the Tweak. This next issue will be a must have for anyone who likes to customize. ;) ;) ;)

Reggie, I run that risk in every article I write. Everytime I hear that little voice saying "Everyone is going to think you're some kind of egomaniac for writing all of this" I just slap it around and tell it to shut up. I think it likes it. :eek:

To be honest, I would like to only have to write 1 or 2 articles a year. Unfortunately, we don't have enough people contributing to allow that. So, it's either 20 pages or less of the Tweak with contributing articles, or 40 pages with Matt and me writing 50% of it. And now that Matt has stepped down, there goes 25%. That's 10 pages that need to be filled by someone, hence this post. If I can get 1 page from every MFCA mamber, we would have enough material for the next 2 1/2 - 3 years. AND, we could probably get the issues out on time to boot!. frstplc thmbsp$ ppls$ :dohdh:

Al,

I've been keeping notes of my experince as a rookie in The Mid-Ohio League. Im going to be writing something soon. Ill send it to you!

The Tweak staff is taking a breather for the hollidays. That means that we will be going back at it in January. We need articles by the middle or 3rd week of January so we can get things rolling again. Also, I need 1 or 2 people who are going to the Miggle convention to write coverage for it and to take pics. Any volunteers??????? Ohio guys, it's right in your backyard. Anyone care to step up and write about the event??????thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$ thmbsp$

I can't write , but can take pics !

i can do something about the international portion of miniature football. About how did i learn about the game, about solitaire games or trying to make a league in my hometown for example.


Drop me a line and see what we can do together


Benster

MIGGLE
 

RavennaAL, WHEN i GET TO THE MIGGLE CONVENTION, I will give you a story about DIRK THOMAS and ME. I think you AND EVERYONE ELSE WILL ENJOY.




BRONCOMAN

WOW
 

You better beleive I wanna here this 1.

Norbert

Good point Al....
 

This is long overdue for me and I should be ashamed for not contributing...This was something I dreamed about back in 1997 when my wife bought me a Miggle board after she saw my eyes light up when I found out the game was still around...
So many of you guys became a part of my life and supported my tournament in its five year run...
I'll write on this history...
I really do support you guys and applaud all you do for the hobby...

I think I will title it....Back in the day...with Coach AJ
It will cover the days from Dirk Thomas to Dewayne Jennings...
Sharing a room with Mike Turner for the first time in 1998...
Watching Raiderman burn a pic of National at a Buzzball convention...lol
Standing and watching 40 coaches from all over play in my 3rd College Tournament
Hanging with the DC crew(parental advisory issue...LOL)...

We'll see how it turns out....This should be interesting because Im getting old and forget a few things..LOL

AJ

"WHAT DONT FORGET"
 

The Madness A.J.:mad: aint done, will never be done & still goin, THE MAD NESS CONTINUES,. AJ, let EM know HOMMIE! :mad: remember GEORGE!:eek: MEMPHIS!:eek: U & ME!:eek: RIGHT NOW HOMMIE!:eek: NOT DONE!:eek: WONT BE DONE!:eek: THE OLD DOG STILL RULES THE POUND!:eek: ;) MY FIRST BOARDS STILL SHOW UP IN PHOTOS AS THEY WERE BUILT, 10 years later!:eek:OK its cool still havnt done enough!:mad: MORE TO COME!:D cant get enough!wnnrcgr BOARDS NEXT shkthbx:mAYBE iLL MOLD yo FACE!:eek: oh no!:rtfl::(