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About this Project

The Great Magical Era will be a free, low-entry digital zine fusing the world of One Piece with the whimsy of the magical girl genre.

FAQ

What are the requirements to participate?
As this zine is a low-entry project, anyone who signs up will be automatically accepted. The only requirement is that they are at least 16 years of age.How will contributors be compensated?
Because of the nature of this project as a free-to-download zine, there will be no monetary compensation for participation.What kinds of content will be allowed in the zine?
This project will be an SFW-only zine, and the topics explored should be rated at least PG-13.We're hoping to allow for a wide range of content, including but not limited to:
_{In-world concepts (Magical girls within the world of One Piece)
AU concepts (One Piece characters within other universes)
Original stories and characters (One Piece characters interacting with OCs, One Piece characters in completely original stories, etc.)}Are we expected to create original designs for magical girls/outfits or can we use preexisting ones?
Either is fine! Like stated above, we hope to include AU content and original ideas. If you want to draw the Straw Hat crew as the Sailor Scouts, you are free to pitch it!The theme of this zine is One Piece and Magical Girls. Does this mean only female characters/mtf genderbends will only be allowed?
Not at all! Magical Girl is just the term for the overall genre of characters with powers relating to them transforming into magical outfits. Although it's in the name, it doesn't just apply to girls. Anyone can be a magical girl and you're free to draw/write anyone of any gender!Will AI work be permitted in this zine?
No use of AI at any period of the creation process will be permitted in the zine. Additionally, anyone's artwork that will be posted through the zine's Instagram or X page will be glazed before posting.How many pieces will contributors be expected to make?
Contributors can make as many or as few pieces as they wish. The only expectation is that they can handle and finish all the requested pieces within the creation period.

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