PRINTED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Columbia Games publishes a series of sourcebooks and adventure modules detailing HârnWorld and a compatible role-playing system called HârnMaster. Both are medieval fantasy genre. The following is a summary of our current needs:

SOURCEBOOKS

These must be fully compatible with all cultural details outlined in our HârnWorld publications. But it's a big place. There is lots of opportunity for original creation within the cultural framework we have provided, especially on the continent of Lythia where little has been published. Nothing will be accepted that conflicts with already published materials, even if you have a better idea, and even if we agree with you. Most of our publications to date have been sourcebooks, namely expansions and details on kingdoms, castles, adventure sites, etc. We prefer Sourcebooks to be rule system generic. However, we do realize that occasionally and NPC or the effect of a magic item, etc. can be most readily described by a game mechanic. In these cases, use HârnMaster.

ADVENTURE MODULES

We have published very few adventure modules. In the past, our view had been that we provide the stage, and the Gamemaster writes the play. We now realize many Gamemasters who run adventures set on Hârn do not have enough time to design an adventure which makes full use of the richness of Hârn's background material. Thus, we are primarily looking for adventures which do this.

Adventures have to be compatible with both HârnWorld and HârnMaster. We also prefer low magic adventures, similar in nature and size to our 100 Bushels of Rye, because they are easier to adapt to a campaign.

FICTION

We have not (as yet) published any fiction other than a short story that appeared in Hârnlore 1. Its something we will consider, but not a priority.

SUBMISSION STUFF

Assuming you have read some/most of our publications, send along an outline of a proposed project or two and we will steer you in a direction likely to get you a landfall (notice we didn't say windfall). Address queries to:

Columbia Games
POB 3457
Blaine, WA 98231

Minimum final submission is 20,000 words (or equivalent text and maps/art). This is our preferred size for adventure modules. All (final) submissions must be made in electronic (computer) form, either in ASCII text (without formatting) or any file formats readable by Microsoft Word for Windows or Microsoft Word for the Mac. Art and maps can be submitted on paper or digitally.

MONEY STUFF

Let's be honest. Writing in this business is not likely to make you rich, but you can earn decent pocket money while you plot the great, epic, best-selling novel we all want to write. We offer the following compensation:

1. Ten (10) cents per (published) word. Maps and art within a text article are negotiable, but you may assume roughly $4.00 per column inch (based on a column 3.25" wide). Generally, we have to redo maps and art which means you get only half the normal fee. Payments are made in US dollars.

2. Payment is made as follows: Fifty percent (50%) on acceptance, and the balance on publication or within six months of acceptance (whichever comes sooner).