As you may have noticed, DF has had some big changes in the past few months. We started as a monthly magazine, went to an articles site to lessen the burden of having to get all the articles in on time, and now, on our first birthday, we're back to the magazine. Why? Because people wanted it, that's why. Expect to see DF published the first Friday of every month, like this one was. We hope we can continue to produce quality articles covering all SW (and some unrelated) topics for your enjoyment.

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...
I'd like to introduce, my assistant editor, Adrian Burnett! Here's a blurb from him.
"Howdy all. Yes I'm the new assistant editor here at Darkness Falls (Brian is just a figurehead BTW) and am looking foward to it. Well, I'll mainly writing alot of articles and discussing any important things/changes/plans/eggings/assassinations with him. I have many dark and evil plans for the future so you should have to put up with me for awhile yet. While my html skills a wee weak, I am learning... slowly and I hope in the future to contribute more to that. That's enough blabbing for now, back to the Soapbox"

Kyle in Plastic
Some people keep their action figures in the boxes so that one day, when the price rises to a ludicrous height, they can sell it to the highest bidder. Others, like me, take them out of the package and work on placing them in the right poses to recreate scenes from the movies. Luke vs Vader, Jabba's skiff, Kyle Katarn vs a Dark Trooper.
Yup, folks, Kyle's getting his own action figure, slated for release during the third quarter of 1998, along with the Dark Empire versions of Leia and the Clone Emperor, and Mara Jade. Now we can finally find out who's tougher, Kyle or Luke. (Tough one, eh?) And, in the fourth quarter of 1998, Kenner will be releasing a Dark Trooper action figure. Since I can't find any pictures (pointed stare at Pax) I'm going to assume it's either Phase 2 or Phase 3.

Pic of the Month
Yes, we're going to continue the old "Pic of the Month" feature where you send in your funny or cool pictures. Here's this month's pic, and no joke! This hasn't been edited! I guess this is the Cub Scout's Saber they give you untill you get your badge for it.
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"LightSaber"? More like "Light-butterknife". |
Send in your pics (preferably in GIF or JPG format) to Adrian at val_burnett@bc.sympatico.ca.

His Legacy is Over.. so it seems
As many have wondered, what has happened to the JK Academy? Well I'm sorry to announce it but it doesn't sound like Geoffery Elliot is going to be continuing with it. After talking to him recently, it seems he has moved on. Very unfortunate as well, for he was a very respectable and very talented reviewer. Also the webmaster and founder of the Crow's Nest, which was one of the most popular sites back in Dark Forces times. Our best wishes to him.

Next Issue....and the future
Next month will bring the results from the JK Awards voting (obviously), and the conclusion to Warzone. Also, it will (hopefully) bring the introduction of a Letters to the Editor section. But instead of just letters to the editor, all staff members can contribute e-mails they feel should be shared. Of course, we'll reply to them with our required doses of humor and wit. Here's a couple other things we have planned for the next issue. The first of a series of a look at project groups, more previews, another article on good SP levels and much much more.
We are also thinking about a possible format change, and trying to get some writers to join the staff. We love free-lancer and if you are interested in writing an article (or two) send it to either Brian or Adrian. Also if you have any input or questions or such feel free to email any of the staff as well.

Good eating and "May the force be with you"
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