A MORE IMPORTANT ROLE

An unofficial, nonprofit sethoscara zine.

STATUS: PRODUCTION

ABOUT

A More Important Role is an unofficial zine project that explores the relationship between Sethos and Scaramouche from Genshin Impact. This zine will feature canon and AU themed works.All promo art is by akushixa!

In compliance with all applicable intellectual property law, Sethos and Scaramouche are playable characters from Genshin Impact, a role playing game developed by HoYoverse CO., LTD. A More Important Role is an unofficial project with no direct affiliation with Genshin Impact and HoYoverse CO., LTD.

FAQ

What is the rating for the zine?

A More Important Role will be a SFW, T-rated zine. We will not be having a NSFW side zine at this time.

Is this a for profit or nonprofit zine?

Despite the interest check results, the moderators have decided that A More Important Role will be a nonprofit zine.During contributor applications, we will be taking suggestions for charities and will also make sure to do our research into relevant charities to both sethoscara and current events.

How many contributors are you looking for?

We're currently looking to work with 30 artists, 6 writers, and 8 merch artists. These numbers may change depending on contributor applications.

Can artists also participate as merch artists? Or writers? Or vice versa?

Creators can apply for up to all three roles during the contributor application phase, however, they can only be accepted for one role. The mod team will be responsible for picking the role that best suits the contributor. Each application will be judged separately!


APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Contributors must be 16 years of age or older at the time of application.NO AI USE is allowed whatsoever. If it is discovered that an AI generated work is submitted to the zine, that contributor will be removed from the project.FULL GUIDELINES

ART

Submit a Google Drive folder with three to five sample artworks. At least one of the submitted artworks has to be a Genshin Impact artwork. At least one of the submitted artworks should be a full piece with a detailed background. Portfolios are encouraged but optional.

MERCH

Submit a Google Drive folder with three to five sample artworks (illustrations, merch mock-ups, or merch you have sold before). At least one of the submitted artworks has to be a Genshin Impact artwork. Portfolios are encouraged but optional.

WRITING

Submit a Google Drive folder with three sample works with a maximum word count of 2,500 words. At least one of the submitted works has to be a Genshin Impact fanfiction. Portfolios are encouraged but optional.

MODERATORS

XYNZEL

Head & OrganizationI see sethoscara, I hit add to cart.
experience
❖ solo modded KH Halloween Zine 2019
❖ contributor for A Brighter Light: A Ventus Fanzine and Missed Connections: A KH Rarepair Zine

XING

Socials & Communityget owned hat guy
experience
❖ Socials & Community Mod for ECLIPSE: An AKTY Zine, Happily Ever After: Fantasy Shuake Zine, Souyo Bang 2024
❖ More experience here

SASH

WritingJust your typical cat lover 3am fanfic writer
experience
❖ Writing Mod for Moonlight Threads Vol II, In A Past Life, Love of the Light, Unseen Poison. Head Mod for HSR Masquerade and Lover's Dirge.
❖ More experience here

KK/KARAN

Finance & Production"hat guy is so babygrill" -sethos, probably
experience
❖ fin mod for moonlight melody, fluorescent bloom, reconciled stars

DULCE

ArtI hope sethoscara hold hands this next patch
experience
❖ head mod and art assistant for Blueprint Zine, Matchmaker Zine cover artist
❖ contributor for Sprout's Rebirth: a Nahida and Wanderer Zine
❖ avid merch maker!!

ATLAS

Graphics & Layouta lotus flower / dripping with poison nectar / is still loved by bees - a sethoscara haiku
experience
❖ part of the graphics team for artists 4 gaza
❖ contributing writer on primordial human zine

INTERNS

INKKU

Art InternI know I'm an octopus but please don't eat me!
experience
❖ This is not my first zine but this is my first time as an intern.
❖ I'm an 2D artist/animator using CSP and Spine 2D, I actually did work at gaming company for a while (*´・∀・)

WAN/HYDEI

Graphics Internputs honeylotus in microwave and watches them rotate
experience
❖ marketing head/creative director for several school orgs, but first time in a zine ! 🙇

RAVEN

Finance Internwhat's sleep?
experience
❖ It's my first zine! But walking in with 6+ years of freelance event/player/social management in esports and non-profits <:
❖ (temp icon! will be changed!)


QUANYU/CARMINE

Graphics Internstuffing all my faves into a clown car
experience
❖ this is my first zine i am doing but i have experience with lots of graphic designs!

SCHEDULE

EventDate
Interest CheckJul 14-Aug 14
Interest Check ResultsAug 15
Moderator ApplicationsAug 17-Sep 29
Moderator ConfirmationOct 4
Deadline to AcceptOct 6
Contributor ApplicationsOct 6 - Nov 6
Contributor ConfirmationNov 9
Deadline to acceptNov 12
Concept/Idea Check-InNov 19
#1 Check-InDec 20
#2 Check-InJan 20
Final CheckFeb 20
Final SubmissionsFeb 28
Pre-orders OpenMay 31st
Pre-orders CloseJULY 14
ProductionJuly-August
ShippingAugust-October
Leftoversnovember tbd