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− | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size: | + | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | The Subject |
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| In April of the year 2000, a six-mile sphere centered on the small fictional town of [[Grantville]], West Virginia was sent to the past in central Germany in the year 1631, during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. The inhabitants of Grantville decided to start the American revolution early; the nobility of Europe were not amused. | | In April of the year 2000, a six-mile sphere centered on the small fictional town of [[Grantville]], West Virginia was sent to the past in central Germany in the year 1631, during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. The inhabitants of Grantville decided to start the American revolution early; the nobility of Europe were not amused. | ||
− | This novel, called 1632, created a collective collaborative effort, a shared universe, where everyone was invited to participate. Since its inception in 1999, the series spawned 12 published novels & 8 published anthologies so far, counting in more than 6.5 Million words in total. Apart from that, there is a bi-monthly electronic magazine, the [http://www.grantvillegazette.com | + | This novel, called [[1632 (The Book)|1632]], created a collective collaborative effort, a shared universe, where everyone was invited to participate. Since its inception in 1999, the series spawned 12 published novels & 8 published anthologies so far, counting in more than 6.5 Million words in total. Apart from that, there is a bi-monthly electronic magazine, the [http://www.grantvillegazette.com Grantville Gazette], which publishes stories written by fans and set on the [[1632 (The Series)|1632-verse]]. |
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! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | New to the Series? | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | New to the Series? | ||
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| '''Does the premise of the series intrigue you? Do you want to learn more?''' | | '''Does the premise of the series intrigue you? Do you want to learn more?''' | ||
− | Why don't you read the first | + | Why don't you read the first book for FREE? Just follow [http://www.baenebooks.com/10.1125/Baen/0671578499/0671578499.htm?blurb this link]. |
More free stuff can be found [http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/23-TheEasternFrontCD/1635TheEasternFrontCD/ here]. | More free stuff can be found [http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/23-TheEasternFrontCD/1635TheEasternFrontCD/ here]. | ||
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| There are a few good places to look for additional info: | | There are a few good places to look for additional info: | ||
− | * There is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1632_series | + | * There is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1632_series relevant article] in Wikipedia. |
− | * The official 1632 | + | * The official 1632 fan site at http://www.1632.org is full with information. |
− | * The [http://bar.baen.com | + | * The [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar] has three active forums discussing the 1632-verse. (Registration is needed) |
'''OR''' | '''OR''' | ||
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− | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size: | + | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | The Wiki |
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− | | This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by | + | | This wiki is dedicated to developments in the fictional world of the books called '''"The 1632 Series"''' (also known as the '''''1632-verse''''' or '''''Ring of Fire''''' series), an alternate history book series created by [[Eric Flint]] and published by [http://www.baen.com Baen Books]. |
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! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Why is a registration necessary? | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Why is a registration necessary? | ||
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Unless explicitly marked as historical, all the information in this wiki is fictional and ''ONLY APPLICABLE'' within the 1632-verse. | Unless explicitly marked as historical, all the information in this wiki is fictional and ''ONLY APPLICABLE'' within the 1632-verse. | ||
− | So to not puzzle the normal Internet user, the information mustn't show up in normal search engines. For that reason, this wiki requires you to create an account. You need only a user name and a password, nothing else. If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com | + | So to not puzzle the normal Internet user, the information mustn't show up in normal search engines. For that reason, this wiki requires you to create an account. |
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+ | | style="font-size:125%" | '''You need only a user name and a password, nothing else.''' | ||
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+ | |If you a registered member in [http://bar.baen.com Baen Bar], you might use the same user name here, so your fellow barflies can identify you easier. | ||
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! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Do you want to write an article? | ! style="background-color:steelblue; color:white" | Do you want to write an article? | ||
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* If you think there should be an article about <insert your private pet topic here>, go ahead. Enter the title in the search box, click on "Go" and then click on "create new page". | * If you think there should be an article about <insert your private pet topic here>, go ahead. Enter the title in the search box, click on "Go" and then click on "create new page". | ||
− | '''BUT''', before you proceed, | + | '''BUT''', before you proceed, '''Please look into''' [[Note to potential authors]] '''for more information.''' |
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− | ! align="left" style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size: | + | ! align="left" style="background-color:steelblue; color:white; font-size:125%" | Getting Help |
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| Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. | | Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. | ||
− | If you have questions, write a mail to [mailto:1632wiki@ | + | If you have questions, write a mail to [mailto:1632wiki@prem.de 1632wiki]. |
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