A n o t h e r   D a m n   F i n e   A N S i (tm)

Introduction

Recently I returned to the scene after a long leave of
absence.  Most of the people I knew were still active, and
from what I could gather, not much had changed.  Especially
the appearance of boards.  They were still running generic
Forum hacks with little or no ANSies.

In effect, this made BBSes look almost identical.  For you
"fast-warez" people this would not of been a problem.
However, I have always believed that ANSies give a board
individuality, and add a certain "positive" aura.  Meaning, as
a user, I would infinitely prefer to log onto a colourful BBS
than a dull, drab looking one (ie, virtually every BBS in +61-3
without a logon welcome ANSi screen).

Rather than sit on my backside, and watch the view, I decided
that something had to be done.  A local ANSi group catering
for the local scene was required, and thus ADFA (pronounced
ADD-Fah - with a silent 'h') was born.  Since then, I have set
about recruiting some local talent, and the following is
information concerning the group itself.

What Can ADFA Do For You?

Well, it's obvious isn't it?  We are here to cater to ANSi
requests from SysOps who want to spice up their board a bit.
There is nothing we will not do, but to give you an idea here
is a list of some things we can do:

logon welcome screens        BBS menus
logoff goodbye screens       stats screens
utility screens (ie, PCE)    zip comments

How To Order An ADFA Ansi

Enclosed is a file called ADFARQST.FRM.  Simply fill out the
details in the form, and upload/paste it as a message at:

Board Name:  Disorganised Crime  (ADFA WHQ/Request Site)
Phone Number:  +61-(0)3/796-9217 or
+61-(0)3/796-####   (Note, at the time of
writing this line is
and logon as:   *not* yet online)

Username: Request
Password: Request

(Obviously if you already have an account here, you can
just post the request in the appropriate area.)

One may think this is a bit of a hassle.  But hey, if you
cannot be bothered spending 5-10 minutes typing, then you
obviously are not worth our artists time.  Keep in mind it
takes over *two* hours (and usually more) to draw these
things.

Please use this method of requesting, rather than posting an
artist on your BBS.  This allows *all* our artists to see the
request.  Thus, your commission has a greater chance of being
filled quicker.

Form Of Payment

As of this release, we are yet to install our Bankcard / Visa
system (hah), so we will have to rely upon the goodwill of the
requestee.  Something can be negotiated between the requestee
and artist, but one would assume that a reward of better
access, file points, etc. would be sufficient.

Sample ADFA Work

Within this package there will be a few ANSi art pieces by our
artists.  This is just to give you a peek at our capabilities.
We don't claim to be of ACiD quality, but hell, we're all you
guys got!  Enjoy.

#│ANSi Filename│Size  │ANSi Artist│Description

1│BA-69ER1 ANS │93499 │Blue Adept │The 69th Dimension Welcome
2│BA-ORDER ANS │4361  │Blue Adept │"Out of Order" Sign
3│DL-ADFA1 ANS │3385  │Death Lord │ADFA Logo
4│SE-RIGE4 ANS │4261  │Side Effect│Rigel IV Welcome
5│TS-ADFA1 ANS │970   │The Shadow │ADFA Logo

Looking Towards The Future

As a group we hope to become a permanent fixture in the local
scene, providing you with quality ANSies and service.
Currently, we are an ANSi only group, but with time we plan to
expand into the VGA and coding scene.

If you have any questions concerning ADFA, its members, or
whatever, simply post me some mail on the usual +61-3 boards.
If not, post me anyway and tell me what you think about us.

ADFA Members and Boards

ANSi Artists (in alphabetic order):

Blue Adept (Founder), Cascade, Death Lord, Side Effect, and
The Shadow.

ADFA Boards (in alphabetic order):

Disorganised Crime ■ ADFA WHQ/Request Site ■ SysOp: Death Lord
Rigel IV           ■ ADFA ANSi Discussion  ■ SysOp: Deadly Avenger

If you can manipulate some blocks, and want to join ADFA, then
check out ADFA-ART.APL enclosed in this package.

Written by Blue Adept '93.