Archive-name: dfaq-xxx.html Version: 1.90 Last-modified: September 30, 1997 Distribution: Monthly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- yyyy ____ _,+%@()@%+,¥¥¥¥ _,+%@$¥@%+,_ ¥¥¥¥.,a@ ,@$$@ý"``"ý+$$$¥¥,@¥¥÷ý"``"ý@¥¥@.¤¤¤¤,+%@¥¥@%+,_¥¥¥¥$@ý" ;4$!' úúúúúúú`!¥¥¥¥¥@'úúúúúúú `¤¥¥¥¥¥¥¥@ý"``"ý+¥¥¥¥¥@' jULY199ViiFAQSfiction! @$$: ùù ¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥¥¥¥¥ ùùù :¥¥¥¥¥¥'ùùùùùù ýýý¥¥¥! , !$$!, : ¥¥¥~~j˜˜˜˜˜˜˜˜~¥¥¥ ;: ,!$¥¥¥¥¥ :::::::: ¥¥$@, ,@¥@, ý@$$@Â,ýý"Â@$$@ý ý¥¥¥‡~"ý.,Â@¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ;;;;;;;; ¥¥¥¥¥@+`"~`¥¥¥, ."ý++@ ++ý" ,i, "ý+ $¥@+ý¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ iiiiiiii ¥¥¥¥`' .!+@¥@, SSSSs 88¥ SSSSSSSSSS ¥8S SSSsssssssssSSSSSSSS ,@¥@" "@¥@, 88888 ¥¥¥ ýýýýýýýýýý ¥¥¥ 88888888888888888888 ,@¥@" "@¥@, ~~~~~ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ,€€€€€yyyyyyyyyyyy€€€€€, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DARK ILLUSTRATED -- == Introduction ========================= Distributed each month on DARK-affiliated Bulletin Board Systems (BBS's), FTP sites, and in DARK Collections, this document provides a useful reference about DARK Illustrated and the various computer- specific art forms in which the organization specializes. This list of Frequently Asked Questions is maintained by a team of DARK Illustrated's Senior members. It was been primarily written by Carnifex (rhtsang@undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca) and Forlorn Extender aka desalvo, with editing by Xypher Matryx (xmtrx@interlog.com). Please Email Carnifex, or any one of the other DARK Seniors (See I, 2), with your suggestions or comments regarding this document. If there is something you would like to see included or elaborated upon in this FAQ list, and it is not already addressed here, please let us know so we can make the appropriate changes for the next version. Version 1.80 of the DARK Illustrated FAQ list was a major overhaul of its predecessor, v1.706. In addition to much updated information, the document's layout has been completely changed for improved readability, with the majority of the text having been changed to some degree along the way. It is recommended that you give reading the subsequent versions a fresh start. As of April 1997, an HTML copy of DARK's list of Frequently Asked Questions has been made available for your web-browsing enjoyment! Check out our web site at www.darkillustrated.org for details. == Contents =========================== I. "DRAMATIS PERSONAE". * 1. Listing of DARK Illustrated's active members and email addresses. 2. Listing of DARK's Senior members and how to reach them. II. GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE "ART SCENE". 1. What is the "art scene?" 2. What is "ANSI"? 3. What is "VGA"? 4. What is "RIP"? 5. Have any other art groups released a FAQ similar to this? 6. Why are aliases/handles/pseudonyms used in this document? III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON DARK ILLUSTRATED. 1. So what is "DARK" anyway? What is the group's background? 2. Is "DARK" an acronym for something? 3. What is meant by a "DARK Collection"? IV. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AND OTHER INFO. 1. Can I join DARK? How can I become a member? 2. How can my BBS become an official DARK distribution site? 3. Who writes the DARK .NFO file each month? 4. Who puts together the DARK Collection each month? 5. What is DARK's official position on "dual-grouping"? 6. How can I request artwork from DARK members? 7. How does the DARK filename system work? 8. Where's the second disk of the July 1995 DARK Collection? (archive name: DARK0795.ZIP) 9. What is "Vortex"? * 10. Where's the pack?! V. COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES, AND WHERE YOU CAN GET THEM. * 1. Listing of all DARK Collections released, and other archives. * 2. Where can I get these files? 3. Listing of DARK-affiliated BBS's. * - New or updated since the last edition of this FAQ list. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ == I. "DRAMATIS PERSONAE." ============= 1. Listing of DARK Illustrated's active members: 4th Disciple (The) úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúecho@globalserve.net (A) Acidic Soap úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúasoap@globalserve.net Aladrin Faehan úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúaladrin@gmg.com.au Alex Hertzog úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúhertzog@pcis.net Armageddon Donut úúúúúúúúúúúúúúújbamfort@wwonline.com Arzach úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúalima@mustang.uwo.ca (B) Bloodshed úúúúúúúúúúúúúúbloodshed@mindless.com Burnout úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúburnout@ica.net (C) Carnifex úrhtsang@undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca Chris Lee úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúú Corinthian úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúcorndark@hotmail.com Cybershock úúúúúúúúúúúúúcyberknt@prairienet.org Cyber X úúúúúúúúúúúpcollie@lonestar.utsa.edu (D) daftDelia úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúbguill1@gl.umbc.edu Darkmoon úúúúúúúúúúúúúúdarkmoon20@hotmail.com Discofunk 1974 úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúkellod@idirect.com Dracula úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúguars95@ix.netcom.com (E) Essential Obscenity úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúessob@ionsys.com Epitaph úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúcgahan@octonline.com (F) Fluor úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúfluor@generation.net (G) Grail úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúújderner@hotmail.com (H) Holister úúúúúúúúholister@darkillustrated.org Holocaust úúúúúúúúúúúúúúholocaust@sns.gryn.org (J) Jeepee úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúújeepee@elite.com Jekyll úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúwwsuicide@hotmail.com Josh Miller úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúú (M) Mimes úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúmimes@globalserve.net Moby úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúmoby@clo.com Moleql úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúú (N) Narcosis úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúnrcss@octonline.com Neon Horse úúúúúúúúúúNeon.horse@dark.tor250.org Night Stalker úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúthomson@bconnex.net (O) Oxygene úúúúúúúúúúoxygen@darkillustrated.org (P) Phaeton úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúphaeton@biosys.net Prison Breaker úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúyu145971@yorku.ca Prodigy (The) úúúúúúúúúúúúúúdot@cybersolutions.net Putrid Carcass úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúú Purple Dye úúúúúúúúúúúúúpurpled@globalserve.net (R) Rubidium Bromide úúúúrubidium.bromide@dark.tor250.org Runamok úúúúúúúúúúúúúúfuzzyjello@hotmail.com (S) Samurai úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúnoodles@erols.com Seraphim úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúpokey@idirect.com Silent Killer (The) úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúútskiller@hotmail.com Silver Spy úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúsketchx@hotmail.com Spear úúúúúúúúúúúspear@nylon.cps.klz.ny.ns Sudden Impact úúúúúúúúúúú95shiwra@scar.utoronto.ca (T) Tarot úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúraami@sci.fi Techbit úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúújoeyh@interlog.com (V) Viral Overlord úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúú (W) Winter úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúwinter@ican.net (X) Xypher Matryx úúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúúxmtrx@interlog.com 2. Listing of DARK's Senior members and how to reach them. Carnifex == Senior Staff, DARK Illustrated Email: rhtsang@undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca Prison Breaker == Senior Staff, DARK Illustrated Email: yu145971@yorku.ca Homepage: www.geocities.com/SoHo/5714 Xypher Matryx == Senior Staff, DARK Illustrated Email: xmtrx@interlog.com Acidic Soap == General Coordinator, DARK Illustrated Email: asoap@globalserve.net Samurai == General Coordinator, DARK Illustrated Email: noodles@erols.com Cyber X == General Coordinator, DARK Illustrated Email: pcollie@lonestar.utsa.edu Burnout == VGA Department Head, DARK Illustrated Email: burnout@ica.net Seraphim == ANSI Department Head, DARK Illustrated Email: pokey@idirect.com Moby == Music Department Head, DARK Illustrated Email: moby@clo.com Homepage: www.anasthasia.com Oxygene == Coding Department Head, DARK Illustrated Email: oxygene@darkillustrated.org Grail == Web Design, DARK Illustrated Email:jderlin@hotmail.com Purple Dye == Web Design, DARK Illustrated Email: purpled@globalserve.net Homepage: http://zeppelin.mohawkc.on.ca/~purpled ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- == II. GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE "ART SCENE". 1. What is the "art scene?" In general, the "art scene" is comprised of individuals who share a common interest in producing computer art through several different mediums. The forms of visual art most commonly used are ANSI, VGA and RIP. PC music is also important to the scene, and is composed, or tracked, in various formats such as .MOD and .S3M. Another integral role in the art scene is that of the programmer, or coder. They are the ones responsible for creating the different programs used in the scene, like application generators and graphics viewing utilities. Cliques, and groups of artists make up the majority of the art scene. These groups are comprised of people who share common goals and/or interests and release compilations of their group's art on a regular basis. The art scene itself has evolved over the years; at times cooperative, at other times competitive. Also, a sort of hierarchy has developed where certain established groups have been dubbed the "best", while smaller groups strive to achieve that same level of recognition. However, it must be noted that not all groups attempt to live up to a standard set by others. 2. What is "ANSI"? ANSI stands for American National Standards Institute; ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. In terms of the "scene", an ANSI is the manipulation of the standard PC ASCII character set, along with the use of 16 colors to produce realistic or abstract pictures on the screen. ANSI artwork is limited to the ASCII character set and a text-only video mode. ANSI's are most commonly drawn using the set of block characters °, ±, ², Û, ß, Ü, Ý, Þ, and þ. A limited color palette is available by using primary foreground colors along with background colors, and the various ASCII characters. As mentioned, ANSI artwork can either be realistic or abstract - moreso, it is clearly divided into two complementary forms: pictures, and logos (also referred to as fonts). A picture is just that - a picture. A logo, on the other hand, is a strict word, title, phrase, etc. It is usually limited to letters and/or numbers. Logos can also be drawn either realistically, or with a more abstract design. Logos and pictures are usually drawn together, as a promotional tool or to advertise just about anything; most ANSI is drawn for BBS advertisements. Since an ANSI uses the standard PC ASCII character set, it is compatible with virtually all DOS-based computers, provided an ANSI driver such as ANSI.SYS is loaded beforehand. It is most commonly used on BBS's to embellish its appearance. ANSI does not require a software specific client as with RIP (See II, 4) but is available as an emulation option with most communications software. (ie. Telix(tm), Procomm(tm), Telemate(tm), etc... ) 3. What is "VGA"? VGA stands for Video Graphics Array, a video mode and capability designed to display graphics on a CRT. In terms of the "scene", a VGA is generally referred to as any picture or image drawn with a computer painting and/or rendering program, in any video mode (but most commonly, in the VGA (640x480x256) or higher (SVGA) video modes.) Some of the more commonly used programs are Adobe Photoshop(tm), Corel PhotoPaint(tm), Autodesk 3D Studio(tm), and Autodesk Animator(tm). In general, the styles used to draw a "VGA" are very diverse - but they can be divided into two large categories, rendered and non-rendered work. Rendered work, as the name suggests, is art drawn with the aid of a computer rendering program, such as 3D Studio(tm) or POV Raytracer(tm). Non-rendered work is a hand-drawn, "freestyle" form of drawing, which encompasses everything from airbrushing to pixel-by-pixel artistry. 4. What is "RIP"? A RIP is a picture drawn using the Remote Imaging Protocol. The Remote Imaging Protocol, henceforth known as RIP, is a method devised by TeleGraphix Communications, Inc.(tm) to display EGA quality graphics (640x350x16) over standard telephone lines. RIP was devised as a way to eliminate the inherent limits of ANSI, and eventually, to send full color, high resolution VGA as a terminal. RIP, as mentioned above, is the primary RIP1 standard, which is limited to EGA quality. However, it has been rumored that a new RIP standard is to be released, which will allow a maximum image quality of 640x480x16M, through JPEG(tm) compression. In terms of the "scene", a RIP image is one drawn in using the Remote Imaging Protocol. A RIP is different from a VGA in the fact that only very general paint functions are available - the structure of various shapes (circles, polygons, squares, etc.) along with shading (specific halftone-like gradients) and pixel-by-pixel drawing. Due to these inherent limitations, the drawing of a RIP requires previous planning, and since the protocol was designed to be displayed across phone lines, it is not instantly displayed as with a VGA. Individual shapes are plotted according to vectors, and these are used to comprise a picture. 5. Have any other art groups released a FAQ similar to this? Not really, though the now-defunct Apathy Studios once put forth their own "Apathy List of Frequently Asked Questions". We are pleased to see another group using such a convenient and informative means to convey its essence to the public, and we encourage other art groups to follow suit. 6. Why are aliases/handles/pseudonyms used in this document? Aliases are used throughout this document, referring to people who are members of DARK Illustrated. In the "scene", the use of aliases is prevalent; one might relate it to the use of a "nick" on the Internet Relay Chat (IRC), or another form of anonymous contact. Aliases and other such monikers have been traditionally used as another fun way of participating in various online computer activities. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- == III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON DARK ILLUSTRATED. 1. So what is "DARK" anyway? What is group's background? DARK Illustrated is a non-profit, special interest group which supports various computer-specific graphic mediums such as ANSI and VGA artwork, in addition to multimedia feature presentations. Primarily based in the 416/905 (Toronto, Ontario) area code, the organization features an enthusiastic team of talented young artists. Officially founded in early 1993 by Black Widow, DARK first began releasing compilations, or Collections, of its artwork in February of 1994. To this day, DARK Illustrated continues to provide a non-profit form of exposure for its members through BBS's and the Internet. 2. What does "DARK" mean, if anything? Originally used as an acronym, the word "DARK" was once coined for "Digital Artists of the Rare Kind." The use of the acronym within the group declined over time, however, and eventually became obsolete. It was replaced in mid-1994 with the current group name, DARK Illustrated. "DARK" and "DARK Illustrated" are used interchangeably, as both refer to the same thing. 3. What is meant by a "DARK Collection"? At the end of each month, a compilation of recent artwork from DARK Illustrated is released to the cyberspace community in the form of "DARK Collections". This artwork often takes the form of ANSI, VGA, and/or RIP graphics, as well as PC music and various multimedia feature presentations. The filenames for these Collections are archived in [month/year] format: "DARKmmyy.ZIP". (See V, 1) (There are two errantly named packs available as well, with the file format of DRKMMYYA.ZIP and DRKMMYYB.ZIP.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- == IV. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AND OTHER INFO. 1. Can I join DARK? How can I become a member? So you've decided to apply to DARK eh? Good choice. We're looking for ANSI & VGA artists as well as musicians, above all else. There are no ASCII or Lit departments, so applications for either of these will be disregarded. Coders are also in very low demand, unless they show exceptional skill and productivity. In all our departments though, the demand for quality work can't be stressed enough. -- STEP 1: It is recommended that you fill out an application using the DARK Illustrated Application Generator, DARKGen/2 (included in the DARK Collections as DARKGEN2.EXE). Please answer all the questions truthfully; we will disregard any applications containing false information. While it is not required to use DARKGen/2 when applying, a similar personal information file must be included with your application. Any such file should be saved as a regular ASCII text file. Tell us a little bit about yourself! This should include, but is not limited to: Real name, alias (if applicable), telephone number(s) along with the best time to call, an Internet Email address (if applicable), past and present drawing/art experience (any medium, computer or otherwise), and if applicable, any BBS's you frequent regularly. -- STEP 2: When you've completed this application, please include a few pieces of your best work in a portfolio. Archive your personal information file and portfolio (ZIP, ARJ, and LZH formats are just fine) and send them to a Senior Staff member, the head of the department you're applying to, or a Coordinator (See I, 2). DARK members can also be found on the IRC, in channel #dark. (EFNet) -- STEP 3: Once your application has been submitted, a response is usually delivered within one or two weeks. If you have submitted an application and have not been contacted in that time, please renew contact and politely describe your situation. 2. How can my BBS become an official DARK distribution site? An official DARK Illustrated distribution site is one that both distributes productions of DARK Illustrated, and supports the group in public relations and product support. However, DARK is no longer actively looking for distribution sites in the form of BBS's. We are always interested in Internet-based support, such as telnet-BBS's, FTP sites, and/or links on the World Wide Web (WWW). Email any DARK Senior member (See I, 2) for more information. 3. Who writes the DARK .NFO file each month? The .NFO files are collectively designed and written by a team of DARK's Senior members. 4. Who puts together the DARK Collection each month? Collection of the month's artwork is typcally the responsibility of a Senior Staff volunteer. 5. What is DARK's Official Position on "dual-grouping"? First, the question "what does DARK Illustrated consider dual- grouping?" must be considered. DARK Illustrated considers dual-grouping to be the instance, act, or event in which a member of DARK Illustrated is also a member of another group. DARK doesn't frown on dual-grouping in the instances of personal side projects (ie: magazines, music disks, internal compilations, games, etc.). However, anything that would detract from a member's full concentration, focus, and energy towards DARK is highly discouraged. In terms of dual-grouping, this would mean participation in groups that have in mind direct competition with DARK Illustrated, or groups that produce a product, design, or which have a focus similar to that of DARK. What does this mean, exactly? The reasoning here is that DARK Illustrated flourishes only with the full participation and focus of its members, in all group aspects. This is not to be selfish, defiant, or oppressive, but to keep the interests of the group at the forefront. If a member has chosen to devote some of his self-allotted time and energy towards another, directly competitive group, it presents both a weakening of production and effort on top of an immense conflict of interest. What is acceptable, and what isn't? Projects initiated by a member to produce an uncomparitive product (this would include magazines, music disks, games, etc.) are acceptable. Projects with members of other groups in the aiding of art production are also acceptable (this would include joint art projects.) However, participation as an artist in two different groups is not acceptable. It is impossible to devote 100% of one's time and energy towards two different groups. This immediately causes a conflict of interest. DARK wishes, and in a sense, requires the focus of its members. Without that focus, the purpose of the group is lost. So, the official position is that dual-grouping, in the strictest sense (being in two different groups in direct competition with each other) is highly discouraged and looked down upon.However, DARK is always open to special cases. These will be considered individually. 6. How can I request artwork from DARK members? Just ask! (See I, 1) This won't always mean you will get what you ask for, as the decision to draw lies within the discretion of the particular artist. If you require something absolutely specific and cannot reach the artist in question, please direct your query to a Senior member (See I, 2). Keep in mind that although DARK Illustrated is a non-profit group, break-even compensation is sometimes expected, and is to be negotiated with the artist in question. DARK Illustrated is always open to companies that require our services on a contract, permanent, "pro-bono", or freelance basis. For more information regarding our policies, please contact a Senior member. 7. How does the DARK filename system work? Filenames for DARK Collections work like this: (Ie. DARK0294.ZIP, for the February 1994 DARK Collection.) [DRKMMYYA.ZIP/DRKMMYYB.ZIP is another convention we've used.] Filenames for ANSI artwork in the DARK Collections work like this: xxxxx - Five characters we hope represent an artists' name adequately. ## - Two-digit number representing the number of releases this artist has had since 01/97. (The counter is reset at the beginning of each year.) File extensions are preserved for all file formats other than ANSI, in which case the extension is ".DRK". (Ie. , for Carnifex' first release of the year; an ANSI image.) 8. Where's the second disk of the July 1995 DARK Collection? (archive name: DARK0795.ZIP) We wish you good luck in finding in it! (Due to a printing error, the FILE_ID.DIZ identified the DARK0795.ZIP file as "Disk 1 of 2", when in reality, it was just a single file.) 9. What is "Vortex"? "Vortex" is the working title of DARK's music disk. Organized by Moby, it will feature music from various DARK musicians, past and present. The release date of Vortex is yet unknown. It is presumed dead. 10. Where's the pack?! Thanks to a new development in software technology, our packs can now avoid you at will. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- == V. COLLECTIONS, ARCHIVES, AND WHERE YOU CAN GET THEM. 1. Listing of all DARK Collections released, and other archives: Filename: Description: DARK0294.ZIP - The February 1994 DARK Collection (Premiere) DARK0494.ZIP - The April 1994 DARK Collection DARK0694.ZIP - The June 1994 DARK Collection DARK0894.ZIP - The August 1994 DARK Collection DARK0994.ZIP - The September 1994 DARK Collection DARK1294.ZIP - The December 1994 DARK Collection DARK1994.ZIP - The Best of DARK 1994 Collection DARK0295.ZIP - The February 1995 DARK Collection DARK0495.ZIP - The April 1995 DARK Collection DARK0595.ZIP - The May 1995 DARK Collection DARK0695.ZIP - The June 1995 DARK Collection DARK0795.ZIP - The July 1995 DARK Collection DARK0895.ZIP - The August 1995 DARK Collection DARK0995.ZIP - The September 1995 DARK Collection DARK1095.ZIP - The October 1995 DARK Collection DARK1295.ZIP - The December 1995 DARK Collection DARK1995.ZIP - The Best of DARK 1995 Collection DARK0196.ZIP - The January 1996 DARK Collection DRK0296A.ZIP - The February 1996 DARK Collection (Disk 1/2) DRK0296B.ZIP - The February 1996 DARK Collection (Disk 2/2) DARK0396.ZIP - The March 1996 DARK Collection DARK0496.ZIP - The April 1996 DARK Collection DARK0596.ZIP - The May 1996 DARK Collection DARK0696.ZIP - The June 1996 DARK Collection DARK0796.ZIP - The July 1996 DARK Collection DARK0896.ZIP - The August 1996 DARK Collection DARK0996.ZIP - The September 1996 DARK Collection DARK1096.ZIP - The October 1996 DARK Collection DARK1196.ZIP - The November 1996 DARK Collection DARK1296.ZIP - The December 1996 DARK Collection DARK1996.ZIP - The Best of DARK 1996 Collection DARK0197.ZIP - The January 1997 DARK Collection DARK0297.ZIP - The February 1997 DARK Collection DARK0297.ZIP -- The February 1997 DARK Collection DARK0397.ZIP -- The March 1997 DARK Collection DARK0497.ZIP -- The April 1997 DARK Collection DARK0597.ZIP -- The May 1997 DARK Collection (Mistigris World Tour) DARK0797.ZIP -- The July 1997 DARK Collection DARK0897.ZIP -- The August 1997 DARK Collection DARK0997.ZIP -- The September 1997 DARK Collection DRK-FAQx.xx - Frequently Asked Questions About DARK Illustrated (The filename used up to v1.706) DARK-FAQ.xxx - Frequently Asked Questions About DARK Illustrated (The filename used as of v1.80) 2. Where can I get these files? The latest hypertext version of the DARK FAQ can be found on The Dark Illustrated Homepage (www.darkillustrated.org/darkfaq.html) In addition to getting the Collections from DARK-affiliated BBS's (See V, 3), DARK Collections can be obtained from The Dark Illustrated Homepage (www.darkillustrated.org) These files can also be obtained through an EFNet server on the IRC, in channel #dark; just ask somebody on the channel. 3. Listing of DARK-affiliated BBS's: BBS Name: Status: SysOp: Life Force DARK World Headquarters Seraphim Mad Cows?!? DARK Member Board Night Stalker Sight & Sound DARK Member Board Drone-Fly Special Sauce DARK Member Board Samurai Abraxas/Diabolic DARK US Support Site Meggz Hertz ABCB Cafe DARK Hawaiian Support Site Kyo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintained by DARK's Senior members. Primarily written by Carnifex (rhtsang@ undergrad.math.uwaterloo.ca and Forlorn Extender, a/k/a desalvo; editting by Xypher Matryx (xmtrx@interlog.com). ASCII "DARK" header by Holocaust. All references made to copyrighted or trademarked items, people, places, things, or events are (c)copyright or (tm)trademark the specific originators, creators, maintainers, or owners of the specific item(s), people, place(s), thing(s), or event(s). DARK Illustrated reserves all of its rights in any matter pertaining to the group or its members. This document may not be distributed, in print or in electronic form, without prior consent by the DARK Illustrated Senior members. THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHT (c) 1995-1997, DARK ILLUSTRATED ALL RIGHTS RESERVED