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 DREAM FORGE Goes Interactive!
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   During its first few months of existence DREAM FORGE has been
 a typical (but excellent) electronic magazine, at least in format.
 ASCII Text, Readroom, and VGA Graphics editions of DREAM FORGE
 provide formats for a wide range of user hardware platforms and
 needs. Sporting the best content of any general interest e-mag,
 DREAM FORGE has not been a major innovator in the area of
 presentation of that content -- until now.

   Beginning in October 1995, Dream Forge, Inc. will offer an
 interactive edition of the magazine called, appropriately enough,
 DREAM FORGE Interactive (tm).

   DREAM FORGE Interactive (DFI), will provide the same great content,
 brought to you by the same team that produces the "static" editions of
 DREAM FORGE. DFI adds timely information about the online world, such
 as which celebrities will be online in the following week. Plus DFI
 offers the chance to converse with DREAM FORGE authors, staff, and
 other readers in conferences available only to DFI subscribers.

   DFI will be available to sysops for display to (and participation
 by) their users. DFI will also be available to individuals who can
 receive internet e-mail. DFI information will be released on a daily
 basis, with such features as "Tagline of the Day."  Articles and other
 features will be released as soon as they're ready. You won't have to
 wait an entire month to get your next DREAM FORGE fix.

   Online citizens have consistently proven that they're looking for
 more than pre-packaged information. People are online mainly for one
 purpose -- to communicate with other people. DFI combines professional
 editorial content with the opportunity to interact publicly with the
 writers and other readers. This interaction takes place day to day, or
 even hour-to-hour; you don't have to wait to read a "letters to the
 editor" section a few months later.

   Subscription prices for DFI are the same as for other editions.
 Current DREAM FORGE subscribers may contact the publisher if they wish
 to try DFI. We expect DREAM FORGE Interactive (tm) to change the
 definition of the word "magazine."

                      SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
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                    <<(*=--  DREAM FORGE  --=*)>>

                              MAGAZINE
     <<((*=--  The electronic          for your mind!  --=*))>>
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 (formerly RANDOM ACCESS HUMOR and RUNE'S RAG)


 DREAM FORGE (tm) is a monthly e-magazine for a thinking and literate
 readership. What goes into DREAM FORGE?  Take the zany satire and
 taglines that made RANDOM ACCESS HUMOR an international sensation,
 then carefully blend the insightful commentary and fiction of RUNE'S
 RAG. Shake well (it annoys the staff), and you have DREAM FORGE, a
 magazine for the brave new world of cyberspace.

      All FREE demo issues of DREAM FORGE are available via FTP:

            FTP  ftp.clark.net    dir: pub/dream_forge

      Or via FidoNet:
        1:2601/522  Writer's Biz BBS  (412) 588-7863
        1:261/1129  The Virtual Word  (410) 437-3463
                    DREAM FORGE BBS   (410) 255-6229

 YOU can easily have DREAM FORGE delivered via Internet e-mail,
 FidoNet file-attach, or US Mail on DOS disk. Commercial issues of
 DREAM FORGE (April 1995 and later) may only be obtained from the
 publisher, or from Official DREAM FORGE Distributors (ODFD's)
 located throughout cyberspace.

 DREAM FORGE
 Dream Forge, Inc.,
 6400 Baltimore National Pike, #201
 Baltimore, MD 21228-3915
 BBS: (410) 255-6229 (data to 28800 bps)

    Publisher: Dave Bealer           Managing Editor: Rick Arnold
    dbealer@dreamforge.com           75537.1415@compuserve.com

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 PERSONAL Subscriptions:
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            *** Save Money over single issue purchase! ***

 For ONLY: $12.00 per year:

  * via Internet e-mail, Fido file-attach, or BBS download, by you,
        from one of the publisher's BBSs. If on Internet or FidoNet
        ensure we have your correct e-mail/netmail address.

 For ONLY: $24.00 per year:

  * via US Mail on 3.5" DOS Disk, US and Canada only. Residents of
        other countries, inquire for rates.

 TALK to the Authors, Editors, and other Readers in the DREAM FORGE
 support conference. Available online at the Writer's Biz BBS, DREAM
 FORGE BBS, and The Virtual Word BBS.

 To order, fill out and return ORDER.FRM.

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 BBS ONLINE Display:
 -=- -=-=-= =-=-=-=

  Rates are based on the number of phone lines per BBS. Online display
  allows your BBS callers to view DREAM FORGE while they are online --
  BUT NOT download the magazine. The standard online display platform
  (ANSI/RIP) is the READROOM Door (RDRM32.ZIP). BBS display rates:

                    Phone lines:       Cost/yr:
                    -----------        -------
                      1 - 2             $24.95
                      3 - 9             $49.95
                     10 - 19            $74.95
                     20 - 49            $99.95
                       50+             $149.95

 (Sysops may apply their personal subscription payment toward an
  Online Display subscription for their BBS. These rates are for
  online (Internet/FidoNet/Download) delivery only.)

  Online BBS Display subscribers may make the DREAM FORGE support
  conference available to their callers. Allow them to communicate
  directly with the Authors, Editors, and other Readers.

 To order, fill out and return OLORDER.FRM. Make your check/money
 order (all amounts are in U.S. dollars) payable to Dream Forge, Inc.:

                          Dream Forge, Inc.
                  6400 Baltimore National Pike, #201
                      Baltimore, MD. 21228-3915

 Software Creations (SWC), the giant PCBoard BBS in Clinton, MA., has
 been named "Home BBS" for DREAM FORGE, and an Official DREAM FORGE
 Distributor. SWC callers may purchase copies of current and back
 issues of DREAM FORGE for immediate download using a Credit Card.
 Type "STORE" to access the SWC STORE Door. Subscriptions are available
 under the "Software Registrations" menu option, "Software Creations
 Products" sub-menu option. Personal subscriptions may also be
 purchased online in the SWC Store Door.

 Type "J 291" on SWC to join the DREAM FORGE support conference.

    SWC can be reached by modem at:
               (508) 365-2359  (1200/2400 bps)
               (508) 368-7036  (14400 bps/V.32bis)
               (508) 365-9352  (28800 bps/V.FC)

    SWC is also accessible directly from the Internet:

               telnet bbs.swcbbs.com   (or rlogin)

 * DREAM FORGE is a trademark of Dream Forge, Inc.
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                          ADVERTISING RATES:
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       Display Ads:
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       Rates are for a single online display page: no larger than
       79 characters (columns) wide and 23 lines long. Layout ready
       copy only -- inquire for ad design rates. ADVERTISE your BBS!

       ASCII Text:       $25/month       $275/year

       ANSI or RIP:      $40/month       $440/year

       A 10% discount will be applied for two or more pages of
       advertising run in the same issue.

       (The publisher reserves the right to refuse any
       advertising deemed inappropriate for DREAM FORGE.)

         Published by:   Dream Forge, Inc.
                         6400 Baltimore National Pike, #201
                         Baltimore, MD. 21228-3915

    Dave Bealer, President:

                         e-mail: dbealer@dreamforge.com
                   Fido netmail: 1:261/1129 (410) 437-3463

    Rick Arnold, Vice President:

                         e-mail: 75537.1415@compuserve.com
                   Fido netmail: 1:2601/522 (412) 588-7863
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                           NOW ONLINE!
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        The DREAM FORGE BBS is now online. A single line Wildcat
     system at 410-255-6229, DREAM FORGE subscribers may now pick
     up their monthly issues on this system. By 30 Sep 1995 the
     system will be two lines and connected to FidoNet for echoes
     and the Internet for e-mail and USENET newsgroups.


        The DREAM FORGE BBS will specialize in conferences catering
     to readers, writers, and electronic publishers. BBS subscribers
     will receive a free personal subscription to DREAM FORGE magazine.
     A one year subscription to the BBS will cost $60. A subscription
     discount will be available to those who act early -- subscribe by
     10 Aug 1995 and the cost will be only $48/year.

     Information documents available from the Internet:


         odfd@dreamforge.com   Info to be an Official DF Distributor
      odfdfrm@dreamforge.com   ODFD Application Form
      writers@dreamforge.com   DREAM FORGE Writer's Guidelines
         info@dreamforge.com   Latest DREAM FORGE Info and rates
        order@dreamforge.com   Personal Subscription Order Form
      olorder@dreamforge.com   Online Display Subscription Order Form
     ad_rates@dreamforge.com   Advertising Rates in DREAM FORGE
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                           >> Legalities <<
                                 and
                               >stuff<

 DREAM FORGE is published monthly by Dream Forge, Inc. Although the
 publisher's BBS may be a part of one or more networks at any time,
 DREAM FORGE is not affiliated with any BBS network or online service.
 DREAM FORGE is a compilation of individual articles contributed by
 their authors. The contribution of articles to this compilation does
 not diminish the rights of the authors. The opinions expressed in
 DREAM FORGE are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of
 the editors or publisher.

 DREAM FORGE is Copyright 1995 Dream Forge, Inc., All Rights Reserved.

 DREAM FORGE (tm) magazine is a commercial product, not shareware or
 freeware. DREAM FORGE Lite (tm) is a free quarterly Demo, which may be
 freely distributed for NON-Commercial purposes, but MAY NOT be sold
 or bundled with other products. DREAM FORGE commercial issues may only
 be distributed by the publisher, or by Official DREAM FORGE Distributors.
 The original text of the magazine(s) must never be modified. DREAM FORGE
 magazines may not be posted, in whole or in part, on public conferences.
 This is an infringement of Copyright Laws of the U.S. Readers may produce
 hard copies of the magazine or backup copies on diskette for their own
 personal use only. DREAM FORGE may not be distributed in combination
 with any other publication or product. CD ROM, print, and other
 publishers, including network managers may contact the publisher for
 rates charged for reprint rights and/or display of DREAM FORGE (tm).

 DREAM FORGE is a trademark of Dream Forge, Inc.  Many of the brands
 and products mentioned in DREAM FORGE are trademarks, service marks,
 or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

                     >> Where to Get DREAM FORGE <<

 DREAM FORGE is available by subscription directly from the publisher
 at (410) 437-3463 (V34) and (410) 255-6229 (V34) via data; or the
 Internet at: dbealer@dreamforge.com; or get order@dreamforge.com.
 Individuals with internet e-mail accounts, and those willing to
 download the monthly issues directly from the publisher's BBS, may
 subscribe to DREAM FORGE for $12/year (US funds). You may also have
 DREAM FORGE mailed to you on a DOS diskette each month for $24.00
 (US). Send e-mail to info@dreamforge.com for details.
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