Lotte's Big Scoop #7

Although Isara Gunther, the late sister of EWII hero Welkin Gunther was in fact the first person recorded to have invented a workable flying machines, it appears that the Gallians have made no real progress in development of flight technology since the initial model dubbed "ISARA". Other accounts of flying technology were the sights of the GRA blimp during the invasion of Lanseal Academy,

Gallian Liberation Front - Podcast Episode 6 (03/30/2012) - The state of JRPG in the West

WE"RE BACK!!! A new host and a new guest speaker. Join us as J.R and new host Mike Viela chat with guest speaker and GLF artist, Liam Razo, about the state of JRPG in the west. There are technical difficulties, jokes, bloopers and for this podcast we have decided to adopt the art style used by Ben "YAHTZEE" Croshaw from Zero Punctuation (At request of Liam).


YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJf3LLU7LOo&feature=plcp&context=C4176cf1VDvjVQa1PpcFOT3tB7swFOmlFOeqBNvxES4bMcuvk4B0M%3D


Streamed:http://archive.org/details/GallianLiberationFront-PodcastEpisode603302012-TheStateOfJrpg

T-shirts - Ambitious Project updarte

J.R - For all who have been following us during our endeavours to create unique uniforms for everyone to wear, you will know we had a big ambitious project for our next design which involved an original piece of artwork by Liam Razo with Imca & Riela in a "I WANT YOU FOR THE GALLIAN LIBERATION FRONT" picture on the front of the shirt while the Squad 422 Emblem would also be placed on the back of our shirt.

However if you haven't already guessed the Character & Insignia rights both belong to Sega. Not wanting to tarnish relations with Sega and create huge legal battles, I decided to contact Sega to ask them for permission. However since then I have not gotten a reply. What does that mean? Well ultimately it means we cannot create these T-shirts for sale since doing so would be illegal and ultimately cause friction between Sega and the GLF.

Does that mean we've dropped the project? NO. While we cannot official sell these t-shirts until further notice by Sega, we will be completing the design for these t-shirts. Well your probably wondering "how do you get one of these unique & stylish t-shirts?". Well lets just say we now have a sufficient prize to offer in our competitions. For those that remember, we previously held an art competition with the chance to join in on our podcast on the GLF however the offer was not inciting enough and we only had 4 participants. I believe now our prize now will be substantial enough to gather more participants on our competitions. We estimate the final design will be ready around April the 15th and we will be hosting a competition strait after its release for a chance to earn this. Meanwhile I hope everyone gets ready and excited for your chance to win one.

Also if their are concerns about winners being in locations that spreadshirt does not ship to, please don't worry. I will personally buy and ship the product to your address if spreadshirt doesn't cover your area for shipping. We will make sure that all winners receive the award they have rightful earned.

Note: I want to thank Markov, the leader of Operation Rainfall, for providing me with advice in regards to selling merchandise. I really appreciate his willingness to help another leader out.

UNIFORMS ARE HERE

Our uniforms are ready to all members of the Gallian Liberation Front. Fight for the localization of Valkyria Chronicles 3 in style.

Gallian Liberation Front online shop

http://glfront.spreadshirt.com/ 

Lotte's Big Scoop #6

According to the Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive, Belgen Gunther, Georg von Damon and Eleanor Varrot are all military academy graduates. But it was revealed in Valkyria Chronicles that Lanseal is the ONLY military academy in Gallia. So that means the above three characters were all Lanseal cadets once. Some others graduate includes: Hubert Brixham, Leon Hardins, Baldren Gassenarl, Audrey Gassenarl, Kurt Irving.

Lotte's Big Scoop #5

In Valkyria Chronicles, the many variations of tanks that belong to the Empire were originally drafted for the Gallian Army, In the early pre-production phase the Gallian army had a wide range of tanks however in order to stick to the lore that Gallia technology isn't as advanced as the Empire's, these designs were eventually used for the Empire or scrapped.

Update - T-shirts concepts

We finally have some concept designs for the t-shirts up so please check them out and comment what you think (Look below). Please be reminded that these are not the final product and are subject to change. We want as much feedback as possible so please to provide it.

                 (Front)                                           (Back)                 

(Please check our posts on Facebook for bigger pictures. The logo on the front of shirt is shown below)

We also have information regarding our more ambiguous project. If you remember from my previous post, th...e idea was to have our own "I WANT YOU" picture featuring Imca and Riela. Liam has been working hard and from what I have seen I'm really excited.

HOWEVER this project may not reach fruition. Even though this is and original piece of work created by Liam, the rights to the characters belong to Sega: it is illegal to sell merchandise we do not own the rights to. We have contacted Sega in regards to this and so far our question has been passed to someone of higher authority in Sega. We hope to gain a favourable reply but we cannot say for sure what will happen. If there is anyone with knowledge in Law who could enlighten us on our current predicament then me and the team would be most grateful (either by comment or by e-mail).

Lotte's Big Scoop #3

During the pre-production phase when many characters were undergoing a model change, Welkin Gunther was the only one to retain his original image. There are only slight differences in his face and a wardrobe swap but other than that he is was completely the same

Lotte's Big Scoop #2

During the pre-production phase of Valkyria Chronicles, many of the main protagonists went through significant changes in design follow the decision to make Valkyria Chronicles more military than fantasy. One such character was Isara or "Bastian" as she was known at the time considering the original concept had her as a "hybrid fury". The artist behind the design states that the ears were to add a distinctive look to the race and not out of some "personal fetish".

Lotte's Big Scoop #1

We all know Valkyria Chronicles is a wondrous universe but how much do we truly know? Well from now on I'm going to be announcing small details about the franchise titled, "Lotte's Big Scoop" and they can be interesting facts you may already know or don't. Either way we're sure one of these small tibitis is sure to enlighten you. 


Lotte's Big Scoop #1
"We know that Valkyria Chronicles tends to lend itself to the fantasy genre with its use of Valkyurs as a primary example. However did you know that during the pre-production phase, many sketches suggest that Valkyria Chronicles was heading more to the fantasy genre with ideas such as flying fortresses, different races (hybrids) and they even had Tank walkers. It can be said that if these ideas had went through then Valkyria Chronicles may have been more of fantasy game then we'd have expected."

Uniforms are on there way

J.R - Update on our uniform. We're finally found a site to host our online shop 
(spreadshirt.com) and after much discussion Liam has given us a date in which he can make the full design for our T-shirt: this is estimated to be before the end of March. HOWEVER we have decided to ask YOU, our soldiers, if you would like a simplistic T-shirt along with our more decorative design.


Here are the options we are going for.
Simple T-shirt: This will feature our logo (Look Below) along with our message of localization. This will be priced around $17.50 (US), not including shipping.


Our more ambitious project will feature an "I WANT YOU" design for the Gallian Liberation Front feature Riela and Imca. On the back will be our logo (Look Below) along with out message. This will cost you between $21.50 - $26.50 (US), not including shipping.


We want to know your suggestion. Do you want to wait for our more ambitious project or do you want both designs? If the simple T-shirt is requested then this can be design and ready to be brought in a couple of days.


Also if you have any suggestions on ways we can improve or add details to our design whether it be image, font, ect then please e-mail me at Gallia_liberation_front@hotmail.com

Operation Blue Falcon has ended - Thank You

Greeting soldiers, J.R here.
This may be a little bit late however with the completion of Operation Blue Falcon, from me and the team, I would like to say thank you.

We couldn't have made this operation more successful without the help of each and every soldier who was willing to put there efforts in to see this operation through: for that you have my respect and gratitude.

So what lies ahead of the Gallian Liberation Front? Well firstly you will be increasing our efforts broaden the awareness of our operation as much as possible. Secondly we are currently preparing uniforms (shirts) for our soldiers to wear in public to show there support for the group: the team is working hard to bring you colours you will be proud to wear.

We are also preparing to assault Sega of America again and showering with so much support for localization.
PSVita has open new gateways for different forms of localization and with its increased popularity in the west, you can bet we will be capitalizing on this idea.

Most of all we ask all soldiers to keep there instilled faith for localization and be as active on the forums and promoting our group as much as possible. There are MANY people out there who are also fans of the franchise and our objective is to stand as a united front so the more exposure we have, the better.
Also if you know anyone who missing out on Valkyria Chronicles and has a PS3, then by right as fan you should introduce them to the game.

Lastly if anyone has any suggestsion on our group, such as how we can better run our operations, how to increase exposure, ideas for promotions, collaboration, then PLEASE send us your suggestions. We still consider ourselves a budding group that is growing in strength and we appreciate any critique we can get to help strengthen our militia.

Once again I would to express my gratitude for everyone who participated in Mission 06 - Operation, Blue Falcon. but don't get too comfortable. We're going to be taking the fight to Sega of America again so as the members of Squad 422 say, "Altaha Abilia" - ALWAYS READY!!!

Liam's little project (sneak peak)

Hello soldiers.
If you haven't already heard the news, Liam Razo, who is an active supporter of our group and most notoriety known for blowing up roofs in our HQ has joined the offical GLF team as an art designer. We couldn't be more happy to have him and after his display of phenomenal talent with entry into our art competition designing a unique logo for our group.

Well the man himself has been working on a small project to for our GLF team for interesting uses in the future and we'd thought we give you sneak peak of what's happening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBtoRLoS09Q

Mission 06 - Operation Blue Falcon

Hey Soldiers. Major General J.R here.

It is that time once again where we gather our strength to show Sega our support for the franchise and this time we are aiming to gain favour with the Japanese branch. Why you ask? Because Sega of Japan play a big role in determining how localization may end up. We want to convince Sega of Japan to give their support to Valkyria Chronicles fans in the west.


Here are the details:
The letter templates can be downloaded in the link below. The blue fields on the Letter Templates are areas in which you can edit. Please note that the blue background will NOT appear when you print them (as they just show areas in which you can edit).

Letter templates to Japan:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dn3rbdqhkdv1qb1

Also note, that you cannot save the file. Once you have typed your customized letter. You must print it IMMEDIATELY. Please be sure to select the specific page to print before you actually print it. If you don't it will print out ALL 6 templates instead the one you just want.

Guidelines (for both Letters and E-mails):
1) Tell Sega the amount of passion you have for the Series. Tell them how much this game means to you.
2) Be polite and respectful in what you say. Remember your words are a reflection of the GLF.
3) Give them reasons as to why this game is important to gaming culture at large.
4) Acknowledge the issues concerning the PSP platform, but support the series to appear on other platforms.
5) Be optimistic in your content. Don't say things like "I'll kill myself if you don't release this game!!!111!!"
6) We want Sega to see us as a group of fans that are courteous and dedicated NOT clinically insane. So make sure the tone of your letters and/or emails are as such.
7) Finally, if you want to include other things VC related you own. Put them down as well.

Delivery Estimate Chart
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=287366674652133&set=a.213322718723196.57068.209488172439984&type=1&ref=nf

The estimated date of arrival that Sega of America should receive our letters is:

February 25th, 2012


Please send your letters to:

SEGA of Japan Inc.

1-2-12 Haneda Ohta-ku

Tokyo 144-8531, Japan

Please use the following link below
 to e-mail Sega of Japan:

https://sega.jp/contact/web/

Translation Notes for Site:

- お名前 - Name
- メールアドレス - Email Address
- お問い合わせ詳細 - Content of Inquiry:
(In order from top to bottom)
+ Products
+ Information about SEGA
+ SEGA's working environment and activities.
+ Investment
+ Employment information
+ Website
+ Privacy policy
+ Others

This is going to require participation from all of you. If you want this game you must let Sega know.
Gallian Liberation Front...MOVE OUT!!!!

New Year & New people (hiring)

Hey Soldiers. J.R here.

Its now 2012 and so a brand new start for the Gallian Liberation Front. Since our commencement in June 2011 we have made significant progress in such a short time, even gaining the support of Sega of America for our cause. If you need any proof then click the link below.

Valkyria Chronicles 3 - All hope is not lost

Now we want to kick of the year with many things to get you guys hyped up. We have lots to plan however we are incredibly short on man power and most of our admins are extremely busy outside there life so jugling that with admin work is no easy task (neither is waking up 4am for a podcast).

That being said we are now looking for talented individuals who wish take on the mantle and join the GLF head team to help further out cause. What we are looking for is listed below.

Artists - Creative people with basic/decent skills in photoshop, you will be tasked with creating new display pictures, promotional art as well any simple editing work regarding pictures for our podcast.

Video editors - Your task will be to help put our videos together for viewing on our you tube page, this will include promotional work as well as our podcasts. Require basic/decent video editing skills.

Podcast recorder/hosts - If you've ever recorded a podcast and know how to do one on skype then WE WANT YOU. You job will be to record our bi-weekly podcasts on skype as well occasionally be one of the hosts.

To be clear, Video editors and podcast recorders will be involved mostly on a bi-weekly basis with small projects such as the assembly of our podcasts and the odd project now and then for our missions.
Artists will only be asked to do the odd job now and then such as creating new promotion art, new display picture for our Facebook and other layout designs.

This is all we're looking for at the moment and once we have enough man power we can REALLY kick things into gear. If you'd love to help us then please send us an e-mail to the Gallia_liberation_front@hotmail.com and we'll be sure to get back to you in 24 hours.

Want to be a guest speaker on our podcast? Here's your chance!!

Hey Soldiers. J.R here.

If you don't already know the Gallian Liberation Front has its own YouTube page and every bi-weekly we release a podcast where me, Eximius and a guest speaker take the time to talk about hot topics or answer some of your questions: Its a mixture of fun, seriousness, hilariousness and downright awesome packed together in a small video just for your listening pleasure. We have been getting a lot of positive feedback about how awesome the conversations are that we have had a lot of requests of people asking if they can be a guest speaker.

Well the requests keep piling in and we just cannot deny our soldiers the chance to come on as a guest speaker. The admins have been talking and we now have a solution: a COMPETITION. As you may know we are always encouraging people to utilize there artistic skills to create artwork for the GLF to help promote the group: as such we feel this is a good way to help get our members being creative as well as give them the chance to earn a spot as a guest speaker.

Competition Details

1. Your task is to create a piece of artwork for the Gallian Liberation Front to the best of your ability. You are free to use whatever you want whether it be photoshop, painting, drawing, paper mache: the skies the limit (or maybe its space?) 
2. Nothing that antagonizes Sega or other group movements.
3. You MUST submit an image of your work on the GLF Facebook page. 
4. You must submit your work before the 16th of November for it to be eligible in the competition.
5. We will be announcing the winner in our next podcast on the 17th of November.
6. Winners will be notified via Facebook message.

If you want to chance to have an awesome conversation with two of the most popular guys in the GLF (self proclaimed) then now's your chance.

If you have any other questions regarding the competition feel free to e-mail me (J.R) at
gallia_liberation_front@hotmail.com.

Best of luck everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone's submission.

Mission 05 - Operation Iron Veil

Eximius Sorel here.
As you have seen from the video.
"Mission 05 - Operation Iron Veil" is a go.

Here are the details:
The Letter Templates are to the right of this post. You can download the letter templates the same way you downloaded the Campaign Flier Pack previously. The blue fields on the Letter Templates are areas in which you can edit. Please note that the blue background will NOT appear when you print them (as they just show areas in which you can edit).

Also note, that you cannot save the file. Once you have typed your customized letter. You must print it IMMEDIATELY. Please be sure to select the specific page to print before you actually print it. If you don't it will print out ALL 6 templates instead the one you just want.

Guidelines (for both Letters and E-mails):
1) Tell Sega the amount of passion you have for the Series. Tell them how much this game means to you.
2) Be polite and respectful in what you say. Remember your words are a reflection of the GLF.
3) Give them reasons as to why this game is important to gaming culture at large.
4) Acknowledge the issues concerning the PSP platform, but support the series to appear on other platforms.
5) Be optimistic in your content. Don't say things like "I'll kill myself if you don't release this game!!!111!!"
6) We want Sega to see us as a group of fans that are courteous and dedicated NOT clinically insane. So make sure the tone of your letters and/or emails are as such.
7) Finally, if you want to include other things VC related you own. Put them down as well.

The estimated date of arrival that Sega of America should receive our letters is:

November 4th, 2011

Please send your letters to:

SEGA of America Inc.

350 Rhode Island Street Suite 400

San Francisco, CA 94103


Sega of Europe Ltd.
27 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex
TW8 9BW, United Kingdom

Please send your emails to:

csescalations@sega.com

OR

customersupportuk@sega.co.uk

Mailing Delivery Estimates Charts:
http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i404/ashiksorel/Mailing_Dates.jpg

We highly recommend that you create a separate e-mail adress for e-mailing Sega on the day as there is chance that your e-mail address will be blacklisted by Sega.

This is going to require participation from all of you. If you want this game you must let Sega know.

Gallian Liberation Front...MOVE OUT!!!!

Gallian Liberation Front YouTube Channel has officially launched!!

Hey guys our First Video on our NEW GLF YouTube channel is up!!

Check it out!!

Hey subscribe there too while your at it!

Mission 02 - "Operation Crimson Dawn" (Phase 2)

Eximius here to bring Phase 2 of this mission.
This is mission is largely the same as Phase 1 the only difference is that I will be listing conventions for all of October. If you can make the commute and live the convention. Feel free to spread our fliers to help spread the word (and have a good time).

Here are the Conventions listed throughout October worldwide:

Council of Five Nations (Oct 2011)
Date: October 7th, 2011 - October 9th, 2011
Place: Schenectady, New York
Info: http://www.swa-gaming.org/node/26


Con on the Cob (Oct 2011)
Date: October 13th, 2011 - October 16th, 2011
Place: Hudson, Ohio
Info: http://www.cononthecob.com/


Buckeye Game Fest (Oct 2011)
Date: October 19th, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Columbus, Ohio
Info: http://www.buckeyeboardgamers.org/buckeyegamefest.htm


Pinball Expo (Oct 2011)
Date: October 19th, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Wheeling, Illinois
Info: http://www.pinballexpo.net/


NWA Gamecon (Oct 2011)
Date: October 21st, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Springdale, Arkansas
Info: http://www.nwagamecon.com/


Flat Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 21st, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Bloomington, Illinois
Info: http://www.flatcon.com/default.shtml


Gaelcon (Oct 2011)
Date: October 28th, 2011 - October 30th, 2011
Place: Dublin
Info: http://www.gaelcon.com/


New York Comic Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 13th, 2011 - October 16th, 2011
Place: New York, New York
Info: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/


Memphis Comic Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 14th, 2011 - October 16th, 2011
Place: Memphis, Tennessee
Info: http://www.memphiscfc.com/


Tri-Valley Comic Book Show (Oct 2011)
Date: October 8th, 2011
Place: Pleasanton, California
Info: http://www.toyhavoc.com/


Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo (Oct 2011)
Date: October 8th, 2011
Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Info: http://homepage.mac.com/bem/PIX/index.html


Garden State Comic Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 8th, 2011
Place: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Info: http://www.gardenstatecomiccon.net/


Clifton New Jersey Comic Book Expo  (Oct 2011)
Date: October 9th, 2011
Place: Clifton, New Jersey
Info: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com/


Comic Book and Non-Sports Card Show (Oct 2011)
Date: October 9th, 2011
Place: Laurel, Maryland
Info: http://www.clandestinecomics.com/


Roanoke Valley Comicon (Oct 2011)
Date: October 15th, 2011
Place: Salem, Virginia
Info: http://www.roanokevalleycomicon.com/


MCBA Fallcon Comic Book Party (Oct 2011)
Date: October 15th, 2011
Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Info: http://www.geekcal.com/Comic-Book-Cons/MCBA-FallCon-Comic-Book-Party.html


Cleveland Comic, Card and Nostalgia Show (Oct 2011)
Date: October 16th, 2011
Place: Fairview Park, Ohio
Info: http://www.harpercomics.com/conventions.php



Geek Media Expo (Oct 2011)
Date: October 21st, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Nashville, Tennessee
Info: http://www.geekmediaexpo.com/


Winston-Salem Toy and Comic Book Show (Oct 2011)
Date: October 22nd, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Info: http://www.ssalefish.com/


Mid-Ohio Comic Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 22nd, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Columbus, Ohio
Info: http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-midohio.html


Albany Comic Con (Oct 2011)

Date: October 23rd, 2011
Place: Albany, New York
Info: http://www.albanycomicbookshow.com/


Indie-Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 28th, 2011 - October 29th, 2011
Place: Yuma, Arizona
Info: http://indie-con.com/


Central Canada Comic Com (Oct 2011)
Date: October 21th, 2011 - October 23rd, 2011
Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Info: http://www.wizardworld.com/index.html?nop=home-winnipeg.html


Long Beach Comic and Horror Con (Oct 2011)
Date: October 29th, 2011 - October 30th, 2011
Place: Long Beach, California
Info: http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/


Atomicon XXV Comics Expo (Oct 2011)
Date: October 30th, 2011
Place: Mannahawkin, New Jersey
Info: http://www.geekcal.com/Comic-Book-Cons/Atomicon-XXV-Comics-Expo-October-2011.html

There are the conventions soldiers!! Gallian Liberation Front, Move Out!!

Mission 04 - "Operation Nightingale"

Hey Soldiers, J.R here. I hope everyone has rested up from "Operation - Warden's Aegis" but this month is gonna be really busy for the militia so as the moto goes, Altaha Abilia (Always Ready).

Here is your mission debrief.

The team have been analyzing the statistical data for our group provided by facebook and have found that many people who joined the GLFront came from anime/manga based websites. We presume there is a large fanbase for Valkyria Chronicles ever since the franchise got an anime and OVA adaption. That being said we have decided to concentrate our recruiting efforts on 8 major anime/manga sites: each sites contains a large amount of members.

These sites include:

Anime Forum: http://www.animeforum.com/forum.php

Anime Nation: http://www.animenation.net/forums/

Anime News Network: http://animenewsnetwork.com/

Anime Crazy: http://www.animecrazy.net/

Animetake: http://www.animetake.com/

Bakabt: http://forums.bakabt.me/

Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/

Mangafox: http://mangafox.com/

Your job is to go on each and everyone of these sites, sign up for an account, and start spreading the word about the Gallian Liberation Front and our localization efforts. There are bound to be tons of fans of "Valkyria Chronicles, the anime" and "Valkyria Chronicles 3 OVA": most likely a lot of them will be gamers seeking the localization of Valkyria Chronicles 3. Spread the word on any threads relating to Valkyria Chronicles and the Gallian Liberation Front and if there isn't one about our group, create one.

Example of a thread name:
Gallian Liberation Front - working towards the localization of Valkyria Chronicles 3

Remember to use our campaign details and info when writing about our group and refer to our new recruits page on our blog in case anybody wants additional information on how they can help. Remember that the combined effort of each member of our militia can increase the chances of getting new recruits.

You have your orders.
Gallian Liberation Front
MOVE OUT!