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SPRING 1989 - THE STATUS LINE - PAGE 6
Copyright (c) 1989 Infocom, Inc.

Good-Bye to the Status Line, Hello to ZQ

Here it is -- the 21st edition of _The_Status_Line_. Well, of course,
most of those editions were called _The_New_Zork_Times_ until a "major
metropolitan newspaper" marshalled their cadre of lawsuit-thirsty
lawyers.
	After 21 newsletters we think we have somewhat perfected the
medium.  Our combination of news features, nutty contests and puzzles
has been praised by many, including our competitors.  So as we are
reshaping the world of interactive fiction and other forms of
storytelling, it is time for us to push back the publishing envelope
once again.  We have decided to retire TSL and replace it with a full
color magazine called _ZQ_.
	Don't Panic.  We will still be the same publication we have
always been, but now in color with more detail about storytelling in
general.  And don't worry about _TSL_, it is going to Florida to join
the _NZT_ at the retirement home for leading-edge publications.  And
just think, now you won't have to take black and white film on your
vacation anymore for those Landmark Photos!
	Here is a sample of what to expect in the first edition of
_ZQ_:
	Steve Meretzky will entertain you with the first in a series
of open-ended interactive stories. In each issue of _ZQ_, Steve will
write a segment of a story that ends with a number of choices.  Your
vote will determine the direction of the plot.
	We'll tell you about a variety of new storytelling
products, including the latest releases from Infocom.
	George Alec Effinger, acclaimed sci-fi author of
_When_Gravity_Fails_, has written an original short story especially
for this premier issue of _ZQ_.
	Plus puzzles, cartoons, contests, and much more!