#carry on zine

[lazybakerart]

my sticker for the @harringrovezine!

[koddlet]

zinetober day 16!

there was a kid opposite me on the train watching me fold a second origami frog. dude looked bored as hell. i made the frog jump at him and he was so amazed he told his brother to look. they got to keep the frogs

[yagami-raito-kun]

L's Birthday Puzzlehunt: The Solutions

Hello, @lawlightzine puzzlehunters! As most of you are probably already aware, I was the author of Light's puzzles and messages this past week. If you arrived late to the game and want to try the puzzles for yourself, I've left the forms open. Otherwise, you can find the explanations and keywords to all of Light's puzzles below the cut.

First off, though, I want to give a huge shoutout to Mimi, who not only had the original "let's use Google forms to do an online cupsleeve event" idea that turned into this puzzlehunt, made all the graphics of Light's messages, and wrote L's final message, but also recorded L's lines for the closing video. None of this would have happened without him!

And now, the answers:

Day One: Light's Playlist

L, You’ve probably noticed I moved out of HQ for the time being. Don’t overreact; I’m not up to anything illegal. It’s just hard to plan surprises for the world’s second greatest mind while living under the same roof. I know you’ve been bored lately, so for your birthday, I’m offering you a case. Each day between now and Halloween, I’ll send you a new puzzle to solve. If you can figure out all the keywords, I’ll tell you where to find me. If not, I guess you’ll be spending your birthday alone. (Not for the first time, I’m sure.) Your first clue is in this playlist I made of songs that remind me of us. Give it a listen and tell me what you think. See you in a week. Light

Light's playlist puzzle was actually a joint effort by several mods and contributors; I gave everybody in the zine Discord the intended solution, and then we all brainstormed songs that both reminded us of Lawlight and fit that solution. I included a Youtube playlist option so that people who don't have Spotify could enjoy the bonus Lawlight playlist as a companion to the zine, but the solution to the puzzle is much more obvious if you open the Spotify version:

The first letter of each song title spells out the message "L, do you know? The password is HANDCUFFS."

Day Two: The Anagrams

L, Today’s keyword means everything to me, but in another context, it means absolutely nothing. Knowing you, you can probably figure it out from that riddle alone. But just in case, I’ve given you some clues to unscramble that should help you see what I mean. Good work solving yesterday’s keyword, even if you did end up asking for help. I don’t mind; if anything, it’s flattering. Just don’t bring them along to the final surprise, all right? I intend on paying for everything, but my bank account has limits. Light

The trick to this puzzle is that the anagrams weren't necessary to solve it; the real puzzle was Light's riddle at the start of the message. The anagrams were just there to hint at which "other context" Light was talking about. When unscrambled, the words were:

CHIP

FAULT

VOLLEY(*)

SERVICE

BASELINE

ADVANTAGE

CHALLENGER

What all these words have in common is that they're all tennis terms. Thus, the keyword was the term that means a score of nothing in tennis: LOVE. (*)In retrospect, this one was a bad word choice, since the word "LOVELY" is also spelled with those same letters. Luckily, since the people who unscrambled it as "LOVELY" thought that the fact it wasn't a tennis word was a hint that they should convert it to a tennis word (and thus input the keyword "LOVE"), it still worked. But that was just a lucky accident...which, ironically, may make this screw-up the most in-character thing I did all week. Light Yagami is the king of capitalizing on lucky accidents, after all.

Day Three: The Clock Puzzle

L, I said I would always make time for you, didn’t I? I originally planned to use photos of my watch for this puzzle, but given our history, I was afraid you might take that as a threat.  I have to admit, it’s a bit boring here without you. I don’t know how you’ve stayed a hermit for so long. The payoff will be worth it, though…assuming you can figure this keyword out in time. But your interest in catching me has never flagged before, so I doubt you’ll give up so easily now. Light

Fun fact: I really did originally plan to use the replica of Light's watch I have for cosplay to stage this puzzle, but I couldn't figure out how to wind it to different times. Light may be a genius, but sadly, I'm not.

The key hint to this puzzle was the word "flagged." Flag semaphore is a method of signaling messages from a distance using two handheld flags, which are held at various angles (which look very similar to the hands of a clock) to indicate letters. Starting from the top clock and working around clockwise, the clock faces in the puzzle spelled out the keyword APPLES:

Day Four: The Crossword

L, Sure, I’m not the first person to use a crossword to get your attention, but “unoriginal” is far from the worst thing you’ve ever called me. Besides, my crossword is far more clever. I doubt you’ll ever admit that to me out loud, but you don’t have to. I’ve always been able to see more about you than you think. Give your new team my regards. Light

Here is the completely filled-in crossword, with the keyword (SHINIGAMI EYES) highlighted:

For this puzzle, I started with the central cross (SHINIGAMIEYES and BIRTHDAYCAKES) and worked my way out from there. I really tried to include CONVICTION somewhere, but I wasn't able to make it work, so I worked it into one of the clues instead (EXONEREE, "A person without conviction?"). I also tried to work in as many Lawlight/Death Note specific clues as I could, to really sell this as a personal puzzle Light was giving to L:

Watari's favorite public broadcaster: BBC

You, in Misa's opinion: DOXY

The Scottish term for how you often talk: DRANTING(*)

Next in line?: NEAR

A unique or extraordinary individual (in general, not me specifically): ONER

Ryuzaki and Asahi, for example: ALIAS

Your favorite part of Halloween: BIRTHDAYCAKES

Fate, in your homeland: WYRD

Connected, like we used to be: CHAINED

(*) Per Merriam-Webster, dranting means "speak[ing] in a tiresome, whining drawl." It's affectionate teasing. Probably.

Day Five: The Chess Puzzles

L, It occurred to me while I was planning this case that I would have to miss our weekly chess game, but I hope today’s clues can serve as the next best thing. I promise I’ll challenge you to a proper makeup game the moment I get back, but for now—win or lose—this is it.  All the puzzles are mate in one…and white to move, of course. As a lesser player once told me, he who strikes first wins. Light

(Yes, the inclusion of "win or lose, this is it" was a deliberate reference to the song "Stalemate" from Death Note: The Musical. It's a chess puzzle. I couldn't resist.)

This puzzle was pretty straightforward: figure out which square a White piece needs to move to in order to checkmate Black, then check what letter that square was assigned on the blank board. Here are the winning moves for all eight puzzles:

Qd8 = T

Nb3 = H

Qh5 = E

Bf6 = B

Nc2 = E

Ne7 = L

Ra1 = L

g4 = S

Putting those letters in order results in the keyword: THE BELLS.

Day Six: The Killer Sudoku

L, Once I learned that English-speakers call samunamupure “killer sudoku,” I knew should make one for you. I didn’t choose the nickname (and I never liked it), but without Kira, we would probably never have met. Which would have been a shame for both of us, I think…though especially for you. You’re welcome. The colored sections are what count toward the keyword. I’m sure you don’t need me to spell it out any more than that. Light

The fully solved Kira sudoku:

As Light's message hinted, the trick to finding the keyword was to add up the totals in each of the colored sections and convert them into letters:

Red = J, the 10th letter of the alphabet

Orange = U, the 21st letter of the alphabet

Yellow = S, the 19th letter of the alphabet

Green = T, the 20th letter of the alphabet

Blue = I, the 9th letter of the alphabet

Indigo = C, the 3rd letter of the alphabet

Purple = E, the 5th letter of the alphabet

Putting those letters in their rainbow color order results in the keyword: JUSTICE.

Day Seven: Light's Cipher Message

L, I’m sure that by now you’re all but boiling over with curiosity about what I have planned for you tomorrow, but I won’t give that secret away just yet. I will, however, tell you something else you need to know…if you can find the keyword to crack the encryption I put on the message. Your team of helpers will need to be especially bright to figure this one out, and even you may even have to shift your perspective for once. Remember this: the key to your happiness will be the key to your success. See you tomorrow. I miss you. Light

The use of "shift" in Light's message was a hint that the puzzle was a Vigenere cipher, which works by shifting the letters of the message by different amounts based on an encryption keyword. In plaintext English, the puzzle reads:

WE WON'T SEE ANY SAKURA BLOSSOMS THIS TIME OF YEAR, BUT IT SHOULD BE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE ALL THE SAME. MEET ME AT THE CAFE NEAR TO-OH UNIVERSITY AT NOON. ONCE YOU GET THERE, I'LL TELL YOU THE REST.

Putting the cipher text into an online cipher tool like dcode would allow someone to brute-force the solution. However, just like in the anagrams puzzle, the answer to this one could also be deduced purely from the clues in Light's message to L. What is both "bright" and "the key to [L's] happiness?"

LIGHT, of course.

[nyenylon]

Normal people redraw the SELF-ISH album as a troll. Normal people enjoy that

Oh, and here's Poppy too because she's literally our queen:

I was going to sleep many hours ago. Remind me to KILL Will Wood if I ever see him. /J

[ladyruthsrecipescharityzine]

Everything you need to know about the Lady Ruth's Recipes charity zine:

What is it?

It's a Carry On themed charity zine supporting Planned Parenthood! There are over 20 recipes (submitted by people within the fandom) and each recipe is accompanied with either a fic or a piece of art (and sometimes both!) that features the food from the recipe. It will be available in digital form only.

The stories and art cover a wide range of characters and relationships from the Carry On universe. And the entirety of the content is rated G or T.

When does it come out?

The zine will come out on December 1st, 2023. Pre-orders will be open from now until the release date. The zine will also be available for 4 weeks after that date. After December 31st we will no longer be fulfilling orders, so if you want a copy, get it before it's gone!

How do I order a copy?

We're asking people to make their donations directly to Planned Parenthood (or your country's equivalent for reproductive care services, if that is easier). After doing so, send a screenshot with proof of your donation to ladyruthsrecipescharityzine@gmail.com and your pre-order will be submitted! A minimum donation of $20 USD is required, but you are welcome to donate more. The minimum donation is $10 for the final 2 days of December! If you are buying copies for more than just yourself, please note that in your email and list out the extra email addresses that those copies should be sent to.

Who contributed to the zine?

We have many contributors that made this whole project possible! We'll be teasing everyone's work in the weeks leading up to the release of the zine, but here's the big list of everyone involved!

Aristocratic_Otter - recipes, writing, and planning

BazzyBelle -recipes, writing, and planning

Bloodiedpixie - recipes

Bookish-bogwitch - recipes

Clinkcat and Zed - recipes, writing, and art

Flibber T. Pippet - recipes

Gekkoinapeartree - art

Ionlydrinkhotwater - art

Ivelovedhimthroughworse - art

KrisRix - art

Letraspal - art

Mandilorian - recipes and writing

Mostlymaudlin - art

Onepintobean - writing

Penpanoply - cover design

PlaPla - art

Prettylightsbigcity - recipes, writing, and planning

Rainbowsky - recipes

Skeedelvee - art and planning

Taken aback by Tuesdays - recipes

Tea-brigade - zine design and planning

TeddyMedley - recipes and writing

The-jennster - recipes

Twigs_in_my_hair & Twiglet - recipes, writing, art, and planning

Wellbelesbian - recipes

Youraveragebookworm - writing

Please let us know if you have any questions! We can't wait to share this zine with you all!

@aristocratic-otter @bazzybelle @bloodiedpixie @bookish-bogwitch @cats-and-jam @werezolft @gekkoinapeartree @ionlydrinkhotwater @ivelovedhimthroughworse @krisrix @letraspal @themandilorian @mostlymaudlin @onepintobean @penpanoply @prettylightsbigcity @skeedelvee @takenabackbytuesdays @tea-brigade @teddypmedley @wellbelesbian @youraveragebookworm

[rubeghast]

which one would u adopt? 🧸

shop | kofi

[potpzine]

Today is Thursday, and every week we'll be sharing some Phantom of the Paradise PHUN PHACTS!

First up, did you know that the set dresser on the Brian de Palma film was one Sissy Spacek, who would be cast in the same director's CARRIE just two years later?

(also follow this blog to get updates on a big 50th anniversary Phantom of the Paradise zine that's currently in progress!!)

[cal-cium-the-nerd]

Fandom: One Piece Words: 530 Relationships: Jean Bart & Hakugan Characters: Jean Bart, Hakugan Summary: “I’m not suited for it,” Jean Bart replies, instead. “It hasn’t been a month since I stepped aboard, it’s not wise to trust me with the lives of the crew.” Heart Pirates Week - Day 1 ღ Jean Bart ღ Cursed

Am I ridiculously late to this event? Yes, I am. Am I posting this anyways? Yes, I am!! I’ve got drafts for all nine days, but lately life has been bonking me with a window frame and then pouring boiling paint on my head, before rinsing and repeating, so who knows when/if I’ll finish anything else

[hh-gazette]

We’re excited to announce that after 2 years of being exclusively on Supernatural Amino, we’re hoping to include even more of the Spn Family in our fanzine!

Hellhound Gazette is about all things Supernatural. Each issue features both art and written works that combines characters and creatures from the show with a theme - which can range from simple things like witches or autumn to more obscure like floriography.

The interest check is open now through December 11th and can be found on our carrd site (linked below)!

For updates, announcements, and more be sure to follow us on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Tumblr!!

[friendlycursedspaceotter]

So anyone else in this tiny fandom want to make a zine about this or is it just me?

Like, I think it would fit the vibe of the show

[thepoisonroom]

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i know that watching videos of podcasting is cringe in a true self/false self way but as someone who also over-psychoanalyzes cishet boyfriends who "aren't on social media" this spoke to me

[ladyjmontilyet]

my first zine - it's very rough. i had to do a creative response to Medea but I had so many deadlines I only had a couple hours to do it before its own deadline.

[bitternace]

*reaches out a hand

c'mon, there's no time to explain!

check out @teenyzines' latest project, Uncharted Worlds: A Kingdom Hearts Fanzine, and get your free copy while they're still hot!!

[ID: A digital drawing featuring Bulma, Goku, blonde Launch, Yamcha, Puar, Krillin, Chiaotzu, and Tenshinhan from Dragon Ball and Sora, Donald, and Goofy from the Kingdom Hearts Series.

The background is a dirt road, shrubbery, and the sea with a clear sky. The image shows a four-door yellow van with silver detailing heading to the left at the bottom of the image.

Launch drives one-handed, with a rogue-ish expression. She's visible from the torso up and wears a red ribbon on her blonde hair, brown gloves, and a black short-sleeved shirt.

Behind her, half positioned over the driver's seat, is Puar, a blue and cream-colored cat-looking creature with a worried expression, looking back at Krillin in the backseat.

Krillin has half his body out the window as he holds onto the van's b pilar. He looks overhead with an ecstatic expression and wears an orange gi, blue sweatbands, and a belt that flows in the wind.

On the passenger's seat, Bulma leans slightly out the window to stare overhead with a surprised expression, her blue hair flowing. She wears a red shirt with short sleeves and a white skirt. She holds onto the seat's backrest.

Between Launch and Bulma is Goku. He has either hand against the windscreen and looks up with an excited smile. He also wears an orange gi, blue sweatbands, and a black belt.

Yamcha, wearing his orange gi, is asleep in the backseat, head resting on his shoulder against the van's door.

On the van's roof are Chiaotzu and Tenshinhan.

Chiaotzu looks overhead in confusion, leaning on the van's sunroof. He wears a black hat with a red pompon, a green and yellow and white-sleeved tangzhuang with red detailing, black pants, and yellow lower-leg fastenings.

Tenshinhan pretends to be asleep, looking above with his third eye. He wears a white tank top, black pants with yellow leg fastenings, a red waist sash, and green forearm sleeves with red ends.

Above the van, riding Nimbus, are Sora, Donald, and Goofy.

Sora, on his hands and knees on the left, peeks down Nimbus with a smile and his hair flowing in the wind. He wears a black sleeveless shirt with white v-neck detailing, red pants, blue lower-leg sashes, white and blue fingerless gloves, black shoes with gold soles and caps, and his crown necklace.

Goofy, on the right, sits on his knees, staring down at the people in the van, clutching his orange hand to his stomach, mouth slightly open. He wears a green turtleneck under a simple black vest, brown pants, and dark shoes.

Donald, belly-down between them, has his arms stretched before him as he stares at Sora. He wears a blue shirt, brown suspenders, khaki pants, and a single yellow sweatband. /End ID.]

[technicolorxsn]

someone should invent a menstrual product that doesn't make cramps hurt worse

[orphicdusk]

Just a little something making its way through the swarm if you’re interested!! Link in the usual place ~

[ladyruthsrecipescharityzine]

COMING SOON!

Cover art by @penpanoply