The Cartographer’s Handbook: Episode 4

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 23, 2014

New Century: The Cartographer’s Handbook Episode 4 of 4. Part 6: The Author Part 7: The Future – Commendation: President Ulysses S. Grant – Account: Director Thomas W. Arlington – Prior Warning – The West – Account: Private Carmen Santos – Beyond America – The Future – Account: Commander Calvin Wilson – End Credits New Century is an alternate history sci-fi set in America in the years following the civil war. This first season (also available on Kindle) takes the form of a serious survival guide. The second season is now an ongoing audio drama podcast. New Century has a patreon, shared with the Digital Drift movies and video games podcast. You can support its second season and beyond while getting access to a ton of exclusive bonus content and joining the fan community https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES BOTH CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND HUMANS. Cast for This Episode Announcer: Lou Fernandez (Listen to his podcast “Lou Reads the Internet For YOU!”) http://loureads.com/ Thomas W. Arlington: Alex Shaw (Listen to my podcast) http://www.digitaldrift.co.uk/ Lieutenant James Buckner: Daniel Floyd (watch his web series; Extra Credits) http://extra-credits.net/ Private Lawton Sadler: Spencer Leeb https://www.facebook.com/AllTheoryNoP… Captain Samuel Tudor: Spencer Leeb https://www.facebook.com/AllTheoryNoP… Music featured: Dr Julius Kauffman: Matt Wardle Lieutenant James Buckner was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Emory Upton (1839-1881), United States Army General and author of “The Military Policy of the United States”. Private Lawton Sadler was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Charles Lepley of the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry who died in the same Andersonville prison colony mentioned in this episode. His journal can be found herehttp://www.civilwararchive.com/DIARIE… Askook was represented by the half Mexican, half-Irish scout Felix Martinez AKA “Mickey Free”. http://www.celiahayes.com/archives/1284 Captain Samuel Tudor was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Michael Harm, Union Army Private of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry 159th Volunteers. His wife, Clementine was represented by Major Pauline Cushman, an actress and spy for the Union army during the Civil War. Dr Kauffman was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof (1859-1917), a polish, Jewish physician who was fascinated by the idea of a world without war and subsequently created the universal auxiliary language of Esperanto in order to facilitate this. He began its development aged 14 whilst still in school. He has hundreds of streets, parks and bridges named after him as well as a planet; 1462 Zemenhof. Music featured: Paradise by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKG… Shores of Avalon by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/ Artwork Cover artwork for The Cartographer’s Handbook designed by M.P.J. Dillon http://www.mpjdillon.co.uk/ 02.52: Wendigo by Glenn Porter/TavenerScholar http://tavenerscholar.deviantart.com/...

The Cartographer’s Handbook: Episode 3

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 22, 2014

New Century: The Cartographer’s Handbook Episode 3 of 4 Part 4: America 1883 Part 5: Combat and Survival – The American Cities – The Battle of Washington – Account: General Nathanial Curtis – Duties as a Cartographer – Duties as a Soldier – Account: Tabitha Chorley – Account: Corporal Ryan Considine – Account: Corporal Harriet Blaine – Account: Captain Annie Oakley New Century is an alternate history sci-fi set in America in the years following the civil war. This first season (also available on Kindle) takes the form of a serious survival guide. The second season is now an ongoing audio drama podcast. New Century has a patreon, shared with the Digital Drift movies and video games podcast. You can support its second season and beyond while getting access to a ton of exclusive bonus content and joining the fan community https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw Cast for This Episode -Director Thomas W. Arlington: Alex Shaw -General Nathanial Curtis: Alex Shaw -Tabitha Chorley: Maureen Foley – Corporal Ryan Considine: Jacob Newburn -Corporal Harriet Blaine: Sharon Shaw -Captain Annie Oakley: Laureta Sela Lieutenant James Buckner: Daniel Floyd (watch his web series; Extra Credits) http://extra-credits.net/ Private Lawton Sadler: Spencer Leeb https://www.facebook.com/AllTheoryNoP… Captain Samuel Tudor: Spencer Leeb https://www.facebook.com/AllTheoryNoP… Music featured: Dr Julius Kauffman: Matt Wardle Lieutenant James Buckner was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Emory Upton (1839-1881), United States Army General and author of “The Military Policy of the United States”. Private Lawton Sadler was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Charles Lepley of the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry who died in the same Andersonville prison colony mentioned in this episode. His journal can be found herehttp://www.civilwararchive.com/DIARIE… Askook was represented by the half Mexican, half-Irish scout Felix Martinez AKA “Mickey Free”. http://www.celiahayes.com/archives/1284 Captain Samuel Tudor was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Michael Harm, Union Army Private of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry 159th Volunteers. His wife, Clementine was represented by Major Pauline Cushman, an actress and spy for the Union army during the Civil War. Dr Kauffman was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof (1859-1917), a polish, Jewish physician who was fascinated by the idea of a world without war and subsequently created the universal auxiliary language of Esperanto in order to facilitate this. He began its development aged 14 whilst still in school. He has hundreds of streets, parks and bridges named after him as well as a planet; 1462 Zemenhof. Music featured: Paradise by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKG… Shores of Avalon by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/ Artwork Cover artwork for The Cartographer’s Handbook designed by M.P.J. Dillon http://www.mpjdillon.co.uk/ 02.52: Wendigo...

The Cartographer’s Handbook: Episode 2

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 20, 2014

New Century: The Cartographer’s Handbook [Part 2 of 4] The First Emergence of the Wendigo – Account: Maggie Strother – Account: Private Henry Jackson – Account: Sergeant Bo Travis – Account: James Gregory – Account: Katherine Holloway New Century is an alternate history sci-fi set in America in the years following the civil war. This first season (also available on Kindle) takes the form of a serious survival guide. The second season is now an ongoing audio drama podcast. New Century has a patreon, shared with the Digital Drift movies and video games podcast. You can support its second season and beyond while getting access to a ton of exclusive bonus content and joining the fan community https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES BOTH POTENTIALLY UPSETTING VIOLENCE AND RACIALLY CHARGED LANGUAGE AND BEHAVIOUR. Cast for This Episode -Director Thomas W. Arlington: Alex Shaw -Maggie Strother: Laureta Sela -Henry Jackson: Jacob Newburn -Bo Travis: Matt Wardle -James Gregory: Mark Ord -Katherine Holloway: Sharon Shaw Music featured: 00.01: Shores of Avalon 44.41: Thunder Dreams Both by Kevin MaCleod http://incompetech.com/ Maggie Strother was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Minerva Childress who is in no way associated with the actions or beliefs of the fictional character described here. Henry Jackson was represented utilizing the image of Union Army Private Emory Eugene, Bo Travis by Confederate soldier Marmaduke Marshall and James Gregory by Lewis Thornton Powell. Powell is the most well-known as he was one of the four conspirators subsequently hanged for their part in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The artwork used to depict the horrible fictional occurrences in Mississippi are of course based on horrible real events from that period. What I didn’t show (aside from one chilling photograph) is how in our reality that stretched on well into the 20th Century. The imagery at the end to show the wendigo plague affecting New York City utilized published depictions of the 1870s Orange Riots and the 1860s gang warfare of the Five Points mobs. You can see at one point the Irish are portrayed as being savage and ape-like. At the time they along with many other cultures introduced to the societal melting pot were seen as a genuine threat to the American status quo. Katherine Holloway was represented utilizing the image of C.P. Roberts. Very little is known and recorded about Mrs Roberts but her melancholy air combined with her strong features provided the perfect image for Katherine. Most definitely inspired by Gone With the Wind, this is what might have happened to Scarlett O’Hara in the world of New Century. See if you can spot the...

The Cartographer’s Handbook: Episode 1

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 19, 2014

  New Century: The Cartographer’s Handbook Episode 1 of 4 Part 1: Our Enemy Part 2: Equipment – Introduction – The Creatures – Account: Lieutenant James Buckner – Process of Infection – Account: Private Lawton Sadler – Food of the Wendigo – Standard Issue Equipment: RS Soldier – Account: Captain Samuel Tudor – Standard Issue Equipment: RS Scout -Account: Doctor Julius Kaufman -Uniform New Century is an alternate history sci-fi set in America in the years following the civil war. This first season (also available on Kindle) takes the form of a serious survival guide. The second season is now an ongoing audio drama podcast. New Century has a patreon, shared with the Digital Drift movies and video games podcast. You can support its second season and beyond while getting access to a ton of exclusive bonus content and joining the fan community https://www.patreon.com/alexandershaw WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES BOTH CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND TO HUMANS. Cast for This Episode -Announcer: Lou Fernandez (Listen to his podcast “Lou Reads the Internet For YOU!”) http://loureads.com/ -Director Thomas W. Arlington: Alex Shaw -Lieutenant James Buckner: Daniel Floyd (watch his web series; Extra Credits) http://extra-credits.net/ -Private Lawton Sadler: Spencer Leeb -Captain Samuel Tudor: Spencer Leeb -Dr Julius Kauffman: Matt Wardle Music featured: 00.01: Paradise by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKG… 59.18: Thunder Dreams by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/ Lieutenant James Buckner was represented with the greatest respect utilizing the image of Emory Upton (1839-1881), United States Army General and author of “The Military Policy of the United States”. Private Lawton Sadler was represented utilizing the image of Charles Lepley of the 103rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry who died in the same Andersonville prison colony mentioned in this episode. His journal can be found here http://www.civilwararchive.com/DIARIES/Lepley1.htm Askook was represented by the half Mexican, half-Irish scout Felix Martinez AKA “Mickey Free”. http://www.celiahayes.com/archives/1284 Captain Samuel Tudor was represented utilizing the image of Michael Harm, Union Army Private of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry 159th Volunteers. His wife, Clementine was represented by Major Pauline Cushman, an actress and spy for the Union army during the Civil War. Dr Kauffman was represented utilizing the image of Ludwik Lazarus Zamenhof (1859-1917), a polish, Jewish physician who was fascinated by the idea of a world without war and subsequently created the universal auxiliary language of Esperanto in order to facilitate this. He began its development aged 14 whilst still in school. He has hundreds of streets, parks and bridges named after him as well as a planet; 1462 Zemenhof. Artwork Cover artwork for The Cartographer’s Handbook designed by M.P.J. Dillon http://www.mpjdillon.co.uk/ 12.21: Wendigo by Glenn Porter/TavenerScholar http://tavenerscholar.deviantart.com/ 13.02: Wendigo Plus by Chenthooran Nambiarooran/Mythrilgolem1 http://mythrilgolem1.deviantart.com/ 13.36:...

The Cartographer’s Handbook [Additional for 1883]

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 18, 2014

This is the extra handbook material that was released March 1st 1883 after James and Abigail had their encounter at Brier Hill during the events of Secret Rooms. In basic terms, this is the stuff Thomas W. Arlington fought for the inclusion of in the first edition but was overruled. If you’ve heard the 1883 edition before then you’ll be familiar with all of this. If not, it should prove rather revealing. Director Thomas W. Arlington: Alex Shaw Lieutenant James Buckner: Daniel Floyd Katherine Holloway: Sharon Shaw President Ulysses S. Grant: Alex Shaw Commander Calvin Wilson: Matt Ramsay 1. Re-Introduction 2. Account: Lieutenant James Buckner 3. Account: Katherine Holloway 4. Account: Director Thomas W. Arlington 5. Prior Warning 6. Account: Commander Calvin Wilson WARNING: This podcast contains scenes of an occasionally violent and distressing nature and language both coarse and racially charged. http://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/mf/play/tna7ys/TheCartographersHandbook-Additionalfor1883.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

New Century Season 2 – Trailer 1

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 16, 2014

New Century: Now on Patreon

Posted By Alex Shaw on Nov 15, 2014

On this page you can find links to Alex’s first novel, which is now being adapted into a web series The Patreon can be found here. If you would like to show your support for Digital Drift this year you can make the most difference by being a Patron of the New Century web series. Effectively you, my community are vouching for the quality of my work to the wider, Patreon crowd. As little as a dollar a month will be one more endorsement and will add strength through solidarity. But the work should speak for itself so watch this… The Cartographer’s Handbook Ostensibly written by Thomas W. Arlington, director of the newly formed National Intelligence Agency, this book is given to scouts of the Reunified States Military, setting out to travel an America beset since 1872 by a lethal new plague. The infected regress to an aggressive, feral state and it is up to what remains of a shattered government, operating out of the reclaimed Washington DC, to re-establish contact and form a total army of the people, if they are to stand a chance of retaking their land. This is the first book and introduction to an ongoing series named New Century. Now available on Kindle for £3.22 / $2.49 Actually written by Alex Shaw, freelance web content producer, host of the Digital Gonzo podcast and chief editor of Digital Drift. Longtime enthusiast cinema and video gaming critic, Alex has been developing this story on and off since 2001, taking it through several incarnations and utilizing his in-depth research and analytical podcasting style to craft a dangerous, involving and character-driven world.  Buy it on Kindle USA  Buy it on Kindle UK  Buy it in Paperback    Listen to a sample Daniel Floyd as Lieutenant James Buckner http://schoolofmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Catrographer-Sample.mp3   The Audio Drama This is an unabridged, adaptation of the book with a full cast. It is performed rather than read and is accompanied by a fantastic score by musicians; Mark Tschanz and Marian Call. This is available through the Patreon site. Written, edited and produced by: Alex Shaw Listening Length: 3 hours and 37 minutes         Cast  Director Thomas W. Arlington                     Alex Shaw Lieutenant James Buckner                          Daniel Floyd Private Lawton Sadler                                    Spencer Leeb Captain Samuel Tudor                                   Spencer Leeb Doctor Julius Kauffman    ...

The Cartographer’s Handbook [1882 Edition]

Posted By Alex Shaw on Oct 17, 2014

Ostensibly written by Thomas W. Arlington, director of the newly formed National Intelligence Agency, this book is given to scouts of the Reunified States Military, setting out to travel an America beset since 1872 by a lethal new plague. The infected regress to an aggressive, feral state and it is up to what remains of a shattered government, operating out of the reclaimed Washington DC, to re-establish contact and form a total army of the people, if they are to stand a chance of retaking their land. Since Secret Rooms begins in October 1882 several key sections would not yet have been published. So this is the exact version that was read to the people of Weirwood by Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. The remaining sections will be released on here after Secret Rooms. The complete 1883 audio drama with 53 additional minutes of recorded accounts and music by Mark Tschanz and Marian Call is available via the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newcentury In real world terms it’s a great way to acquaint yourself with the history and events that affected this parallel world to better understand the unfolding story that will proceed in this podcast. The full 1883 Edition is available on Kindle and as a historical documentary-style web series on YouTube. WARNING: This podcast contains scenes of an occasionally violent and distressing nature and language both coarse and racially charged. Cast Director Thomas W. Arlington Alex Shaw Lieutenant James Buckner Daniel Floyd Private Lawton Sadler Spencer Leeb Captain Samuel Tudor Spencer Leeb Doctor Julius Kauffman Matt Wardle Maggie Strother Laureta Sela Private Henry Jackson Jacob Newburn Sergeant Bo Travis Matt Wardle James Gregory Mark Ord General Nathanial Curtis Alex Shaw Tabitha Chorley Maureen Foley Corporal Ryan Considine Jacob Newburn Corporal Harriet Blaine Sharon Shaw Captain Annie Oakley Laureta Sela Private Carmen Santos Laureta Sela Commander Calvin Wilson Matt Ramsey Introduction The Creatures Process of Infection Account: Private Lawton Sadler Food of the Wendigo Standard Issue Equipment: RS Soldier Account: Captain Samuel Tudor Standard Issue Equipment: RS Scout Account: Doctor Julius Kaufman Uniform Account: Maggie Strother Account: Private Henry Jackson Account: Sergeant Bo Travis Account: James Gregory The American Cities The Battle of Washington Account: General Nathaniel Curtis Duties as a Cartographer Duties as a Soldier Account: Tabitha Chorley Account: Corporal Ryan Considine Account: Corporal Harriet Blaine Account: Captain Annie Oakley The West Account: Private Carmen Santos Beyond America The Future http://newcenturyshow.podbean.com/mf/web/za2f8m/TheCartographersHandbook1882Edition.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

Digital Gonzo 159: The Making of The Cartographer’s Handbook [Part 2]

Posted By Alex Shaw on Dec 18, 2013

Part 2 of the in-depth character study. Find out secrets behind the names, the motivations of General Curtis, President Grant and Director Arlington, the nerve-wracking prospect of including real life historical figures alongside fictional characters alongside more voice direction and some rather hilarious outtakes. My guests again are  are Laureta Sela: voice of Barbara Gordon in The Killing Joke and in this production, Maggie Strother, Carmen Santos and Captain Annie Oakley. Matt Wardle, voice of Doctor Julius Kaufman and Sargeant Bo Travis. Maureen Foley, the voice of Tabitha Chorley. Spencer Leeb, the voice of Lawton Sadler and Samuel Tudor. Sharon Shaw, the voice of Katherine Holloway and Harriet Blaine as well as the book’s editor. And of course there’s myself, the voice of Thomas W. Arligton, General of the armies Nathaniel Curtis, President Ulysses S. Grant, the book’s writer and the audio producer and editor. Joining me for a further discussion on why sci-fi and the supernatural often don’t mix is Matt Dillon of Geekplanet. If you like what he has to say and want to check out his work, Traveler’s Duty is available in the Kindle store. Coming next week on Christmas Day: The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug. http://traffic.libsyn.com/gonzogaming/159._The_Making_of_The_Cartogrophers_Handbook_Part_2.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...

Digital Gonzo 159: The Making of The Cartographer’s Handbook [Part 1]

Posted By Alex Shaw on Dec 11, 2013

I would say listen to the audio drama first, but I have a feeling that if more people listen to this enthusiastic and in-depth character discussion in the traditional Gonzo round-table style then The Cartographer’s Handbook will inevitably get a lot more talkative fans. So my advice is listen to this, spoilers and all, until you are truly tantalized, and champing at the bit to get stuck in to the audio drama itself. Honestly and seriously folks this book series is incredibly important and something of a milestone achievement in my life. In these first few weeks and months of its existence, how it reaches the rest of the world depends entirely on you. Your word of mouth, your Amazon reviews. I’m basing this campaign on trust. Joining me in the discussion are Laureta Sela: voice of Barbara Gordon in The Killing Joke and in this production, Maggie Strother, Carmen Santos and Captain Annie Oakley. Matt Wardle, voice of Doctor Julius Kaufman and Sargeant Bo Travis. Maureen Foley, the voice of Tabitha Chorley. Spencer Leeb, the voice of Lawton Sadler and Samuel Tudor. Sharon Shaw, the voice of Katherine Holloway and Harriet Blaine as well as the book’s editor. And of course there’s myself, the voice of Thomas W. Arligton, General of the armies Nathaniel Curtis, President Ulysses S. Grant, the book’s writer and the audio producer and editor. In this episode we look at the first nine characters in the book, in chronological order. Arlington we’ll be keeping for the very end of the second part, since his is the most deep and complex character. This one gets pretty heavy too with thorny cultural, prejudicial gender and racial issues confronted. You can obtain the audio drama by going to Gonzo Planet and downloading the MP3 zipped folder. Once again, payment via donations gratefully appreciated. For those unfamiliar with this, here’s a quick synopsis since we don’t introduce it for the first time in the show: Ostensibly written by Thomas W. Arlington, director of the newly formed National Intelligence Agency, this book is given to scouts of the Reunified States Military, setting out to travel an America beset since 1872 by a lethal new plague. The infected regress to an aggressive, feral state and it is up to what remains of a shattered government, operating out of the reclaimed Washington DC, to re-establish contact and form a total army of the people, if they are to stand a chance of retaking their land. This is the introduction to an ongoing series named New Century.  http://traffic.libsyn.com/gonzogaming/159._The_Making_of_The_Cartogrophers_Handbook_Part_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window |...