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Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine
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A zine dedicated to the game JSaB - celebrating the game, what it means to us, and the creativity of our community. Interest check OPEN NOW!! Organized by @bgsartcavern on Tumblr.

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CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine are NOW OPEN!!

The time is finally here! If you want to make something as a part of the zine, apply as a contributor with the links in the reply below!

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #contributorapplications
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Friend (aka Cube) and Lycanthropy are writing and drawing, the four Players seated around them, watching. Between them all are the words "CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS, OPEN NOW!!"
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3 DAYS LEFT to apply as a CONTRIBUTOR for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine!

Artist App: forms.gle/CsU6FDqAXH9G...
Writing App: forms.gle/r6n9FMMnfKEQ...
Unique Works App: forms.gle/sdF7pjEtPMux...
Merch Artist App: forms.gle/amyUgQGJjjuy...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Friend (aka Cube) and Lycanthropy are writing and drawing, the four Players seated around them, watching. Between them all are the words "CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS, CLOSES IN 3 DAYS!!"
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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ONE WEEK LEFT to apply as a CONTRIBUTOR for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine!!

Artists: forms.gle/CsU6FDqAXH9G...
Writers: forms.gle/r6n9FMMnfKEQ...
Unique Creatives: forms.gle/sdF7pjEtPMux...
Merch Artists: forms.gle/amyUgQGJjjuy...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Friend (aka Cube) and Lycanthropy are writing and drawing, the four Players seated around them, watching. Between them all are the words "CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS, CLOSES IN 1 WEEK!!"
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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2 WEEKS LEFT to apply as a Contributor for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine!!

Artist App: forms.gle/CsU6FDqAXH9G...
Writing App: forms.gle/r6n9FMMnfKEQ...
Unique Works App: forms.gle/sdF7pjEtPMux...
Merch Artist App: forms.gle/amyUgQGJjjuy...

#jsab #zinepromo #contributorapps
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Friend (aka Cube) and Lycanthropy are writing and drawing, the four Players seated around them, watching. Between them all are the words "CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS, CLOSES IN 2 WEEKS!!"
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine are NOW OPEN!!

The time is finally here! If you want to make something as a part of the zine, apply as a contributor with the links in the reply below!

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #contributorapplications
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Friend (aka Cube) and Lycanthropy are writing and drawing, the four Players seated around them, watching. Between them all are the words "CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS, OPEN NOW!!"
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Mod Applications for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine are now closed! A genuine thank you to everyone who applied, you should all be receiving emails over the next couple days.

For the rest of you - Contributor Applications open on NOVEMBER 10th!! We hope to see you then.

#jsab
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom, pink rain and spike balls rain down onto the silhouettes of islands, behind the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "now closed..."
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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LAST DAY to apply as a MOD for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine!

Primarily looking for ART MODS - information on the role is written in the form. If you'd like to join the team, apply with the link below!

forms.gle/XnbVp5zbApmU...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #modapps
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boss and Barracuda hold up the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "CLOSES TOMORROW!!"
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Mod Applications for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine close in 2 DAYS!!

We are primarily looking for ART MODS and WRITING MODS. If you want to be part of the team, please apply with the link below!

forms.gle/XnbVp5zbApmU...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #modapps
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boss and Barracuda hold up the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "CLOSES IN 2 DAYS!!"
November 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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MOD APPS for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine close in 3 DAYS!! Looking especially for Art and Writing Mods - experience welcome, but not mandatory!

If you want to help make this zine a reality, fill out the form below:

forms.gle/XnbVp5zbApmU...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #modapps
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boss and Barracuda hold up the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "CLOSES IN 3 DAYS!!"
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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We have ONE WEEK REMAINING for MOD APPLICATIONS!!

If you'd like to help moderate Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine, fill out the form below! We're especially looking for Writing Mods and Unique Arts Mods.

forms.gle/W5bj1ACm4fKw...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #modapps
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boss and Barracuda hold up the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "CLOSES IN 1 WEEK!!"
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Mod Applications for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine are NOW OPEN!!

We are looking for an Art Mod, Writing Mod, Unique Works Mod, and Discord Mod!! More details on those in the form below.

forms.gle/DwBnQtD6Jocd...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #modapplications
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boss and Barracuda hold up the words "Mod Applications". The word "Mod" is crossed out and replaced with the word "Boss". Below is the text "OPEN NOW!!"
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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The interest check for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine is now closed. We've recieved OVER 150 RESPONSES, thank you so much for the support!

MOD APPLICATIONS will open this Friday, October 24th, and CONTRIBUTOR APPS open November 10th - keep an eye out!!

#jsab #justshapesandbeats
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is water in the JSaB artstyle, fading to pink on the left side. There is text in the water that reads "INTEREST CHECK, now closed..."
October 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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LAST DAY to get your thoughts in on the Beyond Shapes & Beats INTEREST CHECK!!

Fill out the form below if you haven't!

forms.gle/Brfj71pHSDLv...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #interestcheck
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boat, Helicopter, and the four players, with text that reads "INTEREST CHECK CLOSES TOMORROW!!"
October 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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TWO MORE DAYS until the interest check for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Zine closes!

Fill out the below form if you haven't yet, and if you know anyone who'd be interested in this zine, let them know too!

forms.gle/Brfj71pHSDLv...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #interestcheck
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boat, Helicopter, and the four players, with text that reads "INTEREST CHECK CLOSES IN 2 DAYS!!"
October 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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The Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine INTEREST CHECK closes in ONE WEEK!! Be sure to fill it out if you haven't already!

forms.gle/Brfj71pHSDLv...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo #interestcheck
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom the JSaB characters Boat, Helicopter, and the four players, with text that reads "INTEREST CHECK CLOSES IN 1 WEEK!!"
October 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Hey everyone! We aren't even a week into October, and we've already received OVER 100 RESPONSES to our interest check, and OVER 40 SUBMISSIONS thus far for our Shapetober community page - with many more participating outside of it!! Thank you all SO MUCH for your participation and support!

#jsab
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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The Interest Check for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine is NOW OPEN!!

If you want to see this zine become a reality, please fill out the form below. It closes on October 20th, fill it out while you can!

forms.gle/pNBFgRbWwqkw...

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #interestcheck #zinepromo
October 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The interest check for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine opens TOMORROW!!!

#JSaB #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is text that reads "INTEREST CHECK Opens TOMORROW!!"
September 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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TWO DAYS LEFT until our interest check opens on October 1st!!

Sidenote: The organizer for this zine is in the PST timezone, and the zine is operating on this time. We try to post in the early afternoon here, but we know in some parts of the world this is already the next day.

#jsab #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is text that reads "INTEREST CHECK Opens in 2 DAYS!!"
September 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Just three more days until the Beyond Shapes & Beats interest check! We can't wait to hear from you all!!

#jsab #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is text that reads "INTEREST CHECK Opens in 3 DAYS!!"
September 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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After some wait, we finally have our completed #SHAPETOBER 2025 LIST for you all! If you want, feel free to @ us when you post your works for this prompt list, and you may get the chance to have your piece featured in the zine when it releases!

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #shapetober2025
A list of art prompts for a JSaB Inktober-style challenge, called Shapetober. It reads "Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine" at the top. The title reads "Shapetober 2025", and the prompts are: 1. Corrupt 2. Player 3. Tree 4. Cave 5. Spider 6. Crystal 7. Paradise 8. Flower 9. Boss 10. Cozy 11. Water 12. Island 13. Sun 14. Boat 15. Rain 16. Barracuda 17. Mushroom 18. Volcano 19. Lycanthropy 20. Helicopter 21. Gears 22. Factory 23. Fall 24. Cube 25. Cold 26. Tower 27. Level 28. Moon 29. Annihilate 30. TIO 31. Purify
September 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Just one more week to go!! We can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts, and the Shapetober prompts mentioned last week will be ready by tomorrow!

#jsab #justshapesandbeats #zinepromo
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is text that reads "INTEREST CHECK Opens in 1 WEEK!!"
September 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Results are in: we WILL be making a Shapetober prompt list this year!! We've been brainstorming, and should have that ready sometime before October starts, most likely within the week. :)

#JSaB #shapetober
A screenshot of the Tumblr poll, titled "Should we make a Shapetober prompt list?". Option 1, "YES!!", has 96.8% of votes. Option 2, "Nah, just stick to the zine", has 3.2% of votes. The caption on the bottom says "Final result from 62 votes".
September 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Hey everyone! A couple days ago, we posted an FAQ post over on our Tumblr! You don't need a Tumblr account or anything to view it, and it's a lot easier to have all that text there than through 300-character Bluesky posts.

beyondshapesandbeatszine.tumblr.com/post/7948735...
What is a zine?
A zine is kind of like a magazine, but made by people instead of a big company! They often have lots of art in them. A fanzine is focused on a specific media - in this case, JSaB. This zine will be a....
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September 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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We're also considering making a Shapetober prompt list for the month of October! We're running a poll over on our Tumblr (beyondshapesandbeatszine.tumblr.com) to see how many people are interested, but if you don't have a Tumblr, no worries! Leave a comment below and we'll count your vote. :)
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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There's two weeks left until the Interest Check for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine opens on October 1st!

We're happy to see so much excitement for this project already, let's hope these two weeks fly on by!

#jsab #fanzine
An image with the logo for Beyond Shapes & Beats: A JSaB Anniversary Fanzine on top. On the bottom is text that reads "INTEREST CHECK Opens in 2 WEEKS!!"
September 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM