sk8 big bang

Theme: Serendipity

Posting Begins:

    Graphics Mod: Rowan

    responsible for making any and all graphics. icons, headers, spotlights, carrd (layout, more specifically), and anything necessary for the bang!!

    Rules

    Click here for the link to the sk8 Big Bang Handbook, which goes more in depth on rules/guidelines, what Big Bang Events generally entail, and Mod Introductions. A basic overview can be found below:

    General Rules
    Be respectful of the people around you
    No ship bashing
    NSFW topics stay in NSFW channels (minors will not
    be allowed in NSFW spaces, and will not be able to
    create NSFW content)
    Give credit where credit is due
    No vent posting in the server
    All content created must be new (sequels are fine, so
    long as they have not been discussed publically)

    Content Restrictions
    No Miya Ships
    No Minor/Adult
    No Dead Dove Content
    (for more information about what dead dove content includes, ask a mod)

    Artist Minimum Requirements
    One Complete Illustration per summary selected (full color & background)

    Writer Minimum Requirements
    7k words. One Shots and Two Shots should be completely finished by posting

    Beta Minimum Requirements
    Go over edits with your writer/artist, finalize edits by posting

    Pinch Hitter (Writer) Minimum Requirements
    7k words. One Shots and Two Shots should be completely finished by posting

    Pinch Hitter (Artist) Requirements
    One Complete Illustration per summary selected (full color & background)

    Schedule

    Pre Bang
    Interest Check Opens - March 9
    Interest Check Closes - March 30
    Mod Applications Open - March 31
    Mod Applications Close - April 7
    Full Mod Team Announced - April 10

    Applications
    Contributor Applications Open - April 15
    Writer Applications Close - April 30
    Artist & Beta Applications Close - May 8
    Pinch Hitter Applications Close - September 5

    The Main Event
    Summary Submissions Open - May 1
    Summary Submissions Close - May 10

    Summary Claims Open - May 15
    Summary Claims Close - May 21

    Partners & Teams Announced - May 25

    First Contact Check-In - June 10
    Second Contact Check-In - July 10
    Third Contact Check-In - August 10
    Fourth Contact Check-In - September 10
    Fifth Contact Check-In - October 10
    Final Contact Check-In - November 10

    First Hard Check-In - June 20
    Second Hard Check-In - July 20
    Third Hard Check-In - August 20
    Fourth Hard Check-In - September 20
    Fifth Hard Check-In - October 20
    Sixth Hard Check-In - November 20
    Final Hard Check-In - December 30

    Preview Submissions Open - November 20
    Preview Submissions Close - November 30
    Preview Posts - December 19
    Previews Stop - January 6

    Last Day to Drop - November 15

    Posting Claims Open - December 1
    Posting Claims Close - December 20
    Posting Schedule Released - December 30
    Posting Begins - January 9
    Posting Ends - January 22

    All dates are subject to change

    Check in Goals
    First Hard Check-In: 1k finished, concept sketch
    Second Hard Check-In: 2k finished
    Third Hard Check-In: 3k finished, final lines/start flats
    Fourth Hard Check-In: 4k finished
    Fifth Hard Check-In: 5k finished, flats/start render
    Sixth Hard Check-In: 6k finished
    Final Hard Check-In: 7k finished, Illustration Complete; Edits finalized/Close to finished

    FAQs

    Is this bang SFW or NSFW?
    This bang is both SFW and NSFW, and both adults and minors will be allowed to participate. Specific pairing and team preferences will be asked later during contributor apps and again during summary claims. Minors will not be allowed to create NSFW content.

    Are there any content restrictions?
    We are working on a comprehensive list of content restrictions, but for now, Dead Dove content and Miya ships have a hard ban. We will release the list as part of a larger info doc prior to mod apps, which will open by the 31st.

    How do I join?
    When applications are made available, you can sign up there! Contributor apps are released April 15th, so make sure to keep an eye out for that!

    Do I need a Discord?
    Absolutely! The majority of communication will be made through Discord.

    Can I join with a friend as a pair?
    Yes. When applications come out, there is a spot that allows you to say who your partner is.

    Can I apply for multiple contributor roles?
    Definitiely! If you think you can handle it, you're more than welcome to contribute under multiple roles. Just make sure you get to each section on the contributor form when you sign up!

    What is a pinch hitter?
    A pinch hitter is kind of like backup. Life can get crazy, and we aren’t always able to finish projects we thought we could. If you need to drop from the Bang, a pinch hitter will step in to complete the work. Pinch Hitters will be working on a short time frame, since it all depends on when a writer drops.

    What is a beta?
    A beta is someone who edits a work, whether it be helping with grammar/sentence structure/spelling/etc for written works or perspective/shading/etc in art.

    Can we write ships for this event?
    Of course! Any Adult/Adult ships are fair game, and so long as the ship isn't for Miya, Minor/Minor ships are good too!