#fandom boost bingo

[thehighfiveproject]

Friends, time to get your high fives out of the crisper drawer.

Here's your card for this edition of the bingo. Remember, zero need to sign up, but if you want to share it with us so we can reblog and share the love, make sure to @ us by Monday, May 1.

Remember this, too: you don't have to complete the card! Any number of these things you can do will be a great high-five to whatever creator you want to shout-out or encourage. Just make sure you provide a link to whatever you're high-fiving about. (Except for 'message a creator', although if you want to brag about the cool person you messaged feel free to link to their work!)

Below the cut you'll find the usual list of definitions for each square in case you need any help or ideas, along with a black & white version of the card if you want to get creative and make it your own.

Here’s the way we’re defining the activities associated with each card. If any of this is confusing after you read it over, send us a message and we’ll help!

- ‘leave kudos on a fic’

This is the easiest one! Just go out and find a fic you like and leave a kudos on it, if you haven’t already. It’s a small gesture but it makes an author know that someone actually read their story!

- ‘reblog/retweet an art post’

Find any art post you like and share it! Here’s the catch: you need to interact with it a little. When you reblog/retweet, please tell the creator what you thought about the piece – you can add some tags, or reply to the post, or quote-retweet or add a comment, or anything! A simple “I love this!” is nice but some details are even better (“your linework is so good!” or “that shade of blue is perfect”). One thing to think about: a lot of art on Tumblr is reposted (like when a user posts another artist’s work from Pixiv, say), so it’s nice if you make an effort to interact with posts that are actually from the creator if you can. That way the artist will see your comment!

- ‘reblog/retweet a fic post’

Same as the above, but for fic! Again, tags/replies/comments are needed, preferably with a little detail. You don’t need to be super eloquent or leave a detailed review (although if you have time/energy, that would be appreciated!); a tag as simple as “that was really cute” or “great characterization!” will do. Like with the art posts, it’s nice if you reblog directly from the writer (if you can) – some fics are posted by AO3 feed bots and the like, so the author may not even know a reblog has happened.

- ‘reblog/retweet an edit’

Same as the above, but for edits! Edits can include a gif set, or a set of screencaps, or even a fanvid. And, again, some simple tags/replies are needed. “I love that song choice!” for a vid or “great coloring!” on a gifset can let people know their work is being appreciated.

- ‘comment on a fic’

Find a fic, on any fic-hosting site you like, and leave a comment. That’s it! Again, no need to leave a novel-length comment (unless you’re inspired!) – a sentence or two is all we’re asking for this square to be considered complete. This is a great opportunity to let a writer know how their piece made you feel, or what section you particularly liked.

- ‘message a creator’

‘Creator’ here can mean anyone who makes *anything* to do with fandom: art, edits, fic, meta, knitted sweaters with character faces on them – if they’ve made anything, they’re a creator, and now’s your chance to let them know they’re appreciated. Send a message (anonymous or not!) letting them know that you enjoyed their work!

- ‘make a rec post’

This is a chance to tell your fandom friends about something they need to see. You can rec a fic, a blog, a fan event, an artist, an author, that person who knits sweaters with character faces – any kind of fandom thing that you want to make sure people see. This doesn’t have to be long or complicated, but feel free to go into as much detail as you want! Just make your own post, on Tumblr or Twitter or wherever else seems best to you, and give that thing you loved a little fanfare.

- ‘interact with a meta post’

A little love for our analytical friends! Here, you can reblog/retweet any kind of meta post for your fandom, whether it’s a three sentence headcanon or an essay-length dissection of why Character X is the absolute best character in Fandom Y. It’s even better if you respond to the meta, whether that’s agreeing or (respectfully!) adding your own thoughts, but sharing it is the main thing here.

And here’s the non-decorated version, in case you feel like making it your own. Get creative, if you want!

[zmediaoutlet]

fic wip: participation goals

Making my rec post for @thehighfiveproject by actually reccing another kind of project entirely: @ficwip, aka https://twitter.com/ficwip, aka the brainchild of @museaway who is just the kind of person we should all emulate.

#Fic Wip takes as their premise that It Is Good To Create. That's it. All fandoms welcome, no hate allowed. Last time I was over there they had people working on anime fic and Sherlock Holmes yarn dye with the same amount of enthusiam. Like -- hot damn, that's the kind of cool community you want to be part of, right? Muse is great shepherd of the project by making sure there are lots of touchpoints to reconnect people -- word game wednesday is a reliable treat, plus all the fic events that are run. I mean, look at this cool thing: https://ficwip.carrd.co/#events.

In general, it's a good reminder of how good a community can feel. Writers, consider checking it out as a means of encouraging yourself to finish that fic; readers, consider checking out their AO3 collection to get some treats; everybody, admire how just the act of reaching out and high fiving people generates new fandom content that all of us can enjoy.

[council-of-beetroot]

@thehighfiveproject

Here's the evidence if you don't believe me or something /hj

1. Reblog a fic

@pokytoad read their fics they made me cry

2. Leave kudos

I try to leave kudos as much as possible

3. Leave a comment on a fic

Go read this fic by @snifekinner ! It's very nice and it's Latvia centric!

4. Message a creator (on Discord and Tumblr)

5. Make a rec post

Go read these fics or go to my AO3 and check out my bookmarks (i know this post isn't from this month but it still is pretty good!)

6. Reblog an art post

This was a cool art (i reblog a lot of art this one was recent

7. Reblog an edit

I love @samrut 's edits

8. Interact with a meta post

Gotta love meta

[wanderingjedihistorian]

Treasure Hunt

Saw this a few weeks ago and decided it seemed like a fun thing to do. Rules require leaving a comment on the fic, not just kudos.

Thanks @thehighfiveproject for the neat idea!

Here are the fics I read for it!

Fic Less Than 1000

Arranging a Marriage by GingerAnn

Star Wars – Jango/Obi-Wan

<1000 Hits and <100 Kudos

i swear on all the gods by apollotaire

Star Wars – Cody/Obi-Wan

New Fic

Our First Winter by Bluebellstar

Star Wars – Cody/Obi-Wan

Underrated Fav

Alderaan Silver Moon Tea by TheShinyLizard

Star Wars – Cody/Obi-Wan

Old Fic

Shoot First, Ask Later by Eustacia Vye (eustaciavye)

Tin Man- Wyatt Cain/DG (Note: E rated)

New to You Author

move my feet towards your body (i can hear this beat) by Siderea

Star Wars – Jango/Obi-Wan

Free Space- Podfic

[Podfic] Whispering Pages and Time Gone By by Yuurei

Star Wars- Jaster Mereel & Jango Fett

Fandom Classic

Little Steps by Etharei

The Hobbit- Fili & Kili

Fic More Than 10,000

All Those Little Things by kj_feybarn

Star Wars- Cody/Obi-Wan/Rex

[aborddelimpala]

My Fandom Boost Bingo card for Round 1

Merci @thehighfiveproject ! this is a wonderful idea ❤️

Leave kudos on a fic : The King & the Lionheart by Waywardelle. Kinda my comfort wincest fic, all sweet and a bit cheesy. It's an old one but I still re-read it from time to time.

Reblog an edit : slashernatural  |  day 1  |  bathed in blood by @jarpadandjensens

Reblog an art post : warm summer evenings and a quiet moment together (WIncest) by @darling-cowboy

Reblog a fic post : scenes from the laudromat by coricomile (wincest). That fic sounds good with bonus art illustrations :)

FREE SQUARE : Contributing on keeping the spn fandom alive & fun -> Next SPN event on November 19th to celebrate the series final? Details HERE

[moonlightdistractions]

Fandom Boost Bingo! @thehighfiveproject

reblog an art post - @joshuascale gorgeous Sam and Dean being cozy in Baby

make a rec post - rei-c wincest fic from 2006 that is immersive, That Phantom World So Fair

interact with a meta post - not sure if this is meta or if I properly interacted, but loved the gencest-weirdcest-wincest breakdown

reblog a fic post - wincest big bang, Lose this Number by @lovetheirloves

leave kudos on a fic + comment on a fic - a bro bone bang fic! Inconvenient Timing by @twobrothersoneheart the prompt was knotting dildo :)

message a creator (@husbro! about art!)

reblog an edit (an older gif set that I had requested from @carvedsam just showed up on my dash & I still love it so wanted to give it fresh attention)

free square - showcasing the art I bought from @husbro - absolutely stunning pieces of Sam and Dean's finale forehead touch (plus stickers!)

[kylermalloy]

Another fandom boost bingo card filled!

Links are below the cut:

Leave kudos on a fic: this lovely Armin-centric piece with some Jearmin seasoning thrown in.

Reblog an art post: this adorable piece of the Elric brothers by a fellow Elricest fan!

Message a creator: done :) spreading the love!

Make a rec post: I recced a Twitter account that posts amazing Attack on Titan art

Free square: I spent the better part of this weekend discussing the plot of a collab fanfic with some friends. Who knows if it’ll ever get fully written, or posted, but the act of creation itself is incredibly fulfilling :)

Reblog a fic post: this short Supernatural piece about Dean’s possessive feelings toward Sam. Thought provoking and so well written!

Comment on a fic: this wonderfully written Eruri AU involving a single dad, a nanny, and an accidental kiss that leads to something more. Sugary sweet and very satisfying!

Reblog an edit: this Hannibal edit to Hozier’s new masterpiece Eat Your Young

Interact with a meta post: reblogged this thinky post about Attack on Titan characters with agree-y tags

As always, thanks to @thehighfiveproject for organizing!

[alulaspeaks]

Alright, @thehighfiveproject, I’m did my best to overcome my fandom-lurking ways. Thanks for the encouragement!

Leave kudos on a fic: sunflowers for the skeptical by KinomiAkai A lovely post-canon Naruto fic written for SNStober.

Reblog/retweet an art post: This amazing series of snapshots into Itachi’s tragic life through moments captured by his sharingan by @surfacage. Plus tag rambling from me about it. Naruto fandom.

Message a creator: DMed, promise!

Make a rec post: Shout out to new-to-me Supernatural fan artist @darling-sammy. Featuring some great grayscale work.

Free Square: Provided extra high fives to fics on this list via comments and kudos. Didn’t want to double count for those specific squares, but apparently I don’t mind doing it for the free space.

Reblog/retweet a fic post: Mississippi by @nigeltde-fic a cool SPN piece exploring the scale and scope of Castiel’s perception in early season 4 as he contemplates his charge. Featuring an exact timing of how long Dean watches Sam sleep.

Comment on a fic: lose the day in expectation of the night by @wetsammywinchester Great little SPN fic set post Mystery Spot where Sam has realized what he wants with Dean’s deal looming, and Dean finds he’s ok with going along for the ride.

Reblog/retweet an edit: this painful and excellent SPN Season 4 edit by @bloodyfirstblade​

Interact with a meta post: I’m counting this Hunger Games manipulative Peeta appreciation post. In which Peeta knows exactly what he’s doing and fights back in his own way.

[thehighfiveproject]

Round three of the Fandom Boost Bingo is ready to go! This round, Astrocat has found love and is celebrating with a Valentine Edition!

The round officially starts Wednesday, February 1. Feel free to grab the card and get going! Remember, there's no need to sign up, but if you would like us to share your card (whether you just fill one square or get a whole blackout), the due date to @ us is February 15. That's right: two whole weeks to share high fives and love across the fandom universe!

Astrocat and Aliencat would also like to encourage anyone who's interested to join them in celebrating love with a special Valentine's OTP Edition. Feel free to focus your high five efforts this month on your one true pairing -- whether that's your favorite romantic ship ever or the best gen buds that you love so much. (For the nonromantic, Aliencat wants to assure you that you can just fill out a regular card if hearts & flowers aren't of interest.)

As always, a list of definitions for each of the squares is below the cut. Don't forget to include a link to each fanwork or creator you high fived when it's time to share your card!

☆ How do I fill my card? How is each square defined?

Here’s the way we’re defining the activities associated with each card. If any of this is confusing after you read it over, send us a message and we’ll help!

- ‘leave kudos on a fic’

This is the easiest one! Just go out and find a fic you like and leave a kudos on it, if you haven’t already. It’s a small gesture but it makes an author know that someone actually read their story!

- ‘reblog/retweet an art post’

Find any art post you like and share it! Here’s the catch: you need to interact with it a little. When you reblog/retweet, please tell the creator what you thought about the piece – you can add some tags, or reply to the post, or quote-retweet or add a comment, or anything! A simple “I love this!” is nice but some details are even better (“your linework is so good!” or “that shade of blue is perfect”). One thing to think about: a lot of art on Tumblr is reposted (like when a user posts another artist’s work from Pixiv, say), so it’s nice if you make an effort to interact with posts that are actually from the creator if you can. That way the artist will see your comment!

- ‘reblog/retweet a fic post’

Same as the above, but for fic! Again, tags/replies/comments are needed, preferably with a little detail. You don’t need to be super eloquent or leave a detailed review (although if you have time/energy, that would be appreciated!); a tag as simple as “that was really cute” or “great characterization!” will do. Like with the art posts, it’s nice if you reblog directly from the writer (if you can) – some fics are posted by AO3 feed bots and the like, so the author may not even know a reblog has happened.

- ‘reblog/retweet an edit’

Same as the above, but for edits! Edits can include a gif set, or a set of screencaps, or even a fanvid. And, again, some simple tags/replies are needed. “I love that song choice!” for a vid or “great coloring!” on a gifset can let people know their work is being appreciated.

- ‘comment on a fic’

Find a fic, on any fic-hosting site you like, and leave a comment. That’s it! Again, no need to leave a novel-length comment (unless you’re inspired!) – a sentence or two is all we’re asking for this square to be considered complete. This is a great opportunity to let a writer know how their piece made you feel, or what section you particularly liked.

- ‘message a creator’

‘Creator’ here can mean anyone who makes *anything* to do with fandom: art, edits, fic, meta, knitted sweaters with character faces on them – if they’ve made anything, they’re a creator, and now’s your chance to let them know they’re appreciated. Send a message (anonymous or not!) letting them know that you enjoyed their work!

- ‘make a rec post’

This is a chance to tell your fandom friends about something they need to see. You can rec a fic, a blog, a fan event, an artist, an author, that person who knits sweaters with character faces – any kind of fandom thing that you want to make sure people see. This doesn’t have to be long or complicated, but feel free to go into as much detail as you want! Just make your own post, on Tumblr or Twitter or wherever else seems best to you, and give that thing you loved a little fanfare.

- ‘interact with a meta post’

A little love for our analytical friends! Here, you can reblog/retweet any kind of meta post for your fandom, whether it’s a three sentence headcanon or an essay-length dissection of why Character X is the absolute best character in Fandom Y. It’s even better if you respond to the meta, whether that’s agreeing or (respectfully!) adding your own thoughts, but sharing it is the main thing here.

And here’s the non-decorated version, in case you feel like making it your own. Get creative, if you want!

[zmediaoutlet]

fandom boost bingo!!!

starting my card for accountability purposes! I'll update as I think of things and share as I go. (A good strategy to the buds who are thinking of doing this -- that way you don't have to scramble to do it all at once, lol.)

Since April 17:

rb an edit: shared @horrorshow's absolutely faaaaaaaantastic edit on what I call the perennial problem of John Winchester -- just a gorgeous piece, really creative and thought-provoking. Admire it!

interact with a meta post: shared and added agreement-y tags to this nice thoughtful lil post about Dean's torture in hell by @quietwingsinthesky

rb an art post: shared this sweeeeeeet lil set of Sam doodles by @ricecookerice. Look at his lil face <3

left kudos AND commented on six blade knife by @sweetscotchbonnets, a bud who's new to this space but is coming out swinging and I'm so so glad <3

make a rec post: recced the excellent @ficwip community!

rb a fic post: re-queued Bird Feed by @egipci, which is just one of the best things I've read in months -- beautiful musing on John as a character.

message a creator: love duly sent out into the world :)

All done, @thehighfiveproject!

[samisadeangirl]

Fandom Boost Bingo Round 1

Leave kudos on a fic:  Daughter of Triton by @fictionallemons 

Reblog an art post:  Sam/Dean kiss by @ito-log

Make a rec post:  Sequins series by alexjanna91

Reblog a fic post:  Fan Fiction Curse by @zmediaoutlet

Comment on a fic:  gamble with desire by @corpsedean

Reblog an edit:  Evil versions of Sam & Dean by @aborddelimpala​

These are for Round 1 of Fandom Boost Bingo for @thehighfiveproject​.

[ohwhoopsok]

Pausing to hop on the fandom celebration train before I dive headfirst into NaNoWriMo season!

👏🏾 Leave a kudos on a fic (witcher - geraskier)

well-rounded by PenAndInkPrincess is a great example of the cutagens tag, dude, it’s about how Geralt’s cat eyes give away when he likes things, including a certain bard.

👏🏾 reblog an art post (supernatural) I’m cheating bc I’ve shared this before, but the boy king deserves to be seen twice, so feast your eyes again.

👏🏾 message a creator (all kinds of shit bc he’s talented) Done via DM!

👏🏾 make a rec post (witcher - geraskier) SO, I wasn’t sure how to go about this one but objectlesson wrote a fic so good it stressed me out this afternoon, so I made a rec post for Better Than The Memory (Rated E, squick warning)

👏🏾 reblog a fic post (supernatural - sastiel)

Right Here, Right Now by @alwaysthrowsscissors​ because I’m clearly a maniac and left it in my likes tbr but *sniffs thoroughly* YEP, STILL GOOD 🤤

👏🏾 comment on a fic (teen wolf - sterek) Went back to find At least the Road to Hell is paved, I'm not good with Stairways by lady emebalia, because I was too embarrassed to comment on a fic for a fandom I wasn’t even in BUT it’s really good and she put a lot of work into it, so frankly, she’s owed her flowers. 🌹

👏🏾 reblog an edit (911 - buddie) 911 is sorely underrepresented on my blog, but I’m a clown for a good buddie edit and this one is fantastic.

👏🏾 interact with a meta post (supernatural - wincest) I’m cheating, because used this John Finds Out about Wincest meta post @mannequin3thereckoning​ shared on her bingo BUT thing is, I love this fucking trope so much and op’s galaxy brain is wide open.

Idk if this counts as a blackout truly but it was fun, thank you for sharing the event, @thehighfiveproject​!

[cinderflower]

First time doing one of these, but it was fun to go back and track everything! Leave kudos on a fic: The Smallest Church in Jamrock by PositivelyVexed - A loose character study of Harry and Kim with Kim's tendency towards wanting to dominate and Harry's desire to submit (and a not-so-subtle inspriation for one of my own fics) [Disco Elysium - Harry/Kim - E, mind the tags] Reblog/retweet an art post: This incredible Hades 2 art by Siriusbound [Hades 2 - Zagreus & Melinoe] Comment on a fic: Twin Princes: Short Stories by Lady_of_Cinder - A very atmospheric piece about the twin princes [Dark Souls 3 - Lothric/Lorian] Reblog/retweet an edit: This emotionally devastating princes edit by fawntasmaranae [Dark Souls 3 - Lothric & Lorian] Couldn't get a blackout this time, but next time that's the goal! @thehighfiveproject

[soulmates-for-real]

Fandom Boost Bingo Round I

Thank you for the wonderful idea @thehighfiveproject ! I had a great time completing this 💕

Leave kudos on a fic: A Place for Us by fictionallemons - a superb heartwarming tale

Reblog an art post: Take me back to the night we met by rigby-floyd - gorgeous art capturing the essence of The Barn Scene ™

Message a creator: Beau Arlen gifs by beaujensen - perfect gifs that I can watch endlessly

Make a rec post: Wonderful Inventions by tcs1211 - this incredible writer needs so much more appreciation

Reblog a fic post: O Heavenly Christmas by smackthedevil - one of my favourite writers and an excellent wordsmith

Comment on a fic: I'd like to watch you, sleeping by redmyeyes - a short stirring fic inspired by a pic of sleeping Sam!

Reblog an edit: Sam and Dean hugs by aborddelimpala - my favourite gif maker and one of the best persons in the fandom

Interact with a meta post: S8 meta by samsflannel

[catnipster69]

Fandom Boost Bingo Nov. 1

@thehighfiveproject

Make a rec post: Roll the Bones by @lovetheirloves, the constant vow by @zmediaoutlet

Reblog/retweet an edit: So many, but young dean + pink by @xofemeraldstars

Reblog/retweet an art post: that brief moment where they were the same height by @darling-sammy

​Interact with a meta post: this post by @scaryjane

Message a creator: @aborddelimpala

Reblog/retweet a fic post: this one by @defenestratocaster

Leave kudos on a fic: Lose This Number by @lovetheirloves​

Comment on a fic: Lose This Number by @lovetheirloves​

[peach-coke]

Last-minute-Bingo-ing, yaaay! ♥ Unfortunately I didn’t manage to do much (‘cause I’m very slow and I’m also just coming back into fandom thingies) but a lil support is still so much better than none, SO HERE WE GO: Leave Kudos on a Fic: You find your way back down (and i’ll keep the area clear) - by quasikool Now you’re all allowed to be entirely shooketh because it’s neither Supernatural nor Gen - It’s a very steamy kind of sort of Sex-Pollen Resident Evil (Chris/Leon) Fanfic and it’s great, ok? Psht don’t kink-shame me :^ Reblog/Retweet an Art Post: For Valentines Day I have reblogged this wonderful Thor and Loki artwork by @midnottart, who does a whole bunch of utterly beautiful Thor and Loki artwork btw, so check them out! ♥ Message a Creator: I anonymously sent out some love here and there, I hope that counts (I’m also not done yet heh) Reblog/Retweet an Edit: This gorgeous Sam and Dean Edit by my dear @buticancarryyou, because it’s so poignant and I love it (and also, the song fits perfectly)