#oldguardbigbang2022

[mific]

Fandom: The Old Guard (Movie 2020) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova Characters: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani, Nicky | Nicolò di Genova Additional Tags: Fanart, Digital Art, Traditional Media, Islamic References, Alternate Universe - Historical Summary: Illustrations for Tam Cranver's beautiful story “The Plate of the Eclipses” about love, astrolabes, and intrigue, set in 12th century Bukhara.

[tarlanx]

Title: Second to None Fandom: The Old Guard / Aladdin (2019) Pairing/Characters: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Jafar (Aladdin 2019)/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova Word Count: 11669 Rating/Category: R SLASH Content Notes: Harry Potter/Magic AU, different first meeting

I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU TO MIFIC for creating the most gorgeous piece of art for my story at such short notice, and for taking the time to run through the story and suggest improvements. The story is far better for it. Please note: any remaining grammar/silly mistakes will be all mine!

Summary: Three thousand years after being trapped in a lamp, the all-powerful genie, Jafar, once known as Yusuf, is awoken by yet another new master. Nicolò di Genova, a Christian soldier and priest, believes Jafar is a demon sent to tempt him and refuses to make wishes. Genies are Djinn, and Djinn are tricksters, but Jafar gets more than he bargains for when he chooses to interpret his master's dying words as a wish for everlasting life.

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FAQ

What is The Old Guard Big Bang?

A Big Bang is a writing challenge where writers write longer pieces of fic, and artists create art for them. The Old Guard Big Bang is centered around stories about the characters from the 2020 movie The Old Guard, with a minimum word count requirement of 10,000 words, and which have been created specifically for the Big Bang. There is no maximum word count. Any pairing and/or genre are permitted!

What is the Big Bang schedule?

All deadlines end at midnight UTC-11 of the listed day. (UTC-11 is the time zone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.) https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Sign-ups: January 19-February 14, 2022

Summary/themes due: March 14, 2022

Artists claim writers: March 21, 2022

1st check-in: May 1, 2022

50% of writing completed: July 1, 2022

2nd check-in: September 1, 2022

Post to collection: November 1, 2022

How do I sign up as a writer, artist or beta?

Click here to sign up.

Are there any sign-up requirements?

Yes. We are requiring AO3 accounts for writers, artists and betas this year. You must also sign up with a working e-mail address and Tumblr account. 

If you don’t have an AO3 account, here are instructions on AO3 for obtaining one.

The mods and your artist/author/beta are the only ones who will have access to your email address for privacy reasons.

There is an 18+ age requirement in order to create NSFW content, whether as an author or an artist.

Can I sign up as both an author and an artist?

Yes, you may sign up as both, but please make sure you are able to balance the commitment and workload involved.

When do artists claim stories?

As an author, in order to have your story considered for artist claims, you must submit a story summary by March 14, 2022:

The finalized story summary (around 500 words)

General themes and/or outline

Pairing

Rating

Applicable Archive Warnings

Artists will make their claims beginning March 21, 2022, and we’ll match everyone up accordingly.

What is the posting procedure for fic/art?

The fic and its accompanying art should be posted in their entirety to AO3. During the Final Author Check-in you will also claim a date to post your work to AO3, for which you will be responsible. The story must be posted in its entirety on your assigned date. That includes multi-chaptered fics.

How will the author/artist team-up work?

Authors and artists are responsible for initiating contact following Claims. That includes but is not limited to:

authors providing drafts and snippets to their artists during the creative process

artists providing embedding links for their completed artwork to the authors

authors integrating the final artwork into their fic prior to posting

Can I write more than one fic?

Signing up for more than one story is allowed, but bear in mind that you will be committed to both/all stories.

Is co-writing permissible?

Yes. Sign up separately, each with your own email. You will be able to communicate with us later that you are co-writing together.

Will my story definitely have art?

Big Bangs tend to have a higher ratio of authors to artists, so there is no guarantee that all fic will have accompanying art. We’ll do our best to make it happen, though.

Is a beta reader required?

No, having a beta reader is not required, but we expect that the story be thoroughly edited before posting. Once sign-ups have closed, we will make available the list of people who have signed up to be betas.

What are the art requirements?

The Old Guard Big Bang allows for various types of art, each with its own requirements:

Fanmix: a linkable mix of at least eight (8) songs, as well as front and back cover art

Fanvid: at least one video of at least one minute in length

Traditional or Digital Artwork: at least one piece of clean line art with basic shading

Photomanip: the equivalent effort to clean line art with basic shading

Photoset or Gifset: one 9-image moodboard per 6,000 words, or the equivalent effort

Artists are required to host their artwork on a site of their choosing and provide embedding links for the authors prior to posting.

How do I claim a story as an artist?

Claims will begin on March 21, 2022. The list will include for each fic (anonymously): a summary provided by the author, general themes, pairing, ratings and any Archive Warnings which may be applicable. Artists will then pick their top five and we will assign on a first come, first served basis.

Can an artist claim more than one story?

Once the first round of claims is done, if there are unclaimed stories left, we will open them up to a second round of claims. However, as with authors, please make sure you are willing to take up the workload required. As stated above, you are making a commitment to your author.

What do I do after completing the art?

When you have completed your art, please contact your author to determine the best method for hosting and sharing your artwork.

Other questions?

Feel free to send an ask!

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We'll be updating with more info, including a link to the AO3 collection and mod intros, in the coming days!

[astrabear]

a question for fanfic authors

I just realized that I might be able to sign up as an artist for the Old Guard Big Bang this year. I’m not worried about being able to complete it, or producing something that I personally am happy with... but I work in a... let’s call it an unusual medium, and my big fear is that I’d pick a story and the author would be disappointed with what they got.

But I think this might be an unreasonable fear? A lot of writers get super excited for any kind of associated work.

If you’re a writer, and you were part of something like the Big Bang, is there anything you can think of that you’d be upset or disappointed to get from your artist? (Assuming that it’s a respectful and caring take on your story and one that does a decent job of capturing the vibe.)

[mific]

Fandom: The Old Guard (Movie 2020) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Andy | Andromache of Scythia/Quynh | Noriko Characters: Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani, Andy | Andromache of Scythia, Quynh | Noriko Additional Tags: Fanart, Cover Art, Digital Art, Traditional Media, Crusades, Crusades Era Joe | Yusuf al-Kaysani & Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Returning to Malta (The Old Guard), Inspired by Aladdin (Disney Movies), Djinni & Genies Summary: Yusuf and Nicolò - together from the crusades to the Renaissance, and onwards.

Notes:  Inspired by Second to None by Tarlan. Created as a complementary work in the 2022 Old Guard Big Bang, as an illustration and cover for Tarlan's wonderful story. It's been a fun collaboration! @oldguardbigbang Mixed media - watercolours and acrylic inks, finished digitally.

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Old Guard Big Bang 2022 Sign-up Form

What is The Old Guard Big Bang?

A Big Bang is a writing challenge where writers write longer pieces of fic, and artists create art for them. The Old Guard Big Bang is centered around stories about the characters from the 2020 movie The Old Guard, with a minimum word count requirement of 10,000 words, and which have been created specifically for the Big Bang. There is no maximum word count. Any pairing and/or genre are permitted!

What is the Big Bang schedule?

All deadlines end at midnight UTC-11 of the listed day. (UTC-11 is the time zone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.) https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Sign-ups: January 19-February 14, 2022

Summary/themes due: March 14, 2022

Artists claim writers: March 21, 2022

1st check-in: May 1, 2022

50% of writing completed: July 1, 2022

2nd check-in: September 1, 2022

Post to collection: November 1, 2022

How do I sign up as a writer, artist or beta?

Click here!

Where can I find Frequently Asked Questions?

Click over here instead!

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Sign-ups closing in a few days

Sign-ups for this year's Big Bang close at midnight UTC-11 (the middle of the Pacific) on February 14, 2022.

You can sign up as a writer, an artist, or a beta - or all three! Check the blog for links to the FAQ, the challenge timeline, and the sign-up form.

(For the curious: a Big Bang challenges writers to write a story with a minimum word count - 10,000 words in our case - which an artist then creates art for. Read the FAQ for more information!)

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Artist Claims Are LIVE!

We have just sent out the artist claims email to everyone who has signed up as an artist for this year's event. As mentioned in our previous post, it's on a first-come first-served basis!

If you haven't received any email from us today, please check your Spam folder. If you still cannot locate the email, we ask that you reach out ASAP.

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Author Summaries Due!

Everyone who has successfully signed up as a writer for the Old Guard Big Bang 2022 (i.e. filled in the first two forms we've sent out) should have received the third and final form, requesting mandatory story summaries and any additional, optional information you're interested in sharing about your project with our pool of artists during claims.

If you haven't received any communication from us earlier today, please check your Spam folder. If you still cannot locate the email, we ask that you reach out ASAP.

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Artist Claims - NOW CLOSED

We're happy to announce that the last of the summaries have been claimed last night. After a recount and double-checking our records today, we can now confirm that all of the authors should have an artist assigned for each of their stories.

If you have signed up with a summary (as an author) and/or claimed a summary (as an artist), and have not received a confirmation email with your partner's information, please check the Spam folder on the email address you provided for contact. If you still cannot locate the email in question, please contact us ASAP. (We are failable, too.)

Finally, we are extremely grateful to all of the artists who stepped up and managed to keep the claims period to under 72 hours.

To the authors: Happy writing!

And for everyone, as usual, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out through the Ask Box or email.

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The Mod Team

Hello! It's your friendly neighborhood Big Bang mod team.

@aimmyarrowshigh

AO3 handle: aimmyarrowshigh

Favorite part(s) of The Old Guard (2020): Either the baklava bet or Nile and Booker around the fire. Although I also love Joe’s big snuggly hug of Andy at the beginning, too.

First fandom website (reading or writing): I had my own Dream Street fansite for writing back in 2001; I started reading fic online in 1998 on various Harry Potter sites.

Some other fandoms: The MCU, Star Wars, Percy Jackson, The Baby-Sitters’ Club, The Addams Family, American Girl… I’ll write for anything that I enjoy, but I don’t read for very many fandoms. (These days I only read for TOG and the MCU.)

Other hobbies: Making miniatures, papercrafting, needlework.

Favorite snack or dessert: Probably good babka, but that’s hard to find, so ice cream.

@lazaefair

AO3 handle: lazaefair

Favorite part(s) of The Old Guard (2020): “It’s a nice plane”, Nile dive-bombing Merrick out the window – really, any of the moments where Nile yells “Shit!” – also the van speech

First fandom website (reading or writing): First started reading fanfiction on moonromance.net. First fanfic written and published years later on good ol’ FF dot net.

Some other fandoms: The Magnificent Seven (2016), Star Wars Rogue One, the specific era of Avengers (2012) fanfic when they all lived in Stark Tower and were actually friends…

Other hobbies: Baking desserts, experimenting with makeup, recently resumed playing piano again

Favorite snack or dessert: Good chocolate, not too dark (75-85% usually), sometimes combined with other flavors.

@werebearbearbar

AO3 handle: mellyflori

Favorite part(s) of The Old Guard (2020): Nile’s smile, all the found family gorgeousness, the smartassery, Nicky’s hug, shoving the bad guy out a window

First fandom website (reading or writing): reading: bulletin boards and newsgroups because there weren’t websites for it yet. Writing: livejournal

Some other fandoms: Aubrey/Maturin, BBC’s The Musketeers, Dragon Age: Inquisition, LotR during its heyday

Other hobbies: I make dice for tabletop gaming, I knit, embroider, sew, and quilt, I like camping and playing D&D with the fandom friends I’ve had for 20 years

Favorite snack or dessert: Lemon bars. No question. Not even a close competition.

Pleased to meet you!

Remember that sign-ups close at midnight on February 14, 2022. You can sign up as a writer, artist, or beta - or all three, if you want!

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An Update on Artist Claims

We're excited that artist claims are now open!

While the start date was indeed March 21st, we want to clarify that we're leaving the window open for a full week (until the 28th) so that the remaining artists can submit their choices.

A reminder for those artists who have already submitted their picks and received a confirmation and the contact details of their author(s): You can pick additional stories by filling in the same form you received at the start of artist claims. There is no cap on the number of writers assigned to one artist, so you may pick a second author (or more). We will also have another round of claims once the remaining artists have made their choice, before getting in touch with pinch-hitters for the remaining unclaimed writers (should that be the case).

If there are artists who have missed the initial sign-up window for the Big Bang event as a whole but still wish to participate, they can reach out through the Ask Box of this blog, and we will work with them to set something up.

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Old Guard Big Bang 2022 Schedule

All deadlines end at midnight UTC-11 of the listed day. (UTC-11 is the time zone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.) https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Summary/themes due: March 14, 2022

Artists claim writers: March 21, 2022

1st check-in: May 1, 2022

50% of writing completed: July 1, 2022

3rd check-in: September 1, 2022

Post to collection: November 1, 2022

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Last call for Stage 2!

If you signed up in Stage 1, then you should have received at least one email with a link to the Stage 2 form for information that we need in order to proceed with the BB. If you have not received any emails, please check your spam folder or reach out to us here on tumblr. Otherwise, we’ll have to assume you’ve dropped out. Thank you!

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Sign-ups Are Closed for The Old Guard Big Bang 2022!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for this year's event. We'll be reaching out shortly with more information by e-mail. (We advise that you check all folders, including Spam, to avoid a misdelivery.)

In the even that you don't receive any communication within the next 48 hours at the address you provided for contact upon sign-up, please reach out through this blog's Ask Box so we can properly address the issue.