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The Old Guard Big Bang 2021
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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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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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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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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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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?
Check back on this blog for the link to the sign-up form, which we will post on January 19, 2022.
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.
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!
We’ll be updating with more info, including a link to the AO3 collection and mod intros, in the coming days!
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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?
Check back on this blog for the link to the sign-up form, which we will post on January 19, 2022.
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.
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!
We’ll be updating with more info, including a link to the AO3 collection and mod intros, in the coming days!
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The Old Guard Big Bang 2022 - Gauging Interest Survey
Hello, all! We have received a few messages asking if we’re going to host another Big Bang for 2022, and the answer is: we currently don’t know! We are asking for anyone interested to please send us an ask here on Tumblr with the following information. This is not a signup, this is just to give us an idea of the number of people still interested in a 2022 ‘bang.
USERNAME:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A 2022 BIG BANG:
WOULD YOU BE JOINING AS A WRITER OR AN ARTIST (or both):
WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR MINIMUM WORDCOUNT? 7K, 10K, 12.5K, OTHER?
Thank you so much, and we hope to hear from you soon!
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The Old Guard Big Bang 2022 - Gauging Interest Survey
Hello, all! We have received a few messages asking if we’re going to host another Big Bang for 2022, and the answer is: we currently don’t know! We are asking for anyone interested to please send us an ask here on Tumblr with the following information. This is not a signup, this is just to give us an idea of the number of people still interested in a 2022 ‘bang.
USERNAME:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A 2022 BIG BANG:
WOULD YOU BE JOINING AS A WRITER OR AN ARTIST (or both):
WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR MINIMUM WORDCOUNT? 7K, 10K, 12.5K, OTHER?
Thank you so much, and we hope to hear from you soon!
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Congratulations, everyone!
We are officially closing the Old Guard Big Bang 2021.
We did it! YOU did it! 93 posted works in the collection in total, both fic and art. You can find the collection here - please go forth and browse!
P.S. Just a snapshot of the tag cloud:
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Chapters: 12/12
Fandom: The Old Guard (Movie 2020)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova
Characters: Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani, Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Quynh | Noriko, Andy | Andromache of Scythia, Booker | Sebastien le Livre, Nile Freeman
Additional Tags: Minor Quynh/Andy, Alternate Universe - Sugar Daddy, Sugar Daddy Joe, Sugar Baby Nicky
Summary:
Nicky is desperate to not take out student loans and so to combat this, his roommate suggested he try an app: Arrangements in Sugar. On here he finds Joe, a wonderful, charismatic artist and Nicky doesn't know exactly what Joe sees in him.
The two of them navigate their arrangement and relationship, but can a Sugar relationship really become more than just that?
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Chapters: 5/11
Fandom: The Old Guard (Movie 2020)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Booker | Sebastien le Livre/Nile Freeman
Characters: Nile Freeman, Booker | Sebastien le Livre, Andy | Andromache of Scythia, Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani, Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, Quynh | Noriko
Additional Tags: Minor Joe | Yusuf Al-Kaysani/Nicky | Nicolò di Genova, 100 Year Exile, Vignettes, POV Nile Freeman, Canon Character of Color, Slow Burn, Mutual Pining, Requited Unrequited Love, Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism, Canon Compliant, Immortality, Slice of Life, Rating to Change
Summary:
Nile doesn't think she's ever actually mailed a postcard. She bought some once when she went to Springfield on a class trip, but she just gave one to Mom when she got home.
She isn't sure what to say. Whether she can even safely say anything.
She settles on writing, simply, Wish you were here. She copies down the address that Copley sent over, buys absurdly cheap stamps, and drops the postcard in a mailbox outside one of the sunbaked white resort buildings.
There. Done.
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Or, Nile and Booker fall in, out of, and in love again over the 100-year exile.
(Part I complete, Part II coming soon with a rating bump to E.)
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Centuries of experience sent shivers down Joe’s spine at that tone, and he had to fight not to twitch away. Nile and Booker leaned back warily as well, while Andy simply looked amused. Nicolò, for his part, merely looked interested- the poor fool.
“I do enjoy a good bet.” He said, eyebrows quirked questioningly. “What are your terms?”
Quynh caressed her own bow, smirk widening. “Whoever can shoot the most prey before supper wins.”
Nicolò nodded slowly. “Stakes?”
Quynh pursed her lips thoughtfully. “I’ll wager a story you’ve never heard before.” She finally offered. “Whatever that’s worth to you is what you’ll have to bet as a match.”
Nicolò gave her another smile, this one small and almost secretive. “You would have me offer my life, then.”
my pieces for @oldguardbigbang2021, for @airilymusing ‘s wonderful soft post apocalypse fic, A Soft Epilogue, which you should all go read because it’s very good! I had a lot of fun with this fic and drawing these scenes
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open up and see (on AO3)
Word Count: 3,061, Andy&Nile&Joe&Nicky Family Feels, Nile-centric, mild Joe/Nicky, General Audiences
Written as a pinch hit for the @oldguardbigbang2021 inspired by this gorgeous art by Bones (posted with permission). <3
Additional Tags: Post-Movie: The Old Guard (2020), Character Study, Team as Family, Food, Card Games, Friendship, Domestic, Slice of Life, No Plot/Plotless, No Angst, Humour, POV Nile Freeman, Embedded Images, Fanart, Inspired by Fanart, Old Guard Big Bang 2021
Summary:
They play a card game that reminds Nile of Uno, only they play it with regular cards, weak cups of milky coffee in front of them. Andy shuffles them as she explains the particular rules here, and tells her it’s called Macau, and stares off into the distance for a couple of seconds as she inevitably remembers various exciting adventures that involved the game. Nile likes to watch her face, all of their faces, as they recollect some instance so long ago that Nile knows few people alive today could have been around to witness it, if any. It’s comforting to know that however long she may live the memories will keep accumulating, like playing cards in an ever-rising stack, face down except for when Nile flips them when she wants a glimpse of the past.
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