Rules, FAQ and Timeline
It has come to my attention that the rules page is not mobile friendly, sorry about that! I’m putting it all here and will pin this post to the page for easy access for the future. ♥️
Basic Rules:
Participants must be 18+.
Fics must be a minimum of 1,000 words.
Fics must be Spideypool-centric.
Please follow the spirit of the event and the requests as much as to the letter. If it’s only technically or incidentally Spideypool, or if it’s not technically what the listed squick was, please request/write something else.
That’s about it! No event-given limits beyond that, go nuts!
Timeline:
Sign-ups open: Sunday, November 12
Sign-ups close: Saturday, November 18 at 6pm Eastern Time
Prompts go out: Saturday, November 25 (or earlier, if the matches are done before then!)
Deadline to post: Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at 11:59pm EST
Rules and FAQ (extended):
What is this event?
Essentially, you receive a person to write a fic for, along with up to 3 prompts. You write one of these prompts and then gift it to them, on AO3 and/or Tumblr. And it’s all anonymous until the fic is posted! If you’ve heard of a Secret Santa event, this is the same idea, just with an attempt at a more inclusive name.
How do I sign up?
Fill out this Google Form (closed until November 12). You’ll receive an email with your responses and voila, you’re all done!
This event is now reserved for those 18+, so please be sure you’re at least 18 before signing up.
Do try to keep the prompts open! Remember, this is a gift, not a commission. You will not have precise control over what is made, and that’s part of the spirit of the exchange!
How long does my fic need to be?
1,000 words. There is no word limit, but if your giftee has stated they are not okay with receiving a WIP, please do keep in mind your time limit and adjust your length accordingly.
Do my prompts have to be holiday-themed?
Nope! Prompts can be for any holiday or completely unrelated to one.
Is [blank] allowed?
The only requirements are to keep it Peter Parker/Wade Wilson, and to work off the prompt(s) and DNWs (do-not-wants) given. So long as you’re trying to give your giftee something they will enjoy, the fest has no other limitations on what content is allowed.
*Note: prompts must be Spideypool-centric. E.g., you can request Spideypool with background Irondad, but please don’t request Irondad with background Spideypool. It’s not what the event is for, and makes it much harder on the mods to pair people up.
There are three prompts. How many do I need to write?
Only one! If you have the time and energy to fill more, then go right ahead! Though I suggest finishing one before starting on another, so you don’t risk leaving your giftee with nothing.
