#challenge02

Introduction Post * Meet the Mods Post * Master Post on DW * Challenge #1

Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.

The beginning of the year can be a propitious time to set new goals and hopes that will carry you forward for the rest of the year. It can be something big or small, or perhaps a new habit that will bring you closer to achieving what you want to do. Maybe clearing an old WIP, giving a shot at that ambitious idea, or checking out a new book series people keep recommending to you? Considering making a goal or two, or as many as you wish to.

Challenge #2

Set some goals. Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in today’s post at The Fandom Snowflake Challenge on DW saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

If you'd like advice on how to achieve these goals, feel free to mention it in your post! If you just want to talk about them, that is absolutely fine as well.

Check out the comments for all the awesome participants of the challenge and visit their journals/challenge responses to comment on their posts and cheer them on. (And because we were gifted with paid time for the month of January, you can search comments! So don’t forget to list the fandom(s) in your comment so people can search for it.)

And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.

Some fannish goals for 2024 that I have:

I didn't really have a lot of time this week but in the end I wanted to at least submit something simple and small just for fun. ♥

The girl's name is Misa. The story I had in mind for her is that she's a young blind fairy. Because of this she cannot fly from fear of losing her way/orientation or bumbing into things. As a result her wings also slowly started chipping away on the ends from lack of use. However, whenever she's out on a walk and a sudden breeze flies past, she likes to imagine that the ground dissapears from under her feet for a moment and that she's in the sky.

The next challenge was to make a cross-over so I went with Loki and Solas.

Solas is quite pleased by this, he is back in his element.  Loki is rather annoyed and mildly confused because he was under the impression he was swapping looks with another god.  If this is so why does he look like a hobo?  I imagine I will be hearing from his lawyer *shrug*  He didn’t specify.

Introduction Post * Meet the Mods Post * Master Post on DW * Challenge #1

Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.

Seems like we all spend a considerable chunk of our fandom time trying to convince loved ones, friends and total randos alike that our fave is in fact the best. This can take shape of anything from watch parties/read-alongs to capslock squee in DMs to relentless gifsets to PhD dissertations.

One of my favourite forms of this is the "fandom manifesto" or "fandom primer," wherein one writes up an outline of what their fave is, why it's great, and links to where one can find more (with more or less detail and formality, depending on the venue).

Challenge #2

In your own space, write a promo, manifesto or primer for your fave character, ship or fandom. Leave a comment in today’s post at The Fandom Snowflake Challenge on DW saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

These can be as short or as long as you like! If you're looking for examples to inspire, check out Crack_van's Fandom Overview tag, meta_manifesto's AO3 Collection, or the "Fandom Promo" tag of your favourite fest.

Check out the comments for all the awesome participants of the challenge and visit their journals/challenge responses to comment on their posts and cheer them on.

And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.

Introduction Post* Meet the Mods Post * Master Post * Challenge #1

Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.

If this year of near-complete isolation has taught us anything, it’s that we are, all of us, no matter how introverted and hermit-like we are, in need of a little human contact from time to time. What better than to do that with like-minds, am I right?

Challenge #2

In your own space, (or their own space) interact with someone new. Leave a comment in today’s post at The Fandom Snowflake Challenge on DW saying you did it. No need to leave a link for this one, but if you’d like to invite others to join the conversation, please do leave one.

And us, being the helpful sort, gave you the perfect opportunity to find new people to talk to just a few short days ago. Feel free to peruse The First Day’s post for links to participant’s introductions. You’re bound to find a handful of people who also need a new person to talk to and willing to jump into conversation to fulfill the challenge--and make new friends, of course. You can also, ALWAYS talk to people here in the comments each challenge. ♥ ♥

And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.

Introduction Post * Meet the Mods Post * Master Post * Challenge #1

Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.

To know where we are, we must know where we’ve been. Fanlore keeps up with the history of fandom as a whole, but what is your personal fannish history? How did you get here and now in fandom? What detours, curves, or shortcuts did you take in your journey? What were your first influences? Your most important influences?

Challenge #2

In your own space, talk about your fannish history. Leave a comment at the Fandom Snowflake Challenge on DW saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Timeline, narrative, bullet points, tell us your history as a fan!

Check out the comments for all the awesome participants of the challenge and visit their tumblrs/journals/challenge responses to comment on their posts and cheer them on.

And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.

Alright fam you asked for it!  We’ve finally whipped up our second Mooncat Art Challenge!  Like last time, the winner will receive a 1,000 catbean bonus and their art will be featured at the end of the streams for a week!  

Challenge Task: Using the given reference pose, create a story based illustration depicting a character of your choice.  Please include a small blurb about the character as well (no longer than a few sentences). 

Pose: http://danika-stock.deviantart.com/art/Body-Reference-Standing-Stepping-Forward-598090679

Task breakdown: Using the reference photo given above (Does not have to be exact, but do not change the pose drastically; Alternatively, do not trace, please push yourself and use it for reference!), you will design any character you like.  This MUST be a NEW character (no existing characters or OC’s). Your goal is to include STORY into this image.  Whether it’s including a background, a very expressive outfit or facial expression, a dramatic atmosphere, it’s your choice!  I really just want to see that you THOUGHT heavily about every aspect of this character.  I want to feel like I’m a part of their world just by looking!

Questions to ask yourself that can help you come up with a good, well rounded character story:

-How old is my character?

-What are mundane tasks of their day?

-What are their favorite hobbies outside of their day job?  

-What are some of their biggest pet peeves?

-What is one of their fondest memories?

-What is one of their biggest goals?  Biggest fears?

-How would they respond to so-and-so situation?

Other things you can do to really embody your character:

-Think about their inner and outer dialogue.  What would they say to themselves vs. others?

-Think about how does the body language of this pose play into their character?

-Act them out! BECOME THE CHARACTER!  No matter how silly it feels!

Like last time, this will not be based on artistic skill level, I really just want to see how creative you are and how well you’re able to express a story through one illustration!