#fandom activities

The AO3 Demographics Survey 2024 was an unofficial demographics survey of 16,131 AO3 users conducted in January 2024. We have just finished posting our initial results, so here is just a taste of the graphs and data you can check out now over on AO3!

The anonymised dataset from this survey is now available for researchers.

A full list of the survey questions with links to the relevant data is below the cut!

I assume this has been done a dozen times, but one more never hurts! Also, my partner gifted me a new deck and I got inspired.

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The Fool: Why did Rook agree to join Varric?

The Magician: What is Rook's opinion on magic and mages?

The High Priestess: Andrastian or nah? Loyal to the Chantry, content to forge their own beliefs, or wishing the entire concept of the Maker would just fuck off already?

The Empress: If Rook could be doing literally anything else right now without Thedas falling apart immediately, what would they get up to?

The Emperor: What's Rook's relationship with their parents? Do they even have any, or anyone else that fills the same role?

The Hierophant: How does Rook get on with Solas?

The Lovers: What made Rook realize they were in love with their chosen romance option? (Alternatively, if they don't roll that way: Who among the Veilguard do they trust the most, and why?)

The Chariot: Why, in their opinion, is Rook the one leading the Veilguard?

Strength: What was the thing that brought Rook the closest to their emotional breaking point?

The Hermit: Does Rook enjoy being alone with their thoughts?

The Wheel of Fortune: If Rook could sit down and have a chat with any person or group of people from Thedas' history, who would they pick?

Justice: Is there any social issue that Rook is particularly invested in?

The Hanged Man: Does Rook get along with the Inquisitor?

Death: What does Rook think about Nevarran culture?

Temperance: How well does Rook deal with a sudden crisis?

The Devil: What is Rook's greatest vice? Feel free to define "vice" as loosely as you'd like.

The Tower: Minrathous or Treviso? And, crucially, why? Do they regret it?

The Star: What's the thing that keeps Rook going when things get tough?

The Moon: What is something they're aware of but would much rather ignore?

The Sun: What brings them joy?

Judgement: Does Rook have any regrets in the end?

Dr. STONE Season 4 episode 33 Rocket Maze

Something that I’ve seen done a lot in the 9-1-1 fandom and I think would be fun to bring over here, is to create bingo cards to keep track of your predictions throughout the season!

I wasn’t planning to make one until next month, but I feel like it might be a fun way to breathe some life into the fandom. This isn’t meant to be serious. Make your predictions as wild or unlikely to actually happen as you want. As the season goes on, you stamp off any correct predictions and we see how we all do 😉

I was so excited to answer this ask.

Oshikatsu:

Is the practice/participation of activities that fans do to support their beloved "oshi," (meaning favorite) which can be idols, actors, anime characters, athletes, or even non-living things. It involves buying merchandise, attending events or creating themed displays like ita-bags and shrines.

{this is my friends shrine of Mitsuru Tenma from Ensemble Stars!}

BUT there are other ways to perform oshikatsu like editing photos or photo-cards. Listening to music that reminds you of your oshi, or you think your oshi would like. Posting about your oshi, lot of people who preform oshikatsu post photos of a plushie of their oshi while out doing other things. (like shopping, going to a park or eating at a restaurant.) Drawing fan art, writing fanfiction, or making themed meals. Sharing experiences, (like going to themed cafes or events) trading items, and connecting with other fans online or offline. Visiting locations significant to their oshi. (which are called "Pilgrimages")

Another very popular way to perform oshikatsu is by celebrating your oshi's birthday either by planning some sort of event (like a picnic or dinner date with friends that also share the same oshi) or something as small as going out and buying/making a cake and posting pictures with merchandise of your oshi with the cake you bought/made.

{for example this is a pic of a picnic date with friends from Emirichuu's insta for Sylus' birthday. A character from an otome game called 'Love in Deep Space'}