overwatch big bang 2017

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Important Announcement

I’ve kind of been putting this off because it’s a bit disappointing and embarrassing to Ghosty and I, but we’ve got some bad news for you guys.

Throughout the scheduling and coordinating for this event, we acknowledge the statement that has been echoed by those who have left: communication has been very poor. We as mods and co-runners have not been consistent with deadlines, and because of this laxness, we haven’t been receiving commitment or responses from a number of authors when trying to reach out them either on a deadline or after the fact. This is at no single fault, seeing as this whole event is based on constant and mutual communication. If one does not deliver, then they will not receive.

That being said, because of the spotty communication and delaying and delaying of deadlines, we feel that it would be best to discontinue the Overwatch Big Bang altogether.

I know that there are a lot of artists who have waited for a long time to begin working with authors, as well as authors who have had their stories ready for a long time and haven’t had any opportunity to post or do anything with them. This is part of why it’s so upsetting for us to say that things just aren’t working out here.

Even though we’re more than upset over having to discontinue the Overwatch Big Bang, we do want to say that the blog will not be deleted; it will merely be put onto hiatus in the hopes that we’ll be better prepared and will attempt to run another Big Bang to completion in the future.

We’re truly sorry for this, everyone. 

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Hey there, everyone!!! Here’s the official updated schedule for the Overwatch Big Bang! After an unexpected hiatus, we’re finally getting things back on track and starting to get the gears turning again! We’re really excited for this event still and can’t wait to see what our participants create!

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Updated Schedule Going Up Today!

Hey guys, sorry things have been pretty quiet as of late. Things had gotten hectic for us mods in our personal lives, but now that things are starting to settle down for me (Mod J) I’m going to be posting up an updated schedule by the end of today so things can get back on track! Due to the length of the sudden hiatus, the list of participants is considerably shorter, but we’re still excited about seeing the submissions for those that are still participating! 

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Hey! No worries if life has gotten hectic for the mods, but is the Big Bang still happening? Cause my beta is too busy to put in the time for solid feedback on my fic and I was wondering if any of the beta volunteers would be up for helping a gal out?

Yes, the Big Bang is still happening! Once the new schedule is written up/posted onto the blog then I can reach out to beta volunteers and update everyone else on what’s going on. Thank you for your patience!! 

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The blog has been silent for quite a long time, is this still a thing? Are you all ok?

Yes, this Big Bang is still going to happen! Life has gotten hectic for us mods, but I (mod J) am working on writing up a new schedule to get things back on track! We’d planned deadlines to happen a tad too close together for such a long term event, so things will be adjusted to make sure that everyone has time to work on their pieces. 

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Heya! I was wondering if you would do a list of confirmed artists as you did with authors, or if that was something you were holding off on doing until later?

We do plan on posting a list of artists, but we're holding off on that until artist sign ups actually close! That wraps up on August 15th, so once that passes an artist list will be put up.

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Author Check-Ins No 1!

Tomorrow (July 1st) is the first Author Check In so we know how far along you are with your fics! Please shoot us a message so we can stay up to date on how you're doing!

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Do we get a confirmation message? Or are you guys posting a list of participants? I'm quite anxious as I sent my application in but got no reply. I get that we're in automatically but at the same time, I don't know if mine went through.

The author list has been posted! Since you’re on anon, message us off anon if you didn’t see yourself on the list!

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Big Bang Authors!

Thank you to everyone who signed up to be an author for the big bang! We’re very excited over all of the great things that y’all will create! If something looks wrong, such as sending in a form and not seeing yourself on the list, then shoot us a message and we’ll get things sorted out! Without further ado, here’s the authors list!

1. @guromiii​ 

2. @ilananight

3. @stunning-spirits​ 

4. @sortamaliciousgaying​ 

5. @be-the-inquisition​

6. @mvrcy​

7. @soundblade​

8. @wharf-dragon​

9. @syzyji​

10. @birdy-in-the-blues​

11. @valiantbarnes​ 

12. @akiko-natsuko​

13. @vehicroids​

14. @oldhob​

15. @hcllblazr​

16. @acupofgeek​

17. @skyroseblog​

18. @bisymmetra​

19. @dannidorina​ 

20. @the-jade-dragon​ 

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Just curious, about how many authors signed up in total?

The list is going to be posted soon, but 20 people signed up to be an author! :>

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Author Sign-Ups Are Closed!

Thank you to everyone who signed up to be a writer for the Big Bang!!! The sign-ups for authors have officially closed, and we’ll be putting up the list of authors shortly! If anyone has signed up and doesn't see themselves on the author's list, send us a message and we'll work things out!

Just a reminder as well that artist sign-ups are still open, and the form can be found here! Artist sign-ups close August 15th, 2017!

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I'm almost done with the fic and well beyond the 15k goal already, but I'll probably need a beta. Will you make a post about that or we should just message you about it? Thank you! :3

Hey! So, we’re gonna make a post opening calls for betas (although we already have some loooovely volunteers!) and asking any authors in need to hit us up so we can hook everyone up!

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Overwatch Big Bang Sign Ups Are Open!

Overwatch Big Bang author and artist sign ups are open!

The link is here for sign ups, and if you haven’t seen anything about it and are curious, the OWBB info post (with rules, info, and schedule) is here.

Important: Author sign-ups have been extended for the past week, so the final deadline is tomorrow, June 23rd!

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will we be required to complete the fics before posting them for the big bang or will they be accepted still so long as they are over the 15k minimum?

The Big Bang is supposed to be for complete fics, however, we understand if life happens. If you are unable to complete them by submitting time and you communicated with us and your artist, we’ll allow it. However, we ask that everyone try to complete their works on time. Talk to us.

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I'm assuming McShimada is also on the restricted list, even if it doesn't involve shimada shipping?

I think you have to be really careful as to not include anything involving h/ange/n but we’re gonna allow it and see how it goes.

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Do you have a separate sign-up for pinch-hitters or betas? Or do we just sign up as an author?

For now we’re asking people send us asks on tumblr and we’ll keep a list - if enough request a sign up, we’ll make a sign up. :)

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Hi! I'm just curious, how many people have subscribed already? :) Have a nice day!

Hi! Sorry this took so long. End of the school year and all. We have 21 authors and 20 artists signed up right now.