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@rnmbingo here’s my completed full bingo board for RNM Bingo 2021. And here’s the link to the actual card so the links can be clicked. My screen name on AO3 is PinkSparkleUnicorn. Thank you for hosting such a fun event!!
KEYBOARD SMASH OR EMOJI COMMENT TITLE You’ve got a friend AUTHOR manesalex COMMENT ON GEN FIC TITLE And it never stops, it’s how we ride AUT
Okay, it’s not much, but it’s a start! I really thought I had better groups than that...
Sometime this week I’ll turn it into a...shape? At least one freaking line?
(In progress thus no links @rnmbingo don’t at me)
Bingo Cards!
There are four (4!) different bingo cards we’ve created for this event! Pick the one that sparks joy and get to commenting :) (a screenreader accessible version of the cards is also available! Find all the bingo card options here)
Whether you prefer a retro diner look à la the much beloved Crashdown, a vintage video game vibe complete with some aliens repping their pride flags, a classic cowboys-and-aliens aesthetic, or a glamorous space-themed style, there’s a board for you!
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Do you read RNM fanfiction?
Do you love leaving comments telling the author how much you loved their writing?
If so, check out RNM Comment Bingo, an event designed for people who love to give back and support the talented writers in our fandom!
From January 3rd through 17th, leave comments on RNM fanfiction from categories listed on our beautifully designed bingo cards for a chance to not only show support for the fandom’s amazing content creators, but also win prizes for a completed bingo card!
Finalized rules and Bingo Cards drop Dec 20, 2020 (conveniently after the @rnmbb). Follow us for more info!
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So you heard about RNM Comment Bingo that’s happening January 3rd through 17th, and now you’re curious about what kind of prizes you can play for?
First person to post a regular bingo: a cover image for your own fic or a fic of your choice by @mythras_fire
First person to post a circle bingo: one piece of art based on your prompt by @greentealycheejelly
First person to post a star bingo: gifset or header graphic for your own fic or a fic of your choice by @darlingnotso
First person to post a blackout bingo: a fic of at least 2,000 words based on your prompt OR a cover image for your own fic or fic of your choice by @JoCarthage
Among the users who still scored a bingo but were not the first to do so, a fifth winner will be randomly selected to win: one piece of art based on your prompt by @bean-me-up
Limit one prize per person. Additionally, for all winners, the organizers will each leave a happy comment for the writer of the winner’s choice (you can choose yourself!).
Finalized rules and Bingo Cards drop Dec 20, 2020 (conveniently after the @rnmbb). Follow us for more info!
Welcome to RNM Comment Bingo How To! For 5 days, your faithful mods are highlighting a different row on the bingo card, with suggestions for where to get started in filling it in. This series will break that 25 square buffet of amazing fics into some smaller bites, for folks who aren’t sure where to get started.
Remember: to count towards the prizes, comments have to be posted between January 3, 2021 and January 17, 2021 (see the long form rules here). If you just can’t help yourself and comment early, that’s great! More comments! That’s what it’s all about.
Alright, today we’re handling the first 5 squares:
Comment on an AU fic: Not all people who write AU’s use that tag, but you can find a good starter list of 800+ Roswell New Mexico fics tagged as Alternate Universes (note, this includes all of the different AU options, not just people who tag with “Alternate Universe” -- here’s a bit more on how that works). Want to find an AU fic with no comments? Here’s the search. Want to find an AU fic with the most comments? Here’s the search.
Respond to someone else’s comment: Other than being polite, there’s nothing stopping you from responding to someone’s comment -- see a meta someone wrote in a tags? Introduced you to a new genre? They pulled a quote that made you giggle? Did it teach you something not covered in sex ed? Let the commenter know they made your day!
Comment on a podfic: We’ve only got 10 podfics in the fandom, and the amazing Cath has performed 3 of them. If you’re inspired to record a podfic, you can always look in a writer’s Ao3 profile to see if they have a standard transformative works policy -- here’s a good example. Otherwise, you can ask and most folks would be delighted.
Comment on a fic with <10 kudos: At time of writing, there’s 188 fics with fewer than 10 kudos; some are new, some are old, some are shy, and some are bold. Mind the tags and enjoy!
Comment on world-building: There’s no one tag or search to find fics that would make you want to comment on the world-building, but it’s one of the things writers spend a huge amount of time and emotional labor over. So if you feel transported by the world or entranced by the accuracy; if you can smell the desert or taste the blood, let the author know!
Can you help? Reply to this post with a link to a fic you think qualifies as one of the above -- write a review, share the love!
RNM Comment Bingo 2021 Wrap-Up
That’s a wrap, folks!
Thanks to all those who participated, whether by filling out Bingo Cards or just making an effort to comment more on the fanworks you read.
If your Bingo Card did NOT get reblogged by us @rnmbingo and tagged “completed cards,” we may have missed it! Please send us a message right away to let us know!
By our rough count, looks like Roswell, New Mexico fan creators got 100+ extra comments in the past 2 weeks from folks participating in this event, and we would like to do even better next time.
Winners Announced Jan 22nd
We’ll be announcing the winners of our five prizes early, officially on Friday, the 22nd of January, 2021. The Mods and your prize writer/artists will be in touch with you shortly after then.
In the meantime you can look at all the cards people completed for the event here.
Feedback
If you have any ideas, opinions, or suggestions for improving this event, feel free to send us an Anonymous Ask. Some questions we’re especially interested in answering:
How was the timing/timeline, and how could it be improved?
Should we do this event again, and if so, when’s good?
Is there any way we can make this event more accessible?
What kept you from participating, and how can we help you participate next time?
Any new bingo square suggestions?
Were the rules clear? Can you suggest any additional or revised rules?
Comment Bingo is almost over!! Let’s start filling in those gaps!
You have until Sunday the 17th to submit your bingo cards by tagging @rnmbingo to be eligible for one of our FIVE prizes!
There’s a pandemic on, so you know you’re going to spend your Saturday night reading at least five RNM fics. Why not fill out a cute board?
What do you get for winning Comment Bingo?
The satisfaction of bringing a smile to at least five faces
A free art or fic based on a prompt of your choice (based on what you win)
A nice comment from ALL the mods on a fic author or your choice (and you can choose yourself!)
We’re in the home stretch! Get those bingo cards in! May the best commenter win!
Rules Here
FAQ Here
