Our Blind Date project has now been up and running for 5 months now, and the Mods couldn’t be prouder of everything that has been created. However since this is the first event of its kind, there are bound to be bumps along the way, and the mod team has to adjust accordingly.
It has recently come to our attention that there are some authors and artists that have been stuck waiting for a partner. Per our policy, the rule is that you cannot begin work on a prompt until you have been paired. That said, we can’t force anyone to claim a prompt that doesn’t appeal to them, so we’ve come up with a solution.
If an author or artist has claimed a prompt and been without a partner for 90 days or more, they now have the option to enroll in our “Playing the Field” program. This program allows the claimer to begin work on their claimed prompt before they have a partner. You will fill out the form, give a brief description or preview of where you plan to take the prompt and that will be added to the slide for claims.
In the event that the author or artist finishes their work on the prompt while still partnerless, they have the option to fill out a “Going Stag” form. Once 30 days have passed since filling out the form, the claimer can post their project without a partner. You must have played the field prior to going stag.
Please note that these options are just that. Options. Everyone is welcome to wait in hopes of a partner before beginning their work. These are just options for those who have claimed prompts and are eager to begin working on them.