The Problematic Big Bang is a collaborative, multifandom big bang all-inclusive, proship fan event where writers and artists can come together via written works and illustrations. Sign ups for 2024 are open!
The 2022 a03 collection is here
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/ProblematicBang2022
The 2023 collection is here
https://archiveofourown.org/collections/ProblematicBang2023
Rules
-This is a 18+ big bang focusing on dead dove tropes and content. So if anyone is found to be under 18, they will be kicked and banned immediately. NO EXCEPTIONS!-Please refrain from using any offensive, racial, xenophobic, homophobic, ablest words or slurs. Absolutely no harassment. No cross fandom hate, ship wars or character hate will be tolerated-If you run into an issue or need assistance during the making of the zine or cannot finish your piece during the creation period do not hesitate to tag/ping a mod for help or to drop. Life happens and we understand!-This is a fan-driven project focusing on people being able to create whatever fan content as it is tagged. We're here to have fun so if you see a post or conversation topic that isn't necessarily what you like but not breaking the rules or anything, rather then getting upset and negative, please change channels.-Please do not share any excerpts from your creation outside of this server until the designated sharing period.
FAQ
Question: Is xyz content allowed?Answer: As long as it's tagged and not breaking any actual laws you sure can.🔥Question: What is the point of this?Answer: To give people as safe, harassment free and non restrictive space to create dark and dead dove content for their various ships and fandoms together.🔥Question: Why have a "Big Bang" if you plan on having the artist and writer requirements be lower than 50k and multiple rendered drawings?Answer: This will more then likely be a big bang in honor of the traditional 50k ones that has lower creation requirements. The exact requirements will be set based on the majority preferred word count and art requirements that participants want. If a shorter minimum word count is chosen any writer or artist participating could work towards to a larger wc or illustration goal. Whatever wc is more feasible for them without a maximum, as long as they're able to have a certain amount of the fic edited and posted by the date of posting🔥Question: I'd like to participate as both an artist and a writer.Answer: Great! As long as you think you can make the commitment, go for it!🔥Question: I already have someone I'd like to collaborate with.Answer: Awesome! When sign ups start there will be a place to specify that.🔥Question: Would there be an option to be anonymous in our submissions to avoid any anti attacks?Answer: Definitely! Anonymous archive of our posting will be an option as well as mods posting any promo posts or illustrated content via social media.🔥Question: Should I be worried about not being able to finish in time.Answer: If you go over the preferred minimum and are ready to post by that date then you're good. If you wanted to keep writing or illustrating and didn't have everything done or wanted to post more at a later time then that's okay too. If we get a lot of people it's likely that the posting date period would be spread out to allow for everyone's works to be shared and appreciated.
Problematic Bang 2024 ScheduleWriter Sign Ups: October 9th - November 9thArtist Sign Ups: October 9th - November 19thBeta + Pinch Hitter Sign Ups: September 23 - March 13 - 17Summary submissions: November 9th- November 17thSummary previews: November 19th - November November 26thSummary claims: November 19 - December 14thPairs announced: December 18thInitial check-in: January 3Check-in 1: February 6 - 8Check-in 2: March 13 - 17(Last Chance to Drop)Check-in 3: April 12 - 16Final check-in: May 9 - 15Preview Posting: Starts May 20thPosting Schedule announced: June 1Posting day: Starts June 6 - June 30th
** REQUIREMENTS **
** For writers:** A completed fic is at least 3k words. It has to be an original unpublished piece. It may be a sequel or a prequel but cannot have been previously published. If you would like to continue your piece after the bang go for it! Chaptered fics are more than welcome, we just ask that you have the first chapter ready for the bang! Please make sure everything is tagged properly, there are no content restrictions!Summary Submissions
**Mini Check-in: **Make sure you've made contact with your partners!
Check-in 1: 500 words, a detailed outline or 25% of your fic.
Check-in 2: 1500 words or 50% of your fic.
Check-in 3: 2500 words or 75% of your fic.
Final check-in: Completed fic.:fire: ** For Artists: **A completed piece of any and all canvas sizes accepted. If you have more than one piece please submit it all in one check-in form, if you need more space please submit a second.Mini Check-in: Make sure you've made contact with your partners!
Check-in 1: Final lines/start flats or 50%
Check-in 2: Flats/start render or 75%
Check-in 3: Finishing details
Final check-in: Fully rendered or completed in likeness to your other pieces. - 100% completedThis year we are allowing artists who create with other mediums to apply such as podfficers, Playlist Creators, Recipe Creators and Mood Board Creators