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Tentative dates:
Sign up starts March 11, 2013
Sign up closes March 31, 2013
Chat 1 - April 20, 2013
Checkpoint 1 - May 18, 2013
Chat 2 - June 1, 2013
Checkpoint 2 - June 15, 2013
Chat 3 - July 13, 2013
Checkpoint 3 - July 20, 2013
Chat 4 - August 3, 2013
Rough drafts of primary works due August 25, 2013
Summaries for complementary works creators due August 25, 2013
Complementary works creator's claims open August 30, 2013
Final primary works due October 7, 2013
Final complementary works due October 7, 2013
Go-live starts on Canadian Thanksgiving, October 14, 2012
Sign up closes March 31, 2013
Chat 1 - April 20, 2013
Checkpoint 1 - May 18, 2013
Chat 2 - June 1, 2013
Checkpoint 2 - June 15, 2013
Chat 3 - July 13, 2013
Checkpoint 3 - July 20, 2013
Chat 4 - August 3, 2013
Rough drafts of primary works due August 25, 2013
Summaries for complementary works creators due August 25, 2013
Complementary works creator's claims open August 30, 2013
Final primary works due October 7, 2013
Final complementary works due October 7, 2013
Go-live starts on Canadian Thanksgiving, October 14, 2012
Activities/Resources
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sageness's posts on Plot and how to write it and on Writing Case Fic♦ the multi-fandom
ficfinishing communityFinal works due October 7th!
Go-live starts October 14th!
Welcome to the first checkpoint! If you participated lat year, this will look eerily familiar. These aren't mandatory so if you want to skip it that's fine. And if you haven't started yet please don't panic, you still have plenty of time. :D
Here is how the checkpoint will work. We are keeping a list of everyone who has signed up and what they are doing (Really. We are. Color-coded and everything). We would like to add to the list current Author Word Counts/Creator Progress, so that is what we need from you. Help us make the spreadsheet even prettier! :D
Comment to the post with the below filled out. Only skip what you aren't sure about yet.
Also, if you need to drop out for whatever reason, you can either post that here, or PM either of your friendly neighborhood mods.
In conclusion, yay dSC6Dbigbang! \o/\o/\o/\o/
Here is how the checkpoint will work. We are keeping a list of everyone who has signed up and what they are doing (Really. We are. Color-coded and everything). We would like to add to the list current Author Word Counts/Creator Progress, so that is what we need from you. Help us make the spreadsheet even prettier! :D
Comment to the post with the below filled out. Only skip what you aren't sure about yet.
Also, if you need to drop out for whatever reason, you can either post that here, or PM either of your friendly neighborhood mods.
In conclusion, yay dSC6Dbigbang! \o/\o/\o/\o/
Okay guys, T-minus three hours until our first chat. For details on how to work Skype/find us, check out the <a href="http://ds-c6d-bigbang.livejournal.c
Hey everyone!! Don't forget the first chat of the 2013 Due South/Canadian 6 Degrees Big Bang will be this Saturday at 4pm EDT (20:00 GMT). You can find out what time that is where you live here
The chat will be held on Skype. If you don't already have an account, it's free to sign up for one. Go to http://www.skype.com and download the program onto your computer. Once you have it installed and an account set up, log on and go to Contact -> Add Contacts. You can find your mods by searching for their user names (hazel.who or mizface68) or by email (hazel.eraser at gmail dot com or mizface at comcast dot net). Either one of us will be able to add you to the chat group.
This chat will be very informal (because that's just how we are), with some talk about what we've been doing for the challenge, whether or not we've started, brainstorming, any questions/concerns/etc, and general squee, cheerleading and random off-topic hilarity. Basically, we want to check in with you and see if there's anything we can help with. In the past, this has been a great place for bouncing ideas of a number of people at once, for hooking up with a writing buddy, venting, and for hand-holding and pom-pom shaking. Oh, and you don't have to be a creator to come to a chat - the more the merrier!
If you have any questions or problems with Skype let us know in the comments. I'll try to log on each night this week and add anyone who has pinged me to the chat group. See you all Saturday!
The chat will be held on Skype. If you don't already have an account, it's free to sign up for one. Go to http://www.skype.com and download the program onto your computer. Once you have it installed and an account set up, log on and go to Contact -> Add Contacts. You can find your mods by searching for their user names (hazel.who or mizface68) or by email (hazel.eraser at gmail dot com or mizface at comcast dot net). Either one of us will be able to add you to the chat group.
This chat will be very informal (because that's just how we are), with some talk about what we've been doing for the challenge, whether or not we've started, brainstorming, any questions/concerns/etc, and general squee, cheerleading and random off-topic hilarity. Basically, we want to check in with you and see if there's anything we can help with. In the past, this has been a great place for bouncing ideas of a number of people at once, for hooking up with a writing buddy, venting, and for hand-holding and pom-pom shaking. Oh, and you don't have to be a creator to come to a chat - the more the merrier!
If you have any questions or problems with Skype let us know in the comments. I'll try to log on each night this week and add anyone who has pinged me to the chat group. See you all Saturday!
Wow, you guys! We've got 24 primary projects planned for this year's big bang, and 8 amazing complement creators. That's huge, and mizface and I couldn't be happier!
Stuff you should do:
* Join/follow the community - some checkpoint venting posts will be f-locked, so joining is the best way to make sure you don't miss anything
* Check out the Cheerleaders and Betas post - there are comments from people offering their talents and assistance, as well as from people looking for someone to lend a hand
* Get ready for the first chat, which will be Saturday April 20th at 4pm EDT / 3pm central (Chicago time)
- We will be using the chat function (not the webcam function) of Skype. (Yes, it has its issues, but it's cross-platform and has been the most accessible in the past.) After installing it on your computer, find a mod. My skype name is hazel(dot)who and my icon is a brown clock that goes to 13. Add me anytime and I'll add you into the group chat room when I'm next on Skype.
- At the first chat, there is a huge range of where people are in their process, from "I'm 50k in, almost done, woohoo!" to "Um, I think I want to write a dark Hard Core Logo fic? Or else maybe a fluffy Dief story?" Wherever you are on that spectrum, please join us! Let us know how you're doing and help your fellow fans wrangle their plot bunnies.
And finally, since we have a huge group and a wonderful mix of new and old people, let's use the comments here to get to know one another!
Name: what shall we call you?
dS/c6d Fandoms: no need to be exhaustive, just give us some clues as to what we can squee over with you. favorite shows, favorite episodes, whatever
Bigbang Project: what might your plans be? what media are you working in?
You'll Know Me By: will you be the one writing odes to Hugh Dillon's hotness? The one who's muttering darkly about Gardino being alive and working for the FBI in chats? The one elbows-deep in research about ancient Greece for your historical Hard Core Logo fic?
Favorite Thing About The Project: even if it's still in half-formed idea stage, I'm sure there's something you love about it
The Red Uniform Or The Brown One: I'm sure people have opinions?
Oh, and Also: other stuff you want to tell us that's more useful than what I've put above
mizface and I couldn't be happier!Stuff you should do:
* Join/follow the community - some checkpoint venting posts will be f-locked, so joining is the best way to make sure you don't miss anything
* Check out the Cheerleaders and Betas post - there are comments from people offering their talents and assistance, as well as from people looking for someone to lend a hand
* Get ready for the first chat, which will be Saturday April 20th at 4pm EDT / 3pm central (Chicago time)
- We will be using the chat function (not the webcam function) of Skype. (Yes, it has its issues, but it's cross-platform and has been the most accessible in the past.) After installing it on your computer, find a mod. My skype name is hazel(dot)who and my icon is a brown clock that goes to 13. Add me anytime and I'll add you into the group chat room when I'm next on Skype.
- At the first chat, there is a huge range of where people are in their process, from "I'm 50k in, almost done, woohoo!" to "Um, I think I want to write a dark Hard Core Logo fic? Or else maybe a fluffy Dief story?" Wherever you are on that spectrum, please join us! Let us know how you're doing and help your fellow fans wrangle their plot bunnies.
And finally, since we have a huge group and a wonderful mix of new and old people, let's use the comments here to get to know one another!
Name: what shall we call you?
dS/c6d Fandoms: no need to be exhaustive, just give us some clues as to what we can squee over with you. favorite shows, favorite episodes, whatever
Bigbang Project: what might your plans be? what media are you working in?
You'll Know Me By: will you be the one writing odes to Hugh Dillon's hotness? The one who's muttering darkly about Gardino being alive and working for the FBI in chats? The one elbows-deep in research about ancient Greece for your historical Hard Core Logo fic?
Favorite Thing About The Project: even if it's still in half-formed idea stage, I'm sure there's something you love about it
The Red Uniform Or The Brown One: I'm sure people have opinions?
Oh, and Also: other stuff you want to tell us that's more useful than what I've put above
Sign ups are almost over, so it's time to start thinking about what we're doing next. This is the place for people who aren't signed up for primaries (or who are, but have oodles of free time) to offer up their services as cheerleaders, sounding boards, or beta readers (or the artistic equivalent).
It's also a good place for creators to comment if they're looking for help from a person with familiarity with a certain fandom, artistic style, etc. I'm linking this to the "cheerleaders & betas" link in the sticky post on this comm, so you'll be able to find it any time.
It's also a good place for creators to comment if they're looking for help from a person with familiarity with a certain fandom, artistic style, etc. I'm linking this to the "cheerleaders & betas" link in the sticky post on this comm, so you'll be able to find it any time.
Okay, so we're really doing this thing, and here be the place to sign up! hazelwho and I are incredibly excited to be running this again, you have no idea.
If you have any questions about how this is going to go (which is incredibly similar to the 2012 version, btw), please check out The Rules and FAQ Page.
We will be having both checkpoints and chats this round. Neither is mandatory, but we encourage you to participate in them. Especially the chats, which in the past were proven to be excellent for brainstorming, moral support, oftentimes hilarious tangents, group therapy and commiseration and everything else you're going to need to get through this. Check out the chat schedule.
Remember, there are no penalties for dropping out. RL happens, writer's/artist’s block (*knock on wood*) happens. If you drop out, we'll give you a hug and hope to see you the next round.
If you are an art-y type, artist specific information can be found at either The Rules or FAQ Page. The definition of "art" is very encompassing - there's probably an "art" of some sort that everyone can do.
Sign-ups for Primary and Complementary fanworks start today, March 11, 2013 and will end March 31, 2013. If more creators for Complementary pieces are needed, a second round of sign-ups will take place at a later date.
If you are signing up for BOTH Primary and Complementary fanworks, please leave a separate comment for each.
Copy the coding from the block below, and paste it into a comment. Then fill it out.
COME PLAAAAAYYY!
hazelwho and I are incredibly excited to be running this again, you have no idea.If you have any questions about how this is going to go (which is incredibly similar to the 2012 version, btw), please check out The Rules and FAQ Page.
We will be having both checkpoints and chats this round. Neither is mandatory, but we encourage you to participate in them. Especially the chats, which in the past were proven to be excellent for brainstorming, moral support, oftentimes hilarious tangents, group therapy and commiseration and everything else you're going to need to get through this. Check out the chat schedule.
Remember, there are no penalties for dropping out. RL happens, writer's/artist’s block (*knock on wood*) happens. If you drop out, we'll give you a hug and hope to see you the next round.
If you are an art-y type, artist specific information can be found at either The Rules or FAQ Page. The definition of "art" is very encompassing - there's probably an "art" of some sort that everyone can do.
Sign-ups for Primary and Complementary fanworks start today, March 11, 2013 and will end March 31, 2013. If more creators for Complementary pieces are needed, a second round of sign-ups will take place at a later date.
If you are signing up for BOTH Primary and Complementary fanworks, please leave a separate comment for each.
Copy the coding from the block below, and paste it into a comment. Then fill it out.
COME PLAAAAAYYY!
Frequently Asked Questions. Or, rather: Stuff People May Have Asked Had We Not Already Written it Down, With A Few Additions of Things People Really Did Ask About Last Time
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Anything we didn’t address? Post a comment, PM mizface or hazelwho, or email us at dsc6dbbmod@gmail.com with any questions.
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Anything we didn’t address? Post a comment, PM mizface or hazelwho, or email us at dsc6dbbmod@gmail.com with any questions.
Oh yes, it's that time again - the due South/Canadian Six Degrees Big Bang is back! mizface and I couldn't be more excited. Look out for more info here and pimp posts at all your favorite comms as we get geared up for this year's sign ups. =)
These are pretty much identical to last year's rules. If you have any questions, please comment, PM one of your friendly neighborhood mods, or email us at dsc6dbbmod@gmail.com. I am sure there are things we forgot :)
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Let us know if you have any questions.
mizface and I couldn't be more excited. Look out for more info here and pimp posts at all your favorite comms as we get geared up for this year's sign ups. =)These are pretty much identical to last year's rules. If you have any questions, please comment, PM one of your friendly neighborhood mods, or email us at dsc6dbbmod@gmail.com. I am sure there are things we forgot :)
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Let us know if you have any questions.
Hey guys! I hope everyone's gotten a chance to start looking at all the awesome stuff in this year's big bang. Miz and I have been talking amongst ourselves about what went well, what could be improved, and what ought to be done differently for next year's big bang (assuming there's interest), and we wanted to get your opinions too. The first poll is only for participants of this year's big bang, but the second poll is open to anyone. The poll results are visible only to the mods and you may fill them out anonymously if you wish. You are, of course, welcome to elaborate in the comments or email a mod with any other thoughts you'd like to share. We welcome all your feedback!
Poll #1872747 2012 big bang participants poll
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 4
Poll #1872748 Interest poll for 2013 big bang
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 10
Thank you all so much for making this an amazing experience for us, and we hope to see you all again next time. =)
Poll #1872747 2012 big bang participants poll
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 4
How would you rate the experience
How did you feel about the amount of time between the sign-ups and the due date?
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| It was too much time |
   1 (25.0%) |
| It was not enough time |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| It was just right |
| 3 (75.0%) |
How did you feel about the optional chats?
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| There were too many |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There were too few |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There were just the right number |
| 3 (75.0%) |
| There were none scheduled when I could make it |
| 1 (25.0%) |
How did you feel about the optional check-in posts?
View Answers
| There were too many |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There were not enough |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There were just the right number |
| 4 (100.0%) |
How did you feel about weekly status (yay/boo) posts?
View Answers
| There were too many |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There weren't enough |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| There were just the right number |
| 4 (100.0%) |
Did you feel connected to the community?
Did you feel like you could count on the community for support and help?
How did you feel about the inclusion of art and podfic as primaries?
View Answers
| Best idea ever |
| 3 (75.0%) |
| It was a good thought |
| 1 (25.0%) |
| Made no difference to me |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| It failed in execution (ie, you wouldn't be opposed to it if we did things differently next year) |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| Big bangs should be for fic only |
| 0 (0.0%) |
How did you feel about opening complements to mixes, fic, etc?
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| Best idea ever |
| 4 (100.0%) |
| It was a good thought |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| Made no difference to me |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| It failed in execution (ie, you wouldn't be opposed to it if we did things differently next year) |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| Complements should be art only |
| 0 (0.0%) |
What can we improve next year?
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your experience?
Poll #1872748 Interest poll for 2013 big bang
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: None, participants: 10
How likely are you to participate next year?
View Answers
| Very likely |
| 3 (30.0%) |
| Probably |
| 3 (30.0%) |
| Maybe |
| 4 (40.0%) |
| Probably not |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| Definitely not |
| 0 (0.0%) |
What kind of work are you interested in creating?
What media are you interested in working in? (check all that apply)
How do you feel about early October for the go-live date?
View Answers
| It works |
| 8 (88.9%) |
| It works, but something else would be better |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| It's not a good time |
| 1 (11.1%) |
If the go-live is in October, when would you like to see sign-ups close and community activity begin?
View Answers
| January |
| 1 (14.3%) |
| February |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| March |
| 3 (42.9%) |
| April |
| 2 (28.6%) |
| May |
| 0 (0.0%) |
| June |
| 1 (14.3%) |
I have an even better plan for the schedule next year and here it is:
Thank you all so much for making this an amazing experience for us, and we hope to see you all again next time. =)
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