Round II

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Claiming for Round I is now closed! However, that just means that claiming for Rounds II, III and beyond are open! You can make up to two claims for upcoming rounds. If your claim is already picked for Round II, you can always claim it for Round III, IV, etc. Claiming for Round II ends December 31st, but I have a feeling claims will go fast, so sign up! Also, take a look at our wait list to see what fandoms have already been claimed. If your name isn't up there and it should be, let me know!

Also, for Round II, I'm going to change the table up some to spice up the recs, and give reccers more options for different kinds of fics. I'm taking suggestions here. So if you have a favorite kind of fic, or an interesting word prompt that I left out, let me know.

I'm also putting a poll up here to see what you think of the current prompts. Which ones you enjoy reading and/or reccing, and which ones you don't. The purpose of this community, besides the fun of it, is to make a recommendation archive with a variety of different types of fics in a variety of different types of pairings. So even if you're only enjoying the recs and not making them, I still want to know your opinions on how to make the recs as interesting as possible. I'll keep the poll up until about mid-December when we make the final decisions about the Round II table. Thanks in advance. It really shouldn't take that long.

[Poll #603151]

Comments

[aidenfire]

I think it'd be a lot easier to quickly glance at and see if it's something I'm interested in if the fandom and or/claim were part of the subject line. The title just doesn't tell me very much.

[pluvial-poetry.livejournal.com]

Just jumping in here but that's the reason why we're so adament that people use the tags system. So that at a glance you can see the fandom and the prompts of the rec.

We put the story titles in the subject line because that's what shows up when you memory a post. And it makes it easier for readers to see what stories we've already recced here.

[aidenfire]

I don't see tags on my friends page. :(

[mirroredimage.livejournal.com]

this is a random note, but I thought I should say it now... There's no way I'll be able to rec both JC/Justin and Elven Love in one round... So I mean, can you "waitlist" the Elven Love for Round III? LoL.

God, sometimes I hate being in a show that takes up all my time. I want to rec!

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Stupid RL! Yeah, that's fine! :) Thanks for letting me know.

[wickedwords.livejournal.com]

I think you may need to change the community layout so that the tags are visible, not just the memories section. that would make it easier to find a certain character or prompt out of all the recs. Or maybe in the list of memories have a tables section and put a link to the various tables there. that would make it easy to find fandoms and characters.

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

I see your point about that. It looks like pluvial_poetry has added a link to a list of tags. Also, though, when the table of claims is completed, it will include links to everyone's rec tables.

I'm going to include a guide to navigation on the userinfo to address this possible confusion. Thanks!

New question! Round 2 table

[wickedwords.livejournal.com]

I know it's still early, but when does round 2 start? And are you changing the categories at all? I'd like to set up the table and start gathering my recs together for the next round, if it's going to start at the begining of Jan, so I'm interested in knowing of any changes in the next couple of weeks. Thanks!

Re: New question! Round 2 table

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Round II starts January 1st. There will be some changes in the categories, so I wouldn't copy and paste the chart just yet. This weekend I'm going to make a post about the new rules and stuff, so you'll have the new table by next weekend, ok? I'm glad you're excited!

Re: New question! Round 2 table

[zvi-likes-tv.livejournal.com]

Can I claim Ronon Dex of SGA again, if no one else has? I didn't get anywhere near 50.

Re: New question! Round 2 table

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Sure, I think that will be ok.

[nebularific]

I was looking through the responses to the poll, and I have a few comments. (BTW, I'm the SW Qui/Obi reccer for Round II.)


#1. Please, please, PLEASE don't make the Original Character prompt disappear.

I love fics with good OCs, they're just hard to find sometimes. After seeing the results of the "Least" poll regarding OCs, I fear for its continued existence as a prompt. Also, the fact that no one (me included) voted OCs as a "Most" might have something to do with the fact that it was up against AU and Humor, which are both hugely popular categories. One of the few things I like more then a good OC, is a good AU. I was really torn about which to vote for, and in the end went with my greater love, but I'd change my vote if it would keep OCs from disappearing.

#2. I also feel like I should stand up for a few of the other unpopular categories.

Family: Not my favorite, but I do like the occasional 'meet the parents fic'. The only thing I can really say in its defense is that it was up against First Time. I understand if Family has to go, but I, for one, would miss it.

Death: This is one of those categories that isn't really anyone's favorite, but isn't really hated either. A good death fic is great every now and then, but It's not one of those things I'd like to see in every fic I read, you know?

Time: I think this is a good prompt, it's just a slightly abstract one. It's one of the ones that's really fun to interpret. I think it should stay in as-is. Plus, I have the perfect rec for it, come Round II.

Redemption: I like this category. Again, I think it's a little abstract (not as much a Time) and I think my response for Death holds true here also.


All in all, there are some categories I wouldn't mind losing *cough*Holiday*cough*, but I hope you'll listen regarding the ones I've mentioned. Especially concerning OCs.

In any case, I look forward to reccing come January.

[iamtheenemy.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your opinions. I will definitely take them into account when reformatting the Round II rec table. I don't think I'm going to get rid of OC, just because I think it's a big category that should get more love (and since that's what this community is about I see it as important).

[turlough]

Will you make a similar prompts poll before the start of round III? If not, can I put in a word for the removal of the Original Character prompt? Finding good OC stories in popslash is almost impossible since the only use OC seems to serve there is as a Mary Sue vehicle. In round I I managed to find a sentient plant to use and in round II a cat, but I don't think that's really what you intended :-)