What IS Polyswap? How does it work?
Consider this a quick & dirty overview of what Polyswap is for all the newcomers... just in case you veterans wanted to include someone fresh but weren't sure how to pitch!
[By the way... A polyship is any configuration of characters totaling three... or more!]
POLYSWAP: SIMPLIFIED
Polyswap, or the Polyamorous Ship Swap, is a Homestuck-specific event localized to AO3. That means it is hosted on the website Archive Of Our Own dot ORG. This event focuses on "gifting" and "receiving" anonymous creations with polyships in mind.
Event participants can choose from two subcategories, the ALL-AGES Prospit with a rating cap of T, or the ALL-RATINGS Derse where everyone is 18+ and stuff can get freaky. When you join Derse or Prospit [or BOTH], you will write out three-to-six prompts for three-to-six different polyships you want to see more Stuff for. Then, you write up an offer which dictates the kind of things YOU want to make stuff about.
Your requests are then matched to someone who offered things similar to what you're seeking, while YOU are matched to someone else's requests to create wondrous fanworks all about their super awesome ship ideas. Everyone only HAS to fulfill one prompt... but you could fulfill more if your giftee has really good ideas.
All of this takes place under the cover of anonymity, very hush-hush. Then, at the very end, gifters are revealed and you're able to celebrate the folks who made your favorite new polyship fanworks! What a thrill!
There are some rules and expectations, because of course there are. It's an event, you see. We'll be posting a bit about that soon. Stay alert!
[And if you're new to AO3, we'll be posting a simple guide for signing up / participating soon as well.]
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As a reminder, the prompt week is more art-focused, but still open to writers and other creatives!
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The 2023 Xeno Zine for @zine-stuck is live!
Thank you @shjiyemis and @olivergrace139 for contributing to this project!
Happy Homestuck everybody!
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Attention New York homestucks! We at BxCosplay will be hosting a 413 anniversary celebration this month on the 22nd!! *Link here*
Come enjoy snacks, vendors, and activities with other fellow homestucks!
I will be vending and cosplaying as Jade! I hope to see some of ya’ll there!
We are also looking for cosplayers to volunteer and help us make this event even better. If interested you can message me or message us on our Instagram
Spread the word, please and thank you!!
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its on for MomoCon! Photoshoots approved and I cant wait to see yall there. Got a shoot friday and saturday at 4pm - 5pm in the international longue by reg, so hope to see you there again!!
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DEFAULT DEADLINE *TODAY*
TODAY (August 23rd) is the deadline to default (aka drop out) of Drone Season! if something's going on in your life and you don't think you can finish your fill in time for the due date on Sunday, Sept. 3rd (a week and a half away), then you need to tell us by THE END OF TODAY! if you drop out after today, you will be put on the Bad Participant List and will have consequences if you do Drone Season again in the future.
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TROLLS REDESIGNS by kabuto!!! thats me! they have fresh lore that comes with this too but i think im gonna upload it later : ) they're all based off different bug species. see if you can tell which is which!!! ALSO because i want to have fun with doodling these more or make stickers or whatever
REQUESTS OPEN. for these designs. i drew mostly my favorite trolls so if you want to see me struggle to draw the ones who arnt here or the trolls at their different molts, i can do that too : )
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PROSPIT SIGN-UP — DERSE SIGN-UP
BASIC RULES: Total anonymity throughout event, no assignment swapping or discussion in public spaces, Prospit is ALL AGES with a rating limit while Derse is 18+ with no rating limit, all assignments are given by email, no shipping wars or participant bullying allowed.
Here are some sign-up reminders for REQUESTS:
Always select "Homestuck" as your fandom.
Three Homestuck Prime prompts are required, the rest can be as Friendsim / Hiveswap / Hauntswitch as you like.
Include at least 3 characters per request, but no more than 6.
Don't double up on ship requests. Get diverse!
Mention ALL squicks. If you don't share, we don't know what to avoid matching you to! [Squicks includes things like NOTPs, kinks, phonetic quirks. You may also write a Dear Gifter Letter.]
Keep your prompt open-minded! We have artists AND authors in this event; you could be matched to either.
This is not a commission. Your request is a fun prompt, not a list of requirements.
Here are some sign-up reminders for OFFERS:
List AT LEAST 10 characters you can comfortably create for. More is always better for matching!
Mention ALL squicks. If you won't make something for a ship, a character, or a theme: let us know in your offer!
Can't be matched to someone in particular? Tell us in your offer! [Roommates, folks you've gifted before, or disagreements are all viable things to mention to the moderator team.]
Get detailed. What are you good at? What do you want to make? What prompts are your favorite type?
Are you willing to have your offer adjusted to make you a better match? Mods may have the perfect match for you... but AO3 won't do it without changing a character tag in your offer. If you're feeling adventurous, do share.
A more comprehensive sign-up guide is coming soon!
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FICS ARE OUT!
A little late to posting, but the exchange has officially been revealed. You can check out all the finished works here.
So far, we have beat last year's works by one, but the collection will be open until the end of the month for any bonus fics!
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Attention Homestucks! We at BXCosplay are looking for cosplay volunteers for our 413 anniversary event being held in the Bronx!
Any questions can be directed to me or through our Instagram, we still have many roles to choose from! Pictures of your cosplay would also be very helpful.
We are also still looking for Vendors!!! If you make homestuck merch don’t be afraid to inquire!
The event post can be found here
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