Post by: Keep Looking on March 22, 2020, 07:39:09 AM
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CURRENT SIGN-UPS AND PROMPT LIST ON PAGE 15
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1118.msg178516#msg178516
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1118.msg178516#msg178516
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Previous Rounds:
Mini break and sixth anniversary:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1137.0
Chapter Break Filler Round 2:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1130.0
Chapter Break Filler Round 1:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1122.0
Mini break and sixth anniversary:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1137.0
Chapter Break Filler Round 2:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1130.0
Chapter Break Filler Round 1:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1122.0
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So the idea for this thread is that while the whole coronavirus thing is going on, we're planning something like the advent calendar for the next chapter break so we can have something to look forwards to every day (because lord knows we need it). Basically, we're aiming for a (possibly) SSSS-themed creative work for each day of the break!
At this point we're still in the planning stages, so feel free to drop a reply if you have any suggestions, and please let me know if you're on board to contribute something!
Some things to currently think about: do we want any special kind of theme or twist for this?
Post by: yeethaw_gang on March 22, 2020, 07:51:58 AM
Post by: Grade E cat on March 22, 2020, 08:35:04 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 22, 2020, 09:03:20 AM
Maybe we could pull an Inktober and have different themes for different days
If we do a daily prompts thing, we could leave total liberty for the format in which it's followed: drawing, short fic, crafting for those who feel like it... etc.
You know, that sounds like a good idea. Chapter break is about 2 weeks long so to fully cover it including the ending weekend we'd need about 16 prompts.
Post by: Keep Looking on March 22, 2020, 09:06:26 AM
There could also be the option to just do a work on that day, with the prompt for that day.
Actually, it'd be pretty cool if we had one pre-planned work per day (that people would sign up for) and then every day people would also have the option of responding to that day's prompt and/or work with their own creative work.
Post by: Purple Wyrm on March 22, 2020, 10:17:23 AM
Post by: steadfastjewel on March 22, 2020, 11:07:56 AM
The canon of SSSS somewhat naturally lends itself to topics of caution and plague- do we want to pivot away from that, thematically? For extra escapism? I can see theming along the lines of "here's things that are safe to do in a plague time"- staying home and baking, perhaps, or nice solitary hikes- or we could just do something cheery, springy, everyone in big cuddly piles type stuff. (apologies for southerners, going into fall not spring)
In any case, count me in!
Post by: thegreyarea on March 22, 2020, 11:48:38 AM
Once we got the full prompt list out people could claim certain days - we'd want to have at least one person for each day, but if there were some days with 2 or more people that'd be fine.
There could also be the option to just do a work on that day, with the prompt for that day.
Actually, it'd be pretty cool if we had one pre-planned work per day (that people would sign up for) and then every day people would also have the option of responding to that day's prompt and/or work with their own creative work.
I think that's a good plan! As I said before, I'm in! As for the "outside of our comfort zone", this could be more an optional challenge to anyone that contributes.
I would be happy to contribute to such an effort! I like the idea of giving people slots and then letting others contribute if they feel like it.
The canon of SSSS somewhat naturally lends itself to topics of caution and plague- do we want to pivot away from that, thematically? For extra escapism? I can see theming along the lines of "here's things that are safe to do in a plague time"- staying home and baking, perhaps, or nice solitary hikes- or we could just do something cheery, springy, everyone in big cuddly piles type stuff. (apologies for southerners, going into fall not spring)
I like the idea of taking different roads from the canon, like "Sigrun cooking the chicken" instead of "Sigrun slaying the troll" and "Lalli helping Emil to wash his hair" instead of "Lalli helping Emil to escape the hairy beast".
Post by: Alkia on March 22, 2020, 12:30:31 PM
The canon of SSSS somewhat naturally lends itself to topics of caution and plague- do we want to pivot away from that, thematically? For extra escapism? I can see theming along the lines of "here's things that are safe to do in a plague time"- staying home and baking, perhaps, or nice solitary hikes- or we could just do something cheery, springy, everyone in big cuddly piles type stuff. (apologies for southerners, going into fall not spring)oo, i like the idea of a spring/fall theme as well as indoor activities (so many aesthetic possibilities with spring flowers and autumnal leaves!). Since we have at least two weeks, why not both!
Post by: Jitter on March 22, 2020, 01:44:10 PM
I would recommend the prompts are not too strongly in one theme so that as many of us as possible can find an interesting prompt. But a wide theme such as the seasons is a good idea!
Post by: Róisín on March 22, 2020, 01:56:04 PM
Post by: Abprallen on March 22, 2020, 04:05:47 PM
Post by: Gwenno on March 22, 2020, 05:54:41 PM
Might I suggest one of the themes of this be: "how we survived the rash"? seeing as it will likely be showing a combination of SSSS characters and ourselves being good little beans and doing fun things while isolated. We were discussing things we could do over on the mod chat, and this is one I liked a lot :P
Some other fun suggestions from mod-chat were to bring back the SSSS Doodle or Die: http://doodleordie.com/r/eRat7GK00 (also https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=427.0) We used to play this LOADS back when the forum was busier and it was so much fun, but it kinda died down a bit over time unfortunately. It might also be possible to do group viewings of movies or netflix like we used to do for the forum anniversaries, or if anybody knows more about games maybe we can organise a multiplayer game sesh/stream (I really don't do games, but I bet this could be really fun for a lot of people if somebody knew the best way to organise it). Or, there's also simpler things like playing Cards against Humanity online? Other fun things we've done in the past which might be fun to bring back are art/fic swaps and art style swaps if there's interest in them...
Anyway, whatever happens, count me in ;D
Post by: Mariiii on March 22, 2020, 07:03:27 PM
It might also be possible to do group viewings of movies or netflix like we used to do for the forum anniversaries, or if anybody knows more about games maybe we can organise a multiplayer game sesh/stream (I really don't do games, but I bet this could be really fun for a lot of people if somebody knew the best way to organise it). Or, there's also simpler things like playing Cards against Humanity online? Other fun things we've done in the past which might be fun to bring back are art/fic swaps and art style swaps if there's interest in them...
It seems fun as well !
Post by: Keep Looking on March 22, 2020, 08:08:54 PM
The canon of SSSS somewhat naturally lends itself to topics of caution and plague- do we want to pivot away from that, thematically? For extra escapism? I can see theming along the lines of "here's things that are safe to do in a plague time"- staying home and baking, perhaps, or nice solitary hikes- or we could just do something cheery, springy, everyone in big cuddly piles type stuff. (apologies for southerners, going into fall not spring)
That sounds like a great idea - I know other people have said it, but cozy indoor activities and a general spring/autumn vibe sounds like an excellent theme for our prompts. Shall I start thinking of a list?
Also, thegreyarea, I was thinking maybe we could have a particular, say, day of the week where people are encouraged to go out of their comfort zones. Like every Wednesday or something.
And Gwenno, some of the things you mentioned in your post sound really fun and like great ideas! I'm primarily focused on organising these chapter-break prompts, but if someone does organise the doodle or die or something else i'd be up for participating.
Post by: thegreyarea on March 22, 2020, 08:25:46 PM
That sounds like a great idea - I know other people have said it, but cozy indoor activities and a general spring/autumn vibe sounds like an excellent theme for our prompts. Shall I start thinking of a list?
Also, thegreyarea, I was thinking maybe we could have a particular, say, day of the week where people are encouraged to go out of their comfort zones. Like every Wednesday or something.
And Gwenno, some of the things you mentioned in your post sound really fun and like great ideas! I'm primarily focused on organising these chapter-break prompts, but if someone does organise the doodle or die or something else i'd be up for participating.
What, the list is not ready yet?!?
Just joking! :) But I think it's clear that you have a large support, so please go ahead. And the "out of comfort zone day" seems perfect.
As for the rest, sounds great too.
Post by: Keep Looking on March 22, 2020, 09:34:30 PM
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHM8sz86ANL8OJUA49AqNN0h1HWq2Zv6gmJi_ahFWwQ/edit?usp=sharing
(edit: I don't know who organised the prompts nicely and put them into alphabetical order, but I am very impressed)
Post by: Keep Looking on March 23, 2020, 10:10:17 AM
1 - awakening
2 - sunlight
3 - warmth
4 - nostalgia
5 - family
6 - baking
7 - harvest
8 - growth
9 - leaves
10 - flowers
11 - forest
12 - path
13 - cloudy
14 - starlight
15 - window
16 - sleep
Post by: thegreyarea on March 23, 2020, 11:23:31 AM
I've assembled a potential prompt list with the prompts on the google doc, trying to transition between ideas (because i like that kind of thing). Feel free to make any suggestions, and I might make a couple more potential lists tomorrow, but yeah. Take a look.
So we would have one prompt a day (keeps the virus away!), all under the general theme of "Autumn, Spring, and cozy indoors things!" ?
Seems good. I'd suggest another one, "17 - Home".
Since we don't know how long the chapter break lasts, we can go down the list (let's say a 20 item list) and that shall be enough. If, for any reason, the break lasts longer we can always add a few more by the end of the second week. (anyway Minna usually gives a clear indication of the date for the next update).
Post by: Jitter on March 23, 2020, 11:48:29 AM
Do you intend to keep the creators for each day secret, or do we just shout which one we want here (when you pronounce the list is final, I mean).
Post by: Keep Looking on March 23, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
So we would have one prompt a day (keeps the virus away!), all under the general theme of "Autumn, Spring, and cozy indoors things!" ?
Seems good. I'd suggest another one, "17 - Home".
'Home' sounds like a good prompt, i'll add it in. And you're right - having more prompts can't hurt (better safe than sorry).
Do you intend to keep the creators for each day secret, or do we just shout which one we want here (when you pronounce the list is final, I mean).
When i've got a final list i think i'll let people claim days. I'm honestly fine having people claim days just public on here, because that'd make it easier to see who has what day so you don't ask for a day that's already taken - i would try and document which days are taken, but i can't always keep track.
Do you think I should make a different thread for day-claiming and official sign-ups once we've got a final list down?
Post by: Vulpes on March 23, 2020, 08:34:20 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on March 23, 2020, 09:05:54 PM
'Home' sounds like a good prompt, i'll add it in. And you're right - having more prompts can't hurt (better safe than sorry).
When i've got a final list i think i'll let people claim days. I'm honestly fine having people claim days just public on here, because that'd make it easier to see who has what day so you don't ask for a day that's already taken - i would try and document which days are taken, but i can't always keep track.
Do you think I should make a different thread for day-claiming and official sign-ups once we've got a final list down?
I think that making the claims open so everybody sees is the best choice. I also think that we already have a large number of threads, so I'd keep everything on this one.
I never looked forward for a chapter break (and it will remain like that :) ), but this time I have the feeling that we will have some fun while we wait.
Post by: Róisín on March 23, 2020, 09:44:57 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 24, 2020, 03:29:18 AM
SIGN-UPS
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Alright! I have a prompt list down, so it's time to sign up. Here's how it works:
You claim a prompt and post which one you picked on here. You can choose any prompt that's not already taken. I will try to keep the prompt list updated with which ones are taken, but if you aren't sure, simply read through what others have claimed and check. For the time being, please only claim one prompt - if there are leftover days after most people have claimed a prompt, we can have a second round.
You make some kind of creative work inspired by the prompt, that also has something to do with SSSS. Art, fictional writing and poetry are the first things that spring to my mind, but if you want to bake SSSS-themed cookies or compose an epic saxaphone solo inspired by the latest chapter, go ahead! Just remember to keep things SFW. At this point in time we don't actually know when chapter break is, but I'd say be better safe than sorry, especially if you've picked an earlier prompt. I'll keep you posted when Minna starts hinting that chapter break is going to be soon.
When your work is done, send it to me by messaging. Please aim to have it done at least 2 days before your prompt is up, that way if you're running a bit late there's still some wiggle room. I'm posting at midnight forum time. If you suddenly can't complete your work, contact me as soon as you can so I can organise somebody else to do that prompt instead.
For each day in Chapter break (and perhaps a few more days at the end), I'll be posting the work corresponding to that day's prompt. On the day, people are free to respond to each prompt with their own creative works (a bit like inktober), so if you didn't get the prompt you wanted, don't stress! You can still make something for it.
Here's the prompt list, which is generally themed around indoorsy activities and/or spring/autumn
I'm striking through the ones that are taken.
Have fun!
Post by: Keep Looking on March 24, 2020, 03:41:09 AM
1. Does anybody have a better name for this event than 'chapter break filler'? I am very bad at titles
2. There might be days when I can't post the prompt and work. Is there anybody willing to be available as backup - I'll contact you if I can't post that day's thing, send the work and you could do it instead? I just figure it's better to be safe than sorry - I don't want something to suddenly come up and leave the prompt unposted.
Post by: Count_Shrekula on March 24, 2020, 03:52:58 AM
Also just like to officially note my interest in this, I haven't decided on a prompt yet but you can count me in!
Post by: wavewright62 on March 24, 2020, 03:56:09 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 24, 2020, 04:23:40 AM
Post by: GaelleDragons on March 24, 2020, 05:48:57 AM
I'd like to make a lil' illustration with prompt 13 (forest), if it's not already taken. ^^
Post by: Róisín on March 24, 2020, 06:43:07 AM
Post by: Grade E cat on March 24, 2020, 07:03:07 AM
I'll take number 8.
Post by: Mariiii on March 24, 2020, 07:14:31 AM
Post by: yeethaw_gang on March 24, 2020, 07:29:02 AM
Post by: Abprallen on March 24, 2020, 07:33:30 AM
Post by: Count_Shrekula on March 24, 2020, 07:51:03 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 24, 2020, 07:58:21 AM
So far, the remaining prompts are:
Remember, if a prompt you want has been taken (or if all the prompts have been claimed before you get here), you can still make a work for that prompt and post it! It just won't be the 'official' work of that day.
Post by: thegreyarea on March 24, 2020, 08:14:39 AM
Alright! Well, people have claimed prompts very fast. Much faster than I anticipated. Wow.
So far, the remaining prompts are:
...
18 - home
...
Remember, if a prompt you want has been taken (or if all the prompts have been claimed before you get here), you can still make a work for that prompt and post it! It just won't be the 'official' work of that day.
I can take 18 - Home :)
and may do something more...
Minnions are a voracious species... :D
Post by: Jitter on March 24, 2020, 11:29:57 AM
Post by: Alkia on March 24, 2020, 01:58:49 PM
Post by: Joe Steele on March 24, 2020, 02:55:54 PM
Post by: Gwenno on March 24, 2020, 06:58:27 PM
Post by: steadfastjewel on March 24, 2020, 09:23:18 PM
Post by: Joe Steele on March 25, 2020, 10:45:11 AM
Minnions are a voracious species... :DC O N S U M E
Post by: Kyara on March 27, 2020, 04:04:55 AM
I would like to take "family" :) Unless Róisín prefers to take it ?
Otherwise I am fine with "leaves" or "path" !
Post by: wavewright62 on March 27, 2020, 03:40:36 PM
So, are we starting on the weekend, or in place of the first Monday?
Post by: Grade E cat on March 27, 2020, 05:11:36 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 27, 2020, 06:25:38 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 27, 2020, 08:44:40 PM
That reminds me as well - there is (edit) one prompt left:
14: path
Since we're so near chapter break and it looks like everyone who wants to participate has got a prompt, I'm opening them for a second round: if anybody wants to choose a second prompt to become the creator for, you can claim one of these (same claiming method as before).
Also, if anyone is free to become a pinch hitter in case somebody can't complete their work, please let me know.
Post by: SilverGarnet12 on March 28, 2020, 03:55:58 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 28, 2020, 05:43:59 AM
Heads up - Minna confirmed on the stream that there is one more week of pages before the chapter break starts! Hype!
So, are we starting on the weekend, or in place of the first Monday?
Oh! Wavewright! I didn't quite process that sentence the first time I saw it so sorry for the delay, but I think we'll start on the weekend, if that's okay with you time-wise? I was a bit concerned earlier about when I'd actually be posting the prompts as well, but now that school's not on I'll just post them at midnight forum time (my timezone is precisely 12 hours away from forum time, so it makes calculating stuff much easier).
Post by: Jitter on March 28, 2020, 06:25:19 AM
Post by: Róisín on March 28, 2020, 09:08:43 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 28, 2020, 09:28:59 AM
Post by: Róisín on March 28, 2020, 10:44:17 AM
Post by: Noodles on March 28, 2020, 04:14:09 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on March 28, 2020, 07:53:59 PM
I keep all images in private folders on my Imgur, hidden from view to avoid spoilers.
I'm not saying Keep Looking needs to keep this protocol, especially as almost a third of us are essentially now a week out from posting, but it may provide a helpful framework.
I can pinch-hit.
I reserve the right to post extras if I get an inspiration, although those usually come in the form of one of my 'silly doodles'.
Post by: Keep Looking on March 28, 2020, 08:04:30 PM
What I do for the Advent Calendar is send a PM reminder one week out, require a check-in by 3 days out (to say you're on track or to alert the need for a pinch-hitter), and accept submission, well...in theory 24 hours ahead of time, but have been flexible in practice. As the first time zone, I always had to wait until after 6pm on the day to post at midnight Forum time, which usually works well for me, coming home from work in the evening.
I keep all images in private folders on my Imgur, hidden from view to avoid spoilers.
I'm not saying Keep Looking needs to keep this protocol, especially as almost a third of us are essentially now a week out from posting, but it may provide a helpful framework.
Thanks wave - I trust your experience with the advent calendar, and some of those protocols sound like very good ideas (and since this is my first time doing anything like this, I really appreciate the help!)
Post by: OddlyObvious on March 28, 2020, 10:04:16 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 28, 2020, 11:35:24 PM
And if you've missed out on becoming the 'official' creator for a prompt, never fear - you'll have the opportunity during the break to make and share works for each prompt as they come up (the full prompt list is on the sign-up info post on this thread).
Post by: Jitter on March 29, 2020, 08:43:06 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on March 29, 2020, 09:25:36 AM
Post by: wavewright62 on March 29, 2020, 02:43:12 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 02, 2020, 09:19:27 PM
(if nobody has any objections to starting it next weekend, that's when I'm going to start it)
Post by: Noodles on April 02, 2020, 09:48:09 PM
Alright everyone. So turns out we were wrong about chapter break, and on the latest page Minna said there's still one week to go. Shall I start our thing next weekend instead of this weekend, then, since chapter break is later than we thought? We've got enough prompts to start it a bit earlier if that's what people want, but I figured people might appreciate a little more time to work on their pieces.
(if nobody has any objections to starting it next weekend, that's when I'm going to start it)
From the comic notes it looks to me like there'll just be a couple info pages and then the chapter break, so maybe we could start on like Wednesday or something? Minna will probably give us more information on Monday.
Post by: Keep Looking on April 02, 2020, 09:51:27 PM
From the comic notes it looks to me like there'll just be a couple info pages and then the chapter break, so maybe we could start on like Wednesday or something? Minna will probably give us more information on Monday.
Very true. And yeah, I think Wednesday sounds like a good time to start it (not too much later than planned, but not too early either), given what we know - especially since we have more than enough prompts to cover the 2-week period.
So, yeah! Shall we start on Wednesday?
Post by: wavewright62 on April 03, 2020, 01:07:15 AM
Post by: Kyara on April 03, 2020, 05:49:11 AM
*wipes sweat from brow* Works for me.
Yeah, got your feelings... But we can do it!
Post by: Mariiii on April 03, 2020, 06:15:56 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on April 03, 2020, 07:51:48 AM
Post by: yeethaw_gang on April 03, 2020, 09:28:52 AM
Post by: Jitter on April 03, 2020, 04:38:33 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on April 05, 2020, 04:53:07 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on April 05, 2020, 05:40:56 AM
Like Grade E Cat said, since when are we hyped for a chapter break? But here we are...
Yes, this chapter break is feeling... different! :)
I think we all should be thankful to Keep Looking for creating and organizing all this, so...
Thanks, Keep Looking!
And now we will be counting on you for the next chapter break! ;D
Post by: Jitter on April 06, 2020, 01:40:14 PM
Edited: I looked up the conversation recently, but there it was mentioned that it is under discussion :) On page 246 they are light blue, but this hasn't been the consensus before.
Post by: Temteno on April 06, 2020, 03:23:57 PM
Hey, what color are Mikkel's eyes?
Edited: I looked up the conversation recently, but there it was mentioned that it is under discussion :) On page 246 they are light blue, but this hasn't been the consensus before.
I think I read a debate somewhere in this forum months ago about it and, if I remember correctly, the end result was something akin to olive green or brown-green. I might be wrong though - but that's what I will headcanon until proven otherwise.
Post by: Jitter on April 06, 2020, 03:31:39 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on April 06, 2020, 06:56:54 PM
Post by: Purple Wyrm on April 07, 2020, 12:21:27 AM
a skosh trimmer?
Living on candles and squirrels for a few months will do that :D
Post by: Jitter on April 11, 2020, 01:00:01 PM
My suggestion is that they will be posted on the no comic days i.e. weekends and possibly Wednesdays for as long as we have them. Waiting for the next break, which hopefully is quite distant, seems to me to be unfair to the contributors.
Post by: Grade E cat on April 11, 2020, 03:19:01 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 11, 2020, 08:51:19 PM
What do other people think? If nobody has any objections, I'll make an announcement on the main chapter break filler page.
Post by: wavewright62 on April 11, 2020, 09:34:39 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 11, 2020, 09:40:44 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on April 12, 2020, 10:24:18 AM
Wave, you do have a point. It would be easier organizationally to stick with my original plan, especially since we've already made some changes (delaying the start time) and it might be good to leave things consistent. Honestly, I don't really mind either way, that's why I'm asking for opinions!
I'd agree with Wave. I am getting used to my daily portion of awesomeness! :)
It's more simple and effective to stick with the original plan and later we could think on a scheme to create fillers for the non-update days. Maybe having themes for each day? Like Wednesdays are for stories, Saturdays for drawings and Sundays for poetry. This way we don't have to organize prompts every week...
(Hey, Keep Looking, that's me helping you ;) )
Post by: Keep Looking on April 13, 2020, 02:14:52 AM
Post by: Jitter on April 13, 2020, 05:47:20 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 29, 2020, 10:14:13 AM
Organising the last filler had two main stages: preparation, where we came up with a system and a prompt list and people chose their prompts - and execution, wherein reminders were sent out, contributions recieved and daily prompts/pieces posted.
The execution stage (yes, I'm calling it that, please don't question it) is the one that'd be trickiest to do with multiple people. I think there are two things we'd need to take into consideration:
1. Having a place to record who has and who hasn't sent in their piece, and storage of said pieces (I use google docs, but you guys might have other ideas) that all of us are able to access
2. Figuring out who'd be doing the reminders (after consulting wave and some trial and error, I did reminders 1 week, 2 days and 24 hours before people's prompts were due to be up) and who'd be posting the pieces each day (would we want to work out a schedule once we knew when the chapter break was?). Also, what times would people be able to post things, given that midnight forum time is a bit of a weird time for most people?
Also, if you guys or anyone has any suggestions on possible changes/improvements to this event, feel free to let me know!
Post by: Jitter on April 29, 2020, 04:00:28 PM
I would suggest this shouldn’t become a burden and therefore no exact time of day needs to be set?
Another possibility would be that the organisers allocate the days / prompts and keep tabs of whether people are finishing their work (and send reminders, and even arrange pinch hits if necessary) but every contributor posts their own work with a uniform header or something. This would reduce the amount of work. The contributions could still be sent to to organisers too so that any of them can do the post if the contributor can’t do it after all, but responsibility would be with the creator.
Post by: thegreyarea on April 29, 2020, 06:54:03 PM
I think that we should split the workload.
One person to define Theme and Prompts, other to record and confirm the artists, other to send the reminders and check if everything is on schedule, and another to collect the works (1-2 days before the date) and post them (if the artist failed to post, see below). Someone would be the coordinator and... coordinate :)
We can design a spreadsheet with everything and share it on Google Docs (or Dropbox, or similar).
We could follow Jitter's suggestion, define a header and footer (as Keep Looking did) and each artist post the respective piece with (or without) a brief comment.
To keep things ordered I think we should set a time. Midnight Forum time is not very convenient because there's a lot of Minnions in Europe, and that means 5, 6 or 7 AM for them. Maybe between 17:00 and 18:00 Forum Time would work fine for the majority, since it would be morning 08:00 - 09:00 in Sidney, 00:00 - 01:00 in Finland (EET) (late, but we Minnions are used to Minna's time schedule...) and afternoon in America.
Post by: wavewright62 on April 29, 2020, 10:15:09 PM
The tracking system I've always used was reasonably informal in a private spot, with
a) the days/prompts laid out, then
b) assignments filled in (or marked as 'pencilled' if uncertain) as desired, then
c) date reminder was sent out, then overwritten with
d) response data from participant, then overwritten with
e) update, either another communication or confirming submission.
In case of withdrawal and pinch-hit, I wouldn't overwrite the original assignment, just strikethrough, then record who I'd offered the pinch-hit to and proceed as normal.
The tracking would have to be moved to something like a shared folder.
I have the posts lined up in the private spot, complete with Forum formatting commands, available to cut'n'paste the post from my phone if needed. (Then I format the linkie "doors" but that's not necessary here.)
Post by: Keep Looking on April 30, 2020, 05:19:50 AM
Jitter, your idea of people being able to post their pieces themselves with a uniform header sounds pretty interesting. If we did go down that path, we might want to put up the header and the timeslot on the forum, and then people could opt for posting it themselves or letting us post, depending on what suited them (we'd also need to record who'd chosen what option). That option could get tricky if people forgot to post, though, or posted late.
Grey, yes, I do think it'd be good to have just one person for some of the tasks (for sending reminders, especially) - it'd be tricky otherwise to co-ordinate who'd been reminded and who hadn't.
And Wave, thank you for all the organisational insight! Yes, in hindsight it would definitely be good to format the posts before the time of posting (I did not think of that). And your tracking system sounds like a very good idea.
Post by: Jitter on June 13, 2020, 03:44:34 PM
As Keep is busy with studies, I’ll give her a hand and invite everyone to first of all suggest a theme for the prompts! I think people liked the way the prompts were sort of related the last time.
Post by: thegreyarea on June 13, 2020, 04:25:36 PM
Heads up all! There are “not that many” pages left in the chapter! Minna said today “enough to not be over by Midsummer”, which is only a week from now. So we should start planning now, if we want to do this again.
As Keep is busy with studies, I’ll give her a hand and invite everyone to first of all suggest a theme for the prompts! I think people liked the way the prompts were sort of related the last time.
Well thought! I'd suggest "The Circle of Life" or "Food Chain" or "Forest" or even "Out of the frying pan into the fire", since that seems to be what our heroes mostly did this chapter :D
And thanks for remembering this. Of course I'm here to help in any way on the organization.
Post by: Róisín on June 13, 2020, 05:43:51 PM
Post by: Jitter on June 13, 2020, 06:14:46 PM
Post by: Vulpes on June 13, 2020, 07:38:24 PM
1. Birth
2. Growth
3. Smile
4. Crawl
5. Walk
6. Discover
7. Err
8. Family
9. Loss
10. Support
11. Contentment
12. Aged
13. Death
14. Decay
15. Rebirth
No idea if these would be workable or if they even make sense, but here they are and at the very least they may inspire someone to come up with better ideas!
Post by: thegreyarea on June 13, 2020, 08:38:01 PM
Maybe we could add something about mating/flirting, and also about offspring and teaching (in the sense of passing knowledge to the next generation)
Post by: Róisín on June 13, 2020, 10:14:37 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on June 13, 2020, 10:16:28 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on June 14, 2020, 04:58:36 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 14, 2020, 05:17:10 AM
Oh and Minna was talking about summer holiday so the break may be longer than the two weeks so maybe we’ll just add a couple more?
Post by: Jitter on June 14, 2020, 06:09:42 AM
1. Birth
2. Growth
3. Smile
4. Crawl
5. Walk
Playtime!
6. Discover
Learning
Child
7. Err
Young love
Heartbreak
8. Family
Sharing of knowledge
In you I see myself
9. Loss
10. Support
11. Contentment
12. Aged
13. Death
14. Decay
15. Rebirth
I didn’t change the numbering yet, I added 7 so that would make 22 which probably is enough even for a summer holiday break. And with potentially extra prompts it doesn’t matter if a couple of them don’t get taken at all. If, against expectation, the break will be longer than three weeks, we can add further prompts after the timetable is established because the creators of the late prompts would still have plenty of time.
How do we like this? It seems like a good theme and is definitely in keeping with the events of Adventure 2, if not necessarily the current chapter. Thank you Vulpes for an excellent suggestion!
Post by: Róisín on June 14, 2020, 06:46:13 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 14, 2020, 07:00:27 AM
It’s early afternoon here in Finland now, I’ll open enrollment late tonight until something comes up to change that. However if you are set on something already, send me a PM?
Post by: Jitter on June 14, 2020, 04:14:26 PM
Enrolments now open!
Post here or PM me which prompt(s) you want to take. I will share the list with other organizers. The rules are on the first posts of this thread. Any type of work or technique, as long as it’s shareable digitally either here on the forum or from a publicly accessible link, is welcome! On the first round we had at least poetry, art (digital and on paper + scanned), music, digital works, stories, photos and cosplay (off the top of my head, I didn’t check so please forgive me if your technique wasn’t mentioned!)
EDIT the rules are actually on page 2 of this thread in reply #24 by Keep looking! The instructions on who you should send your work to will be given later as we are getting organized on the fly here :)
While the prompts have been developed around the theme of progressing life stages, your take in the prompt is your own and does not need to adhere the theme. I also encourage you to consider the prompts and themes in the wider setting of the world of SSSS, with non-canon characters or those who have had a very minor role. Does the train guard have a family? How did the Remembering Man come to work in Bornholm travel hub? Did Kauko befriend the sparrows before or after he learned to walk? We don’t have much background on how courtship and family matters are arranged, are the customs and mores very old-fashioned or do they reflect the very open societies of Y0 Nordics, so there’s lots of wiggle room!
EDIT I’m sure you understood, but just to be clear, what I said about minor characters etc was meant as inspiration, not instruction! Use who you want:)
And, here are the
PROMPTS
Taken prompts are marked with strikethrough!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15. In you I see myself
16.
17.
18.
19. Aged
20.
21.
22.
Post by: Jitter on June 14, 2020, 04:15:41 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on June 14, 2020, 06:15:18 PM
Thanks again, Jitter!
Post by: Róisín on June 14, 2020, 07:07:15 PM
Post by: Mirasol on June 14, 2020, 07:20:53 PM
I loved reading the chapter break filler the last time!
I know I´m still kinda new to this entire forum-thing (and this fandom), but I´d have a rough idea for "7. Discover" so if that one´s not taken yet, I´d like to do that I think.
Post by: Alkia on June 14, 2020, 07:49:10 PM
Post by: Vulpes on June 14, 2020, 07:50:59 PM
I'm officially On Vacation for once, but I don't think I should commit to anything - my vacation is going to be busy with gardening and house renovations and I'm too likely to forget! Perhaps I'll drop in the odd extra, when I have time.
I'm looking forward to everybody's creative expressions of these. Make chapter break much less bleak! Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Keep Looking, and Jitter for keeping it going.
Post by: phocena on June 14, 2020, 10:05:34 PM
Post by: Róisín on June 14, 2020, 10:17:22 PM
Post by: MollyVampiric on June 14, 2020, 10:27:53 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on June 14, 2020, 11:13:13 PM
If it's not already taken, can I take prompt no. 18: contentment?
Also, I find it made things easier to strikethrough the taken prompts on the prompt list, so people know which ones were taken. Of course, you can't keep up with it 24/7 and you may well be asleep at the time I'm posting this, but if that's something you want to do as well, it's a pretty decent idea.
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 01:56:07 AM
Keep, I absolutely will do the strikethrough thing!
Phocena, that’s right, the number of the prompt is the number of days into the break your work is to be posted. You are to prepare it a bit in advance to help the organiser, the exact times are in the rules and it will be announced who to send it to when we know the break starting time.
In any case with the early prompts it’s probably best to get started.
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 02:35:11 AM
A pinch hitter is a person who is willing to fill in if one of the original creators runs into trouble and can’t complete their work in time. If you enlist, you will be contacted if needed but obviously it also depends on your situation at the time. In any case it means willingness to try and produce something on a prompt given to you in a short timeframe, meaning also that it’s something smallish.
I can promise one pinch hit myself.
Post by: Grade E cat on June 15, 2020, 02:40:23 AM
Post by: GaelleDragons on June 15, 2020, 03:58:47 AM
Also big big thank you Jitter for making this possible once again, last time was so much fun!
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 03:58:52 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 04:02:41 AM
Post by: keitto-kettu on June 15, 2020, 04:32:56 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 05:54:46 AM
Post by: Helium Owl on June 15, 2020, 07:14:14 AM
I agree with Róisín on the Decay and Rebirth prompts - very good choice haha!
If these are not taken, I've got some ideas for 21. Decay, or alternatively 22. Rebirth if decay is taken, as going by the striked out prompts thus far.
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 07:50:21 AM
Decay is yours!
Please bear in mind that people will be looking forward to seeing your work, so when you commit please make sure to uphold it. If something unexpected comes up which will prevent you from going through, inform the organizers at the earliest possibility. (Sorry about the sermon, this applies to all but I voiced it here because I don’t know you at all. But that is not an obstacle for your participation! Sometimes in these things there is a minimum number of posts to participate, but we are trusting and didn’t set a limit)
Post by: yeethaw_gang on June 15, 2020, 09:24:32 AM
Also Jitter, you are a literal angel for doing this
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 09:27:04 AM
I'm happy to do this, I know Keep and you guys are busy with the exams! I'm also counting on others taking care of the collecting and posting of the works when the break actually starts :) When we know the dates, we'll have to regroup. It will be after the exams anyway, at least after Keep's.
Post by: Róisín on June 15, 2020, 10:07:41 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 11:26:56 AM
Post by: Joe Steele on June 15, 2020, 03:55:03 PM
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 04:59:23 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on June 15, 2020, 05:06:04 PM
I have claimed one myself, and am eyeing another for an 'extra' (not claimed yet, but I'm under the assumption that it will be claimed soon).
Post by: Jitter on June 15, 2020, 05:33:03 PM
Post by: Abprallen on June 16, 2020, 09:19:56 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 16, 2020, 09:42:36 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 16, 2020, 09:51:25 AM
Although there isn't much of importance except repeating your prompt, the rest of the message says "Instructions on who to send your work to will be given later as we are getting organized on the fly"
There are EIGHT prompts left! Claim yours before it's too late!
Post by: scottishnottish on June 16, 2020, 10:43:29 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 16, 2020, 01:27:48 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on June 17, 2020, 01:41:29 AM
(From memory, there was some discussion to have the daily posting somewhat later in the Forum day, which comes too late in the night for me. )
Post by: Jitter on June 17, 2020, 02:54:51 AM
I think the discussion was about how the time of posting can be whichever time works for the person doing the posting and also that if there are several people or the poster’s schedules are variable, it doesn’t have to be the same time every day.
In any case I will be happy if someone or someones take the posting of the works, my schedules are wildly different from day to day especially as part of the break is likely to be during my summer holiday. I will PM the people who have indicated availability to help when Minna gives the timing.
Post by: Keep Looking on June 17, 2020, 05:38:36 AM
And yes, I'll be available to post works - my exams end tomorrow! If we have a 12 hour timeframe I could probably handle the posting just myself, although if we want to hsve some kind of roster that's also cool!
Post by: Count_Shrekula on June 18, 2020, 09:08:47 AM
Post by: Jitter on June 18, 2020, 09:23:31 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on June 20, 2020, 07:16:25 AM
I'll be the one recieving your finished works: send me your pieces once they're done
Secondly, we've still got three prompts left:
Day 10: Err
Day 19: Aged
Day 20: Death
Day 22: Rebirth
We're opening up for seconds, so if any of you guys want to take a second prompt, let me or Jitter know!
Post by: scottishnottish on June 20, 2020, 05:00:48 PM
Edit: also just a heads up, Growth is not marked as taken on the initial list
Post by: Mirasol on June 20, 2020, 05:50:44 PM
I´m so sorry for my complete obliviousness for how to do... anything for that matter. :-[
Post by: scottishnottish on June 20, 2020, 07:26:49 PM
In the danger of it being an incredibly dumb guestion, but in what kind of format should the prompts be sent to you? Like the usual forum posts with the text in the post itself and pictures as image-links? Or as a file in a specific program?
I´m so sorry for my complete obliviousness for how to do... anything for that matter. :-[
I second this very good and not dumb question. What would be most convenient for the people posting?
Post by: Keep Looking on June 20, 2020, 09:50:06 PM
In the danger of it being an incredibly dumb guestion, but in what kind of format should the prompts be sent to you? Like the usual forum posts with the text in the post itself and pictures as image-links? Or as a file in a specific program?
I´m so sorry for my complete obliviousness for how to do... anything for that matter. :-[
Hey Mirasol! No, that's not a dumb question. I'm not super fussy with how the images are sent to me, but the easiest is definitely in the forum post format with the image-links - that means that I don't have to do anything, I can just post it as you sent it instead of having to make the image-link myself.
Also, Scottish, you have Rebirth! And thanks for the heads-up about Growth.
Post by: MollyVampiric on June 21, 2020, 02:34:09 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on June 21, 2020, 02:36:24 AM
Also, a quick announcement:
The Chapter Break Filler is starting on Wednesday the 24th
(as in, that's the day prompt no. 1 will be posted)
Post by: Jitter on June 21, 2020, 06:58:52 AM
I have sent a message for everyone with their prompt and date. I hope I didn’t make mistakes, if you disagree with either please get back to me!
This pretty much wraps up the initial organization phase, with the exception of the two remaining prompts which hopefully still will find a creator.
The creators will be receiving reminders from one of the organizers, please respond with information on your process! If something comes up to prevent you from finishing in time, please make sure to alert Keep Looking as soon as possible so that a pinch hit can be arranged.
Also keep in mind that everyone is very welcome to add daily contributions! This is of course free for everyone, not just the ones with “official” dates. The dailies are posted by the creator themself directly into the thread on the date. There were lots of dailies last time, let’s hope we’ll get many this time too! (I’m not promising one for every day like I did last time! Hopefully some vignettes will appear nevertheless)
Post by: Annuil on June 26, 2020, 11:30:50 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on June 26, 2020, 11:41:42 PM
Post by: Jitter on June 27, 2020, 05:07:36 AM
I have updated the prompts list, only one left!
Post by: Keep Looking on August 19, 2020, 07:43:48 PM
Post by: Annuil on August 19, 2020, 11:44:00 PM
Any ideas?
Post by: wavewright62 on August 20, 2020, 12:49:43 AM
Post by: Jitter on August 20, 2020, 04:16:56 AM
I suggest we don't go for the "official" prompts but rather agree that everyone is free to work similar to the "daily contributions" we've had earlier. The prompts or themes could be today's infopage's idea of a nature sanctuary (Lehto) and/or Mosquitoes, and whatever Minna gives us tomorrow? Sort of just swim with the flow?
Alternatively, pick any info page as your theme and build on that. Just mention the page you picked, OR, maybe others would like to guess which concept it was that inspired you?
Post by: thegreyarea on August 20, 2020, 04:19:52 AM
I think we should. Since this is a different kind of break and there's little time what about trying to set prompts for each day and anyone can contribute?
Of course I'm in for whatever we decide! :)
Edit: just read Jitter's idea and think it's a fine one. The Lehto is by itself a great prompt
Post by: JoB on August 20, 2020, 05:12:17 AM
The prompts or themes could be [...] Mosquitoes[breaks out Easter equipment (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_decorating) and starts painting mosquitoes in psychedelic colors]
... do you want the buggers shipped to you normally, or (size S and) "särkyvä paketti" (https://www.posti.fi/palvelutverkossa/lahettaminen/)? >:D
Post by: Keep Looking on August 20, 2020, 05:40:17 AM
Also makes things a lot easier for me and any other people organising, since it was such short notice (and I have a lot of assessments next week, heh).
How many prompts do you think would be needed? If we start this saturday and finish next sunday, that needs nine...
I suppose it depends on how long this small break is gonna last!
Post by: thegreyarea on August 20, 2020, 06:27:28 AM
Jitter, I think your idea is really good!!Minna said it will be "less than a week", so she may give us the cover on next Thursday (or Friday). If we do make prompts I'd say that 7 would be enough.
Also makes things a lot easier for me and any other people organising, since it was such short notice (and I have a lot of assessments next week, heh).
How many prompts do you think would be needed? If we start this saturday and finish next sunday, that needs nine...
I suppose it depends on how long this small break is gonna last!
But Jitter's idea would mean that we would use these info pages as prompt, right? So we won't need several prompts or Minnions choosing prompts.
We could just have the opening post, with the prompt, that could be just "Lehto", and people will try to make their contributions from that, be it "sanctuary","mosquitoes" or something else. I believe that Minnions will, as usual, make great things from that.
(also we have very little time to organize the break using the previous scheme)
If Friday's info page brings something more we could add it and have two main prompts.
Post by: Grade E cat on August 20, 2020, 06:47:11 AM
Post by: Annuil on August 20, 2020, 07:10:04 AM
I kind of like the "make something based of info page of your choice" idea.
I thought that it would be fun too, to guess which info page from the comic (probably we can stick to the second Adventure info pages) was your starting point ^-^
But it might be a little harder to organise...
Post by: Jitter on August 20, 2020, 01:30:32 PM
Since there is literally no time to organize, I suggest we make this a self-organizing event. During the upcoming minibreak, everyone who wants to participate, just post their work directly into the thread (just open an new thread with invitation text). This may result in some days with no works while some days have several, but at least it would be something!
If we want to do the guess thing, then just add "can you guess which info page this is" and others can suggest in the same thread, kinda like the Riddle Time thread. If not, just state the page if not Lehto. (BTW I wouldn't limit to A2 info pages, many of the iconic ones are in A1. And if nobody guesses, you can just say which one it was).
I'm expecting the works will mostly be like the daily contributions from last time, because no one has time to make a big work :) But this is of course not any kind of limitation!
Post by: Jitter on August 20, 2020, 01:45:27 PM
Post by: Vulpes on August 20, 2020, 01:51:02 PM
Post by: Róisín on August 20, 2020, 01:52:42 PM
Post by: Kyara on August 20, 2020, 02:15:42 PM
I could link it to an info page (if you look hard enough, you can always find a link somewhere)
Great idea anyway, I can't wait to see all of your contributions !
Post by: Mirasol on August 20, 2020, 04:37:26 PM
But at least vacation is actually really nice, and spending time with family (mostly) away from the internet too!
The theme with the info pages sounds great! I will most likely not be able to contribute (only limited art-supplies that I could bring, and alltogether not much time), but know I am looking forward to reading your contributions! Maybe even inspiration will hit me at some point (or I´ll finish that actually info-pages-related thing that I´ve been working on for ages...).
Until then or until in a little bit over a week, going back to lurking now, have fun! :))
Post by: Jitter on August 20, 2020, 04:41:18 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on August 20, 2020, 04:43:32 PM
I like the idea of basing works on these. I could set up a post of all of the links individually if needed.
Sunday 30 August - can we extend it to the 1st, for the Anniversary?
Spoiler: or maybe not • show
Post by: thegreyarea on August 20, 2020, 06:33:18 PM
All of the info pages (among many other bookmarks) are all linked on the SSSS Wiki (although the Lehto pages will be linked once Minna publishes the second one): https://sssscomic.fandom.com/wiki/Table_of_Special_Pages#Other_Fact_Sheets (https://sssscomic.fandom.com/wiki/Table_of_Special_Pages#Other_Fact_Sheets)Thanks, Wave! It will surely be useful, now and in the Future. :)
I like the idea of basing works on these. I could set up a post of all of the links individually if needed.
Sunday 30 August - can we extend it to the 1st, for the Anniversary?Spoiler: or maybe not • show
Sorry for not answering, but I've read your reference to the anniversary and thought it was an excellent idea. We should celebrate more this amazing space that we have here.
So what about we extend until Monday and some of us could try to make something inspired by the Forum on that day?
I would love to try, and think that our Forum, together with all the admins and mods that keep it working so well, deserves a celebration. :)
Post by: Keep Looking on August 20, 2020, 06:51:08 PM
And yeah - Grey and Wave - it would be cool to extend it to the first of September forum anniversary! That's a nice clear date to end it on.
The guessing games also sound fun!
Post by: scottishnottish on August 21, 2020, 01:27:03 AM
Post by: Jitter on August 21, 2020, 08:39:40 AM
I love this community!
Ps I will also participate, likely some more of the shorts. Not every day but I’m sure I can come up with a couple.
Post by: Róisín on August 21, 2020, 10:45:21 AM
Post by: Jitter on August 21, 2020, 01:27:34 PM
102 - map of route to Toivosaari past Savonlinna (Mikkel's map)
108 - view of Toivosaari graveyard
144 - map from Toivosaari to Kermajärvi Station (Mauri's map I think)
Post by: wavewright62 on August 21, 2020, 06:52:23 PM
BTW, Wave, there are a couple more pages you may want to add to the special pages page (paging Wave... bep bep)
102 - map of route to Toivosaari past Savonlinna (Mikkel's map)
108 - view of Toivosaari graveyard
144 - map from Toivosaari to Kermajärvi Station (Mauri's map I think)
102 - already there, under 'Views' for Savolinna, but now added to Maps as well
108 - already there, under 'Other sheets' because it's a pretty tight view
144 - is not that, it's 148, but now added
Post by: Jitter on August 21, 2020, 08:15:47 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on August 21, 2020, 10:21:49 PM
Or are we going to have info-page based prompts that pop up sometimes as well?
Post by: Keep Looking on August 21, 2020, 11:47:58 PM
I've posted the instructions on a new thread! I hope you guys think it's okay - if there's any edits you want to make, please tell me!
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1137.0
Post by: Róisín on August 22, 2020, 01:30:25 AM
Post by: Róisín on August 22, 2020, 01:41:47 AM
Post by: Jitter on August 22, 2020, 10:44:45 AM
Post by: wavewright62 on August 22, 2020, 06:36:12 PM
Yes Róisín, it was Rossini, here's a splendid rendition of it:
Post by: Jitter on October 15, 2020, 01:21:03 PM
Previously there was an idea thrown out that we’d do shared prompts, i.e. a few persons would take the same one on consecutive days. It’s always been very interesting to see various takes on the same idea with the daily contributions and now in the YoinkTober challenge.
So, unless someone comes up with a better idea quickly, I suggest we go with this. Should it be five prompts with three days each, or 4/4 or what do you think?
Also please provide suggestions for the theme or even the prompts themselves! Let’s get the ball rolling again!
Post by: wavewright62 on October 15, 2020, 03:58:53 PM
Post by: Jitter on October 15, 2020, 07:08:43 PM
Post by: Jitter on October 15, 2020, 07:36:07 PM
It’s here: https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1144.0 (even if you don’t care to participate, check it out!)
Post by: wavewright62 on October 15, 2020, 08:58:41 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on October 16, 2020, 08:24:22 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on October 16, 2020, 09:14:42 AM
We already have something organized to fill this upcoming break, and it's working very well so far. No need to add more prompts and threads.
So I suggest that we post the link for the YoinkTober event in the comments section in the following days (together with the info pages) and when the break starts, inviting everyone to watch and participate.
Post by: Mirasol on October 17, 2020, 07:56:12 AM
Post by: Jitter on February 23, 2021, 05:46:17 AM
I think we are approaching a break. I asked Minna about it, I think two weeks ago in a stream and she said “at least about a month” then. So that would mean about two weeks from now. Or maybe this week and then two, based on her four weeks of three per week updates, of which we are on week 2 now. Assume and hope she will be taking an actual break now!
So, do we want to do a filler again? I’m really busy, but I also love doing them!
Post by: Róisín on February 23, 2021, 05:56:09 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on February 23, 2021, 06:12:44 AM
I'm afraid I'm not really in a place to think about themes right now, all my brainpower is currently concentrated towards studying the Russian Revolution for the assessment I have on Thursday, but if anyone else has a good idea for a theme I'd love to hear!
(also - this is my 500th post, ~woo~)
Post by: Jitter on February 23, 2021, 08:10:27 AM
Let’s wait a bit to see if anyone comes up with a theme suggestion!
Post by: Keep Looking on February 23, 2021, 09:37:55 AM
Ha! My cunning plan worked! I knew this would drag Keep out of her keep and into commenting herself unto rangerhood!
Aha! A very sly plot indeed.
Post by: thegreyarea on February 23, 2021, 10:23:52 AM
Ha! My cunning plan worked! I knew this would drag Keep out of her keep and into commenting herself unto rangerhood!Well done, Jitter!
Let’s wait a bit to see if anyone comes up with a theme suggestion!
Now, about the theme... First that comes to mind are the bears. This little family has been predominant in the chapter and in the comments. But I don't know if it's too narrow as a theme. I can also connect the bears with beasts in a broader sense, and their home, those beautiful Finnish forests.
Of course we can take a darker path and choose the Kade: No lack of dramatic inspiration in that option.
Well, I'm hoping this kick-started the theme discussion! :)
Post by: Grade E cat on February 23, 2021, 11:39:25 AM
Post by: Mirasol on February 23, 2021, 11:47:31 AM
Well done, Jitter!
Now, about the theme... First that comes to mind are the bears. This little family has been predominant in the chapter and in the comments. But I don't know if it's too narrow as a theme. I can also connect the bears with beasts in a broader sense, and their home, those beautiful Finnish forests.
Of course we can take a darker path and choose the Kade: No lack of dramatic inspiration in that option.
Well, I'm hoping this kick-started the theme discussion! :)
I was thinking about the bears as a topic too. An idea I had was "How to catch a bear" where I thought of these prompts:
- suggestion
- most-best idea
- cliff-jumping
- bait
- run away!
- plan B
- trap
I know it´s not much, so maybe a different topic? ^^" I dunno, if someone has more ideas for this maybe something along the lines of it might work...
Grade E cat just posted while I was typing. I like this idea! Maybe it could be integrated here somewhere? Or not, what do you think?
(apart of that, it were pages A2 351 (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=351) and 352 (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=352))
Post by: Annuil on February 23, 2021, 01:05:58 PM
I am seconding Mirasol , if I get the inspiration I can find time. I really liked grey's idea about beautiful Finnish forests, 'cause I feel a bit homesick and need to draw something as beautiful and close to heart as that. But we can also combine the woods with the beasts, so...
No idea for prompts, sorry, but I support Mirasol's suggestions! ;)
Post by: Jitter on February 23, 2021, 03:58:50 PM
1 Pöppö
2 Woodland sounds
3 Nalle
4 Pine tree
Etc? I hope Minna will take a decent break this time, so I think we’ll need at least 14. There are 8 of the other bear beasts on P 351/A2 so that would nicely come up to 15 if we put a happy forest type theme between each of the beasts.
Or, if we want to stick to beasts only, we could add some more of the Finnish wildlife such as the moose beasts. We have at least the poor spidermoose, the Camp Visitor and the big guy on the cliff in Minna’s art pieces, Handsy Moose and the angry looking one on this page: http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=88. And there’s this intriguing hint here: http://www.sssscomic.com/comic.php?page=412 Not to forget the Mead Moose, who is not a beast but clearly is a mythical creature!
Post by: Jitter on February 23, 2021, 04:05:41 PM
Big guy http://www.sssscomic.com/mainimages/art/2019_cliffside.jpg
Camp Visitor http://www.sssscomic.com/mainimages/art/camp_visitor.jpg
And this guy also has some likeness to moose: http://www.sssscomic.com/mainimages/art/hukutus.jpg
Post by: thegreyarea on February 23, 2021, 06:54:15 PM
How about a combination of the bear theme and the forest theme?I like that idea. I like the balance between a very specific beast in one day and a very ample concept like Finnish Forest in the other. :)
I also like the idea of beasts only, but then I'd include them all. Remember those snake-like ones when the ship arrived at Saimaa?
Post by: Jitter on February 24, 2021, 02:53:41 AM
There are also the seal beasts in the Saimaa infopage, and of course the waswolves.
Post by: Jitter on February 24, 2021, 03:09:44 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on February 24, 2021, 04:49:58 AM
So we would have this list (and a few - silly - suggestions to get you started)
1. (how to catch) Nalle (traps which include toothpaste may work)
2. Finnish forest
3. (how to catch) Poppo (anything may work)
4. Finnish forest
5. (how to catch) Lalli (people forget the bear and draw lots of pics of Emil running after Lalli this day. Nobody resists those two...)
6. Finnish forest
7. (how to catch) Metsanukko (maybe using a mirror? it jumps off a cliff after seeing it's own reflection?)
8. Finnish forest
9. (how to catch) Kusiaistennuolija (what a name! Putting a grenade inside some food might work fine with this one)
10. Finnish forest
11. (how to catch) Hallavanahka (bear pit + slippery surface + someone as bait, runs and jumps over the pit... Emil, are you there?)
12. Finnish forest
13. (how to catch) Montti (no idea)
14. Finnish forest
15. (how to catch) Karvaturri (very fluffy, this one. Just roll it downhill)
16. Finnish forest
17. (how to catch) Kaunoinen (we need a bigger
18. Finnish forest
19. (how to catch) Kouvo (it looks a bit like a carpet, so maybe a vacuum cleaner?)
20. Finnish forest
21. (how to catch) Kontio (we need something that looks like a pool of moisturizing cream. It will jump on it and drown)
And that's it, I don't think it will reach the end of the list, but Minna might be a bit tired after the chapter and finishing the bunny comic...
Of course this is just a suggestion and me trying to be funny. There are many ways to do this, and I'll be happy to follow whatever is chosen. :)
Post by: thegreyarea on February 24, 2021, 05:24:59 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CVGBm3r/finnish-forest.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
;)
Post by: Keep Looking on February 24, 2021, 06:02:18 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on February 24, 2021, 06:13:23 AM
I really like where you guys are going with all this! The main suggestion I have is that maybe we could change some of the 'finnish forest' prompts to just 'forest' in general if you aren't gonna make them more specific - it'd allow for more flexibility and variety in what people make - only a few of us have experiences with finnish forests, but many of us have experiences with other types of forest and it might be cool to see what comes out of that.Agreed! I actually thought about that when writing the list. I may even do a "team in the Amazon rainforest" pic if I have the time. :)
Post by: Groupoid on February 24, 2021, 07:00:42 AM
Seconding "woodland sounds". Not being tied specifically to finnish forests, but allowing other kinds of forests as well (an underwater forest of seaweed :P) seems like a good idea to me.
Some wild associations/keywords about forests:
- brook
- deer/game
- hunting (the wild hunt?)
- wood industry (felling trees, transporting trees, timber rafting (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_rafting), “I’m a lumberjack, but I’m ok...”)
- ant’s nest
- lehto (but maybe that was already a topic in the previous chapter break? dunno, I wasn’t here then)
- birds (songbirds, birds of prey, specific species/symbols?)
- leaves & blossoms
- moss
- the smell of the forest, how there may be different regions in the forest that smell different
Post by: Mirasol on February 24, 2021, 08:34:12 AM
To the only-beasts-idea that has also been floating around. I´ve been thinking that might end up a bit too similar to the grosslings-challenge we had for Yoinktober, as since then not that many more beasts showed up. But in combination with the forest-promts, it may be just the mixture we need. :)
But you are right, the forest theme is a lot more open. Also it seems to me that the beast-related works are less prone to fluff, which has been popular in the previous breaks :)
Though we do have to mention, in the previous chapter break fillers a lot of Minnions managed to interpret at first glance negative/sad prompts in a way they were funny or fluff, as well as the other way round. So not-obviously-fluff-promts don´t have to be a deal-breaker.
Post by: Róisín on February 24, 2021, 11:52:03 AM
Post by: Jitter on February 24, 2021, 04:10:11 PM
Let’s also keep in mind that interpretation is very open with these things so the prompt is more of a guideline than a rule :)
SIGNUPS NOW OPEN
Prompts for the anticipated March 2021 Chapter Break Filler
Choose your prompt and either mention below or PM Jitter. You will receive a confirmation of your prompt, and later when we know when the break starts, a confirmation of your date
We don’t know whether we’ll get ample warning prior to the break starts, so anyone taking an early prompt please start working soon as it may be impossible to provide you with a reminder. As far as possible, you will receive a reminder one week and again three days before your date.
Please send your work to Wavewright62 in good time, preferably a couple of days prior to your date. You should aim to finish at least two days before. Any status updates you wish to make should go to thegreyarea, who will remind you (please also respond when he reminds). If you realize you won’t be able to finish in time, please inform Jitter, Wavewright62 and thegreyarea as soon as possible. Anyone willing to do pinch hitting also let me know! I can take one (although we rarely need several, or even one).
The works can be any format that can be delivered by forum. So far we have had digital and traditional art, stories, poetry, photography, photos of crafts such as baked goods and cosplay, music and multimedia. At least. So, your creativity is the only limit, and as we know that’s not really a limit :) For stories I think we have set a minimum length of 300 words. Oh and one more thing, like everything on the open Forum, make sure your work is suitable for teen audiences / PG-13!
PROMPTS
New alternatives added to still unclaimed prompts!
Please refer to the Bear Beast Registry for the odd-numbered prompts http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=351 The “how to catch” part is voluntary.
1
13. (how to catch) Pöppö OR scurrying
17.
22.
In addition to the “official” contribution you (may) sign up for, the prompts are open for daily works by anyone. You are welcome to post any dailies you wish, whether you have signed for a bigger work or not. Daily works can be of any length.
Did I leave something out? Do you have questions? Please ask and you will be answered!
Post by: thegreyarea on February 24, 2021, 06:28:57 PM
Post by: Annuil on February 24, 2021, 06:43:59 PM
Post by: Jitter on February 25, 2021, 08:40:21 AM
I’ll wait until tomorrow (Friday 26th) Finnish time for any comments, but after that I think we are ready to open for signups! I’m fairly sure we have good time for preparation, so the first prompts should be ok too. I can handle the signup process, who could take the posting of works?
Post by: Keep Looking on February 25, 2021, 09:45:18 AM
Annuil, we’ve done this before :) And this is a great great community!
I’ll wait until tomorrow (Friday 26th) Finnish time for any comments, but after that I think we are ready to open for signups! I’m fairly sure we have good time for preparation, so the first prompts should be ok too. I can handle the signup process, who could take the posting of works?
I can post the works! I'm busy, but I pretty consistently have time each day to do it, and I've done it before.
We also need to think about reminders - I think Grey handled those last time? And which one of us the works will be sent to.
Post by: Vulpes on February 25, 2021, 10:25:14 AM
Post by: Mirasol on February 25, 2021, 10:36:27 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on February 25, 2021, 07:23:10 PM
I can post the works! I'm busy, but I pretty consistently have time each day to do it, and I've done it before.Always happy to help :reynir:, my dear friend! Count me in!
We also need to think about reminders - I think Grey handled those last time? And which one of us the works will be sent to.
I think the works are usualy sent to the person that will post them... :)
Anyway it's wonderful how fast we did this!
Post by: Jitter on February 26, 2021, 04:34:23 AM
Post by: Vulpes on February 26, 2021, 08:59:47 AM
Post by: Jitter on February 26, 2021, 09:05:23 AM
Post by: Vulpes on February 26, 2021, 09:10:26 AM
Post by: Grade E cat on February 26, 2021, 11:08:01 AM
Post by: MollyVampiric on February 26, 2021, 12:31:25 PM
Post by: Jitter on February 26, 2021, 01:20:31 PM
Post by: Groupoid on February 26, 2021, 02:39:30 PM
Post by: Mirasol on February 26, 2021, 02:39:51 PM
Post by: Annuil on February 26, 2021, 03:16:45 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on February 26, 2021, 03:23:05 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on February 26, 2021, 04:09:11 PM
(https://36.media.tumblr.com/c0a86edffc67b9a65eaabc34afca9edf/tumblr_inline_nlgu8lxQeV1r2g2kx_500.png)
I have often been the official postmaster and am happy to take the role this time. I am cognisant of the pressures of your school work, Keep Looking, and since we don't know the timing of this break, I would rather you didn't have to deal with this at an awkward time.
(I want a slot, of course, but first must mull over the choices that are left.)
Edit: I could take #1, Nalle.
Post by: midwestmutt on February 26, 2021, 05:08:16 PM
Post by: Jitter on February 26, 2021, 05:12:08 PM
Post by: Keep Looking on February 27, 2021, 02:03:32 AM
Uuhhhh, wow I am late late late to this convo, but my hat's off to you for getting this going.
(https://36.media.tumblr.com/c0a86edffc67b9a65eaabc34afca9edf/tumblr_inline_nlgu8lxQeV1r2g2kx_500.png)
I have often been the official postmaster and am happy to take the role this time. I am cognisant of the pressures of your school work, Keep Looking, and since we don't know the timing of this break, I would rather you didn't have to deal with this at an awkward time.
(I want a slot, of course, but first must mull over the choices that are left.)
Edit: I could take #1, Nalle.
Actually, Wave, that'd be really great, thank you so much! I have no doubt I'd be able to manage posting the works, but things are pretty crazy right now so it'd definitely be trickier than it used to be. I suppose I'm handing over posting authority to you then?
Jitter, I've edited the opening post accordingly. I won't be taking on any of the prompts myself this time, since I'm really quite busy and we don't know exactly when this is happening, but hopefully I'll be able to write a few poems for some of the prompts as the days come around as I do quite enjoy participating in this.
(also, Jitter, Grey - do you have a document going to record how people are going with their prompts and store the finished works? That's how I've worked things in previous rounds, it's good so that more than one person can see how things are going. Grey, you'd remember we had the reminders sent out one week beforehand and three days beforehand?)
Post by: Jitter on February 27, 2021, 03:52:08 AM
Post by: Róisín on February 27, 2021, 11:46:48 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on February 27, 2021, 04:28:00 PM
I would like to sign up. Don’t have a preferred topic at present, sign me up for whichever you think I might be useful for and let me know when it is, please?Róisín, let me suggest "woodland sounds". With your experience I'm sure it will be a very inspiring one.
Keep Looking, don't worry. I remember quite well, and Jitter said she will share it with me.
(It was a google docs spreadsheet, IIRC, and you gave me access to it. Let's see what Jitter sends and I can make the file if necessary).
Post by: Jitter on February 27, 2021, 04:42:29 PM
Also, news about the break! I managed to catch the final ten minutes or so of the stream tonight and gleaned some information from Minna. Firstly, there will be 3,5 weeks before the break still, meaning there’s loads of time to prepare! Secondly, she’s taking a three week break (which I heartily agree with! I was a bit worried that she didn’t take a break at all at the last chapter) and therefore we need more prompts. We should have at minimum 21, but depending on the weekdays it may be a bit more than that some 23-24 to be on the safe side?
I can add more of the forest themed ones, but what of the others? Do we add the members of the bear family as individuals, or some other beasts?
I think the combination of a lot of prompts and a long time to prepare mean that if anyone wants a second one, you can claim it already.
Post by: Alkia on February 27, 2021, 07:43:47 PM
Also, separating the bear family into individuals to increase prompts sounds good to me— I would say they each deserve their own day :-)
Post by: Jitter on February 27, 2021, 08:48:53 PM
Post by: Róisín on February 27, 2021, 10:22:56 PM
Post by: JoB on February 28, 2021, 03:29:30 AM
I can add more of the forest themed ones, but what of the others? Do we add the members of the bear family as individuals, or some other beasts?You could add the unnamed lovers from the top of the page (https://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=351) and the post-Rash version of Simo Häyhä here (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=89). >:D
Post by: Mirasol on February 28, 2021, 05:29:26 AM
Post by: Jitter on February 28, 2021, 08:18:57 AM
Post by: wavewright62 on February 28, 2021, 04:41:39 PM
Thanks, added! I put it as Bear vs moose with a link to the Saimaa Channel page. @JoB whicj prompt did you say you wanted by the way? :)
( I second JoB for a prompt, but no pressure. When you share your researched info and come up with amazing links, that totally counts as creativity in my book. Just sayin'.)
Post by: Jitter on March 01, 2021, 03:14:40 AM
Mini break and sixth anniversary:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1137.0
Chapter Break Filler round 2:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1130.0
Chapter Break Filler (1st round):
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1122.0
A similar challenge for October 2020 was called YoinkTober and the results are here:
https://ssssforum.com/index.php?topic=1144.0
Keep maybe link the previous breaks on the first post too?
Post by: Sevseres on March 01, 2021, 05:34:03 AM
Also, Jitter, I did some digging in the previous fillers and I must say your fic for the warmth prompt brought light into my day. I would adore it if those were Emil and Lalli's last scenes in the comic even. Such coziness.
Post by: Jitter on March 01, 2021, 07:07:43 AM
Róisín, I’d like to give you 13. (how to catch) Möntti! Perhaps you can relate to the mention of people getting a scare out if thinking it was a beastified amphibian :) If you don’t like it, just let me know,
Post by: Róisín on March 01, 2021, 09:33:02 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 01, 2021, 03:56:45 PM
We are short of one bear beast prompt. Do I make it the two bears in the header of the bear beast registry page as suggested by JoB (whose other suggestion I already adopted), or does someone have another idea?
Post by: moredhel on March 01, 2021, 04:03:41 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 01, 2021, 04:29:30 PM
Metsänukko is yours (the how to catch... part is voluntary, so you can either make it about catching him, on the beast itself, or something else altogether!)!
Post by: Groupoid on March 01, 2021, 04:37:12 PM
Post by: LooNEY_DAC on March 01, 2021, 05:57:44 PM
Post by: Vulpes on March 01, 2021, 07:27:47 PM
This is going to be fun - crazy that we can actually look forward to chapter break now! :D
Post by: Maglor on March 01, 2021, 08:16:16 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on March 02, 2021, 04:43:54 AM
(Oh Lordy, I may have just found my InkTober theme for the year...)
Post by: Jitter on March 02, 2021, 04:46:44 AM
Maglor, I'll put you on #23 and call it "outside the Known World" unless you want to insert a local bear beast in which case you can have #19 OC bear beast. I'll put on on 23 for now.
LooNEY, Vulpes, mushroom and night in the forest are yours!
Post by: JoB on March 02, 2021, 05:22:53 AM
JoB whicj prompt did you say you wanted by the way? :)
( I second JoB for a prompt, but no pressure. When you share your researched info and come up with amazing links, that totally counts as creativity in my book. Just sayin'.)(... you do realize that I'd probably run out of time and just post a link to Bearmageddon (http://bearmageddon.com/bearmo/bearnoceros-vol-2-page-90/), right?)
Post by: thegreyarea on March 02, 2021, 07:53:23 AM
(... you do realize that I'd probably run out of time and just post a link to Bearmageddon (http://bearmageddon.com/bearmo/bearnoceros-vol-2-page-90/), right?)Now that's interesting. (where on Earth were all those bears hiding? did someone open a portal to another dimension mostly inhabited by bears?).
It's a pitty that it hasn't been updated for a long time.
Post by: JoB on March 02, 2021, 04:28:17 PM
Now that's interesting. (where on Earth were all those bears hiding? did someone open a portal to another dimension mostly inhabited by bears?).
Spoiler: guess what, a spoiler • show
Post by: Maglor on March 02, 2021, 04:28:58 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 02, 2021, 05:18:32 PM
JoB, you have it! And it was your suggestion too.
Post by: MollyVampiric on March 03, 2021, 07:17:56 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 04, 2021, 12:43:56 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on March 04, 2021, 09:23:19 AM
Maybe a prompt could be, Weird Objects a Troll Lives Inside? We've seen various vehicles and buildings and bits of moss and bark utilised hermit-crab fashion, what else can an ingeniousThat's an excellent idea, Wave! Almost anything can be turned into a troll shell with some imagination... *Imagines a SSSS/DW crossover with a Tardis Troll* :)formerperson shelter inside?
(Oh Lordy, I may have just found my InkTober theme for the year...)
I'm also very glad with all the enthusiasm about the chapter break filler. Keep Looking, you have my (our) gratitude!
(and thanks Jitter for the organization. I'll be ready to do my best when the time comes)
Post by: Róisín on March 04, 2021, 10:30:01 AM
Post by: thegreyarea on March 04, 2021, 02:18:34 PM
Jitter, I was trying to do research for my story, and discovered that I can’t find the original comic reference to that particular bear beast. Where should I look, please? I wanted to get started early to give me something apart from work to fill my evenings. It is far too quiet here with Star in hospital and writing may fill some of the time!I'm sure that Jitter won't mind me pointing the way. :)
Montti is the bear beast that looks like a frog. It's on page 351, on the lower right corner. http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=351 (http://www.sssscomic.com/comic2.php?page=351)
Post by: Róisín on March 04, 2021, 10:19:48 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 07, 2021, 06:54:55 AM
Also I could take Pöppö as a second one but I don’t want to have to consequtive ones, so would it be bad form if I moved Pöppö further and one of the unclaimed bear prompts (possibly with an alternative forest option) to the sexond day?
Post by: Róisín on March 07, 2021, 08:24:01 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 07, 2021, 10:50:47 AM
Post by: Róisín on March 09, 2021, 12:15:49 AM
Post by: Róisín on March 09, 2021, 07:43:09 AM
And in the interests of keeping myself occupied: did you have any prompts left untaken for which you don’t think anyone will step up?
Post by: Jitter on March 09, 2021, 01:07:46 PM
Please don’t feel like you have to do two. But if you want, maybe you could take 22. Hunting and/or game.
Since Róisín is already finished with Möntti, I will shuffle the prompts a bit to put Möntti towards the beginning and move Pöppö further. If anyone is considering it, they’ll maybe find it easier if it’s further away. And if not, I can take it as a second.
Post by: Maglor on March 09, 2021, 01:45:00 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 09, 2021, 02:50:18 PM
Maglor, good to know! You are welcome to claim another one, if the writing frenzy won’t let go of you! Of course only if you want to, one work is plenty already!
Post by: Maglor on March 09, 2021, 03:56:03 PM
Post by: Róisín on March 09, 2021, 04:04:32 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on March 09, 2021, 08:37:35 PM
Post by: JoB on March 10, 2021, 03:51:36 AM
With so many prompts we seem to have some that aren’t selling well. How do you feel if I add some more forest-themes as alternatives to the unclaimed ones?... just saying, if we turn out to actually be short on submissions, I suppose that mine could be cut into two or three episodes ...
Spoiler: show
Post by: Grade E cat on March 10, 2021, 04:53:23 AM
Post by: Sevseres on March 10, 2021, 06:14:51 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 10, 2021, 09:21:35 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 10, 2021, 02:41:55 PM
Currently remaining:
9. (how to catch) Kusiaistennuolija OR seedlings/saplings
11. (how to catch) Hallavanahka OR primeval
13. (how to catch) Pöppö OR scurrying
19. (how to catch) OC bear beast OR woodland smells
Post by: JoB on March 11, 2021, 02:37:37 AM
JoB, sorry to have ignored you!No problem, that kind of treatment usually fails to even register with me. :P
Would you like to claim one of the remaining prompts for part(s) of your story?I've repeatedly looked at them, but I'm afraid that so far, they just don't speak to me. Nor does my 21 talk about the bear of the canal (henceforth Vihainen) much, I'm afraid, which makes it difficult to chisel an actual 19 out of it as kind of a sequel or prequel ...
Spoiler: show
Post by: JoB on March 11, 2021, 04:52:17 AM
I've repeatedly looked at them, but I'm afraid that so far, they just don't speak to me.*siiiiighh* Why does my subconscious consistently wait until an hour or two after I publicly announced that "I got nuthin'" to throw me a sedcard ...
The chapter break's not even going to start before almost the end of March, you said? Ooookay. Lemme see what kinda electric bugbearroo I can turn #19 into ...
Spoiler: show
Post by: Jitter on March 11, 2021, 07:05:39 AM
Only a couple more to go! Enlist, enlist o Minnions! Your
Post by: Jitter on March 18, 2021, 11:38:05 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 19, 2021, 04:27:16 PM
There are still three unused spots. I suggest we keep them open, in case someone still wants to join, but if no claims appear, we'll move the works after that forward. This would mean that day 10 would become day 9, day 12 would be 10, 14 would be 11 and everything after that would move up to three days forward. It's still over two weeks to first of these dates, so do you think this seems reasonable? Please note your day as if those three remained unfulfilled, it's easier to push back if something turns up than rush forward :)
Grey perhaps you could mark the dates for everyone and send them to the people with this in mind?
Post by: JoB on March 19, 2021, 04:49:33 PM
So! One week to go! That would mean the last page of current chapter would be on the 26th of March and break would start on the 27th with Wave's work. [...]
Grey perhaps you could mark the dates for everyone and send them to the people with this in mind?
If I may:
$ OFF=7 ; for SLOT in `seq 1 8` 10 12 `seq 14 24` ; do
> OFF=`expr $OFF + 1`
> echo -ne "#${SLOT}: "`date '+%d-%b' --date "$OFF days"`"\t"
> if [ `expr $OFF % 4` -eq 3 ]; then echo "" ; fi
> done ; echo ""
#1: 27-Mar #2: 28-Mar #3: 29-Mar #4: 30-Mar
#5: 31-Mar #6: 01-Apr #7: 02-Apr #8: 03-Apr
#10: 04-Apr #12: 05-Apr #14: 06-Apr #15: 07-Apr
#16: 08-Apr #17: 09-Apr #18: 10-Apr #19: 11-Apr
#20: 12-Apr #21: 13-Apr #22: 14-Apr #23: 15-Apr
#24: 16-Apr
Post by: Jitter on March 19, 2021, 05:39:20 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on March 20, 2021, 07:34:31 AM
I'd love to take another prompt, but I'm too busy right now. (I'll let you know if things develop in a favourable way).
Butter Good! :)
Post by: Songbird on March 24, 2021, 12:17:44 PM
Post by: Lenny on March 24, 2021, 02:27:52 PM
Post by: Jitter on March 24, 2021, 04:02:21 PM
Post by: wavewright62 on March 24, 2021, 04:21:14 PM
Post by: Songbird on March 24, 2021, 05:03:20 PM
@wavewright62 But I'm new. Did I accidentally take someone's username? I'll change if it's the case! Unless you somehow recognized my not-unique style from stuff I posted in outer internet eons ago—
(https://imgur.com/QslInpr.png)
Post by: wavewright62 on March 24, 2021, 11:09:45 PM
@wavewright62 But I'm new. Did I accidentally take someone's username? I'll change if it's the case! Unless you somehow recognized my not-unique style from stuff I posted in outer internet eons ago—
(https://imgur.com/QslInpr.png)
Oh hang on - no I haven't - it's a case of mistaken identity with catbird, who has just returned to us this week! I'm so sorry.
(what's this I hear about arts, yesyes?)
Post by: Annuil on March 28, 2021, 09:55:45 PM
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/b1b524499f9bd028a4caf29af461cb87/tumblr_inline_nlufvpXWg91r2g2kx_500.png)
Post by: wavewright62 on March 29, 2021, 01:52:39 AM
It's all good, Annuil, we'll get you covered. You do what you need to do.
Post by: Jitter on March 29, 2021, 04:20:25 AM
Post by: Jitter on March 29, 2021, 12:33:37 PM
(how to catch) Kusiaistennuolija OR seedlings/saplings
(how to catch) Pöppö OR scurrying
Annuil, your spot is covered!
Post by: Annuil on March 29, 2021, 03:46:13 PM
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Post by: madumb on March 29, 2021, 04:20:48 PM
It's been ages I joined any fandom but the Break is Upon Us (dread!) and this looks like fun.
I had that silly idea and before I knew it I am halfway through...
Are these prompts claiming King-of-the-hill-style ? If so, would there still way for me to catch a wild Kusiaistennuolija, please?
Post by: Jitter on March 29, 2021, 06:24:49 PM
In the meanwhile why don’t you pop by to the Introduction thread to say hi!
Anyone is also welcome to add their own work on any of the days! This applies to those who have claimed a prompt as well as everyone else.
Post by: madumb on March 30, 2021, 04:38:55 PM
That I shall do! Hopefully no bridge-destroying induced in the process.
Post by: Sevseres on April 17, 2021, 02:27:43 PM
Post by: Jitter on April 17, 2021, 07:32:17 PM
I suggest you just post it yourself in the Chapter Break thread, when it’s done!
Post by: thegreyarea on April 18, 2021, 07:31:46 AM
Post by: Jitter on August 05, 2021, 04:45:59 PM
JoB suggested faux info pages, which would be cool but seems a bit overwhelming as it requires both writing and art. Any other ideas how to do at least something?
Post by: thegreyarea on August 05, 2021, 06:57:08 PM
As always count me in! I'd love the info pages, but it's indeed a lot of work on such short notice. I guess the best strategy is to choose a theme and let Forumites' amazing creativity do what it does most best: Create fantastic art!
Since this chapter was filled with fights, I dare to suggest War/Peace.
Those that feel inspired by the constant struggle can choose War. Those that want a break from all that can let Peace guide their thoughts!
Post by: Annuil on August 05, 2021, 11:26:31 PM
I’ll do my best. :lalli:
(Ps, man! So sad to see the amazing term “minnions” leaving us! I wish we were still called that… but I understand why it’s this way, it’s fine :) :onni: )
Post by: Jitter on August 06, 2021, 04:09:09 AM
Could you make an opening post on the Events board on the lines of the previous surprise chapter break, just calling people to participate?
Post by: thegreyarea on August 06, 2021, 05:11:02 AM
I like the suggestion War / Peace!Sure! It won't be that good, but I'll try. :)
Could you make an opening post on the Events board on the lines of the previous surprise chapter break, just calling people to participate?
Post by: thegreyarea on August 06, 2021, 05:36:51 AM
I also posted an invitation w/ the link on Disqus ;)
Now to work!
Post by: Róisín on August 06, 2021, 08:26:48 PM
Post by: Jitter on August 06, 2021, 08:45:21 PM
Post by: moredhel on August 07, 2021, 03:56:28 AM
Post by: moredhel on August 08, 2021, 05:44:54 PM
Post by: thegreyarea on August 08, 2021, 07:10:57 PM
Is there any specific order, or do i just post my work when it is finished?@moredhel No, there's no order because we didn't had time to organize. So you just post when it's ready. And thanks for contributing!
:)
Post by: Jitter on September 06, 2021, 03:31:25 PM
Also a bit of info. I attended the stream once in a blue moon the day before yesterday and made enquiries. There should be at least a couple of months to go before next break (and I didn’t think we were close yet anyways).
I also asked Minna is she could give advance warning. She said that she’s surprised herself too with arriving to end of chapter lately, but promised she will try to remember to indicate approaching breaks. She said she hadn’t realized we are “still” doing the break fillers and that now when she knows she’ll endeavor to get a warning to us :) I think she may have even said she was sorry for not having done this.
So perhaps for the next break, sometime in November perpetual, we’ll be able to have a proper Chapter Break Filler Thing.
Post by: wavewright62 on September 07, 2021, 11:00:43 PM
Maybe a series of re-runs? No, wait, I'm serious - there is some gold in them thar archives. Maybe we can endeavour to contact original creators for permission to highlight these again for a newer audience?
Looking further ahead, we did not do a Secret Santa last year, do we want to revive it for this year? In truth, participation had been declining. One or two folk came out of the woodwork for the Advent Calendar when they realised the SS wasn't running.
Post by: Keep Looking on September 08, 2021, 08:30:05 AM
November, eh? Hmm, coming between YoinkTober and Advent Calendar seasons, will that be a stretch?
Maybe a series of re-runs? No, wait, I'm serious - there is some gold in them thar archives. Maybe we can endeavour to contact original creators for permission to highlight these again for a newer audience?
Looking further ahead, we did not do a Secret Santa last year, do we want to revive it for this year? In truth, participation had been declining. One or two folk came out of the woodwork for the Advent Calendar when they realised the SS wasn't running.
I think it'd be nice to do a Secret Santa this year, if we're able. We do have several new faces here, so we should be able to get enough participation to run one. I can probably organise it - after my exams are finished in mid-November, I'll certainly have time to spare.
I don't think I'd be able to be much help organising anything in early November, though, as that's right in my final exams, so I don't think I have much to say on whether a proper Chapter Break Filler can be run next round. By the way, thank you guys so much for organising all the Chapter Break events this year!
Post by: Jitter on September 08, 2021, 08:52:18 AM
On the other hand, the Advent Calendar would perhaps be easiest to supply with some Golden Oldies, as Christmas / Yule -related works are the focus every year. Also the oldest Advent Calendars are a lot older than the oldest Chapter Break Fillers.
So, what I'm getting at, would probably be the following suggestion:
- run YoinkTober
- when chapter break timing is known, find out whether the drive is there to go through with it "properly", if not, choose a substitute (substitutes include: combine into YoinkTober; reruns; improvized small works; other, please specify)
- run Secret Santa
- run Advent Calendar with the understanding that works from previous years will be used to supplement new works, to avoid putting pressure on anyone to promise more works than they feel comfortable with
If announcing any of these events it becomes evident that there won't be enough creators, it can be canceled or done as a partial (with the exception of SS, but that, as already mentioned, sort of resizes itself).
Post by: thegreyarea on September 13, 2021, 03:11:00 PM
Sorry for being a little out lately. But I'm fully back, and ready to participate in everything! Hugs! <3
Post by: Jitter on October 09, 2021, 03:14:57 PM
This would be the first time in ages we have time to prepare. On the other hand, YoinkTober is still ongoing. Do we want to do double events?
Post by: Jitter on October 11, 2021, 11:37:10 AM
Post by: Mirasol on October 11, 2021, 01:52:34 PM
But that´s just an idea, not sure if that would work. :P Any opinions?
Post by: Jitter on October 23, 2021, 04:59:46 AM
Post by: Jitter on April 11, 2022, 10:31:10 AM
Post by: Keep Looking on April 12, 2022, 04:36:27 AM
I made this topic unsticky now, as no chapter breaks are forthcoming anymore :onni:
That sounds like a smart move.
Damn, though, it does feel kinda weird that there won't be any more of this. I think especially for me because it's something I started it's an odd feeling that it's ended. But it was good while it lasted, and you (especially you, Jitter) really did a wonderful job of keeping it going.
Post by: thegreyarea on April 12, 2022, 05:49:24 AM
* Sorry, it's the habit! :)
** I'm expecting us to have at least the yoinktober and the advent calendar, but maybe we should realize a Midsummer/Midwinter Festival (It's winter for all our friends on the southern hemisphere), because those two are close to the end of the year.
Post by: wavewright62 on April 12, 2022, 05:58:28 AM
I could start up an Art Telephone, maybe? Not necessarily in conjunction with the above.
Post by: Jitter on April 12, 2022, 07:05:56 AM
We had some ideas for the chapter breaks that we never got around to doing, because the warnings we got towards the end came quite late. At least we were planning to do one where maybe three people have the same prompt, and the entire event (break) is made up by a a handful of such breaks. Now we have the same prompt to everyone on the Prompt of the Week and YoinkTober, but those are different from the Chapter Break Fillers which had the preparation time and maybe had some more planning and effort into them. So, I think we could still be arranging similar events of the type where we develop the prompts first and then everyone who is interested reserves their slot. We just need a theme or something to anchor it on. Cast birthdays seem like a good alternative!
Post by: thegreyarea on April 12, 2022, 07:09:27 PM
My first idea reading Wave's post was to celebrate cast's birthdays on the prompt of the week. Since we know the dates it would allow time to prepare contributions.
I'm not sure that with the Forum's current "population" we can have many special events. We already have several ongoing, everyday things (prompt of the week, haiku chain, etc...), so maybe we should, for the moment, play small and focus on two or three events, that would be yoinktober, advent calendar and midsummer/midwinter.
On the other hand it's well known that increasing supply frequently bolsters demand, because members would have more chance to find something that inspires them to participate.
Post by: wavewright62 on April 13, 2022, 12:49:59 AM
It's a bit of a conundrum, though, because the most active among us try to paerticipate in everything to prop up the numbers and engender interest, and are therefore more likely to burn out!
Post by: Mirasol on August 19, 2022, 05:31:32 AM
Then let me say that I really really enjoyed those events!!! They´re a big part of why I joined this forum!!! Thank you once again to everyone who organized them!!!
And let me jump around in excitement and waving: Here! Present! I´d love there to be Yoinktober again this year, I´ll definitly come out of hiding and participate! :sparkle: :sparkle: :))
(I just generally don´t have that much time right now due to 3D-artschool which is why I haven´t been around much, but Yoinktober is definitly happening for me!)
Post by: Jitter on August 19, 2022, 05:38:04 AM
In the meanwhile we do have the Prompt of the Week ongoing, it’s an event! So, despair not! :)
Post by: thegreyarea on August 19, 2022, 03:05:21 PM
Great, let’s do i!I fully agree! And it's good to have you around, Mirasol!
In the meanwhile we do have the Prompt of the Week ongoing, it’s an event! So, despair not! :)
And the prompt of the week is probably the largest event ever created in the Forum! And the slowest too! :) Anyway it's great, and I'm very glad we have it!
Post by: Mirasol on September 17, 2022, 02:57:17 PM
I´m glad the prompt of the week event is there, it sounds very fun (though I haven´t really gotten around to taking a look at it. :-[ )
But now that September´s a bit over halfway over, I wanted to ask about YoinkTober again. Please redirect me if it´s already being discussed in another thread, I don´t really remember where we did that the last years, so I´ll ask here for now? Since this one is kind of the general events organization thread at this point...
But in case no discussion is already going on, I wanted to maybe get the ideas-ball rolling for the prompts this year.
I don´t know if there´s something really obvious as a general theme that would fit perfectly since I wasn´t around that much recently, but here are some thoughts I had:
- I´ve really enjoyed the spooky prompts (like monster-prompts and stuff) we had every now and then. Plus they are in the spirit of Halloween. But I do think that the variety is what made it. So maybe we could alternate between face-value-spooky/sad/etc. promts and face-value-fluffy/happy/etc. prompts. I say face value, because we can still make whatever we want out of those prompts and interpret them completely different. Topic could be called "trick or treat" :P Perhaps that might be a bit too cliché though... :V
- Some/all prompts could also be themed around tarot-cards, maybe? (If there´s enough tarot-cards I don´t know actually?) I remember prompts in past events relating to tarot-cards always got some incredible pieces. Plus I for some reason had a lot of drawing-ideas surrounding tarot-cards recently. :'D
I could still get away with these ideas with different prompts of course, so there´s absolutely no pressure to include tarot itself. If art-school´s taught me one thing then how to most efficiently sell my whims and bs as absolutely the assignment I was supposed to do. ;)
What do you think? ^^' Of course I want to hear other ideas too, I´m just trying to get the discussion started!
Post by: Keep Looking on September 18, 2022, 01:54:43 AM
Since you've already raised it here, this is as good a time as any to see if people are eager, and it sounds like you've got some neat prompt ideas. I'll leave it for people who are more involved in this stuff than I to continue!
Post by: JoB on September 18, 2022, 07:53:14 AM
- Some/all prompts could also be themed around tarot-cards, maybe? (If there´s enough tarot-cards I don´t know actually?)A traditional tarot deck has 78 cards, so that'd essentially turn into YoinkWriVent. ;)
(Just the Major Arcana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Arcana) would fit better, and probably be less repetitive than working through the Minor Arcana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Arcana#Gallery_of_card_suits) as well, though.)
Post by: wavewright62 on September 20, 2022, 04:04:00 AM
You know what, Mirasol, I gots me a brain-wave (no pun intended). See you in YoinkTober...
Post by: Mirasol on September 21, 2022, 12:01:43 PM
I hope you didn´t have to give up on any prompt-ideas you were really excited about for its sake though, wave. :-\
I´ll be looking foreward to the start of October! :))
Post by: Mirasol on September 24, 2024, 06:09:48 PM
As usual, here I am coming out of my hole once October approaches. Are there any plans/people interested for doing YoinkTober this year?
(But please don´t feel pressured to run the event if it´s just me haha. ^^' I´ve just grown really fond of this tradition. I can still find me some prompts and just post into one of the art museums.)
Post by: thorny on September 25, 2024, 09:37:48 AM
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