What does that mean? That means I'll probably still sneak you in under the wire.


Totals:

Entries: 23

Fic: 22
Images: 1

Fandoms: 12

Heroes:1
Drake's Venture: 2
BTVS: 1
Blake's 7: 5
SGA: 9
POTC: 1
Sport's Night: 1
SG1: 1
Veronica Mars: 1
Doctor Who: 1


YAY EVERYONE! I hope fun was had by all and I hope you all come back for the next one!

Here's the 24 hour (ish) tally!

Entries: 14
Fic: 13
images: 1

Fandoms: 7
Heroes:1
Drake's Venture: 2
BTVS: 1
Blake's 7: 3
SGA: 5
POTC: 1



The main challenge post is here, the volunteer your fandom post is here.

And that my friends, is only day one! *waves pompoms*

FAQ (Please Read. It changes each time!)

Q. WHY?
A. Water + our heroes = AWESOME!

Q. Is it really International "I think I'm chafing" day!?
A. Better question: Why are your soaking wet heroes still wearing clothing?

Q. How does one participate?
A. Any fandom, any pairing (or no pairing!), any genre and anything that closely resembles those tent laden places of old! ! Comment here with your fic, your fandom and other pertinent info in the subject line for easy perusal!

NOTE: PLEASE use the subject lines. Explanation: This is not just for those reading, but for me. As I will be updating the post regularly, sorting through all of the replies takes time and giving it a subject line with your pairing and fandom helps me know when a new story has been posted. Otherwise I simply get a lot of "reply to post" emails. If you check the last challenge, you'll see there's more than 700 replies, many of which came in during the original challenge. As the word spreads to more and more fandoms I hope that count goes up, please make it easier for me to keep track. *Also, with our new expanded media, if it's anything other than the written word, please make note. Thank you for helping out! p.s. If you are in an active canon fandom, please note spoilers in the subject line as well!

Q. Are there any other rules?
A. Water! Water, water everywhere! Water in balloons! Water in guns! Water in showers! Water in buckets! Water falling from the sky! (Yes it does that, nature is freaky.)

Q. When?
A. From now till Monday morning! Yes, yes, more than a day. Shut up. Specifically, until I wake up enough to call an end to the challenge. I figure this gives all the time zones plenty of chances. Considering this mod is currently on lots of shiny prescription meds, you might have longer than usual. ;)

Q. Where?
A. Here please! So this entry can become sopping wet puddle of fun!' Please wait till Monday to post to your own LJs. You CAN link to this entry. One of the best ways for people to know you wrote something (or that something in a fandom/genre/pairing they like was written) is to actually tell them.

Q. I cannot write or I do not have time but I wish to help, what do I do?
A. Pimp this post! If you're looking for a fandom that hasn't been pimped to specifically, check out this post which has claimed fandoms/comms in the comments and a list of suggested fandoms (that haven't been taken as of the last update) in the post itself.

Q: But oh modly one! I am not a writer and I have pimped this in my journal but I STILL FEEL A NEED TO DISPLAY MY SOAKING WET HEROES WITH POSSIBLE CHAPPING!
A: Funny you should complain, this challenge has expanded, we now accept.anything you might think of as 'creative fannish output'. I know that sounds like a broad term. So I'll clarify. Anything that resembles stories (including ficlets or drabbles), graphics (including photomanips, drawings, icons, etc.) and vids and multimedia. Things of that nature. What we're not looking for are things resembling meta, essays and straight screencaps and video clips. Note to pimpers: Please don't forget to mention this part!

For writers:

Q. So what sort of stories would keep me on topic?
A. I'm not going to restrict you too hard. There should be water. Personal preference: There should be soaking-- and maybe stripping-- oh and hey-- slipping and-- um. Yes. Water. (And maybe water fights?)

( List under the cut )

Sometime tomorrow the challenge post will go up (and sadly I don't actually have it written yet. *WOE*

The fandom claiming post can be found here.

Are you excited? I'm kinda excited!

I've said it before, but it bears repeating. The internet is HUGE. *hears echoes* I can't possibly reach everyone that there is to reach, so I've exempt myself from reaching anyone but my own friends list. It seems fair enough, I've definitely seen the fandom spread evening out over the challenges.

So. Once again, I need your help!

In order to help foster a diverse, multifandom comm we need to pimp this comm to as many places as possible.

There are two ways we can help achieve that.

1. Pimp this community on your own friends list.

2. Volunteer a fandom and a community in the comments of this post that you are going to specifically pimp to. Please note any community rules involved in pimping new communities. I will repeat DO NOT BREAK FAQ RULES.

i.e. If you want to post to the sga_noticeboard, you would check the rules and note that this community doesn't quite meet the requirements. However, you might try and contact the mod and ask for an exception because the 10 posts rule would take nearly a year to reach.

You can choose when to pimp, though as someone brought up, it might be more affective to do so after I announce the challenge, which considering my sleeping patterns, will be pretty early Friday Morning.

Alternatively, if you're feeling shy and have some sort of understanding of photoshop, I would greatly appreciate some 'pimping icons' or 'pimping banners'.I've said it before, but it bears repeating. The internet is HUGE. *hears echoes* I can't possibly reach everyone that there is to reach, so I've exempt myself from reaching anyone but my own friends list. It seems fair enough.

So, claim your fandoms! Claim your section of fandoms! If you want your ship or your show to participate, let them know. Everyone is welcome. Just comment with the community you want to claim for pimping purposes here.

Have you pimped your 3daychallenge today?

ltlj and pentapus have both put in their entries. YAY THEM!

Note: I WILL be making a post in the comm with the posting email for those still having trouble.

A 3daychallenge EXTENDED EDITION. Like DVDs only with more porn (well, one can hope)! Read on for what this means.

FAQ (Please Read. It has changed a bit since last time!)

Q. WHY?
A. Because we've had quite a week in fandom and I think miscommunication is the word of the day, don't you?

Q. Is it really International 'What did you say about my mama?' Day!?
A. Yes. Yes it really is. *eyes livejournal*

Q. How does one participate?
A. Any fandom, any pairing and any game of telephone you want.! Comment fic here with your fandom and other pertinent info in the subject line for easy perusal!

NOTE: PLEASE use the subject lines. This is not just for those reading, but for me. As I will be updating the post regularly, sorting through all of the replies takes time and giving it a subject line with your pairing and fandom helps me know when a new story has been posted. Otherwise I simply get a lot of "reply to post" emails. If you check the last challenge, you'll see there's more than 700 replies, many of which came in during the original challenge. As the word spreads to more and more fandoms I hope that count goes up, please make it easier for me to keep track. *Also, with our new expanded media, if it's anything other than the written word, please make note. Thank you for helping out! p.s. If you are in an active canon fandom, please note spoilers in the subject line as well!

Q. Are there any other rules?
A. Other than fandom, as a whole, getting back to what we do best? Having fun. No. Not really. I saw fandom_counts, I know how many of you are out there. *eyes you*

Q. When?
A. From now till NEXT FRIDAY MORNING ! Yes, yes, more than 3 days. Shut up. More specifically, until I wake up enough to call an end to the challenge next friday. I figure this gives all the time zones plenty of chances. Considering this mod is currently on lots of shiny prescription meds, you might have longer than usual. ;)

Once again: THIS CHALLENGE IS A WEEK LONG. Let's max those comments out baby.

Q. Where?
A. Here please! So this entry can become a big pile of fandom love... Please wait till next Friday to post to your own LJs.

Q. I cannot write or I do not have time but I wish to help, what do I do?
A. Pimp this post! If you're looking for a fandom that hasn't been pimped to specifically, check out this post which has claimed fandoms/comms from the LAST challenge in the comments (this one was a bit more last minute than most) and a list of suggested fandoms in the post itself.

Q: But oh modly one! I am not a writer and I have pimped this in my journal but I STILL FEEL A NEED TO DISPLAY MY LOVE OF FANDOM AND MY SLIGHT UPSET OF RECENT EVENTS!
A: Funny you should complain, this challenge has expanded, we now accept.anything you might think of as 'creative fannish output'. I know that sounds like a broad term. So I'll clarify. Anything that resembles stories (including ficlets or drabbles), graphics (including photomanips, drawings, icons, etc.) and vids and multimedia. Things of that nature. What we're not looking for are things resembling meta, essays and straight screencaps and video clips. Note to pimpers: Please don't forget to mention this part!

For writers:

Q. So what sort of stories would keep me on topic?
A. I'm not going to restrict you too hard. Seven days to tell stories of miscommunication, misinterpretation, bad cases of telephone gone haywire. We should be pretty well versed in that one by now. *G*

ETA: If ElJay is persistent in not letting you be able to post, comment here if you can, otherwise email my username at LJ and we'll work something out. If enough of you are still having problems, I'll implement a procedure. Won't be tough! *G*

ltlj here (SGA, Lorne, PG13, Part of Retrograde Verse)

pentapus here (SGA, PG, ART)

bluflamingo here. (SGA/SG1, John/Cam, PG13, Mild spoilers: Return Part 1)

here. (SGA, John/Rodney, NC-17)

kajikia here. (SGA, AU, gen)

therisingmoon here. (fall out boy gen)

ssslytheringirl here. (HP, Harry/Dracy, PG13)

The list is updated and completed on the challenge post here.

*hands big, adorable stuffed animals to everyone who stopped by, contributers and feedbackers especially*

Okay, first a few stats.

Total entries: 33
Stories: 29
Fanart: 4
Total Number of Fandoms: 11


Smaller than last time, but a very nice showing! They can't all be as popular as the last and those numbers don't exactly argue for failure. *G*

I've been thinking about a few things, about how this challenge is run. Please take a moment to fill out the poll.

Poll #980195
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 37

Check all that apply:

ETA: My god. The grammar. *facepalms* I am obviously not caffienated enough yet.

Of course, all questions are welcome and I'll try to get to them in a timely manner. For now, everyone has my thanks! Your challenge entries are released! Repost them wherever you wish!

FAQ (Please Read. It changes each time!)

Q. WHY?
A. Because Carnivals are islands of sugar and speed and silly games and haunted houses and summer nights of nostalgia and first dates and one hundredth dates and awesome fun. And did I mention sugar?

Q. Is it really International "Whee!" Day!?
A. Better question: How many different places can you think of to make out at a Carnival? Or make trouble? Did I mention sugar?

Q. How does one participate?
A. Any fandom, any pairing (or no pairing!), any genre and anything that closely resembles those tent laden places of old! ! Comment here with your fic, your fandom and other pertinent info in the subject line for easy perusal!

NOTE: PLEASE use the subject lines. Explanation: This is not just for those reading, but for me. As I will be updating the post regularly, sorting through all of the replies takes time and giving it a subject line with your pairing and fandom helps me know when a new story has been posted. Otherwise I simply get a lot of "reply to post" emails. If you check the last challenge, you'll see there's more than 700 replies, many of which came in during the original challenge. As the word spreads to more and more fandoms I hope that count goes up, please make it easier for me to keep track. *Also, with our new expanded media, if it's anything other than the written word, please make note. Thank you for helping out! p.s. If you are in an active canon fandom, please note spoilers in the subject line as well!

Q. Are there any other rules?
A. Carnivals! That's about it. Though I strongly encourage making out while going at high speeds.

Q. When?
A. From now till Monday morning! Yes, yes, more than a day. Shut up. Specifically, until I wake up enough to call an end to the challenge. I figure this gives all the time zones plenty of chances. Considering this mod is currently on lots of shiny prescription meds, you might have longer than usual. ;)

Q. Where?
A. Here please! So this entry can become a dizzying ride of 'whee!' Please wait till Monday to post to your own LJs. You CAN link to this entry. One of the best ways for people to know you wrote something (or that something in a fandom/genre/pairing they like was written) is to actually tell them.

Q. I cannot write or I do not have time but I wish to help, what do I do?
A. Pimp this post! If you're looking for a fandom that hasn't been pimped to specifically, check out this post which has claimed fandoms/comms in the comments and a list of suggested fandoms (that haven't been taken as of the last update) in the post itself.

*Q: But oh modly one! I am not a writer and I have pimped this in my journal but I STILL FEEL A NEED TO DISPLAY MY LOVE FLASHY LIGHTS AND MOUNDS OF SUGAR AND BADLY RIGGED GAMES!
A: Funny you should complain, this challenge has expanded, we now accept.anything you might think of as 'creative fannish output'. I know that sounds like a broad term. So I'll clarify. Anything that resembles stories (including ficlets or drabbles), graphics (including photomanips, drawings, icons, etc.) and vids and multimedia. Things of that nature. What we're not looking for are things resembling meta, essays and straight screencaps and video clips. Note to pimpers: Please don't forget to mention this part!

For writers:

Q. So what sort of stories would keep me on topic?
A. I'm not going to restrict you too hard. Ideally I'd say set it in or near or just before or just after a Carnival. I think this topic shouldn't give most fandoms too much trouble.

CHALLENGE CLOSED. Thanks! (Yes you can sneak something in under the wire *G*)

( Entries under the cut )

Okay, the poll is currently 27 in favor, 11 opposed for a challenge starting this friday May 4th.

So unless something changes radically, I figure we might as well start the fandom/comm/newsletter claims.

In order to help foster a diverse, multifandom comm we need to pimp this comm to as many places as possible.

There are two ways we can help achieve that.

1. Pimp this community on your own friends list.

2. Volunteer a fandom and a community in the comments of this post that you are going to specifically pimp to. Please note any community rules involved in pimping new communities. I will repeat DO NOT BREAK FAQ RULES.

i.e. If you want to post to the sga_noticeboard you would check the rules and note that this community doesn't quite meet the requirements. However, you might try and contact the mod and ask for an exception because the 10 posts rule would take nearly a year to reach.

You can choose when to pimp, though as someone brought up, it might be more affective to do so after I announce the challenge.

Alternatively, if you're feeling shy and have some sort of understanding of photoshop, I would greatly appreciate some 'pimping icons' or 'pimping banners'.

( Here's a list of unclaimed fandoms. I don't know if all of these have central LJ announce places, but it's just a bunch of fandoms off the top of my head. )

And as always, your personal LJ is always accepted and greatly appreciated.