pokemon_bigbang | match ups: round 1

2012 Match-Ups
CLOSED.

This is where writers, artists, and beta-readers find other people to work in teams with. Here's how this works:

✗ This match-up post is open for the duration of the event, and updates periodically to let you know if there are changes in team composition. Artists and beta-readers may claim prompts at any time, assuming there's space on the team.

✗ Commenting here means you're willing to have other people depend on you to do your share of the work. Don't comment here until you're sure that you want to follow through with the big bang. (And if you do drop, please let us know?)

✗ Keep in mind that a team can have four people max—

Two writers, one artist, one beta-reader
One writer, two artists, one beta-reader
And less is okay too (for example, one artist and one author)

✗ Writers:

You must have at least 1,000 words written before you post here. Similarly, you're under no obligation to post here. There's nothing wrong with wanting to work alone.

The match-up post opens on June 2, but it's okay if you're late. Just comment here when you're ready.

All comments you leave on this post should be anonymous.

To start, leave an anonymous comment on this post advertising your story. (It's okay if a lot of the information you have is tenuous/open to change. Just do your best.)

Here's a form for your convenience:
Title: Verse: (anime, games (generation?), manga (series?), etc.; specifics = better) Rating: Characters/Pairings: Warnings: (if applicable) Summary: (You can use as many of these sections as you want and reorganize them as you please, but please use *one* at least!) Snippet: (If you choose to post a fic snippet, please post only ONE, SAFE-FOR-WORK sample, and please try to keep it to 200 words or less.) A/N: Current Word Count: Percent Complete: Is the author(s) under 18?: (not optional) I am looking for: (artists, beta-readers, or both. The default assumption is that you are open to anyone of any age joining your team. If this is not true, please specify your preference here as well.) Artists: (leave notes to any interested artists here.) Beta-readers: (anything potential betas should know?)

✗ Artists and beta-readers:

Please make sure your PMs are on. (Go to my account settings, scroll down to "DW Private Messages," and make sure it's set to "Registered Users.")

Once that's done, browse through the story ads! Feel free to ask questions, if you'd like (anonymous or not, your call).

If you are an artist or beta-reader under 18 years of age, do not claim prompts with ratings higher than T or PG-13.

If you decide that you want to join a team, leave a SIGNED-IN reply on the ad that uses the subject header "ARTIST/BETA-READER CLAIM" (whichever applies to you).

You can only pick one story to work on, so choose wisely!

Don't feel obligated to take on a project. If nothing appeals to you, that's okay.

Remember this is first-come, first-serve. If you see that there are already two artists on a project or another beta-reader on a project, scroll on by.

✗ Writers will then PM the claiming artists and beta-readers to talk/plan privately. At this point you can exchange contact information (e-mail, IM, etc.) if you wish. If you'd like the mods to set up a private channel on our discord server for your team, just let us know.

✗ If, during these initial talks, it becomes clear that a match-up isn't clicking, that's fine. Just delete your claim on the story's ad. This signals that there is now a spot free for other interested parties.

✗ As you can see, a lot of this is nebulous—therefore, please keep checking this post! As time goes on, new story ads may be posted, spaces may open up on stories you were interested in, and new claims may be made. Just keep looking.

✗ This is a drama-free zone. Be excellent to each other!

✗ Questions or comments? Please drop us a line.

There are currently 15 writers, 17 artists, and 6 beta-readers.

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Title: The Crimson Road (Unconfirmed)
Verse: Games (Gen 1)
Rating: R
Characters/Pairings: Red, Kanto Gym leaders, Team Rocket
Warnings: Violence, character deaths
Summary: There was a time when competing in the Pokemon League was every trainer’s dream. To stand upon the winner’s podium after surviving rounds of grueling battle, bathed in loud lights and even louder screams, and claiming the title of Pokemon Champion - that was the final destination for many aspiring trainers.

That League is no more.

When the despotic Team Rocket rose to power, the League underwent a terrible transformation.

Now, representatives are sent annually from each of the ten cities in Kanto to the Indigo Plateau to participate in the new League where they will battle each other for the title of Champion. Unlike the past Leagues, however, these fights are to the death. The participants are forced to eliminate their competition, and the last trainer standing is crowned the new Champion and awarded riches to last a lifetime.

This year, Red is selected as Pallet Town’s representative, despite his best efforts to do otherwise. In just a few days he will be catapulted into a ruthless arena against bigger, stronger opponents, where his only option is to fight or die. Worse, he is paired with a rebellious pokemon who refuses to obey his instructions. Red will have to learn to overcome these odds quickly as he is thrust into a world that would change his life forever.

A/N: Basically Pokemon meets Battle Royale/Hunger Games

Current Word Count: ~1100
Percent Complete: ~7%

I am looking for: Both artists and beta-readers are welcomed :)

Artists: Plenty of fight/action scenes; also if possible a profile piece with the ten representatives.
Beta-readers: We have already come up with the outline of story, but we are always open to additional input. There are many characters and plotlines to track, so someone who can help identify inconsistencies and disconnects (general flow issues) would be great.

We look forward to working with those interested in this project. Cheers!