Yuletide 2012 Letter
First off, thank you for being my Yuletide writer this year! I know my requests weren't exactly the easiest, so please do remember that OPTIONAL DETAILS ARE OPTIONAL and I'll be totally happy with anything in any of these fandoms! I've been hurting in a bad way for any fic at all for these, so please enjoy yourself and have fun!
So, what do I like? I'm a big fan of character driven stories, plot is less important to me than the characters being themselves and doing what they do. I'm a sucker for romance and angst and smut too, but I'm equally fond of friendship fic as the relationships between the characters are such a showcase in these fandoms.
Okay, what don't I like? Obviously, character bashing is a no-go. Please. I tend to prefer dialogue heavy third person, but if that's not what comes no big deal. Each fandom really has a note on what level of kink I can handle, but the general rule for me is as long as it's in character and works for the story, go for it. Not a big fan of songfic, but if you find a song that fits perfectly to make magic then run with it. Not big on violence with the exception of The Walking Dead, for obvious reasons. In that case feel free to smash some zombie ass.
Onto the fandoms! PLEASE EXPECT THAT THERE WILL BE SPOILERS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Walking Dead (Video Game)
So, this year Telltale games made this absolutely *magic* episodic point and click adventure style narrative driven game for The Walking Dead. Taking their cue from the comics rather than the TV show they spawned, the game creates a whole new set of characters (with notable appearances by Hershel Greene, Lilly and Glenn from the comics) and sticks them into Kirkman's engrossing zombie apocalypse. But, more than zombies, TWD is about *people* and the horrible/wonderful things that we do to each other - and the things a person can be driven to when faced with extreme circumstances. I can't speak highly enough of it, to be honest. You can buy the game through Telltale on every platform (including iOS) for about $5 an episode (5 total) or $20 for a season pass - or for free, you can watch other people's playthroughs on YouTube, This One is a personal favorite. Please note it only has the first 4 episodes as 5 will not be out until November, but rest assured I'll have played it by the time yuletide rolls around. Each episode runs about 2 hours.
What I'm looking for is... well, anything really. But specifically I'd love to see some Doug/Mark slash from the 3 months between Episode 1&2, or Doug's coping with what happened at the end of Episode 2. If that's not your thing, I'd also *love* some moments between Lee & Clementine, teaching her - helping her, being a father figure to her in the face of all this horror. And, you know, zombie killing is always good. The only ship I really don't like in this fandom is Lee/Lilly - I'm not really fond of Lilly and Larry at all.
Fanboys (Movie)
Oh dear, Fanboys. I love this movie beyond words. Four fanboys (and a wonderful fangirl) travelling cross country to break into Skywalker Ranch and watch the first print of The Phantom Menace early so that one of them can see it before he dies. For a movie where a main character has a terminal illness, it's hysterical. It's irreverent at times and self-referential and celebrates such amazing geek tropes as Star Trek vs Star Wars (very strong Star Wars tilt here), conventions, and comics. Includes cameos by William Shatner, Billy Dee Williams, Jay and Silent Bob... I mean, just all around geeky fun humor with a serious side of genuine friendship with a heart that makes one consider if they're just surviving or truly living. It's on Netflix (sadly not instant), or watch it for free here (warning! Pop ups!). I have yet to find the full movie on youtube.
What am I looking for? Well, I'm a *huge* Eric/Linus shipper... so anything with them would be perfect! If that's not your thing friendship fic with them or the whole crew would be delightful, either pre-canon or post - even Linus' death. Maybe an adventure on their road trip that we didn't see? Run with it!
Paul (Movie)
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Spaced, Shaun of the Dead) plus geekery and a rude alien named Paul. Graeme and Clive are a couple of nerds from England taking the holiday of their lifetime to go to Comic Con when on the way across some of the more colorful geeky tourist sites of the southwest US they meet an alien on the run from Area 51 takes them on one hell of a detour. As a warning, this movie does contain very strong anti-Christian themes that may be an issue with some people as well as mild drug use. It is also on Netflix (again, not streaming - suck), and watch for free here (again with the pop ups).
I'm a big fan of Clive/Graeme (either pining on Clive's side, or actual slash) and Clive/Graeme/Ruth - though I wouldn't object to a bit of Graeme/Ruth. That said, I'll take geekery pre or post-canon, friendship fic, ANYTHING. I love everything about this fandom.
Peep Show
Are there words to describe Peep Show? A half hour Britcom that's been around since 2003 starring the Mitchell & Webb duo. Chronically uptight and neurotic Mark is stuck with his slacker best friend Jeremy - over the course of seven (soon to be 8) series they go through multiple changes that come with life after adulthood kicks in. I can't even begin to explain it... just give the first few episodes a peek and you'll either love it or not (and if you heard that in David Mitchell's voice, I love you). All 7 seasons are currently up on Netflix instant and you can watch most if not all of it on youtube (1x01 starts over here.
I tend heavily toward Mark/Jez fooling around, neurosis, accidental (or purposeful) druggings, or just... being them. At any point of their relationship, anything really. Feel free to bring in Super Hans, Sophie, Big Suze, Dobby, Zahara, the baby... any of it.
So, what do I like? I'm a big fan of character driven stories, plot is less important to me than the characters being themselves and doing what they do. I'm a sucker for romance and angst and smut too, but I'm equally fond of friendship fic as the relationships between the characters are such a showcase in these fandoms.
Okay, what don't I like? Obviously, character bashing is a no-go. Please. I tend to prefer dialogue heavy third person, but if that's not what comes no big deal. Each fandom really has a note on what level of kink I can handle, but the general rule for me is as long as it's in character and works for the story, go for it. Not a big fan of songfic, but if you find a song that fits perfectly to make magic then run with it. Not big on violence with the exception of The Walking Dead, for obvious reasons. In that case feel free to smash some zombie ass.
Onto the fandoms! PLEASE EXPECT THAT THERE WILL BE SPOILERS AHEAD. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Walking Dead (Video Game)
So, this year Telltale games made this absolutely *magic* episodic point and click adventure style narrative driven game for The Walking Dead. Taking their cue from the comics rather than the TV show they spawned, the game creates a whole new set of characters (with notable appearances by Hershel Greene, Lilly and Glenn from the comics) and sticks them into Kirkman's engrossing zombie apocalypse. But, more than zombies, TWD is about *people* and the horrible/wonderful things that we do to each other - and the things a person can be driven to when faced with extreme circumstances. I can't speak highly enough of it, to be honest. You can buy the game through Telltale on every platform (including iOS) for about $5 an episode (5 total) or $20 for a season pass - or for free, you can watch other people's playthroughs on YouTube, This One is a personal favorite. Please note it only has the first 4 episodes as 5 will not be out until November, but rest assured I'll have played it by the time yuletide rolls around. Each episode runs about 2 hours.
What I'm looking for is... well, anything really. But specifically I'd love to see some Doug/Mark slash from the 3 months between Episode 1&2, or Doug's coping with what happened at the end of Episode 2. If that's not your thing, I'd also *love* some moments between Lee & Clementine, teaching her - helping her, being a father figure to her in the face of all this horror. And, you know, zombie killing is always good. The only ship I really don't like in this fandom is Lee/Lilly - I'm not really fond of Lilly and Larry at all.
Fanboys (Movie)
Oh dear, Fanboys. I love this movie beyond words. Four fanboys (and a wonderful fangirl) travelling cross country to break into Skywalker Ranch and watch the first print of The Phantom Menace early so that one of them can see it before he dies. For a movie where a main character has a terminal illness, it's hysterical. It's irreverent at times and self-referential and celebrates such amazing geek tropes as Star Trek vs Star Wars (very strong Star Wars tilt here), conventions, and comics. Includes cameos by William Shatner, Billy Dee Williams, Jay and Silent Bob... I mean, just all around geeky fun humor with a serious side of genuine friendship with a heart that makes one consider if they're just surviving or truly living. It's on Netflix (sadly not instant), or watch it for free here (warning! Pop ups!). I have yet to find the full movie on youtube.
What am I looking for? Well, I'm a *huge* Eric/Linus shipper... so anything with them would be perfect! If that's not your thing friendship fic with them or the whole crew would be delightful, either pre-canon or post - even Linus' death. Maybe an adventure on their road trip that we didn't see? Run with it!
Paul (Movie)
Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Hot Fuzz, Spaced, Shaun of the Dead) plus geekery and a rude alien named Paul. Graeme and Clive are a couple of nerds from England taking the holiday of their lifetime to go to Comic Con when on the way across some of the more colorful geeky tourist sites of the southwest US they meet an alien on the run from Area 51 takes them on one hell of a detour. As a warning, this movie does contain very strong anti-Christian themes that may be an issue with some people as well as mild drug use. It is also on Netflix (again, not streaming - suck), and watch for free here (again with the pop ups).
I'm a big fan of Clive/Graeme (either pining on Clive's side, or actual slash) and Clive/Graeme/Ruth - though I wouldn't object to a bit of Graeme/Ruth. That said, I'll take geekery pre or post-canon, friendship fic, ANYTHING. I love everything about this fandom.
Peep Show
Are there words to describe Peep Show? A half hour Britcom that's been around since 2003 starring the Mitchell & Webb duo. Chronically uptight and neurotic Mark is stuck with his slacker best friend Jeremy - over the course of seven (soon to be 8) series they go through multiple changes that come with life after adulthood kicks in. I can't even begin to explain it... just give the first few episodes a peek and you'll either love it or not (and if you heard that in David Mitchell's voice, I love you). All 7 seasons are currently up on Netflix instant and you can watch most if not all of it on youtube (1x01 starts over here.
I tend heavily toward Mark/Jez fooling around, neurosis, accidental (or purposeful) druggings, or just... being them. At any point of their relationship, anything really. Feel free to bring in Super Hans, Sophie, Big Suze, Dobby, Zahara, the baby... any of it.