Marvel Movies Crossover Ficathon: Rules and Sign Ups
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General Info
To sign up, you'll make three requests. For each one, you'll request a crossover of up to three movies, characters or a pairing and a specific request or scenario. Your writer will pick one of your requests to write a story about. We ask that you keep your prompts vague enough to allow your writer to have fun, but don’t be afraid to ask for what you want, either.
You'll also list at least at least three movies (preferably five) that you are willing to write. Please do not list X-1,2,3 or Spidey 1,2,3 and think that you’re meeting the guidelines. You must pick at least two franchises (X-men, Spiderman, Hulk, etc.) to include, although more is better. (Keep in mind that the source material is only a few hours of commitment to absorb, too. So, stretch out, if need be!)
In addition to the movies, you may name characters, pairings or scenarios that you will not write. This is very important! If you are not willing to write Rhodey from Iron Man, then you need to make sure that you say that! If you don’t, and you receive a request asking for Rhodey, that will be YOUR problem, not mine. (Please don’t make it mine. You won’t like me if your problem becomes mine.) Likewise with slash, teacher/student, incest, etc. Be as specific as you need to be!
Finally, if you are willing to write comics characters that aren’t in the movie, please give me an indication of who that would be.
I reserve the right to beg you to change as need be, but I won’t force the issue.
All stories must be at least 1000 words.
Eligible Marvel Movies
X-men; X-2; X-3
Wolverine: Origins (This does not count as part of the X-men franchise for purposes of your requests. In other words, you may ask for Wolverine/X-men, provided that you are asking for some aspects to crossover. Wolverine and the X movies will not count as two separate franchises when it comes to what you are willing to write.)
Spiderman; Spiderman II; Spiderman III
Hulk; The Incredible Hulk
The Punisher; Punisher: War Zone
Daredevil
Elektra
Fantastic Four; Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer
Iron Man
Ghost Rider
Blade; Blade II; Blade Trinity
Important Dates
Last date to sign up: May 31
Assignments mailed out: No later than June 6
Stories due (ie, a complete story must be emailed to moderator and approved): July 20
Stories are posted (you will post them yourself to the marvel_crossing community): July 31
I will need to see a copy of your story by July 20. This will give me time to find pinch-hitters for people who haven't finished their stories. If you’re not done, but you really believe that you will be done by the deadline, that’s okay, too. Just send me what you’ve got! You'll post your story to marvel_crossing on July 31, which is a Sunday.
FAQ
Can I request the same movies, characters or pairings in all three of my requests?
Yes, but I would prefer it if you would request at least three distinct franchises over all to make it easier to place you. If you don’t, it may make it very difficult to place your requests with the authors.
I only read/write one franchise! Can I still sign up?
No, sorry. If you’re only willing to write one franchise (e.g. X-men, X-2, X-3), then this is not the ficathon for you. But that doesn't mean that requests like "What Magneto thought of the events of Iron Man." aren't allowed. So, creative crossing is encouraged!
I only write one character/pairing! Can I still sign up?
No. Sorry. The requirement of being willing to write at least two franchises (and hopefully more) means that I cannot promise to match you with your character of choice.
Can I request or offer to write 'any'?
Yes, but "any" means any. Please do not request or offer to write "any" unless you will really be happy with whatever you get.
Can I request movieverse versions of comicsverse characters?
Yes, but only one of your requests can involve a comicsverse character who has not yet appeared in the movieverse, because those requests are harder to match. If you're willing to write comicsverse characters, please say so in your sign-up.
Can I request crossovers?
Of course! But within the greater Marvel movieverse only. (There will likely be a fest coming later, for crossovers between Marvel movies/other fandoms.)
What should I do if I still have questions?
Please ask any questions about the rules or the sign-up process in comments to this post, and I'll answer them as soon as possible. I'll be making another post later explaining how to post your stories, so please hold off on questions about how to post.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Leave a comment here with the following information:
Author name:
LJ name:
Email address:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 1:
Specific request:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 2:
Specific request:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 3:
Specific request:
At least three movies you are willing to write about (from at least two different franchises):
Any comicsverse characters or pairings you are willing to write (imported into the movieverse):
Anything you will not write: [ETA note: You won't be matched on any characters who DON'T appear in the movies, unless you specifically say you can write them. So there's no need to list characters you won't write unless they appear in the movies and you feel very very strongly about not writing them!]
Example sign-up:
Author name: Wizefics
LJ name: wizefics
Email address: bewize @ yahoo . com
Movies to be crossed: X-men (any)/Iron Man/The Incredible Hulk
Character/pairing request: Hank McCoy, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner
Specific request: I’d love to see these three characters interact as they all end up joining the Avengers. Perhaps a mission where they all participate. I’d prefer gen, but am not opposed to background relationships.
Movies to be crossed: X-2/Wolverine: Origins/ Iron Man
Character/pairing request: Stryker, Nick Fury
Specific request: Both characters work on special projects within the military. Do they know each other? Do they get along? Fury doesn’t seem to expend much energy on the “mutant problem” - what does he think of Stryker’s work?
At least three movies you are willing to write about (from at least two different franchises): X-men (all), Iron Man, Spiderman 1 and 2, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine: Origins
Any comicsverse characters or pairings you are willing to write (imported into the movieverse): Any character from Astonishing X-men, Captain America, Bucky Rogers, any character from the Avengers
Anything you will not write: Teacher/student, non-con, slash, Colossus from the X-men, Betty from The Incredible Hulk, character death
Thanks to the xmmficathon for providing a format for the rules, which I stole and tweaked.
Please leave your sign-ups or any questions in the comments!
General Info
To sign up, you'll make three requests. For each one, you'll request a crossover of up to three movies, characters or a pairing and a specific request or scenario. Your writer will pick one of your requests to write a story about. We ask that you keep your prompts vague enough to allow your writer to have fun, but don’t be afraid to ask for what you want, either.
You'll also list at least at least three movies (preferably five) that you are willing to write. Please do not list X-1,2,3 or Spidey 1,2,3 and think that you’re meeting the guidelines. You must pick at least two franchises (X-men, Spiderman, Hulk, etc.) to include, although more is better. (Keep in mind that the source material is only a few hours of commitment to absorb, too. So, stretch out, if need be!)
In addition to the movies, you may name characters, pairings or scenarios that you will not write. This is very important! If you are not willing to write Rhodey from Iron Man, then you need to make sure that you say that! If you don’t, and you receive a request asking for Rhodey, that will be YOUR problem, not mine. (Please don’t make it mine. You won’t like me if your problem becomes mine.) Likewise with slash, teacher/student, incest, etc. Be as specific as you need to be!
Finally, if you are willing to write comics characters that aren’t in the movie, please give me an indication of who that would be.
I reserve the right to beg you to change as need be, but I won’t force the issue.
All stories must be at least 1000 words.
Eligible Marvel Movies
X-men; X-2; X-3
Wolverine: Origins (This does not count as part of the X-men franchise for purposes of your requests. In other words, you may ask for Wolverine/X-men, provided that you are asking for some aspects to crossover. Wolverine and the X movies will not count as two separate franchises when it comes to what you are willing to write.)
Spiderman; Spiderman II; Spiderman III
Hulk; The Incredible Hulk
The Punisher; Punisher: War Zone
Daredevil
Elektra
Fantastic Four; Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer
Iron Man
Ghost Rider
Blade; Blade II; Blade Trinity
Important Dates
Last date to sign up: May 31
Assignments mailed out: No later than June 6
Stories due (ie, a complete story must be emailed to moderator and approved): July 20
Stories are posted (you will post them yourself to the marvel_crossing community): July 31
I will need to see a copy of your story by July 20. This will give me time to find pinch-hitters for people who haven't finished their stories. If you’re not done, but you really believe that you will be done by the deadline, that’s okay, too. Just send me what you’ve got! You'll post your story to marvel_crossing on July 31, which is a Sunday.
FAQ
Can I request the same movies, characters or pairings in all three of my requests?
Yes, but I would prefer it if you would request at least three distinct franchises over all to make it easier to place you. If you don’t, it may make it very difficult to place your requests with the authors.
I only read/write one franchise! Can I still sign up?
No, sorry. If you’re only willing to write one franchise (e.g. X-men, X-2, X-3), then this is not the ficathon for you. But that doesn't mean that requests like "What Magneto thought of the events of Iron Man." aren't allowed. So, creative crossing is encouraged!
I only write one character/pairing! Can I still sign up?
No. Sorry. The requirement of being willing to write at least two franchises (and hopefully more) means that I cannot promise to match you with your character of choice.
Can I request or offer to write 'any'?
Yes, but "any" means any. Please do not request or offer to write "any" unless you will really be happy with whatever you get.
Can I request movieverse versions of comicsverse characters?
Yes, but only one of your requests can involve a comicsverse character who has not yet appeared in the movieverse, because those requests are harder to match. If you're willing to write comicsverse characters, please say so in your sign-up.
Can I request crossovers?
Of course! But within the greater Marvel movieverse only. (There will likely be a fest coming later, for crossovers between Marvel movies/other fandoms.)
What should I do if I still have questions?
Please ask any questions about the rules or the sign-up process in comments to this post, and I'll answer them as soon as possible. I'll be making another post later explaining how to post your stories, so please hold off on questions about how to post.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Leave a comment here with the following information:
Author name:
LJ name:
Email address:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 1:
Specific request:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 2:
Specific request:
Movies to be crossed:
Character/pairing request 3:
Specific request:
At least three movies you are willing to write about (from at least two different franchises):
Any comicsverse characters or pairings you are willing to write (imported into the movieverse):
Anything you will not write: [ETA note: You won't be matched on any characters who DON'T appear in the movies, unless you specifically say you can write them. So there's no need to list characters you won't write unless they appear in the movies and you feel very very strongly about not writing them!]
Example sign-up:
Author name: Wizefics
LJ name: wizefics
Email address: bewize @ yahoo . com
Movies to be crossed: X-men (any)/Iron Man/The Incredible Hulk
Character/pairing request: Hank McCoy, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner
Specific request: I’d love to see these three characters interact as they all end up joining the Avengers. Perhaps a mission where they all participate. I’d prefer gen, but am not opposed to background relationships.
Movies to be crossed: X-2/Wolverine: Origins/ Iron Man
Character/pairing request: Stryker, Nick Fury
Specific request: Both characters work on special projects within the military. Do they know each other? Do they get along? Fury doesn’t seem to expend much energy on the “mutant problem” - what does he think of Stryker’s work?
At least three movies you are willing to write about (from at least two different franchises): X-men (all), Iron Man, Spiderman 1 and 2, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine: Origins
Any comicsverse characters or pairings you are willing to write (imported into the movieverse): Any character from Astonishing X-men, Captain America, Bucky Rogers, any character from the Avengers
Anything you will not write: Teacher/student, non-con, slash, Colossus from the X-men, Betty from The Incredible Hulk, character death
Thanks to the xmmficathon for providing a format for the rules, which I stole and tweaked.
Please leave your sign-ups or any questions in the comments!