Secret Santa? Secret Santa! I like this plan.

I have no idea how to organize it either but I'd definitely help out should the need arise.

I did it last year, it's fun! As I recall it also includes fic as well as art.

You prompt what you want for a gift (like say: I want something with a gunslinger engineer involving chaps, art or fic), and you provide info with what you can do as a gift (fic and/or art, and if you will/won't do adult stuff), then the mod in charge pairs people up accordingly and emails people with their prompts they gotta do. People shoot back emails with their completed gifts to the mod, and they post them on the chan in a special thread revealing both parties.

Basically we just need a mod in charge of receiving the participating people's emails and organizing them into who does what gift for whom. I don't have the time myself, but someone must out there!

I would love to participate in this! It sounds like a lot of fun.

Technically speaking, I have a lot of time on my hands, so if no one else wants to, I can take responsibility for giving assignments, etc.

If we wanna get this thing started, it should be soon as to allow folks enough time to do something.

We'd also need volunteers for folks to make gifts for folks whose Santas don't make the deadline.

Oh, great! That would be awesome if you could, Kilo.

But yeah, I would be willing to do either drawing or writing, although I am relatively new at both so I get through them kind of slow.

I could definitely try doing extra though- more practice!

I might be willing to give this a shot, depending on the dates we'd need to have things due (Secret santa I participated in once made you fork over everything by the 10th. Crazy.). Could use something to kick my ass into writing some more fic.

I am excite. Seriously, I can't wait to get this show on the road, I only really got to watch Secret Santa last year, never participated.

I'm game. Not comfortable with doing straight-up porn, but I'm up for any other kind of story that you'd like.

I could also gift an item in TF2, if you would rather prefer that.

Secret Santa 2011, Heck YAH!

I am dead game in, can't wait to warm up the fanfic writing juices after so long from nearly a year long of dealing with real life before fanfiction.

ATTEN-HUT, MAGGOTS!

Since there has been some interest generated for a Secret Santa, I am going to go ahead and start taking prompts from folks. This will be open until this SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 11:59PM GMT. E-mail me at my chan account (kilomonster@tf2chan.net) with the following information:

Your Fanname:
Are you a Writer/Artist/Both?:
General Audience or Adult?: (Specify whether you are okay with giving and receiving gifts that feature adult content or not, this way I can make sure you don't get something unexpected. Or if there's generally something you just cannot do, just make a note of it here.)
Gift Prompt: (Generally this features one or more TF2 characters doing something of your choice, be it fluff, porn, or what have you. Keep it to canon characters please. Characters like the Adminstrator, Pauling, Hale, Director, etc are included.)
Preference for fiction/art/doesn't matter gift?

Then, sometime on MONDAY, after doing appropriate matchmaking, I will distribute prompts back to everyone, so make sure you use an email that you check often.

Assignments will be due by DECEMBER 24TH, 11:59 PM GMT. If any participants feel that they will not meet this deadline, it's imperative that I'm notified so I can arrange for someone else to do the gift (I imagine I will be fulfilling most of the orphaned giftees prompts since I'm not gonna participate...please don't NOT do your prompt on purpose.) You must send me the fic/picture in your e-mail.

Then some time on Christmas Day, I will post a thread where I will leave everyone's gifts.

If you need me to clarify anything, you can ask here or e-mail me on my chan account.

Now start sending me your requests, maggots!

Actually:

If your request is adult in nature, could you add a non-porny substitute just in case?

This should hopefully keep people from being orphaned from the get go.

Sent in mine. I am anxious to see what I get!

This sounds like fun! I’m in.

Kilo, do you think it’d be possible to post a temporary sticky-thread with a link here to the top of the art/fic subforums? I only found out there was a Secret Santa thing going on just now because someone mentioned it in the /afanfic/ request thread; I don’t check the non-art/fic boards all that frequently and I’m guessing I’m not the only one who might have overlooked this. The more the merrier, right?

Also, thanks for setting this up!

What the hell, I'm game.

Thank you for doing this, Kilo!

Mine's sent. I can't wait!

Thanks for putting this all together, Kilo!

I hope I do a good job at this ! My first time joining in as well.

Well, this sounds like a lot of fun. I'm in.

I'm in and can't wait.

Sent in mine. Let's do this!

May I play too?

Argh... I wanna do this so bad. But I can only really write fic and I haven't written anything for TF2 in a while and [insert several other insecurities here]

Dunno if my skills are up to par, but I'm game.

Oh guys, please don't worry about stuff like that. I have only done one other digital pic with my new little $60 tablet. My writing is well...my writing.

I just figure this to be a great way to practice and have fun.

Sent you my info, Kilo. My only real concern is that, if I end up getting a fic request (because I said I could do fic as well as art), I might get carried away and take too long with it. I'll do my best not to, though...

Can't wait to see what I get assigned.

Just sent mine. Be prepared to receive some awesome not really that awesome.

A lot of the writers were asking about the length of gifts. You guys can weigh in on this yourselves, but I'd say that the goal would be somewhere around 1000 words? Does that sound reasonable to you? Of course you guys wouldn't be lynched for going under or over, but I think that's the general ball park you may be looking at here. I like the mantra of "Quality over Quantity" in this instance.

As far as artists go, the goal is to have something that looks finished, I think. That doesn't necessarily mean it has to be colored, but it just as to look done. Hopefully 3 weeks and some change will be enough time for that. I'll probably send out an e-mail at the half way point to gauge how people are doing on their assignments.

>>10332

Well, gee, this makes the prompt I sent seem like it's asking too much. What do? :(

>>10334
I think it's fine, really. Depending on the writer, they might not get super in depth about certain things if they go with just the general premise, but I think it's very much possible to be in the range of 1000-2000 words. No need to change it. It's cool, dawg.

>>10336 Oh that is a relief !! I was also wondering, it it possible to change my request for a gift? I gota much better idea last night !!

Awesome. I'm in.

>>10338
If you wanna change your request, you have until Sunday to get it in to me. Once the deadline passes, you'll be stuck with what you first submitted.

Just at a glance of submissions so far, there is a higher ratio of writers to artists, so I may not be able to do much about those preferring art gifts than fic gifts. Just as a heads up.

Otherwise it's looking to be a great turn out. Hopefully more artists will crop up toward the deadline.

Yes I am doing this again! I really enjoyed last year, my gift still sends me into fits of giggles every time I see it (thank you ApricotSpot you are amazing).

I am excited and nervous to see what I get. I hope I can do it some justice. :|

I'm interested in joining in, moreso for the drawing someone else something part than the receiving, but I'm a bit shy to namefag.

>>10357

There's been a few Anons who have joined by putting down "Anonymous" as their Fanname. That doesn't stop me from having your e-mail, but I won't be sharing it with anyone else, so you are more than welcome to join.

Was nervous about signing up for this, but I did anyway. I just hope I have enough time to do a good job on it and get it done on time.

This is going to be so much fun.

I feel sorry for the poor sap who gets my request.

>>10361
You can do it! I believe in you!


We ought to use this thread as means of encouragement during our "work period" on our gifts without spoiling things, etc.

I entered it and I hope I get something debauched.

Did it last year, it was the most fun. Thanks a ton for doing this, Kilo!

Also you said only canon characters: so fems are no good?

>>10367
I think it should be up to the Giftee if they want a genderbend. I think the canon-only thing is just so we don't get OC's up the wazoo.

But don't quote me on it. I may be completely wrong.

>>10367

If they are straight up genderbends (same core character, just with tits), I don't think there would be much of a problem, but they do tread on that fine line of OC territory, so it would really depend on how fems are handled. Giftees could ask for it if that's what they really really want and the small selection of canon TF2 ladies don't really do anything for ya.

Question. Are Tentaspy, Harpy Medic, Sewer Medic, Christian brutal Sniper or any similar Characters strictly OCs? And yes I realize there is a difference between half archosaur/cephalopod characters who act like themselves in that form and YouTube fad creations with mental differences, like christian.

*Cough*

I think I can do this! Maybe this can get me back in the spunk for writing again!

I’m starting to wonder if the number one wish list item this year is crack pairings? I’m really not sure if I could do those justice, and I’d hate to make a half-assery out of this. But I’d also hate to be a super picky participant and give Kilo a hard time finding a gift request I can do.

So I’m just going to let you all know that I’m taking the coward’s way out. I’m willing to write any kink, any pairing, but if I get fem!Saxton Hale/Harpy Medic they’ll both turn out to be Spies in the end. That’s my cop-out and I’m sticking to it! Sorry in advance.

>>10372
I, too, would love an answer to this. ASAP.

>>10380
"fem!Saxton Hale/Harpy Medic"
Someone needs to ask for this now.

>>10372

I think it would be okay to request characters such as TentaSpy, Vagineer, Painis Cupcake, or Engibees. They're a meme more than OCs. I would probably say no to things like Harpy Medic or CrocoSniper because they aren't widespread fandom memes and they're getting into that dubious "furry" territory that's against chan rules.

As with any crack requests, do understand that you run the risk of your Santa not knowing what the hell to do with it (Or even not being familiar with the meme in depth). So just be reasonable or offer safer alternatives since who will fill your request is decided at random.

yay! I just sent mine. I don't know why I'm feeling very nervous, probably just because I've never participated in an art trade before. Anyways, I can't wait to see the results of this!

I'm in too. With whatever, it's all good with me.

>>10370
Awright, thanks broski!

I sent you a second email with a non-porny substitute to add to mine (just in case), as I forgot in my original one. This shall be awesome!

I'm going to guess/assume that the assignments will go out later this evening because if I don't, I'm going to be checking my email every ten minutes going "IS IT HERE YET?". Am I right in this?

>>10431
To give you an idea, it's still morning where I'm at, and I'm hoping to have everyone matched up by early afternoon, so that's a few hours from now. I am having to do some things inbetween so I can't give a solid time slot.

Just got my request and the nerves are setting in, but here I come, photoshop...

TO VICTORY!

Most of the requests are out, but I still have a handful that I need to send out this evening, so if you haven't gotten anything yet, don't worry, I'm still working on it. I just need a little break from the computer.

Just checked my email and saw my assignment. This will be interesting. Can't wait to get started on it. :)

Got my assignment today. OH JEEBUS. SO NERVOUS HOW DOES I FLUFF

I just got mine too.

I have much evil plotting ahead of me. Glorious tears will be shed.

Pleased as punch. I probably would have never written this myself if not directly prompted, but I'm glad I was. So many ideas already.

Gotta say, I would never have chosen to think about what was given to me. But I think I have something in store. Already got a title and theme in store, at any rate. Hell, might even end up as a parody, of all things.

<- Hint.

I'm kind of amused with mine. I'm going to have to plan though. Hrmmmm.

Mine is...oh lord. I'm ashamed to say its not something I have not entertained in my own mind and I'm shocked somebody else out there has the same thing on their foul, perverted mind.

I just really hope I don't disappoint you, whoever you are.

Hey Kilo, can you ask the person I got if they wanted their prompt adult or not, I am confused if they wanted to go that far or not as there was never any indication of their request adult or not.

>>10445
I'm pretty sure your Giftee does not care either way, since they did not specify. If they do not specify, then there isn't any expectation for it to be adult if you're not comfortable with it.

I can say that for you specifically, the Giftee would not mind either fluff or porn.

Yessssssssss; love this year's prompt, whoever you are giftee, this will be such a pleasure.

Got my prompt. This'll be fun to write. Hope you end up liking it, Giftee.

My prompt is fun but I find myself intimidated by accuracy and stuff.

I hope my giftee likes it.

Should I be concerned if I haven't gotten the prompt yet?

I planned not to get out of bed today. Then I remembered I had this to do. This is probably a good thing.

Gif related.

>>10465
Well, my records show I have an assignment for you. I haven't been able to get into my chan e-mail for a couple days now so, if you leave an e-mail in your next comment, I can send it to you (again?).

I'm confused on how this works. Sadforever.

>>10465
Double check your junk box, too. Kilo's email went straight into mine for some reason.

>>10476
What exactly are you confused about?

>>10477

If we are participating or not.

>>10475
>>10477
Aha! Thanks Kilo and Iz, I found it in the junk box. Time to get cracking!

>>10479
Did you submit a prompt and receive one?

>>10494

No and no? I said I was game to give something. I don't want anything in return though...

Awwww maaaaan I came in late! Is there still a chance I can help out at least?

>>10498
Well, you should contact Kilo anyways. I know they wanted people to be backups, in case some people don't finish their prompts.

Thought I might ask - Ill probably want a beta to quick check this when I have it done. Is there a way of getting that done without ruining the surprise? Also, gotten carried away... a little... really really enjoying my prompt

>>10538
You'd want to find a beta who isn't participating in the Secret Santa, so you may want to ask around.

I missed the sign-up date on account of thinking that I didn't think I'd have enough time to do something like this, but now I think I WILL have time. So if somebody drops out/flakes out/doesn't get theirs done I volunteer as an alternate artist.

Oh! I forgot to say, among everyone else who has, that I would love to backup(write). I don't know how many people can't get their request done in time but I am nearly done with mine anyways. (Just working on a... 'bonus' scene.)

>>10596
Excuse me, but can I ask a question, please?
If someone wants to get a present, then does he/she have to make a gift for other person who wants a present??

And..if not, then can I just send a mail which is written just what I hope to get to kilo??

In order to get a gift, you have to give. You can't get something for nothing. This is irrelevant though because assignments are out already. I'm not taking any new prompts.

Oh god, these face angles/perspectives are killing me, especially with demo's super-angular jaw. At this point I have screen capped several pictures from the "meet the" video. Hopefully I can wrap my head around all this.

How are you guys doing?

>>10622
*Pats at your face* You poor cunt. I should distract you with more awful Tentaspy RPs.
I'm finding myself skipping writing a lot, but I've already got over 700 words down so I think I'll be fine by the set date.

I'm up to eleven pages. Expect to land somewhere between 15 and 20 by the end. Still no title yet, though.

Are we allowed to post these to the chan once this is over? Because as it goes on, I'm growing more and more proud of this story.

>>10624
Holy cow Iz! YOU GO YOU!

As for me on a wee update, kinda hit a small snag as where I want to with it the story before the big scene. I don't want to say writer's block is back to bite my ass but I could use some words of encouragement here and there. Kinda like a writer's cattle prong to kick start me back up, I don't want to fail this!

IT'S ALREADY THE 7TH AND I HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET. AM I BEHIND, GUYS?! I'M SO WORRIED

captcha: lowermost handlif

Up to 2,908 words. Estimating to end around 3700-4000 words. My prompter wanted fluff, but I feel the need to sandwich the fluff with two crispy action-packed cookies. I could probably just release the fluff, but I don't think it's as interesting without some context.

Been watching a lot of matches for the setting so I can kind of know what I'm writing about. I like the map, but I am not found of the game type on it, so I struggle a little bit when playing it. I had to program the nav for the map as well, since there was no bot support for it. That has resulted in some hilarious tactics and shenanigans from the bots.

>>10624 Liking that confidence. Keep it up!

>>10627 You've got my Steam ID if you need to pitch ideas off somebody. You've still got two and a half weeks. Just relax. If nothing else, write something else for a while, then come back. Might help kick-start your brain.

Dear Giftee, I'm sorry but I have probably taken your wonderful prompt and smashed it into little ugly pieces. I'm trying. I really, really am but I'm hating everything I've created. I've tried to pen you an epic. I've tried to paint your vision. I even tried composing a rock ballad. I don't know why but I think it's all coming out terribruu.

Which brings me to a question: if we have managed to express our giftee's prompt in a number of ways, can we send them all or can we only send one?

Seeing so many people flail at the concept, I’m feeling kind of bad about requesting fluff for my gift. Especially considering the pairing. It feels a bit like trolling, but I actually genuinely want to see it because it’s so rare. Sorry, whoever is stuck with my prompt!

>>10637
>>10624
You're all just making me weep now.
I must rectify this.

Pic quite possibly related.

The first draft came in around 1800 words, and it's since been sent off to the beta. It needs some more work, so I'll give it a couple of days to get a fresher perspective on the parts giving me trouble.

>>10636

You're not alone, at least. What with finals work going on for me, I haven't put together anything for my prompt yet. :( That should change by this weekend, though.

Oh yeah, I should mention: Please don't post your entries yourselves. The gifts are supposed to be given on Christmas Day. Don't jump the gun.

Also, it's preferable that you only submit one gift. Most people will only get one gift, and it doesn't seem fair to them if a few people get multiple gifts, honestly. Quality over Quantity is what we're aiming for.