For folks who signed up as betas, when would we expect to hear back?
Hey there!
Everyone has been sent a link to join the server via Discord DMs (so check your permissions if you haven’t!!) and once you join the server it’s first come, first serve on beta requests from writers.
This year we haven’t had a lot of beta requests, so all requests have been filled so far! You can still hang out in the server and see what all the hullabaloo is about, though. ;)
Wait did I miss the sign up for writers this year? I'm about to cry :D
We are so sorry, but writer signups did close on 01/26!
If you are still interested in joining HxHBB as an artist or a beta reader, those signups will remain open until 03/30. The link is in our carrd or in the last post we just made!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the signup form! We’ve had such a lovely outpouring of writers that we’ve had to implement the waitlist, but worry not. As more artists continue to join us, we will be able to have more writers enter the server.
Artists, pinch hitters, and betas, you still have until 03/30 to submit the form!
As we continue to see more signups, please make sure you have your DMs open and be on the lookout for messages and friend requests from Shal/Snark. If we can’t get in contact with you, we can’t send you the server invite!
Again, thank you all for the continued interest and support! It’s shaping up to be another fantastic year.
All roles are on this same form for ease of access!
Please note that we are not granting both artist and writer roles to the same participant! Writers may apply to be a pinch hitter artist, but you must be able to show that you've completed your main story submission before you can take on a pinch piece.
Artists who would like to draw for more than one story may do so, just submit the application form a second time to indicate this!
Writers have until Sunday, January 26 to submit their applications! Artists, betas, and pinch hitters, will have until Sunday, March 30!
Let us know if there are any questions! We look forward to seeing what everyone will create this year!
If you're on the fence about signing up and would like some more information, feel free to peruse our guidebook for our role descriptions or our earlier post!
As always, our inbox is open for any questions you may have.
Here is this year’s schedule:
Signups this year will open on Friday, January 10 at 12:00 AM EST! As always, the link will be posted to this account and on our carrd for easy access.
This year's schedule closely follows last year's and we're sticking to the two-day reveal plan! Just like last year, posting will begin on July 1 and July 8.
See you in the server! Until then, our ask box and and dms are open if there are any questions and as always, happy hunting.
Signups are still open and the server is being polished up, so we will start seeing folks in Discord over the next few days!
Thank you for your patience and excitement everyone!
All roles are on this same form for ease of access!
Please note that we are not granting both artist and writer roles to the same participant! Writers may apply to be a pinch hitter artist, but you must be able to show that you've completed your main story submission before you can take on a pinch piece.
Artists who would like to draw for more than one story may do so, just submit the application form a second time to indicate this!
Writers have until Sunday, January 26 to submit their applications! Artists, betas, and pinch hitters, will have until Sunday, March 30!
Let us know if there are any questions! We look forward to seeing what everyone will create this year!
will artists have to send their artworks to the mods for approval before posting them online?
Not exactly! We do an artist check-in prior to posting to be sure that everyone is on track to meet their posting day deadline, but we don't necessarily need to "approve" anything.
Typically, since we state early on that artists must complete at least one fully lined and colored piece that's based on a scene from their assigned story, expectations are pretty clear! We trust that artists are indeed illustrating a scene from their assigned story, since we can't read every single fic draft that's submitted :)
Hope this is helpful!
Is there a theme or prompt for the fics, or is it anything goes?
Anything goes so long as it's SFW and doesn't include mature or explicit themes. HxHBB is an all-ages event, so it's gotta be appropriate for folks under 18.
When in doubt, run it by a mod and we'll workshop it with you! Summaries have to be approved by mods anyway, so you wouldn't have to worry about getting too far into an idea that doesn't fit the scope of this event!
As far as specific ships or genres, every fic gets chosen by and paired with an artist, so don't worry if you think your rarepair or Gen fic won't get the love it deserves!
Writers complete a longer story and artists will create at least one full work of art based on the fic they choose/are assigned. The goal is to upload new, complete works that will inspire and add to the fandom!
Our HxHBB will result in an influx of new works for the fandom to enjoy and be inspired by and hopefully will inspire continued collaboration between writers and artists as well as participation in other, smaller fandom events (such as the Yorknew Auction and Greed Island Server events!)
Signups will open Friday, January 10, at 12 AM EST! All roles will be on the same form, so Writers, Artists, and Betas will all be able to begin signing up on the same day.
There is no skill requirement and you will not be asked to submit a portfolio, we welcome anyone to participate in this event!
Once we have received your application, you will be sent an invitation to join our Discord server via DMs. All main communications will be conducted through Discord, so please have or be willing to create a Discord account for the duration of this event! Additionally, please ensure your Discord DMs are open, otherwise Shal won't be able to send you the invite!
As in previous years, the only pause between applying and joining the server would be in the event that we have a wildly uneven writer:artist ratio. If that's the case, writers will be placed on a waitlist and invited to the server as more artists join the event.
The server is a great place to meet like-minded creatives and share in the fun of HxHBB, even if you choose not to be super active in it. However it will be the only place we share important links and information, so be sure to pop in every now and again so you don't miss anything.
Writer
Writers are tasked with coming up with a new, unpublished story idea that will be between 5-50k words. While there is no theme or prompt to limit you, please be aware that NSFW or explicit content is not allowed! Once writers have their idea, they'll submit a summary with title, ratings, and tags included to inform artists for their selections. This is a completely blind event, so make it good!
Artist
Artists are tasked with creating at least one piece of art based on a scene or theme from their selected story. Once they have picked their blind match, they will receive the completed story from which they will choose to draw whatever they like. We are looking for at least one fully lined and colored illustration, but comics, physical crafts, or other media created for their assigned story are welcome!
Beta
Betas are tasked with reading over the first chapter or 5,000 words (whichever comes first) of their assigned story and providing feedback on spelling, grammar, and pacing. Stories that are in need of a beta will be up for grabs in the server. You can absolutely read more than the requirement if you choose, but we are only asking for the first 5,000 words.
Pinch Hitter
Pinch Hitters are the most valuable role we have in this event, they are in charge of swooping in to save the day in the event of an artist drop! They will be given extra time to complete their pieces as a thank you for stepping up to the plate.
As in the past, our reveal days will be July 1 and July 8. The first reveal date will be for folks who do not need extensions, the second will be for folks who do and pinch hitters.
Please share your works to whatever social media or hosting site you prefer—AO3, ff.net, Twitter, etc.—and share a link here on Tumblr. This is the only account for HxHBB so be sure to tag it and use #hxhbb25 so we can reblog it!
We realize this is a lot of information! All of this and more is included in our Guidebook, which is the most comprehensive compilation of all that is HxHBB information.
For quick reference, sweet countdowns, and other helpful links, check out our Carrd too!
As always, you can also send us an ask to this account or, once the server is up, we will have a dedicated ask-a-mod channel.
We can't wait to see where this year takes us! See you soon and Happy Hunting.
When asked to comment on HxHBB, she said, "ANOTHER YEAR ANOTHER HXHBB!!!! We live breathe and thrive!!! Hiatus can't stop us."
We believe she may have been distracted when she answered, "I LOVE IT ALMOST AS MUCH AS I LOVE MY SMOKING HOT WIFE MACHI KOMACINE"
Nobody here is going to try and refute her when she says, "the Hunter x Hunter big bang is the longest running & most successful fandom event in recorded history & that is a chat gpt approved fact"
Hey, wait, what happened to the omniscient tumblr voice??, "i just think hxhbb is neat"
Shal has been with this event since it's inception, 10 years! SulkySelkie, Quintessence, and clood are returning for their 4th year as mods.
More information about the longest running and most successful fandom event in recorded history to come! Stay tuned for a recap on what this event is and how it all works.
Happy hunting!
Here is this year’s schedule:
Signups this year will open on Friday, January 10 at 12:00 AM EST! As always, the link will be posted to this account and on our carrd for easy access.
This year's schedule closely follows last year's and we're sticking to the two-day reveal plan! Just like last year, posting will begin on July 1 and July 8.
See you in the server! Until then, our ask box and and dms are open if there are any questions and as always, happy hunting.
