Prejoin Day 11 - Discussion Time!

[suguro]

Only 4 more games to go to finish the prejoin game-posting! Remember that the prejoin event lasts until March 31st so feel free to promote the community to other people you think would want to join during this period! Other than that, please help us reach our deck count goal! We've had a few donations already but not as many as we would like, help us out!
Now onto today's game! for today I bring another good old discussion round! hardest game, I tell ya



Today is fandom talk! I would like to know your opinion about fanfics and other fandom-related activities (fanart, cosplay, doujinshi, fanmixes, blogs, roleplay, etc)! Do you like them/dislike them? Do you contribute to fandom with any of these acitivities? Feel free to list the various ways you have contributed to fandom in the past and even link stuff if you feel like it! If by chance you don't participate in fandom-related activities besides TCGs, you can list your reasons, too! For this round I will give away 3 random cards but you have to write at least 3 lines in your comment! I know all of you can do that~
Prizes will be handed out in this post so no need to link to your prize thread! If you have any questions, let me know!

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[suguro]

I only started on anime fandoms around 3 or 4 years ago? I was on RPS fandom and Bandom before I got into anime so I definitely went straight to the fanfiction. I used to be really into fanfiction when I first got into fandom but lately I'm more of a doujinshi type of person. This doesn't mean I have completely stopped with fanfiction, but I'm less into it nowadays. About actively participating/contributing to fandom.... lately I only contribute in TCGs, I guess. I've participated in kink memes before, made anime-related graphics in the past, and I've also written some anime reviews if that counts, but that's about it. Personally, I dedicate a lot of time to fandom even though I am quite passive as contributor. I also think that due to my dedication to it, even though I rarely contribute, I don't think I'll abandon fandom easily in the future. Honestly, once you get sucked in, it's really hard to give it up!

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[fleurfolle]

I remember back when I was really young, first started watching anime, my way of showing that I like the show (like... seriously, Sailor Moon was all I watched, then later Detective Conan) was drawing the characters (singly or in groups). Back then, of course I didn't know that was really contributing to fandom or anything like that, I just really liked the show. I rarely do that now because I rarely draw now, but a couple of years back, I roleplayed in panfandom RP groups on LJ and I tried to bring those characters alive. A lot of fun and dedication.

I don't cosplay, but some of my friends do, and they are REALLY good at making those customs too. Even one of them is a semi-professional cosplayer (if such a profession exists, she should be one, that's how good she is at it).

Now though, I just play TCG like Pairings to support. Addicting. Fandoms are addicting.

[instrumentality]

I love everything that contributes to fandom. Good fanfiction is pretty much my favorite thing in the entire universe, even though it can be really hard to find. I used to write fanfiction years ago for Fullmetal Alchemist, and that was a lot of fun. I've also been cosplaying for years (last one was Misato Katsuragi from Evangelion!). I make my own costumes, so it's a really fun thing to do. I also roleplay, usually just with friends, but recently I've joined two DW RPs, I'm really looking forward to them~

[panchromatism]

Oh gosh fandom things.

I read a lot of fanfiction, definitely. I think that's what initially got me into actually watching anime before, and even now I still read some of them whether they're good or not. I'm pretty picky with fanart I think, but I love stalking places like Pixiv, Tegaki and Zerochan for any good art of my fandoms. It's easier to find for some than others. Roleplaying is pretty fun too, especially when done with friends. I think of the ones listed there, I'm probably least into fanmixes myself, mostly because of difference of taste in music.

I used to write fanfics a lot, but then I stopped. Nowadays I write drabbles occasionally, though even that's rare. Also making icons is fun, even if I don't have the time for it anymore.

[danybel]

I first started in fandom when i was just 14 years old and the internet was a beautiful thing. I'm a fandom hogger. Every fandom I've been in I'm still part of (even the harry potter one, which was awesome back in the day lmao). I mostly read fanfics and doujinshi but in the past, once upon a time, I used to write fanfiction and makes FST for various series but I got bored of that. I was an active rper then too, mostly on forums and private groups but we all got distanced and whatnot so it stopped. I'm thinking of picking up RP again and actually get in a game but I haven't found the time to do so. Besides that I mostly lurk for fanarts and fanmixs because I'm a sucker for pairing mixes specially because the choice of songs makes me either agree or not and just try to find something that would actually fit the pair.
this is all over the place lmao

[ex_break271]

I like fandom-related activities! I mean, I don't really contribute to fandom anymore, but I used to~ And that's how I met a lot of people! It's a good way to get to know people who have the same likes as you do imo. Anyway, I can't draw so fanart was off limits for me haha. I didn't write many fanfics either, just one or two for a couple of fandoms, nothing big. I was one of those people who'd rather see what others contributed than being part of it myself haha. I find myself talentless in that sort of section anyway. I did a few fanmixes though & I roleplayed a few characters. (I don't like roleplaying though because I always found it awkward for myself partly because I always thought I wasn't doing the character any good by roleplaying them but some times others can be really good in character.)
So, I'm all for fandom related activities even though I hardly contribute haha. ;;

[baccikuzunoha]

Hmmmm... fandom things!

While I can't say I'm active person when it comes to fandom contributions, I enjoy almost every form of fan work, fanmixes and fics being my favorites followed closely by discussion threads and fandom wars lmao. I also enjoy lurking weird corners of the internetz looking for fanart, even if I sometimes stumble across weird stuff like porn or gore.

If I may add this, I secretly enjoy weird/dumb parodies of my favorite series, stuff like meguca meguca and the hiimdaisy comic always crack me up.

[nepetan]

Oooh, this is definitely a fun discussion topic~

I've been contributing to fandom ever since I first got into it with the Pokemon games! I used to draw pictures from the Pokemon instruction books... I still draw a lot of fanart nowadays, but I don't really write as much fanfic as I used to when I was a bit younger. I sort of fell out of the loop, but I still enjoy reading fanfic from time to time if I can find any that are really good. ♥

Aside from how I feel about fandom stuff, I love it! Looking at fanart is one of my favorite things to do, it's just really cool to see what all these artists are coming up with. And it inspires me to continue to draw, too!

[jenybear]

Three lines...that's just cruel.

Hmm...I'm a fifty-fifty with the fandom stuff. I wrote some crappy fanfic at one point, and I still read some fanfics of my favourite fandoms. But, honestly-the writers just tend to annoy the crap out of me and I can't stand the slaughter of some of my favourite characters by writers, so I tend to stay away from fanfic now. Though, finding a gem of a fic makes it worth all the trouble. I don't do fanart (can't draw a paper bag..it's pretty sad), or cosplay (jsut too poor and lazy). I'm also in three TCGs-all fandom related.

Honestly, I'm ready to curl up to my laptop (i would say book but...no) and read a good fanfic thanks to all my procrastinating hard work with school. It's really nice to be just unwind and watch your favourite characters get tortured and strive to be the best.

[yoonghwa]

I'm all for the fandom because I honestly think that it's what makes a series even greater than it already is, and makes me love it that much more. You meet so many cool people with the same interests as you through those related activities, and it's cool to see how other people view the series and such.

As for contributing and participating, I'm not as creatively talented as I'd like to be so the most I can do is make graphics and spaz about it constantly. But I love seeing other's people's works, especially cosplaying! It's so neat how people can look exactly like a character from a series I like, and I'm even thinking of cosplaying this year depending on how things work out.

Fan fiction is awesome, too even if it's not written the best. So when you find really good fanfics, it's amazing xD I've read a few I really liked but also tons that never/rarely update, or I just forget to check orz and I use to write fanfiction (not for animanga but celebrities) so I'm all for fanfiction, too~ it gives you ideas that you've never thought about or indulges ideas you never thought someone else would agree with or something

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[ratiosu]

I'm hardly active in fandom and I contribute to it even less. I'm just that kind of hermit fan who hide from the world and only fangirl with friends. |D I look for fanart on Pixiv and the Booru sites from time to time, otherwise all my fanfics, roleplaying and the very, very occassional fanmix are shared among friends only. I find that what I like seems to run counter to what fandom people like most of the time so it's hard to find fanfics/fanart of characters and pairings I love, and difficult to share my own fanfics of characters/pairings very few people are interested in. I used to RP pretty openly, but I have no time or passion for that hobby now. Same goes for cosplaying - it was fun, and then it just got really expensive, time-consuming and tiring. Nowadays my fandom activities are strictly limited to TCG things only, which is all good for me because at the moment I'm enjoying myself working for and playing in TCGs.

I like doujinshi, but again it's tough finding doujins of characters/pairings I really like. Last year, I got an anthology of my favourite character that I really wanted and that made me so happy since it was already sold out when I first found out about it. I feel like just getting that anthology made my doujin life complete. I had a Wordpress blog dedicated to anime merchandise if that counts as part of fandom activities, but that's really inactive now too. All I'm involved in is collecting graphics and expensive plastic things. My life.

I agree with everyone that fandom is a great way to make friends though! In fact, I met most of my closest friends through fandom because we managed to click together and things just started getting better from there.

[buonaparte]

I suck at making anything fandom-related except icons & coloring \o/
I've been trying to practice drawing fanart for a bit though since I have some... colorful ideas in my head but once pen hits tablet it's just blegh.

But in regards to other people's works I absolutely love reading fanfics, gazing at fanart and teehee-ing at doujinshi of my favorite pairings/characters and such. I also love finding out about other people's headcanons about certain series (namely Hetalia and Homestuck??) 'cause even the littlest new idea can open up a whole new world of possibilities for a series you already love.

And echoing the others when it comes to making mutual fandom friends! It's always fun to have someone to spazz about things with~

Re: Prejoin Day 10 - Discussion

[suguro]

indeed fandoms are addicting!

[suguro]

Ohh! I'd love to see pictures of that cosplay if you're willing to share!

[suguro]

oh? I'm really surprised fanfiction was what got you into anime! That's quite interesting~

[suguro]

the internet is still beautiful okok I think it's amazing that you stay in your older fandoms even after picking new ones! That means dedication~

[suguro]

We're in the same position here! Contributing to fandom is hard when one feels talentless to pull out stuff like the people who contribute do. It's great that you still enjoy it by appreciating the effort other contributors make~

[suguro]

get out of 4chan, plz

[suguro]

It's truly awesome when you can not only get inspired by the original work you're making fanart of, but also from the works other fans have done so far!

[suguro]

but you wrote more than 3 lines, Jen...
SO tell me, where can I find this fanfic you wrote... what fandom is it? give me a link, Jen.

[suguro]

I definitely agree with you! One of the great points of fandom is that you can share your love for a series with with other people who also love it. I hope everything works out and you get to cosplay this year, who would be cosplaying as, if you don't mind telling me?

Re: Prejoin Day 11 - Discussion Time!

[suguro]

Personally, I find that if you engage in fanfic-writing or other activities alike, even if just if small part of the world/fandom sees it, you are contributing! It's too bad that your pairings clash with the bigger part of the fandom, but it's good that at least your close friends get to see what you have done for these pairings you like.

Also, even though collecting merchandise is a lonely hobby I think it's fandom-related. Though it's more like a contribution to economy than fandom, haha.

[suguro]

Haha, finding out people's headcanons for series I like is definitely one of the most fasciating experience I get from fandom! Especially when people are careful enough to back up these with facts shown on the original work and like you say, it makes you see things differently and it opens your mind to new a huge amount of new posibilities!

I also have to comment that I'm not a hetalia fan because the original work confuses me a bit, but amount of good doujinshi this fandom provices is so ridiculous that I'm tempted to join the fandom just for that

[panchromatism]

Haha, yeah! I used to really like reading stuff, so one day I kinda stumbled onto fanfiction and ended up checking out the stuff they were based on. My life, it shows.

[yoonghwa]

Thank you! And I don't mind~ I'm thinking of cosplaying as Mami or Homura from Puella Magi Madoka Magica. I was originally going to do Mami but I'm kind of iffy on the whole blonde wig because wigs are not my favourite thing, and I have black hair so I thought maybe Homura would work better XD