#jayvik big bang 2025

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Hello and good morning Jayvik nation! Mod Chaos here to announce that the interest checks are open. Please answer as much as you can as it will help the mods and I make the event run smoothly and get an accurate timeline for you guys. I am excited to hear from everyone. This interest check will be open for two weeks. :)

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Hello everyone! Mod Chaos here to announce that the guidebook is officially up! This should have most the answers to your questions. I know sometimes we forget to cover something so if you have any questions just send them our way.

I will be working on a spark notes post tomorrow for you all that will hit the highlights of this.

REMINDER! Mod applications open on Saturday and will be open for two weeks. We are excited to have you all join the team!

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Announcement!

Hello all! I am excited to announce that I am working on creating a Big Bang event for Jayvik. For those who do not know what a Big Bang is, it is a collaborative event where artists and writers are paired up to create something for the fandom!

This event will be +18, and an interest check will be sent out soon, so please keep an eye out!

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Interest Checks & General Updates

Hello and happy Sunday everyone! Mod Chaos here to give you a general update now that interest checks are closed.

We had 125 responses which is absolutely amazing! Thank you to everyone who took time out of your day to complete it. I am currently working on a guidebook that will hopefully be out Wednesday (at the latest). The guidebook will be all-encompassing. That means it should answer almost any question you might have about the event.. Would you all still like to have a post made with some highlights from the guidebook for easy reference?

Mod applications will be opening this Saturday (Feb. 1st) and will be open for two weeks. We are currently accepting the following mods:

1 Organizational Mod

1 Social Meda Mod

3 Intern Mods

If you have any questions our box is always open!

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Small Update

Mod Chaos here! It seems like the reverse bang add-on is a really popular vote (91% saying yes). We will more than likely be adding it, so we want to make the word count reflect this. Having a reverse bang add-on will change how we do word counts for this event. As of now, we are looking at 8k for a regular and 7k for the reverse.

If this had no reverse bang add-on we would do 8k-10k words, but we want to make it as even as possible for everyone around. I know it is a tad bit lower than what some were wanting, but if a writer were to participate in both it would be a 15k total wc or if they wanted to do up to two (that will be the max) reverse writing pieces it would be 14k. Once interest checks fully close I will release information on how that will work along with word counts.

I am also currently working on a guidebook that will be out (hopefully) three days after the interest checks close. Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. We have loved hearing from each one of you and are excited to get this event going! If you have any more questions or comments do not hesitate to reach out in our ask box. Thank you!

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Questions and Answers!

Thank you everyone for the love so far on the interest checks! As I was going through I saw some questions so I thought I would start to answer them. All questions and answers will be located here. If you have any that you think of but forgot to ask on the submission you can DM us. :)

How do we get partnered?

What will happen is the writers will submit a small blurp of the piece they want to write. Then the artists will have roughly a week to go through and pick the piece or pieces they want to draw for! For a reverse bang think of the opposite. Instead of writers submitting a blurp the artist would submit the idea for the piece and the writer would pick which one they want to write a story for.

When would this take place?

As of now, we are roughly looking at openings for everything starting at the end of Feb. Based on the data collected for the minimum word count will depend on how long. Big bangs normally last 3+ months to give artists & writers time to work. We know life can get hectic at times so we do not want people to feel rushed. :)

Would multichapter fics need to be posted all at once?

Nope! You will just need to have the minimum word count met by posting time and at least two chapters done. If you can get the whole story finished in time that is great, but do not rush.

Would we need to keep our ideas secret or are we free to share?

You will only be allowed to talk about it freely with your partner. Your group will have a channel in the discord server to talk about and plan/plot your pieces. We want to make it a fun surprise for the fandom when it comes time to post!

Will this take place through Discord or some other online platform?

It will be through Discord! We have finished creating the server. We plan to use the server as a community hub for writers and artists too once the event is finished.

Will this be Arcane only or is LoL Jayvik allowed?

Both as long as Jayvik are the center of your piece!

Are both top/bottom dynamics allowed?

Yes since this falls under NSFW!

How brief should the writer's idea be?

Think of it as writing a summary for it on AO3. You want enough for the artist to understand your idea so include the ending and any plot points as well in it.

What would writer's need to provide for check-ins?

Writers will have a word count minimum for each check-in. The first will be the outline, after that, it will be word counts. Where we are still determining the minimum wc we do not know how many check-ins at this time. It will all be submitted through google excel. You will provide the link to your fic and the writer mod and head mod will check to make sure it has met word count for that check in.

Will the mods check each work before posting to ensure there's no whitewashing/disability erasure/transphobia/etc?

We will try our best to stay on top of it! We do not want to support work that has that in it as some of the mods themselves are trans and have a disability. If there is a big group though some might slip through the cracks. We would like for groups to notify us if their partner is showing signs of this in their work as well.

Will there be a maximum word count?

No there will not be a maximum word count. For big bangs we only have a minimum word count. We do not limit you as long as you have it done in time for posting. For one shots you will need to have the whole fic done and meet the minimum word count. For multichapter fics you will need the first two chapters done and meet the minimum word count.

What would the timeline roughly look like as far as partnering and creation period goes?

I’ve (Mod Chaos) been in/helped run a few bangs for about 4 years now. As of now, it looks like our minimum wc will be 5k. So I’m looking at it being roughly a 4-5 month timeline with about 3 to 4 check-ins. After the interest check closes and I get a definite answer on minimum wc I will have the answer.

"The word count for a big bang should be much higher than the ones you've suggested."

Thank you for the suggestion but we are keeping the word count lower. As stated in the earlier question, I (Mod Chaos) have been in/helped run a few bangs in the past. Each one I've been in has had a variety of different minimum word counts, but none were higher than 10k. The minimum word count never determined if those events were Big Bangs or not. These events have always been about partnership and community building. I also know life can randomly hit in the middle of the event (from experience) or you just need a break. Having a lower minimum word count helps people not feel so rushed in case that happens. Also, I know many people in fandoms want to participate in events, and having a more doable word count helps include everyone. A few people have reached out talking about how bigger word counts (15k-20k) made the big bangs almost undoable. I do not want that. If you want a minimum word count of 10k or higher that is amazing and can be a personal goal. As someone who writes way more than 5k, I do not want to limit those who do write a lot either.

"I would not like to participate if dead dove content is allowed."

Dead dove content is allowed but at the mods discretion. We have a list of content warnings and what content is allowed to be discussed where within the server. Anything not listed must be approved by Mod Chaos or Asher as there are some topics we will not be allowing at all. If someone posts that content after being told not to it will automatically be deleted and they will be given a warning. If it happens again they will be removed permanently. If there are any content warning questions before we allow server access, please feel free to ask us for clarification. Thank you!

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Just read through the guidebook and I just wanted to clarify two things. First the smaller question: I may have missed where this was mentioned in the guidebook, but will artists be allowed to sign up for multiple fics? The second beefier question: I know it says writers and artists are not required to share all work in progresses but will writers be expected to give outlines or a small excerpts to their writers to work off of? I've run into issues in the past both as a participant and a mod where even though artists were spoken with, they weren't given any material to properly create a piece to go with the fic until late in the game if they did at all. Its a rare occurrence, I've only seen it happen twice, but it put a lot of undue stress on all the artists involved.

Yes they will! It is under the "What is a bang?" section. Artists have more flexibility in their sign-ups: up to two (2) ideas for the reverse bang and/or any number of traditional bang pieces that they feel they are reasonably able to accomplish (keeping in mind the minimum requirements for both). Artists can do both, but we do not want them to overdo themselves, so we ask to know your limit.

So what will happen is when your groups are announced you, your writer, and beta (if chosen) will get your own channel in the discord server. This is where all three of you will communicate. We expect the writers and artists to communicate with each other throughout the whole process and show updates when possible that way everyone is working together. We will have it to where writers will need to have the outline and working document pinned in the channel. I have been a writer for bangs in the past and I did this for my group. Plus I value communication in groups.

Hopefully, that answered your beefier question. If you need more clarification always ask!

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Good morning everyone! Mod applications are currently open and will be until Feb. 15! We are currently accepting the following mods:

1 Organizational Mod

1 Social Media Mod

3 Intern Mods

If you have any questions you can always send them to us in our ask. Have a wonderful day! :)

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Reminder!

Good morning everyone! Just a reminder that mod applications open tomorrow and will be open until Feb. 15!

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Guidebook Quick Guide!

Hello everyone. This is will have highlights from the guidebook I believe (Mod Chaos) will be important for everyone to know. As always you can check our pinned for the whole guidebook!

What is a bang?

A Bang is an event that pairs artists and writers together to create content for a series, ship, or theme. While there are different types of Bangs, the Jayvik Big Bang 2025 is a moderated event intended to portray a romantic relationship between Jayce Talis and Viktor from Arcane/League of Legends. 

The Jayvik Big Bang 2025 will feature two types of bangs running concurrently:

Traditional bang

Reverse bang

Writers may sign up for both the traditional bang and reverse bang. If a writer signs up for both they can do one traditional and one reverse. If they choose to only do reverse bang the writer can do up to two (2) reverses. If they choose to only do traditional the writer can only do one piece. 

Artists have more flexibility in their sign-ups: up to two (2) ideas for the reverse bang and/or any number of traditional bang pieces that they feel they are reasonably able to accomplish (keeping in mind the minimum requirements for both).

Since we want this to be a community event, we’re also looking for beta readers (those that proofread fics) and pitch hitters (backup content creators in case someone drops out of the event) for both types of bangs.

Traditional Bang?

Writers brainstorm ideas they wish to write for the bang and sign up for the traditional bang. After sign-ups close, Writers will submit summaries and short excerpts in accordance with the summary submission guidelines.

These summaries will be anonymized and made available to Artists and Betas, who will choose their partners based on the information provided in the summaries. Teams will consist of a Writer, an Artist, and optionally a Beta, who will then work together on their pieces for the duration of the event, including meeting their check-in deadlines together until final posting.

Reverse Bang?

Artists brainstorm ideas they wish to draw for the bang and sign up for the reverse bang. Once sign-ups close, Artists submit a very rough sketch and an idea in accordance with the sketch + idea submission guidelines.

Sketches will be anonymized and made available for Writers and Betas, who will choose their partners based on the information provided in the idea and sketch.

Teams will consist of a Writer, an Artist, and optionally a Beta, who will then work together on their pieces for the duration of the event, including meeting their check-in deadlines together until final posting.

Schedule:

All deadlines end at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Zone (New York) on the specified date:

Interest Check: January 11 - January 25

Mod Applications: February 1 - February 15

Mods Announced: February 26

Writer Sign-up: March 1 - March 15

Artist Sign-up: March 1 - March 15

Beta Sign-up: March 8 - March 22

Pinch-Hitter Sign-up: March 8 - July 19

Initial Submissions Deadline: March 29 - April 5

Writers in a Traditional Bang

Artists in a Reverse Bang

Claims: April 19 - April 26

Artists in a Traditional Bang

Writers in a Reverse Bang

Partners/Teams Announced: May 3

First Check-in: May 17 - May 24

Writer: Tangible ideas or a rough outline with ideas for your work

Artists, traditional: Idea written down or thumbnailed

Artists, reverse: Exempt

Betas: Exempt

Second Check-in: June 14 - June 21

Writers: At least 25% of minimum word count [traditional: 2,000 words; reverse: 1,750]

Artists, both: rough sketch

Betas: Exempt

Third Check-in: July 12 - July 19

Writers: At least 50% of minimum word count [traditional: 4,000; reverse, 3,500]

Artists, both: lined

Betas: Exempt

July 26th will be the drop deadline for the bang (see rules below)

Fourth Check-in: August 9 - August 16

Writers: At least 75% of minimum word count [traditional: 6,000; reverse: 5,250]

Artists, both: flat color

Betas: A brief description of what you have contributed to the team—spitball even more ideas, more editing, even art feedback, etc.

Final Check-in: September 6 - September 13

Writers & Betas: 100% completed story/reaching word count minimum

Artists, both: rendered with a simple background

Previews Submission: September 13- September 17

Writers: You will submit a small blurb from your story. It can be whatever part you want.

If it is NSFW we ask that you do not do something that would require a tag. 

Artists: You will submit a small cropped part of your drawing. 

If it is NSFW please be mindful of which part you are cropping. 

Preview Posting: September 27 - October 4

Posting: October 5- October 11

What is a pitch hitter?

In Bangs and other events, a Pinch-hitter is someone who picks up the assignment of any participant who has dropped and is unable to continue their involvement in the event. If you are unsure whether to join this event or not, signing up as a Pinch-hitter is a way to get involved. Pinch-hitters will be contacted as needed based on their availability and preferences. 

Artists and writers who do not wish to draw or write NSFW or Problematic content WILL NOT be asked to do so, even if the writer or artist they are paired with is creating NSFW or Problematic content.

Pitch-Hitter Artists will be shown the summary from the Writer, including ratings and tags. They will be asked to provide at minimum a piece of artwork following the requirements made for Artists. The requirements for Pinch-Hitter Artists are the same as regular Artists but will be given a one-week extension on all check-ins and communications.

Pitch-Hitter Writers will be shown the art at the time of the original writer’s drop. Writers ought to create a new piece based on the artwork and in discussion with the Artist. Depending on when the Pinch-Hitter Writer joins, they will need to coordinate with the Artist to make sure the new fic and existing artwork are cohesive. The requirements for a Pinch-Hitter Writer are the same as a regular Writer, but will be given a one-week extension on all check-ins and communications.

What is a beta reader?

Beta readers generally help proofread fics and look out for plot holes, spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. What Beta readers look out for will be dependent on what the Writer wishes to be evaluated.

Beta readers will have the opportunity to either:

A: Be paired up with a writer to help them with their fic

B: Be available to help as a general beta reader for any writer/fic when asked

Beta readers who are not working with a specific Writer and fic may choose to beta a fic when a Writer @’s their role in the Discord server.

Requirements Writers:

Writers are required to submit a new and original fanwork that must meet minimum word count and for whichever bang format they participate in by the submission deadline. As stated earlier, we ask that works for the Bang not be tied to any existing, published works. This would include prequel or sequel ideas for an already published piece—Bang pieces should be new and stand-alone when read.

Writers may create one (1) work for the traditional bang OR create up to two (2) works for the reverse bang. DO NOT sign up for both! This limit is in place to ensure a fair workload across teams! If you are interested in participating as both a writer and an artist, please DM a mod so we can work out something for you.

Fics must comply with the Jayvik theme and content must be tagged in accordance with the #content-warning-list within the Discord Server.

Other than these themes and ratings, writers are free to pursue creative freedom in their own fics.

Requirements for Traditional Writers:

The minimum word count for the Jayvik Big Bang 2025 traditional bang is 8,000

After sign-ups, writers will be asked to submit a summary of a fic they would like to write.

Requirements for Reverse Writers:

The minimum word count for writers participating in the Jayvik BB 2025 reverse bang is 7,000. Writers participating in the reverse bang may choose to create up to two (2) works.

General Art Requirements:

Artists are required to submit a new and original fanwork that must be completed by the submission deadline. Artists have flexibility in their sign-ups: they may opt to create for both the traditional and reverse bangs (however many pieces they feel they can comfortably manage). The maximum number of ideas for the reverse bang is two (2) pieces.

Artists must also comply with the minimum piece requirement as stated in the Minimum Requirements in accordance with the bang type they participate in. Multiple smaller pieces, digital, traditional, and comic-style formats are all welcome.

Artworks must comply and feature Jayce and Viktor and content must be tagged in accordance with the #content-warning-list within the Discord Server.

Artists assigned to NSFW Writers are NOT required to create NSFW illustrations; however, they have the opportunity to do so permitted that the Artist and Writer are both in agreement.

Other than the theme and rating, artists are free to pursue creative freedom in their artworks, as long as it’s based on a part of the writer’s story and complies with the rules.

Reverse Bang Artists:

Artists participating in the reverse bang must submit a very rough sketch or idea during the submission period.

Traditional Bang Artists:

A traditional bang artist will choose from anonymous summaries during the claim period.

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i missed the interest check and just want to confirm, can i still sign up for the bang if i didn't register my interest?

You sure can! The interest check was just to get an overall idea from the fandom. Sign-ups will be opening in March, so keep an eye out. :)

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Hello Mod Chaos again (are you tired from hearing from me lol). I just wanted to make a separate post since I am seeing a reoccurring question:

Big bangs are not like zines. You will not need to provide us with a portfolio when you "apply". You will just provide us with basic information and if you want a beta reader (if you are a writer). Big bangs are events that are open to all unlike zines that have application process. I can see where the confusion can be. We do not want anyone to be discouraged from joining. As always you can message us if you have any more questions. We love hearing from you all and the excitement about this event!

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Thank you all so much for the love we have received so far! I and the other mods are working hard on the server and interest check form! It should be out tomorrow!

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How do you submit your interest and intent?

The interest check is currently closed. It was to get an idea of if the fandom wanted to do both a big bang and reverse bang, the word count for writers, and that artist knew what would be expected of them/what would change based on the word count.

If you are interested in joining we will have writer and artist roles open up from March 1 to March 15. Beta readers roles will be open from March 8 to March 22. Pitch hitter roles will be open from March 8 to July 19.

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Only three more days left! This will close at 11:59 EST. We have loved hearing from you all so please keep sending us your questions, comments, and suggestions!

Hello and good morning Jayvik nation! Mod Chaos here to announce that the interest checks are open. Please answer as much as you can as it will help the mods and I make the event run smoothly and get an accurate timeline for you guys. I am excited to hear from everyone. This interest check will be open for two weeks. :)

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THANK YOU ALL FOR THE 80+ RESPONSES!

Mod Chaos here and I am absolutely loving hearing from everyone. I am coming here to say that we have not heard from a lot of artists. Please if you know any Jayvik artists who would love to do this please send them the interest check. I am trying to even out the writers and artist, because it looks like we will have a lot of writers.

Hello and good morning Jayvik nation! Mod Chaos here to announce that the interest checks are open. Please answer as much as you can as it will help the mods and I make the event run smoothly and get an accurate timeline for you guys. I am excited to hear from everyone. This interest check will be open for two weeks. :)