I am having a FANDOM EXCITEMENT OVERLOAD MOMENT

[birdsofshore]

I just got the hd_smoochfest prompt I wanted! ♥

I did not get chucked out of slythindor100's drabble contest yet! ♥ (I reckon it was a close thing this week). And there's a new prompt in an hour and a half.

hd_remix and bottom_draco started posting today! ♥

By the way, what is the etiquette for commenting on adaptation fics / art when you are not familiar with the original? I can't really say "This looks great and I can see you've put a lot of work into it. However, I don't know any of the characters or get any of the jokes. Bye!"

Conversely, if I only comment on the ones I know about, that will be about 4 fics. O.o

I am the H/D monthly reccer at crack_broom this month! ♥ Erm. I had really better think about what I am going to rec.

Finally, you have to see this monster Lego model Hogwarts a fan made. ♥ The detail and scale of it is stunning! My boys want to know why I don't do cool stuff like that. We have had such fun looking at all the different rooms and discussing the scenes. There's going to be videos and timelapse of the set up in a week or two, so I am looking forward to getting over-excited all over again. Hooray for you too, Alice Finch, you crazy superb Lego lady!

Comments

[capitu]

I know how you feel. I'm so excited I can barely contain my fandom joy at the moment!

Good luck at the crack_broom! <3 I had such a hard time picking mines. I wanted to message someone and ask for advice! lol I very nearly did, too!

*drools on the Lego* And I thought I had a lot! XD

[birdsofshore]

I don't feel I can bring anything wildly new to crack_broom, so I think I will just try to find 4 fics that I've enjoyed and not recced before. That can be surprisingly hard sometimes!

[eidheann_writes]

I havent been familiar with any of the source material so far so I've just treated the stuff as normal standard fic. "I like because" without worrying too much. People just want to know they did a good job making something that people like... so thats the part that matters. (At least thats what Im going with.)

[capitu]

I wish there were kudos here too. Because Yes, yes to what you said. :)

[birdsofshore]

You're right! I just felt a little intimidated I suppose, if I didn't know the source. I don't have that much time to read, so I think "what if I get 5k in and it still doesn't make any sense?"

Having said that, each work is going to be a big hit with those who are fans of the source, I would think. Maybe that makes up for it.

[torino10154]

I actually do usually say something along the lines of "Even though I am not familiar with the original, I really liked X, Y, Z." I mean mostly likely a person would enjoy it better if they were, but unless you plan to go back and read all the originals, you're kinda stuck. LOL It's possible some won't need that kind of comment but if you say, "Wow, I loved ABC!" and it turns out that is directly from the original, that's a bit embarrassing too.

[birdsofshore]

Ha! Yes, that's what I fear, saying "wow, what an original idea to have xyz, that made the whole fic!" And then find out it's straight from the source :D

[evilgiraff.livejournal.com]

Yes, the familiarity with the source work was making me wonder too. I suppose some things will work for me and others won't - just have to hope I'm familiar with lots of them!

[birdsofshore]

I think people will be familiar with lots of them. Just not me. Because I watch about 1 tv programme a year, that kind of thing :D

[thusspakekate.livejournal.com]

I was pretty conscious of the fact that not everyone may be familiar with my source material (my beta wasn't!!!) and tried to make sure that my entry was able to stand on its own, if that makes sense. Like: if someone was familiar with the source, they would see the parallels and recognize the plotline, but if someone else wasn't, everything would still make sense to them as a cohesive story, pre-existing knowledge of the original wouldn't be necessary for comprehension. I'm sure that other people took this into consideration as well, so I'd say you can probably just comment the same way you would for a non-adapted fic in those cases.

I'm actually really excited for the entries that are adapted from works I'm not familiar with. It may be a good way to find new things to love!!

[birdsofshore]

I think you are right. Most of the pieces will stand alone and 'work' whether you recognise the original or not. It almost seems a shame for the writers and artists not to have their extra work incorporating the original source into their piece, given full recognition, but I know the prompters will super-appreciate them!

It's great to have so much to read at the moment :D

[mayfly-78.livejournal.com]

Ooh, Smoochfest! I must go look at the prompts!

I am really excited over the bottom_draco and hd_remix fests, seeing as I am taling part in both! I have the same problem as you with the adaptations fest, I won't know the original material in most cases. I'll just have to comment with no reference to the original.

Where did that crazy lady find the space for the huge model?

[birdsofshore]

Oh, I hope you find a great prompt for Smooch! I look forward to seeing what you've done for the other fests, also.

Apparently the Lego fan had a Lego room that she and her kids build in. Jealous, me? It also comes apart and can be stored in different sections.

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

I know! So much excitement! And, dysfuncentine is posting reveals soon which I'm stoked about too! :P

[birdsofshore]

Ah, reveals is such an exciting time! I love fests! I don't think I would ever finish writing things if it wasn't for fests!

[sapphoatsunset.livejournal.com]

I know! Me too! It helps me prioritize things :)

[omi-ohmy.livejournal.com]

Ooh, the flying (flapping?) curlew, you must be excited! I look forward to lots of great fics to read, and your wonderful recs too. My approach to the adaptations is I will read the fics which look interesting, and comment on the adaptation if I know the original.

As for lego, Mr Omi sent me this link just so that I could show you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K3PXYvuxivg (it is too late / I am too tired to do a nice link or embed the video properly, sorry).

[birdsofshore]

Yes this is the flapping one! Not quite exciting enough for the flying curlew ;-)

The pop-up lego is amazing! Wow! Please thank Mr Omi for me.

I like your new blossom, too ♥

[ashindk.livejournal.com]

That Hogwarts model is so impressive. And it's not even just an empty shell, it's every.single.little.detail! My daughter thinks we should build one just like it.

I'm freaking out a little about smoochfest. I got the prompt I wanted, and I have a great idea for a fic, but it's my first big fest and I'm nervous. But all the prompts look so great, I can't wait to see what people are going to do with them!

[omi-ohmy.livejournal.com]

If it reassures you at all, I'm freaking out about smoochfest too - I've written quite a few fest fics over the past year, but until the story is flowing it does feel nerve-wracking! You sound like you are ready to go, I'm sure your story will be great and I look forward to reading it in June!

[ashindk.livejournal.com]

Thank you.
I've decided to stay up and write the first scene tonight, and hopefully when I can see that it's on the right track, I'll stop worrying so much and just enjoy writing.

[birdsofshore]

The details are incredible and so fun! Can you imagine what it must have cost to build the whole thing?

Smoochfest is going to be wonderful! It's a great and friendly fest and your fic will be great. Just ask someone for help if you need it, people are so generous with their time in this community.

[ashindk.livejournal.com]

It must have cost a small fortune! Lego isn't a cheap toy. And it must have taken ages to build.

I'll probably panic later and ask someone to read my first draft, just to see if it's entirely hopeless.

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, I am with you! I'm completely overwhelmed today to the wonderful awesome scary thing that is fandom.

I'm psyched you got your Smoochfest prompt (!!!) and that you decided to sign up at all!!! I got my top choice too and holy hell, I kind of wonder if I'm getting in over my head with this one... the story I have in mind...oi!

And yes, so many fantastic fests starting to post today and I fell waaaaaay behind in reading the Veela fest fics and the Kinkfest fics. And there is another fest I'm writing for and another story besides that and... ZOMG OVERWHELM.

It's wonderful though, isn't it? So much lovely fic to read and flailing to do and words to write. But this fandom deserves it all and more. <3

PS I think that Lego castle may be bigger than my entire apartment! o.O

[birdsofshore]

Yay, I had to sign up, I didn't want to miss Smoochfest. Mine should be straightforward, but I am wondering what on earth your prompt was, now? Hee hee!

[icmezzo.livejournal.com]

Well, it wasn't so much the prompt, but what I intend to do with it. We'll see if I can pull it off.

I'm so glad you did! I can't wait to see which one you chose!

[hidinginmybones.livejournal.com]

hurray adaptations! I think um... comment on the ones that you're interested in/read? and if you don't know what to say, say something like OMG THAT WAS AWESOME (even though I'm not familliar with the original) YOU STILL HAVE MY ETERANL FOREVER LOVE! *hugs and kisses* or something.

[birdsofshore]

I think that would be a good general purpose comment :D I may copy and paste and bring it out whenever at a loss.

[nathalieweasley.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking I might try to read the originals first before reading the remix (as long as they're referenced enough to be found). Double the fic, right?

[birdsofshore]

Double the fic, yay! Yes, I'm looking forward to reading some new (old) fic as a result of remix. I read one already and enjoyed. It's more the bottom_draco theme, of adaptations of other books / films etc, that I feel I will fail at! Am going to take the advice above and just enjoy it for what it is, though.