2017 Kurofai Olympics: Author sign-up post! **CLOSED**

[mikkeneko]

Welcome, everyone, to the 2017 Kurofai Olympics.
**Note: Author sign-ups are now closed**

Yes! It is officially on, as the last few posts may have indicated. Following in the tradition of Olympics past: the 2012 Canon vs AU Olympics, 2013 Fantasy vs Future Olympics, 2014 Comedy vs Drama Olympics, 2015 Fantasy vs Sci-Fi Olympics, and 2016 Light vs Dark Olympics. This year's theme is something new, so make way for the 2017 Kurofai Olympics: Phoenix vs. Dragon.

What?

But what does that mean? I hear you cry. Well, of course, the Dragon is Kurogane himself, and the Phoenix is Fai. "But surely you aren't going to pit them against each other?" No, no, certainly not; but each team this year will pick either the phoenix or the dragon to give their most careful focus. This year, the teams will concentrate on different POVs for the different characters, each determined by their specific prompt (to be revealed on the prompt claim day, of course.)

Who?

We have a team of mods to run this thing on rails, so the next thing we need to make this dream a reality is you, authors! Sign-ups are now open in this post, and will remain open until we get 14 authors (7 for each team) or until Friday July 14th, whichever comes first. (We always need pinch-hitters, of course -- those aren't part of the 7 for each team!)

In your sign-up, indicate whether you would like to be a first-line or backup author, and which team you'd like to write for. If you're flexible, simply say that, and we will sort everyone out in the end.

When?

The prompt claim post will go up on Friday, July 14th. Authors will then have two weeks to write their fics, with the help of coaches and the encouragement of the audience. Posting will begin in the first week of August (first posting date Saturday, August 5th) and run for one week, followed by a week for the audience to read and vote.

That's all we have to say for now; authors, if you're interested in writing or pinch-hitting this year, get in the comments and sign up!

Comments

[sotongsotong]

Hello! I'd like to sign up as a writer this year! I have a preference for Phoenix, but if you need to balance up the teams, I can go with either :)

[cloverfield]

[slams fist on sign-up button] YES PLEASE

I'd like to sign up as an author, and I'm a total switch - I'm good to go for the Phoenix or the Dragon, if you know what I mean [eyebrow waggle]

Stick me wherever you like me, just let me take part!

[mindlessadri]

Sign me up. Are we picking teams now or later? I can't remember whats been done in the past

Edit:
Now that I'm not driving... I'd like to be a participant, not pinch hitter. Im flexible but have a slight preference for Phoenix

[evig_sang]

SIGN ME THE HECK UP! I'd like to be a first-wave writer, and I have no preference. If forced to pick... I'd say I know more about various dragon-based lore, so Team Phoenix could be a fun experiment.

EDIT: after thinking on this more, I've decided that I would rather be on Team Dragon, though of course I'm still flexible and won't mind either way. Sorry about the confusion!

[arisprite]

Kids I'm stoked!

I would like to be a first line writer, and I'm flexible on teams, so either one works for me!

Thank you hard working mods!

[xfourleafcloverx]

Sign me up for writing! So excited to get this going! My Preference is Pheonix but I'll take either.

Edit: First line writer so there is no confusion haha

[notpotable]

I'd really like to participate, buuut I'm worried that my work schedule will mean that two weeks isn't enough time for me to finish an entry D:

[cutiepietro]

I'd like to write! No preference for team. I've never done this before but it looks like fun!

[kuroganeattacksquad]

I'd love to sign up as a first-line author if there's still room. I'd prefer to be on Team Kurogane, but I can be flexible!

[pokechan]

I would like to be a dragon writer please! (Surprised anyone? No one? Okay.)

[mayafeys]

Hi! I've never participated in the Olympics before but I'd like to sign up as a writer for Team Phoenix. I can do either first line or backup as needed. Thanks!

[mayafeys]

Unfortunately some family stuff came up these past few days so I think I'll switch to signing up as a backup.

[zelinxia]

Dude!!!! I love how it's a battle of POVs this year. I'm dying cause I want to participate but right now my plate and the pace I write... *sighs sadly*

[evig_sang]

You could always stand on the sidelines shouting encouragement. That's something we all need.

[zelinxia]

I hope I have time to read and vote. It's a matter if I can actually make my own schedule and stick to it (as I'm about to get ready to study and apply for grad school)

Or it looks like they are implementing the coaching system again. I don't mind doing that because I actually like to help people bounce ideas.

[(Anonymous)]

I'd love a spot on team phoenix if there's still room! -SilverServerError

[avalonofceles]

I'd like to sign up!! I don't care which kind of author I am, but I do have a preference toward Phoenix. Can't wait!!

[atomherrerin]

I would like to sign up as an author. I'm fine with either team and if there are too many sign ups, I'm ok with being a pinch hitter.

[loxxxlay]

Hey, I would like to sign up as a backup author, if that's okay! ^_^ <3 And if it matters for backups, either team is fine with me

[xfourleafcloverx]

Hey friend, nice icon :3

[loxxxlay]

XD thank you, you too
(the angst in that scene T_T <3)

[ereshkigali]

just dropping by to say im SO SO SO glad the olympics tradition is still going strong!! i have no time to write fic anymore & im v much out of fandom these days but i LOVE THE TEAM IDEAS, i wish everyone good luck, & i'll do my best to read & review as much as i possibly can <3 <3 <3

[tropewars]

Heyyy i'd love to sign up as a writer please! I'm flexible re: the team but I'd love to do first line if that's cool

[tsubasafan]

I'd like to sign up!

[tsubasafan]

I'm flexible and would prefer not to be a pinch hitter, but will if necessary. ( I ended up missing the deadline by a couple days last year bc I don't check dw often enough ;w;)