Yuletide 2025 Sticky Post
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yuletide_adminYuletide is an annual fic (1000+ words) exchange for rare and obscure fandoms run through this community and through the Archive of Our Own.
Current phase: Prepare to nominate your fandoms! See what fandoms are eligible here.
Tuesday 14 to Friday 24 October: Sign-ups (end 9pm UTC 24 October)
Sunday 26 October: Assignments out (may be earlier)
Wednesday 10 December: Default deadline (9pm UTC)
Wednesday 17 December: Assignment deadline (9pm UTC)
Wednesday 24 December: Main collection works reveals (9pm UTC)
Thursday 25 December: Madness collection works reveals (9pm UTC)
Thursday 1 January: Author reveals, end of event (9pm UTC)
Schedule, Rules, & Collection [still being tweaked for this year] | Contact Mods | Tag Set | Community DW | Community LJ | Discord | Pinch hits on Dreamwidth
Current phase: Prepare to nominate your fandoms! See what fandoms are eligible here.
2025 Schedule
Monday 15 to Friday 26 September: Nominations (end 9pm UTC 26 September)Tuesday 14 to Friday 24 October: Sign-ups (end 9pm UTC 24 October)
Sunday 26 October: Assignments out (may be earlier)
Wednesday 10 December: Default deadline (9pm UTC)
Wednesday 17 December: Assignment deadline (9pm UTC)
Wednesday 24 December: Main collection works reveals (9pm UTC)
Thursday 25 December: Madness collection works reveals (9pm UTC)
Thursday 1 January: Author reveals, end of event (9pm UTC)
Eligible Nominations for Yuletide 2025
Sep. 8th, 2025 10:28 amyuletidemods posting in yuletide_adminYuletide is a fanfic exchange for rare and tiny fandoms. When you nominate, please follow these guidelines to help us approve and organise fandoms.
We have not made any changes to eligibility this year. However, we made a few major changes last year, loosening our requirements around the scope of individual nominations for anthologies and RPF. You’re now welcome to nominate anthology canons (where multiple short installments of canon are different stories) by their overarching title, but if one person nominates an anthology canon, and another nominates individual installments of that canon (episodes, or skits, or stories) we will bring this up for discussion when clarifying nominations, and will approve one or the other, not both.
Similarly, you can nominate an RPF tag that covers a large profession or long period of history if you want, provided that the number of qualifying works under that tag on AO3 is under 1,000. However, if two people submit RPF fandoms where one fandom is a subset of the other, we will bring this up for discussion when clarifying nominations, and approve one or the other, not both. We strongly encourage you to coordinate your nominations with fellow RPF fans - a coordination post will be posted here shortly.
( Here is what can be nominated for Yuletide 2025! )
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We have not made any changes to eligibility this year. However, we made a few major changes last year, loosening our requirements around the scope of individual nominations for anthologies and RPF. You’re now welcome to nominate anthology canons (where multiple short installments of canon are different stories) by their overarching title, but if one person nominates an anthology canon, and another nominates individual installments of that canon (episodes, or skits, or stories) we will bring this up for discussion when clarifying nominations, and will approve one or the other, not both.
Similarly, you can nominate an RPF tag that covers a large profession or long period of history if you want, provided that the number of qualifying works under that tag on AO3 is under 1,000. However, if two people submit RPF fandoms where one fandom is a subset of the other, we will bring this up for discussion when clarifying nominations, and approve one or the other, not both. We strongly encourage you to coordinate your nominations with fellow RPF fans - a coordination post will be posted here shortly.
( Here is what can be nominated for Yuletide 2025! )
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Quadralien (1988)
Sep. 8th, 2025 09:01 ampauraqueIn this Sokoban-like sci-fi puzzle game, aliens have boarded a space station in orbit around Jupiter and sabotaged its nuclear reactor. It's far too dangerous to go in there yourself, so you get a crew of remotely controlled droids that you can use like roombas to clean up the radiation from the different levels of the station and confront the (Quadr)alien menace.
This is a new game to me, suggested byzorealis. I've played some hard games from this era but this one is pretty wild. The main challenge is that the core temperature is constantly rising, so in between pushing stuff around trying to collect and dump radioactive waste, you also have to find coolant barrels and push them into various chutes. In later levels the "entropy" gauge also quickly rises if too many objects/aliens are moving at once, so you have to stop that too. If either gauge goes critical, you die. Oh, and you have only a limited pool of energy for your droids that drains whenever you do anything. And sometimes when you do nothing. Good luck!
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You can play Quadralien in your browser, though note that it defaults to the CGA version. If you want the one shown here (which you probably do, not least of all because CGA does not have enough colors for the radioactive tiles to be visibly green), use the "game executable" dropdown to select VGA.
This is a new game to me, suggested by
zorealis. I've played some hard games from this era but this one is pretty wild. The main challenge is that the core temperature is constantly rising, so in between pushing stuff around trying to collect and dump radioactive waste, you also have to find coolant barrels and push them into various chutes. In later levels the "entropy" gauge also quickly rises if too many objects/aliens are moving at once, so you have to stop that too. If either gauge goes critical, you die. Oh, and you have only a limited pool of energy for your droids that drains whenever you do anything. And sometimes when you do nothing. Good luck!( cut for length )
You can play Quadralien in your browser, though note that it defaults to the CGA version. If you want the one shown here (which you probably do, not least of all because CGA does not have enough colors for the radioactive tiles to be visibly green), use the "game executable" dropdown to select VGA.
In which Keir Starmer has 1500+ political prisoners after 430 days in power
Sep. 8th, 2025 12:10 pmspiralsheepIt's not possible for me to keep track of the hundreds of political prisoners terrorised by dictatorial authoritarian Keir Starmer and his Starmtroopers for terrible crimes such as sitting peacefully in public holding a cardboard sign opposing the nation state of Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Palestine. Of course, Starmer has a long record of abusing his positions of power to persecute his political enemies, such as mildly left of centre Jewish members of the Labour Party whom Starmer disproportionately targeted for removal from the party - no other Labour party leader has intentionally silenced so many Jewish voices (and the Starmtroopers' obsessive misogynoir goes without saying).
Full text of a news article for archiving purposes. The Sky News headline covering the same events is "890 people arrested at Palestine Action protest - including 17 on suspicion of assaulting police officers" although I note the only evidence of violence produced so far demonstrates police violence against members of the public (oddly police almost never arrest themselves for violently assaulting the public with batons). All the usual respected international human rights organisations continue their support for Keir Starmer's political prisoners and also for the millions of victims of the nation state of Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Palestine.
Kerry Moscogiuri of the human rights campaign group Amnesty International UK said: “When the government is arresting people under terrorism laws for sitting peacefully in protest, something is going very wrong here in the UK.”
“Criminalising speech in this context is only permitted when it incites violence or advocates hatred. Expressing support for Palestine Action does not, in itself, meet this threshold.”
Although I note that many of the people arrest were expressing support for "Palestine action" or "palestine action", neither of which is afaik an arrestable offence (unless onerous bail conditions have previously been imposed, probably illegally, by the police or another abusive institution).
Police Fail to Arrest Two-Thirds in Biggest-Ever Protest Against Palestine Action Ban
‘A huge embarrassment.’
by Harriet Williamson
7 September 2025
An estimated 1,500 people in London have taken part in one of the largest acts of mass civil disobedience in British history, to protest the ban on Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police arrested just over half of them, in what has been described as a “huge embarrassment” for commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
At 1pm on Saturday, more than 1,300 protesters, the majority of them over 60 and some visibly disabled, sat down in Parliament Square and wrote “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine action” on cardboard signs. By 9:15pm, the Met said officers had managed to arrest “more than 425” and called its operational plans “effective” – despite having failed to arrest everyone, as it had claimed it would.
( Archived news article. )
Full text of a news article for archiving purposes. The Sky News headline covering the same events is "890 people arrested at Palestine Action protest - including 17 on suspicion of assaulting police officers" although I note the only evidence of violence produced so far demonstrates police violence against members of the public (oddly police almost never arrest themselves for violently assaulting the public with batons). All the usual respected international human rights organisations continue their support for Keir Starmer's political prisoners and also for the millions of victims of the nation state of Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Palestine.
Kerry Moscogiuri of the human rights campaign group Amnesty International UK said: “When the government is arresting people under terrorism laws for sitting peacefully in protest, something is going very wrong here in the UK.”
“Criminalising speech in this context is only permitted when it incites violence or advocates hatred. Expressing support for Palestine Action does not, in itself, meet this threshold.”
Although I note that many of the people arrest were expressing support for "Palestine action" or "palestine action", neither of which is afaik an arrestable offence (unless onerous bail conditions have previously been imposed, probably illegally, by the police or another abusive institution).
Police Fail to Arrest Two-Thirds in Biggest-Ever Protest Against Palestine Action Ban
‘A huge embarrassment.’
by Harriet Williamson
7 September 2025
An estimated 1,500 people in London have taken part in one of the largest acts of mass civil disobedience in British history, to protest the ban on Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police arrested just over half of them, in what has been described as a “huge embarrassment” for commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
At 1pm on Saturday, more than 1,300 protesters, the majority of them over 60 and some visibly disabled, sat down in Parliament Square and wrote “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine action” on cardboard signs. By 9:15pm, the Met said officers had managed to arrest “more than 425” and called its operational plans “effective” – despite having failed to arrest everyone, as it had claimed it would.
( Archived news article. )
In which Our Heroine improves her habitat, week 36, the aftermath
Sep. 7th, 2025 06:38 pmspiralsheep- Word of the season: aftermath, meaning the second growth spurt plants in temperate climates have, after the dry season, when rain and nourishment become more available again.
- Pleasing occurrences and habitat improvements overlap:
( me me )
- Pleasing occurrences and habitat improvements overlap:
( me me )
Initial reaction to finishing Yakuza 3
Sep. 6th, 2025 09:48 pmmossy_benchThis was my main goal for the weekend, lol, and I achieved it. Still working through how I feel about some of it, but these were my immediate reactions. Spoilers, obviously.
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All in all, I was genuinely moved by Y0's and Y2's endings, even though those were also soapy as hell, but Y3 did not quite reach those heights, unfortunately. Still a lot of fun. I liked seeing Kiryu weep.
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All in all, I was genuinely moved by Y0's and Y2's endings, even though those were also soapy as hell, but Y3 did not quite reach those heights, unfortunately. Still a lot of fun. I liked seeing Kiryu weep.
Help with sidebar display - Missing header for navlinks?
Sep. 7th, 2025 08:52 ammerrileemakes posting in style_systemHello! I am a new DW member and in the process of transferring my blog over.
I'm playing around with the Buttercup Summer theme and happy with everything I can modify, except one thing. This layout has the navlinks in the sidebar, which is great, but the text overlaps the icons in the profile module slightly.
Looking at the source for my page, I *think* this because the navlinks module doesn't have a H2 header. If I wanted to add a H2 to the navlinks module (like the text highlighted below), how do I do that? I've tried the 'Use embed CSS' box on the Custom CSS page but I don't think that's the right approach (and it doesn't work).
Wait, I think this is because the S2 base layer has the code:
# Modules without titles: navlinks, time, poweredby
Do I need to made a custom S2 and remove navlinks from the 'Modules without titles' section? Is there an easier way to get my sidebar to look pretty and not have overlapping text?
I'm playing around with the Buttercup Summer theme and happy with everything I can modify, except one thing. This layout has the navlinks in the sidebar, which is great, but the text overlaps the icons in the profile module slightly.
Looking at the source for my page, I *think* this because the navlinks module doesn't have a H2 header. If I wanted to add a H2 to the navlinks module (like the text highlighted below), how do I do that? I've tried the 'Use embed CSS' box on the Custom CSS page but I don't think that's the right approach (and it doesn't work).
Wait, I think this is because the S2 base layer has the code:
# Modules without titles: navlinks, time, poweredby
Do I need to made a custom S2 and remove navlinks from the 'Modules without titles' section? Is there an easier way to get my sidebar to look pretty and not have overlapping text?
Reveals Delayed to September 14; Post-Deadline Pinch Hits #48-49
Sep. 6th, 2025 12:05 pmjustmarriedmod posting in justmarriedexchangeThank you very much to all our post-deadline pinch hitters who have created gifts!
As not all pinch hits have been claimed yet, reveals will be delayed to September 14, 11:59PM UTC.
The new due date for pinch hits is September 12, 11:59PM UTC.
( PH 48 - Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon), Hazbin Hotel (Cartoon), 黄金の太陽 | Golden Sun Series, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (Anime & Manga) )
( PH 49 - Fire Emblem: Fuukasetsugetsu | Fire Emblem: Three Houses, 鸣潮 | Wuthering Waves (Video Game), Limbus Company (Video Game) )
To claim a PH, please comment here or email marriageex@gmail.com with your AO3 name and the number of the PH. We may not be able to immediately respond to pinch hit claims, but will get to them as soon as we’re able.
Comments on this post are screened.
If you might be working on something for one of these recipients but can't claim the PH yet, it would be helpful to let me know.
As not all pinch hits have been claimed yet, reveals will be delayed to September 14, 11:59PM UTC.
The new due date for pinch hits is September 12, 11:59PM UTC.
To claim a PH, please comment here or email marriageex@gmail.com with your AO3 name and the number of the PH. We may not be able to immediately respond to pinch hit claims, but will get to them as soon as we’re able.
Comments on this post are screened.
If you might be working on something for one of these recipients but can't claim the PH yet, it would be helpful to let me know.
Today's Adventures
Sep. 5th, 2025 09:34 pmysabetwordsmith posting in flaneursToday we went to the Broomcorn Festival in Arcola, Illinois. This is a big harvest festival, well worth catching, and it runs the whole weekend if you want to check it out. The weather was beautiful, cloudy and mild, couldn't ask for better weather.
Arcola is a nice town with several favorite shops that we like to visit. The old buildings are colorful with beautiful architecture. Most of the streets along the festival are still brick. There are benches along the sidewalks. Several places had picnic tables set up for the event, too.
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Arcola is a nice town with several favorite shops that we like to visit. The old buildings are colorful with beautiful architecture. Most of the streets along the festival are still brick. There are benches along the sidewalks. Several places had picnic tables set up for the event, too.
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Que faire pendant trois semaines à Paris en août ?
Sep. 5th, 2025 03:58 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
onethinginaday_feedNous sommes rentrés à Paris le 10 août, la rentrée scolaire a eu lieu le 1er septembre. Que s’est-il donc passé entretemps, pendant ces trois semaines ? Plein de choses !
In which Friday is experienced, accented, married, deserving, and tickety-boo
Sep. 5th, 2025 12:35 pmspiralsheep1. When did you "lose your innocence"?
I was skeptical with a tendency to cynical even as a child, but I'd also earnestly claim I didn't entirely lose my innocent approach to life fully until I was in my forties. (Yes, I'm ignoring any other connotations.)
2. Would you say you have an accent?
Everyone has an accent. I have three to choose from in my native language, and presumably "foolish foreigner" accents in all other languages I attempt, lol.
3. Do you hope to be married (married again if divorced)?
It's complicated but, yes, like most people I prefer having a life partner of some kind.
4. If you could take one technology to a desert island (the obvious satellite phone excluded), what would it be?
Hmm, depends on the type and position of the island but I'd choose whatever was most likely to get me back home safely, either transport or signalling. If I'm stuck there then I'll take a Star Trek style replicator, I suppose, although I'm not sure how those are supposed to work (presumably one has to feed in some sort of raw materials which might render it useless). So at the other end of the tech spectrum I'd want the most reliable low tech fire-starter (twisted firestarter...).
5. What is the last activity you bought a ticket for?
Boat trip to Ynys Echni, which is an island but neither deserted nor a desert. I like boat trips. :-) Before that would be a bus ride. My other regular tickets are train, museum / exhibition, and cinema.
6. Tell me all your most secret... tickets*? :D
* I'm assuming you all have accents and the sense to escape from a desert island. The state of your personal relationships with yourself and the world are your own business afaic. ;-)
I was skeptical with a tendency to cynical even as a child, but I'd also earnestly claim I didn't entirely lose my innocent approach to life fully until I was in my forties. (Yes, I'm ignoring any other connotations.)
2. Would you say you have an accent?
Everyone has an accent. I have three to choose from in my native language, and presumably "foolish foreigner" accents in all other languages I attempt, lol.
3. Do you hope to be married (married again if divorced)?
It's complicated but, yes, like most people I prefer having a life partner of some kind.
4. If you could take one technology to a desert island (the obvious satellite phone excluded), what would it be?
Hmm, depends on the type and position of the island but I'd choose whatever was most likely to get me back home safely, either transport or signalling. If I'm stuck there then I'll take a Star Trek style replicator, I suppose, although I'm not sure how those are supposed to work (presumably one has to feed in some sort of raw materials which might render it useless). So at the other end of the tech spectrum I'd want the most reliable low tech fire-starter (twisted firestarter...).
5. What is the last activity you bought a ticket for?
Boat trip to Ynys Echni, which is an island but neither deserted nor a desert. I like boat trips. :-) Before that would be a bus ride. My other regular tickets are train, museum / exhibition, and cinema.
6. Tell me all your most secret... tickets*? :D
* I'm assuming you all have accents and the sense to escape from a desert island. The state of your personal relationships with yourself and the world are your own business afaic. ;-)
