The Great Galactic Gift Gathering
A Star Wars Prompt Gift Exchange
About
The Great Galactic Gift Gathering is a Star Wars fandom community prompt gift exchange that will run from November 25, 2024 - January 13, 2025!
The concept is simple:
1. Make a prompt "wish list" with 3 prompts you would like filled as gifts! (This will be posted on the blog)
2. Peek at others prompt "wish lists", find a prompt you'd like to fill, and then you'll gift the fill to the individual who asked for it! (Gift fills are eligible to be reblogged by the event blog!)
And that's it!
Like we said, simple!
The goal of this event is not to be a "challenge", but to be an opportunity to interact with your fandom community in a fun way.
Are prompt gift exchanges new? Nah.
Are they fun??
We sure hope so, because we are EXCITED!!
Instructions
How do I make a Prompt "Wish List"?
Easy! Head on over to the Great Galactic Gift Gathering blog, and hit that button that says "Wish Lists & Questions"!You can find the Wish List template on the next page!
Your mods will then post your Wish List to the blog so that others can see your wish list!Remember...this is simply a wish list...your actual gift might not be what you expect! Which is all part of the fun!IMPORTANT: WISH LISTS SUBMITTED ANONYMOUSLY WILL NOT BE POSTED
How do I fill a wish prompt?
See a prompt you want to fill as a gift and fill it!You can fill prompts with a fanfic, fanart, gifset, etc!The only real rule is that it must be Star Wars centered!Once you've filled a prompt, post it! Make sure you tag the individual who made the wish so that they can see it! (And don't forget to tag the event blog as well for a chance to be reblogged!)
Important Note: Only PG / SFW Wish Lists will be posted to the blog!
Prompt Wish List Template
Prompts
1. [insert prompt]
2. [insert prompt]
3. [insert prompt]Sub Fandom(s)
[insert what area of the Star Wars Universe you're hoping for your prompts to be focused in. Like the Original Trilogy, the Mandalorian, The Clone Wars Animated Series, etc.]Character(s)
[Insert what Star Wars characters you would prefer!]Genre(s)
[Insert what your preferred genres are. Like adventure, angst, fluff, etc.]
Alternate Template Options
EXAMPLE:
in case you are wanting fandoms, genres and characters specific to each prompt!Prompt 1: Cozy Sweater (fluff) (the Clone Wars) (Rex, Fives, Echo, Hardcase)
Prompt 2: Broken Heart (emotional whump) (Rebels) (Hera, Kanan)
Prompt 3: Forgotten Anniversary (humor, family) (the Skywalker Saga) (Han, Leia)
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EXAMPLE:
in case you are leaving your options open to multiple characters and/or genresPrompt 1: Cozy Sweater
Prompt 2: Broken Heart
Prompt 3: Forgotten AnniversarySub Fandom
The Clone Wars, the Bad Batch, the Skywalker Saga, RebelsCharacters
Any from the above fandoms!Genres
Any genre! (but avoid heavy violence)
TIPS
DO keep your prompts simple! (just a couple words or a short phrase)DON'T make your prompts too specific! (it's a prompt, not a plot, my loves!)REMEMBER that gift fills probably won't be exactly what you had thought of when you made your wish...they might even be completely different! That's part of the fun of a gift exchange, getting a surprise!
Filling Wish Prompts
This is the part of the event where you get to give the gift of a prompt fill to a member of your fandom community ;-;
How you fill a wish prompt is up to you!
You can do fanart, fanfics, gif sets, mood boards, cosplay, toy photography, etc.
When posting your fill for a wish prompt...
Tag the individual who made the wish so that they can see their fantastic giftTag the event blog (@galactic-gift-exchange) so that we can reblog your fill! **if the fill falls within the rating perimeters of the event blog!
TIPS
DO have fun filling prompts for your community!DON'T stress trying to get the prompt exactly right. You can absolutely keep in mind all the wisher's preferences. This is not a contest, challenge, or commission -- it's an opportunity to engage with your fandom community in a fun, kind, and thoughtful way!REMEMBER you can ask the wisher clarifying questions if you have any doubts about fill content.
Event Timeline
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
EVENT SOFT LAUNCH!This is when we start promoting the event and hyping everyone up!! You can ask clarifying questions, submit your Prompt Wish Lists for us to queue, and even help us make event banners!!** (We want to make cute, Star Wars-themed, "gift wrap" banners for people to use on their fill posts if they'd like!)
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
THE EVENT BEGINS!!Pre-Submitted Prompt Wish Lists are posted, and everyone can start filling prompt wishes!It'll be a great time!!* Celebration noises! *
JANUARY 13, 2025
END OF EVENT (at 11:59 CST)The event blog will close, no more reblogs...however, you are welcome to continue filling wish prompts all year round
(We're sure wishers will still love getting them!)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the fun! And you can join anytime during the event!
Can I join anytime during the event?
Absolutely!
When can I submit my Prompt Wish List?
You can submit your Prompt Wish List during the event's soft launch...or anytime before the end of the event!
Can I submit more than one wish list?
Each participant gets one wish list! So make those wishes count, lovelies!!
Can I submit my Prompt Wish List anonymously?
No, we won't post anonymous wish lists to the event blog.Here's why: a gifter won't be able to tag you when they post their gift which is all part of the fun!
Is there a limit to how many prompts I can put on my list?
You can only have 3 prompts total!
Is there a limit to how many genres, characters, fandoms I can put on my list?
Nope! You can list as many or as few as you'd like!
Is there a minimum of prompts I'm required to fill to participate?
While there isn't an official minimum, we hope that all our participants will gift at least one (1) fill!Remember, your fill doesn't have to be anything extravagant! Fills are meant to be a gift...so make something special for someone in the community, but do it from a place of joy and contentment -- we don't want anyone to do it out of obligation or stress!
Do I have to submit a Wish List to fill prompts?
You are not required to submit a Wish List to fill wish prompts!You will still be considered a participant, with or without a Wish List :D
Can I fill more than one wish prompt?
Absolutely! Fill as many wishes as your heart desires!In fact, if you gift a fill to 10 or more different wishers, you'll achieve the coveted "Galaxy's Greatest Gifter" Badge!!
Will the event blog reblog my fill(s)?
We will absolutely try our best to reblog everything that fits within the rating parameters of the blog (see below for allowed content)...but make sure to tag the blog! Otherwise, we are less likely to see it ;-;
What kind of content is allowed on the event blog?
We want to make this event a safe environment for all ages!So only SFW, PG rated prompt wishes and wish fills will be posted on the event blog.A good rule of thumb is: if it could be in the Clone Wars or the Bad Batch tv show, it can be on the blog!(Also note that the blog will only reblog canon established ships.)
What if I ask the wisher and they say that they are okay with a fill that is NSFW or rated above PG?
We are not here to police content...and if you have communicated with the wisher and they feel safe and fine with content that isn't PG or SFW, there's no "rule" against it!However, it will not be eligible for reblogging by the event blog (even if the Tumblr post is a link to an external site).
What about swearing? Will you reblog content that contains strong language?
Again, if it could have been said in one of the Star Wars animated cartoons (Clone Wars, Bad Batch), you should be safe!Star Wars Universe swears are fine too!A quick google can let you know what qualifies as "mild" vs. "strong" language!
My fill was within the rating perimeters of the blog, but it didn't get reblogged...why?
Oops! We promise we are trying our best to catch all the amazing prompts that qualify for reblogging...however, the odds of us missing some is, unfortunately, very likely.(Sometimes our eyes miss it, and sometimes Tumblr Bots eat the notification, the little scroundrels!)If we haven't reblogged your fill after 24 hours, please send us a message with a link to your post!
What are some ways I can fill a wish prompt?
Any creative way you want! Fanfic, fanart, gif sets, mood boards, cosplay, toy photography...the list could go on and on!
Do the fills have to be Star Wars related?
Yes! For this prompt gift exchange, it is fandom specific.
Do I have to post fills to Tumblr?
That would be preferred since that is the way you'll be able to tag the wisher most conveniently.That being said, you can always post elsewhere and then post the link on Tumblr!
(For example, you publish a fic on Ao3 and post the link on Tumblr!)
Can I fill my own wish prompts?
I mean...sure?
Kinda defeats the purpose of an exchange, but we won't judge too hard...
Can I fill a wish prompt that has already been filled?
Yes, you can!But that being said, remember that there will be lots of wish prompts available to choose from! We strongly recommend trying to fill a prompt that hasn't been filled yet if you can :)
Don't see your question answered here? Please send the event blog an ask, or message one of the mods! We'd be happy to help :)
The Mods
KyberCrystals94
(Ao3 & Tumblr)
Hello! My name is Kyber, and I am so excited to be a part of this event!I'm a fanfic writer, and a fandom enthusiast. I've enjoyed Star Wars my whole life (thanks, Dad!), but I didn't truly become a fan until 2017. I was introduced to Star Wars animated shows, and absolutely love them!My favorites (as my fanfics can attest to) are the Bad Batch and Clone Wars; however, I also adore Rebels, and someday hope to feel familiar enough with the characters to write fanfic for them ;-;I had a blast facilitating Summer of Bad Batch this year, and wanted to try something new!I am so grateful to Fiona for joining me for this event! She's absolutely amazing, and I just know we're going to have a great time with y'all!!
Fionas-Frenzy
(Tumblr)
Hello there! You can call me Fiona or Finn. I’m a neurodivergent writer, artist, marine biology enthusiast, and professional procrastinator✨I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was about 12, and might be slightly obsessed. My favorite show is the Bad Batch (with Rebels in second place) and my favorite movie is Return of the Jedi+Revenge of the Sith :DThank you to Kyber for letting me join her in making this awesome event (I’m going to be honest; so far she’s doing most of the work XD). I hope to see you and your fellow Star Wars nerds join us this holiday season! May the force be with you!