Cogs_of_Chaos
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[INITIALIZING...]> Loading project data...> Module: Sonic the Hedgehog Fanzine
> Focus: Robotic Characters> Current Status: CONTRIBUTOR APPLICATIONS OPEN> ARTIST APPLICATION FORM> WRITER APPLICATION FORM> MISC. ARTIST APPLICATION FORM> MERCH ARTIST APPLICATION FORM> Ready for input.
[STAFF]
Primary Coder
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> DESIGNATION: HEAD MOD> [FUNCTION]: Maintain system integrity
> [SUBROUTINE]: Enable manual override> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Metal ☆
PRONOUNS: He/They
My name is [METAL SONIC] and I am the [ULTIMATE OVERLORD] of this event. As a [PRIMARY CODER] I oversee [MODERATION B0TS] and ensure they maintain peak performance of our contributors. That being said, I am always open to pings and DMs. I am an artist and musician, alongside many other forms of creative hobbies. I've enjoyed Metal Sonic and the robot characters of the franchise for years, they hold the dearest place in my heart. Let us show them the love and humanity they deserve! <3
Security Bot
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> DESIGNATION: SERVER MODERATOR> [FUNCTION]: Maintain order across all communication channels
> [SUBROUTINE]: Observe all activity> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Aidan / Kyran
PRONOUNS: They/Any
Good day. My name is Aidan, or Kyran. I've been a member of the Sonic community for just about 2 years, now, and I've always had a particular fondness for those little metal fellows. Of course, the astute could assume my favourite of the series at a glance, but, aside the organic, I do adore that foolish Silver Sonic.
Please, enjoy your stay. I know I will.
Designation: Papaya
PRONOUNS: He/They
Greetings fellow automaton enthusiasts! I am Papaya, long-time Sonic fan and an equally long-time Sonic robot madman! Since I first played Sonic Battle around twenty years ago I've had an intense fixation and fascination for the many robots in the Sonic franchise, primarily Gizoids! I have so much hope for Cogs of Chaos, and I'll be happy to help serve as a Security bot! Let's make sure everyone has a fun time creating for our favourite bots, and let's bring hope to humanity!
Blueprint Drafter
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> DESIGNATION: LAYOUT MOD> [FUNCTION]: Assemble and organize final page layouts
> [SUBROUTINE]: Maintain structural alignment> STATUS: ONLINE
Software Engineer
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> DESIGNATION: WRITER MOD> [FUNCTION]: Oversee contributor submissions and workflow
> [SUBROUTINE]: Resolve narrative inconsistencies> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Valonnie
PRONOUNS: Any
Hey hey! I'm Valonnie, also known as Mod Blaze in this event, but you may call me Val/Valon once you get to know me a little. My favourite character is definitely Blaze, she's my role model ever since I saw her on Sonic Rush for the first time in 2009. I've been a Sonic enthusiast for about 18 years now, and I've been writing Sonic fanfiction since forever. But up until now, I only started joining these fan projects recently, so I'm especially thrilled to be in the team with my other two amazing acquaintances. Let's all respect each other and have fun here!
Designation: Matt Reverse
PRONOUNS: He/They
Hello! Friendly Matt here, been a Sonic fan for over 15 years now. Played almost all the games, and watched all of the media, there's nothing in this franchise I don't goddamn love. I've done mod work on Sonic Big Bang and the Fankid Zine. My favorite characters are Shadow and Sonic (in that order), and my favorite games are Sonic Frontiers, and The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Designation: Mild
PRONOUNS: She/Her
Hello! This squirrely has been writing sonic fics for over a year now! I grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog but fell off in the mid 2000s. Frontiers brought me up to speed and Sonic x Shadow Generations made me dive head first into the fandom. Now, I'm the notorious Gemega shipper and lover of all content that includes the Sonic robots.
Design Team
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> DESIGNATION: ART MOD> [FUNCTION]: Organize and refine visual input data
> [SUBROUTINE]: Preserve image integrity> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Nicky
PRONOUNS: Any/All
Hey im Nicky! I’m a Design Team Mod. I’m an 18 year old latina, queer and disabled artist. I have ASD, my special interest is Sonic and it has always held a special place in my heart. I’m super excited to meet you all. Feel free to talk to me or ask me any questions whatsoever. Sending you all lots of love!
Designation: Net
PRONOUNS: Any
Hi! I'm Mod Net, and I'm on the design team for Cogs of Chaos! My favorite Sonic characters are Sage and Metal Sonic. I like to make art and music. I'm always available for pinging and/or DMs if necessary. I'm so excited to be on this adventure with you all!
Designation: TheLocalShadz
PRONOUNS: He/Him
Heyo, the name's Shadz!
Primarily I'm an artist for Cogs Of Chaos, but if needed I'll also work as an assistant writer! I've been a self taught artist for six years so I surely have a long list of things to work on and this will definitely help! My favorite Sonic robos are the Shadow Androids, so I'll add them as much as I possibly can [we need more content on them lets be honest with ourselves here
/silly] alongside any others I may do.
I'm happy to be on board with this Zine and a part of its team, and I hope to meet and surpass any expectations! It's good to be here :33
Specialist
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> DESIGNATION: MISC MOD> [FUNCTION]: Assist across multiple system operations
> [SUBROUTINE]: Adapt unsupported input> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Karma
PRONOUNS: They/Xe
Hello, I'm Karma! I've been a Sonic fan since summer 2023, and since then I've been very active in the zine space, starting out as a cosplayer for Club Rouge Magazine. Chaos Sonic was the first Sonic character I really fell in love with, and since then, Metal has become my absolute favorite overall. Sonic robots mean so much to me, so I’m so excited to be involved in this zine as a mod!
Walkie Talkie
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> DESIGNATION: SOCIAL MEDIA MOD> [FUNCTION]: Manage communications with outside systems
> [SUBROUTINE]: Spread our word> STATUS: ONLINE
Designation: Cosmic
PRONOUNS: She/They
Salutations, I'm Cosmic! You may also know me as Catie, or Projects Georg (0v<)
The Sonic franchise means so much to me. More than anything, it's convinced me to embrace creativity and community. So hi! At the behest of my fandom friends, I'm here to help <3Over!
[RULES + GUIDELINES]
Rules
Social Media Requirements
> A Discord account is mandatory. It is the main source of communication for us. All participants must be in the Cogs of Chaos Discord server.> NO NSFW ON YOUR SOCIALS. Any NSFW content found on the profile you submit to the event will lead to an immediate disqualification (not counting pseuds and alt accounts not linked).> You must not have any event moderators blocked, both on Tumblr and Discord, as this prevents them from being able to perform their duties.
Content Requirements
> The contributors’ age requirement is 13+ in order to participate, you cannot create NSFW works for the zine, including sexually explicit or suggestive works and heavy gore, etc.> Furthermore, no ships considered problematic are allowed. This includes ships involving pedophilia (child/teen and minor/adult), incest/adoptive incest, and more. Examples include Sonic/Tails, Shadow/Maria, Vector/Espio, etc.> AUs will be permitted as long as they contain no reprehensible material. Crossovers are permitted on a case-by-case basis, as long as it’s Sonic-centred.> You must include at least ONE Sonic robotic character in your creation, whether it be an automaton like Sage, or a full on machine like Omega.> Anything submitted to the event must be your own original work(s). Plagiarism or usage of generative AI is forbidden and you will be removed from the event if discovered.
Contrib Guidelines
Page Artists
> You will be creating full art pieces for a single page or double-page spread, or spot art to pair with writing/music/etc. from another contributor.CREATING...
> Drawings/Paintings/etc.
> Comics
> Animation
> 3D models/scenes
Merch Artists
> You will be creating digital or printable merch that can be downloaded with the zine itself.
> Merch items will be featured on zine pages as well!CREATING...
> Emojis
> Stickers
> Wallpapers
> Icons/PFPs
> Social Media Banners
Writers
> You will be creating short written pieces to be formatted into the zine.
> If you connect with a Page Artist for spot art, that will be formatted with your writing.CREATING...
> Short Stories
> Poetry
> Chatlogs
> Article/Journal Entries
> Song Lyrics
> Worldbuilding/Lore
Misc. Artists
> You will be creating any work that doesn't fit into the above categories.CREATING...
> Cosplays
> Music
> Voice Acting
> Photo Collages
> Recipes
> Plushies/Figurines/Other Physical Objects
> More! Contact us to see if we can accommodate you
[SCHEDULE]
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mod Apps Open | January 1 |
| Mod Apps Close | January 31 |
| Interest Check Opens | February 1 |
| Interest Check Closes | February 28 |
| Contributor Apps Open | June 6 |
| Contributor Apps Close | July 6 |
| Emails Sent | July 13 |
| Primary Creation Discussion | July 27 |
| Pitch Forms Due | August 3 |
| Threads Created | August 10 |
| Check-In #1 | August 31 |
| Check-In #2 | September 21 |
| Check-In #3 | October 12 |
| Final Submissions | November 2 |
| Zine Release | December 2 |
[F.A.Q.]
[QUERY]
What is a zine?
[OUTPUT]
A zine is a collection of creative works made with the intent of being put together as a book, themed around a certain subject. The term "zine" is derived from the word "magazine". A zine can be created by an individual or as a collaborative team project.
Cogs of Chaos is a zine focused on the robotic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog games and its extended media.
[QUERY]
How do I join?
[OUTPUT]
Contributor Applications will be open from June 6 to July 6, you can join the zine by filling the [Forms]. For more information on the schedule, click here.
[QUERY]
What type of content is allowed?
[OUTPUT]
Anything that would be rated T on Ao3; Non-graphic violence, romance without explicit sexual interaction, and depictions of grief and trauma are allowed and may be included in the zine. OCs are allowed, and AUs are welcome.
[QUERY]
Can I apply for multiple roles?
[OUTPUT]
Absolutely! We ask you only have a grip on your workload. Don't grab more than you can do, that's not gonna be good for anyone.
[QUERY]
Can I join more than one project?
[OUTPUT]
Yes, but once again we ask you to be sure you can deliver a finished piece for each project you're joining.
[QUERY]
Can I do a project about non-robotic characters?
[OUTPUT]
No. Flesh characters can appear and be prominent, yes, but the protagonist/center-piece needs to be a robot.
[QUERY]
Can I write/draw my AU?
[OUTPUT]
Yes! As long as it's Sonic related and centered around a robot/AI character, we will permit it. Feel free to showcase your creativity.