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It's Moogle Fluff time once more!

Moogle Fluff is our way of rewarding betas who worked on fanwork, and giving a little extra to the folks whose prompts went out over the pinch hit list (whose gifter didn't have the same amount of time to create something as other gifters did), as well as us inviting anyone at all to create for the exchange and contribute awesome Final Fantasy works to the ever-expanding fannish canon. Yes, even if you weren't involved as a participant, a beta, or a pinch hitter, you can create fanwork for this period!

Moogle Fluff can be any word count, a simple sketch, tidbits of things, a drabble! Just like for the regular collection, our offer of file hosting still stands with our image upload form. We're spending a lot of time in our inbox, so don't be afraid to poke us for whatever you need.

eta: our upload form may be acting strangely and not providing a confirmation screen. If this happens to you, note the file name of your image and try the following URL: http://www.ffex.org/images/2012/YOURFILENAMEHERE.WHATEVER. Often, the image is there, but our code is failing to tell you. We're really sorry about this!

If that doesn't work, just email us your image at ff.exchange@gmail.com and we'll upload it for you.

You can post to the Moogle Fluff 2012 collection here. If you're posting from the regular Post New page, don't forget to put mooglefluff2012 in the Collections/Challenges area under Associations so it will be hidden and include the name of the recipient (if you choose to use one).

The following prompts are available for Moogle Fluff:

1) Any prompt sent out over the pinch hit list: if the prompts went out over the list, they are fair game for Moogle Fluff. All the list archives are available to list members, so you can join the mailing list to see them as well as the recipient they belong to.

2) Beta prompts: all betas who offered their services through our official beta volunteer system and were requested at least once should have prompts available if they provided them during beta signups. You can find their AO3 names and prompts at this location (you can also click their names to see all the prompts they've left in the past!). All betas who didn't get any work but submitted prompts, don't worry! Your prompts will be available on the Chocobo Down lists post round. :)

3) Any past prompt used in the exchange: during the Moogle Fluff period, our Chocobo Down prompts from previous rounds are offered up as potential Moogle Fluff prompts. If you see a prompt you like, grab it and write a short piece or a make quick sketch and upload it to the mooglefluff2012 collection. Although AO3 names are attached, we do not require you use them, as these prompts are from past rounds and some people may not be taking part this year. We leave the choice up to the creator: you can address your gift to the owner of the prompt if you're comfortable doing so, but if you're not, no recipient is required to post to the Moogle Fluff collection.

The Moogle Fluff collection will be open for work until Friday, June 1, 2012, 22:55 utc. Both the 2012 collection and the Moogle Fluff collection will be revealed at the same time. :)

The upload deadline has passed! Moderators are currently scurrying behind the scenes and organizing our notes. Pinch hits will be going to the list in about an hour or so, so if you haven't joined the list yet and want to be available to help out, feel free! Remember, first come first served!

As soon as all the pinch hits have been sent, we will open the Moogle Fluff collection for posting. If you've participated in DOINK! before, not much has changed, but we'll be posting a refresher for our new folks!

Hello to all our participants! Gifts are due on Friday, May 25, 2012, 23:00 UTC. Please be sure to click the link for the time in your area. :)

If you're ready to post, check out our posting tutorial for information on where and how to do that.

Remember our motto...well, maybe not an official motto, but the mod team's personal mantra when it comes to DOINK!



Good luck, creators! We're rooting for you. \o/

The deadline for uploading exchange gifts (not pinch hits) is Friday, May 25, 2012, 23:00 UTC — that's only two days away! If you're planning on working down to the wire, please be sure to click the link and check what time the upload deadline is in your time zone — it may be earlier in the day than you expect depending on your timezone, so please just be aware of the timing. Once the deadline hits, we'll be sending unfilled assignments out to the pinch hit team.

And just a reminder: if you've finished your gift and are looking to offer some more fandom love, you can always sign up to be a pinch hitter. The pinch hit list never closes :)

At this point we hope everyone's getting excited about gifts! The easiest way to see if you, as a regular exchange participant, have a gift is to check your My Gifts section on AO3 and see if you have a Mystery Work in the DOINK! 2012 collection. On your profile, look to the left and find "My Gifts". If you want to check and see if you have a gift, feel free! :D

The upload deadline is Friday, May 25, 2012, 23:00 UTC for regular participants! That's in FOUR DAYS. Commence flailing!

Please remember to post your gift to the ff_exchange2012 collection so it won't be revealed ahead of time, and to put the prompt you used in the Notes field. :) If you need a posting tutorial, check ours out here, and remember that we have our handy upload tool available if you need file hosting!

If you are pinch hitting, check your pinch hit confirmation email for the due date for the pinch hit assignment. If you are both pinch hitting and creating a regular gift, the regular gift is still due May 25th, so budget your time wisely!

Any recipient without a gift after the regular deadline passes will have all their prompts sent to the pinch hit list. Please remember that there are no extensions — but if you don't think you'll make it please let us know! If you don't contact us and have submitted no gift, then you will receive a ban. If you contact us, you will only have a small penalty =)

Good luck, everyone!

That's it for beta requests for this round! Thanks so much to all of our betas for volunteering and helping out, and for providing such a needed service. We love you all!

One week until the deadline! We can do it! *\o/*

The last day to summon a beta is Friday, May 18, 2012, 23:00 UTC. If you need a beta, now's the time to browse over and check out the awesome folks who volunteered to help out. Sooner rather than later is better! Summon a beta while you still can!

Read more about how beta summoning works, and keep an eye on the schedule!

Hello, everyone! The uploading deadline is on Friday, May 25, 2012, 23:00 UTC — click that link for the time in your area! How's everyone doing with that dim light wavering in the distance, drawing ever closer...?

As the big day approaches, we have opened up the DOINK! 2012 collection. On that page, you can follow the links at the top and Post to the DOINK! 2012 Collection. When posting, please remember to:

• Check that ff_exchange2012 is filled in in the Collections/Challenges area under Associations. If you forget this, your work will be revealed too soon and be public for everyone!


• Specify your recipient — this is what makes sure they can find your awesome gift!


• Please put the prompt you used in the notes section at the top. We're asking everyone to do this this round if you can, so it's easier for us to track filled prompts. This will help us get the Chocobo Down lists out faster. :)

If you're not sure how to do any of these things or need a little help, we have just the thing:

( A short posting tutorial! )

If you are a multimedia participant and need file hosting, please check out our image upload tool. Our file storage offer is for everything, at any time: regular round, Moogle Fluff, and Chocobo Down. :D


Other things you can do!

• You can summon a beta until Friday, May 18, 2012, 23:00 UTC.


• You can sign up to be a pinch hitter — pinch hit signups never close. :)


• If browsing fanwork inspires you, you can check out our collection from last year for lots of great fanwork DOINK! 2011, Chocobo Down 2011, and Moogle Fluff 2011.


• If you won't be able to finish your work in time, you can utilize our default form or send us an e-mail.


• Have a ton of doinking fun!

The no-penalty default date has passed — but don't worry if you think you might not make it; this just means that beyond this point, if you need to default, you will receive a penalty of one piece of Chocobo Down. You can still e-mail us or use the default page if you need to! Remember, if you need to default, do it sooner rather than later to give pinch hitters more time to work.

Remember, a default is not official until we have responded with a confirmation! So, if you have sent us a default notice and have not heard back from us, please e-mail us immediately so we can process your default. All the mods were away from the internet a little longer than expected, so we apologize for any delay or inconvenience there!

Please continue to check the schedule for other important dates, and happy doinking! You have about two weeks left to complete your gift!

As the 2012 round of DOINK! revs along, we hope everyone's having a great time! We know sometimes things happen though, and for that, we have our No-Penalty Default Date. If you default before this date, you're in the clear — just remember to thank your gifter, as you'll still be receiving a gift!

Remember, the defaulting process is super easy. Just e-mail us, or go to the default page on our site and follow the directions. We'll receive your request, and will confirm your default with you through e-mail. It's not official until we confirm it, so make sure you get that confirmation e-mail from us, otherwise you may be marked as defaulting with no notice. You will not need to reply or additionally communicate with us if you are not comfortable doing so.

If you receive no reply within 24 hours, feel free to go use the default page again. It's important that you receive confirmation of your default from us.

The no-penalty default date for this round is Friday, May 11, 2012 at 23:00 UTC That's coming in just a few days!

If you default after this date, you'll owe a Chocobo Down penalty. So if you just don't think gifting is working out this year, please don't hesitate to use it — plus, defaulting early gives the pinch hitters more time to work.

Check the schedule for other important dates, and happy doinking! You still have about two and a half weeks left to complete your gift!

Also crossposted at Dreamwidth.