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A Moon Unto Yourself is a Baldur’s Gate 3 charity fanzine meant to organize our collective voices against hate and in support of those whose rights are actively under threat—namely immigrants, BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people—through the creation of art and written works centered around resilience and all the ways it manifests in the game we love.Our zine will center around the theme of resilience.Resilience is most often defined as positive adaptation despite adversity. We want our submissions to involve uplifting, empowering, and/or bringing hope.Activism takes many forms, and the goal of this zine is to speak loudly against hate and bigotry, both by raising money for relevant organizations and celebrating the diversity of Baldur’s Gate and the incredible creatives who are passionate about it.As Elminster says:
"Like moons make swell and wane the nescient seas, so too the sky-strewn gods ordain the tidal fates of mortal days. And yet - a notion born in lonely hours - come ebb, come flow, come all that is beyond the breadth of our dominion: be a moon unto yourself. Even the waves of fate can break upon the shores of will."Even amongst the vastness and chaos of the world around us, change is not beyond our reach.

FAQ

What is a zine?
A zine is a fan-made magazine centered around a certain fandom, character, or other interest. It is non-official, non-professional, and produced entirely by fans.Will the zine be physical or digital?
In an effort to keep costs and production time low, the zine will be digital only. We are considering the possibility of a physical merch add-on.Will the zine be for profit, charity or freely available?
All proceeds from the zine will be donated to the following organizations:

How will finances be handled?
The mod team will not be handling any money. Anyone interested in purchasing the zine will make a direct donation to one of our supported organizations (minimum donation TBD).For more details, see the finances page.How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors will receive a free digital copy of the zine.Will this zine include NSFW content?
Yes! NSFW content will be separated into an optional add-on.Are virtual photography and/or 3D renders allowed?
Both are forms of art and are welcome!Is there an age limit for contributors?
All contributors must be 18 or older.What kind of contributors will this zine include?
This zine will include writers, page artists, and spot artists who will work with writers to provide illustrations.Is zine experience required?
No! People at all levels of experience are welcome to apply.What is a sister zine?
A sister zine is a zine that is related to another zine; sister zines are created in parallel to one another and often explore similar or complementary themes.I have more questions, where can I find answers?
Any additional questions can be sent via our tumblr or email!

Finances

We will not be handling any money.
For those interested in purchasing the zine, the process will work as follows:

  • Make a direct donation to one the organizations we are supporting. (Minimum donation TBD)

  • Take a screenshot of donation confirmation and/or save receipt of donation.

  • Submit proof of donation via a form that will go live during pre-orders.

  • The zine will be delivered via email when pre-orders close.

We do not require any sensitive information as part of proof of donation (including legal name, address, etc.), and encourage you to ensure sensitive information is removed from proof of donation.

Meet The Mods

Cee (AcrylicAgony): Head/Art ModPixel (Pixeluce): Communication ModEzra (EzraMoon): Graphics/Layout ModLoth (Lothlórien): Art ModMolly (CompletelyRotten): Writing ModNyxue (Nyxueaurelia): Writing ModMilo/Mercury (Mercurydemilo): Writing ModShroomy (Shroomonabroom): Writing ModRedmont: Writing ModCap (CaptainNeedsNoSleep): Cover Artist

Timeline

This schedule is tentative and may change as needs arise.Interest Check: February 15 - March 1
Mod Applications: March 1 - March 8
Contributor Applications: March 22 - April 26
Creation Phase: May 17 - August 2

Submissions

  • Submissions will be BG3 related and centered around the theme of resilience. Resilience is most often defined as positive adaptation despite adversity. We want our submissions to involve uplifting, empowering, and/or bringing hope.

  • Artists: One fully rendered single (A4) page piece, or 2-3 smaller pieces that together approximate a single page.

  • Writers: One piece with a 1k-3k (prose) or minimum 100 (poetry) word count.

  • Spot Artists: Will pair with a writer to complete 1-3 illustrations.

  • Content may feature platonic & romantic relationships, character studies, origin characters, and original tav/durge characters.

  • All submissions must be new and original pieces made for the zine.

  • Use of AI in any submissions is strictly prohibited.

Applications

Currently Open: Mod Apps until 3/8
Apply here

Mod App General Guidelines:
~ You must be 18+ to apply.
~ All applicants must have or be willing to make a discord account, as this will be the main mode of communication.
~ Prior mod experience is not required.
~ At this time we are looking for writing, art, and merch mods.Role-Specific Responsibilities/Expectations
We are looking for writing, art, and merch mods. Role specific responsibilities/expectations are as follows:Art Mods:
~ Answer and provide help with any art related questions
~ Review and approve art pitches
~ Work directly with the artist contributors to provide appropriate feedback
~ Ensure that the art works meets the specifications (after pitches & check-ins)
~ Facilitate extension requests & follow up with art contributors who miss deadlines (For pitches, check-ins 1 & 2, and final submissions)Merch Mods:
~ Will work alongside art mods
~ Review and approve merch pitches
~ Answer and provide help with any merch related questions
~ Work directly with the merch contributors to provide appropriate feedback
~ Ensure that merch works meet the specifications
~ Facilitate extension requests & follow up with merch contributors who miss deadlines (For pitches, check-ins 1 & 2, and final submissions)Writing Mods (Editorial Team):
~ Work directly with the writing contributors to provide appropriate feedback
~ Ensure that the written works meet the specifications
~ Provide editing, such as checking for grammar, spelling and any other style component relevant to the project
~ Answer and provide help with writing related questions

General Guidelines:
~ You must be 18+ to apply.
~ Please ensure all google links have appropriate permissions so that we can see them.
~ All applicants must have or be willing to make a discord account, as this will be the main mode of communication.Writer Application Guidelines:
~ 3-5 high quality samples of your writing between 1k and 3k words.
~ Should include at least one completed work of 5k words or less.
~ They do not need to be complete works, and can be excerpts from larger works.
~ Samples are not required to be related to BG3.
~ Please provide any applicable content warnings.
~ NSFW content is allowed, but should be indicated as such in content warnings.
~A link to your AO3, google drive, or other writing portfolio if you have one.Artist Application Guidelines
~ 3-5 high quality samples of your work.
~ At least 1 sample must have a detailed frame or background.
~ Traditional art is allowed, please ensure it is a high quality scan or photo.
~ Please provide any applicable content warnings.
~ NSFW content is allowed, but should be indicated as such in content warnings.
- Please provide any applicable content warnings
~ Samples are not required to be related to BG3.
~A link to social media where you post your art or other portfolio