Remix Event FAQ

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FREQUENTLY ASKED REMIX QUESTIONS

Q: What is a Remix?
A remix is a re-imagining of a fanwork that was made by another participant. The idea is to keep the basic core elements and relationships of the original, but change other aspects to recreate it as your own, new, stand-alone piece. Have you ever read a story and thought, "If I'd created this, I would have done it differently?" That is what remixing is all about.

The best-known (and first) remix challenge around is Remix Redux, a multi-fandom remix challenge that has been running for a few years now at remixers_lounge.

Q: I'm having trouble thinking of ways to remix.
If you're stuck on your idea, check out the How to Remix guide for different ways you can approach your remix.

Q: I'm worried about AO3 matching. How will you make sure I get something I can work with?
The AO3 matching system means you're guaranteed to match with someone who has at least one work in one canon universe you are familiar with, but you will have at least three works to choose from in total, due to our eligibility requirements. For example: if you are only familiar with MCU, you are guaranteed at least one MCU work to remix, but you will be able to choose from at least 3 works — the additional two may or may not be tagged as MCU.

Do not fret! Again, you may remix any of your remixee's Steve/Tony eligible works. If you don't want to remix that one MCU story but you do want to create in that universe, that still leaves you with non-MCU stories which you can choose to remix back into MCU! If your remixee only has podfic, you can remix it into art or fic if those are your preferred formats! That's the beauty of the remix challenge.

If you're still having trouble with your remix, please check out our How to Remix guide for more tips and advice.

Q: I don't like any of my remixee's works. Can you rematch me?
No. The challenge is to remix someone else's story and make it your own. There are infinite ways to remix, so rise to the challenge and focus on the elements you can work with! If your remixee has works that all hit very common triggers for you, please contact us and we'll try and find a solution.

Q: Can I still join the Remix Relay as an artist even if I'm not placed in the Art/Fic Chain?
Yes! Remix Relay is open to artists and writers and both art and writing is acceptable in all regular Remix chains. The Art/Fic Chain requires an alternating art, fic, art, fic, etc… sequence, but in our regular chains there can be any sequence of remixing fic to fic, art to art, fic to art, or art to fic in the chain. If you are participating in the regular remix chain, you do not have to designate yourself as an artist or writer when signing up, and can choose either medium when it's your turn.

Q: Do I need an AO3 account to join the Remix event?
Yes. Sign ups for Remix Exchange and Remix Madness occur on AO3. For Remix Relay, sign ups are done via Google Form, but for all three challenges, you will be required to post your work on AO3.

You can request an AO3 invitation here. If you think you might want to participate and need an account, request an invitation now, as the queue differs in length! If you can't get an AO3 account in time, let us know at cap.im.events@gmail.com and we might be able to get you an invitation.

Q: What if my Steve/Tony fanwork isn't on AO3?
Please have a masterlist of your Steve/Tony fanworks ready to link in your sign-up.

Q: I defaulted on another event and am not eligible to participate in this year's Remix Exchange. Can I still participate in the Remix Relay and Remix Madness?
Yes, you can still participate in both Madness and Relay.

However, if you have repeatedly defaulted on or dropped out of Remix Relay in the past, we may ask you to consider carefully if you will be able to participate and adhere to the Relay schedule.

Q: I draw from multiple canons when I create Steve/Tony works. Is it okay to set my remix in an ambiguous universe?
Yes, that's perfectly fine!

For Remix Exchange sign-ups, only works not set in ambiguous universes or crossover/fusion settings will count towards your sign-up eligibility, but you can remix into any universe(s) you like.

Q: I'm not sure if my art is considered a manip or not. What is considered a manip?
A manip is an existing image not originally drawn by you (a movie screenshot or a comic scan, for example) that has been digitally modified. It is okay to use a photo or other piece of art as a reference or for artistic purposes (say, to create a background), but the main subject of your art must be drawn (or painted, or otherwise created) entirely by you.

Q:My style/voice/art is really distinctive! Do I have to try and disguise it for the anonymous period before creators are revealed?
No, you don’t need to disguise your personal art/podfic/fanvid style! We do ask that you redact any identifying information such as signatures, your beta reader or creator notes that link to a social media platform until after creator reveals, but we observe faux-anonymity and do not expect podficcers to upload two versions of their work, for example.

For our full guidelines, see our reveals and anonymity section here.

Q: Do all Remix participants have to be 18 or older to join?
We require that all Remix Exchange and Remix Relay participants are 18 or older. There is no age requirement to join Remix Madness.

If you have any more questions, check out this year's event guidelines, email <cap.im.events@gmail.com</i> or get in touch with the mods another way!