The tag set is a list of tags that have been nominated by participants. This happens at the start of an exchange. The idea is to build up a set of common, agreed-upon tags that everyone can look through to choose what to request and offer (see below for more on that).
The tagset is organized by fandom -- you can think of each fandom as a sort of umbrella that covers both Character tags and Worldbuilding tags. (Note that for this exchange, the Worldbuilding tags will be entered into the Relationship slot because that's how AO3 will let people set things up.)
Or is the tag set meant to be the menu we can choose from while making requests?
Exactly. The tagset is your menu for both your requests and offers.
Where's the part where we specify what we're prepared to write for?
That will come with "Signups" which hasn't started yet. The tagset has to be finalized before you start signups, or things can get complicated.
Will that appear after I submit nominations, which I'm not sure how to do, or do I need to dig up a different link for that?
The signups will start in a few days, after the nominations close and the mod finishes up the tagset.
The Yuletide FAQ may be one place to look through for links to resources about AO3 exchanges and how they run: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/yuletide2019/profile
Note that some details, like fandom eligibility, how many fandoms you offer/request, etc. will be different in Worldbuildingex from Yuletide. However, the FAQ links to a lot of good tutorials about how to sign up etc.
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Re: i understand nothing
Date: 2020-01-14 09:18 pm (UTC)The tag set is a list of tags that have been nominated by participants. This happens at the start of an exchange. The idea is to build up a set of common, agreed-upon tags that everyone can look through to choose what to request and offer (see below for more on that).
The tagset is organized by fandom -- you can think of each fandom as a sort of umbrella that covers both Character tags and Worldbuilding tags. (Note that for this exchange, the Worldbuilding tags will be entered into the Relationship slot because that's how AO3 will let people set things up.)
Or is the tag set meant to be the menu we can choose from while making requests?
Exactly. The tagset is your menu for both your requests and offers.
Where's the part where we specify what we're prepared to write for?
That will come with "Signups" which hasn't started yet. The tagset has to be finalized before you start signups, or things can get complicated.
Will that appear after I submit nominations, which I'm not sure how to do, or do I need to dig up a different link for that?
The signups will start in a few days, after the nominations close and the mod finishes up the tagset.
The Yuletide FAQ may be one place to look through for links to resources about AO3 exchanges and how they run: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/yuletide2019/profile
Note that some details, like fandom eligibility, how many fandoms you offer/request, etc. will be different in Worldbuildingex from Yuletide. However, the FAQ links to a lot of good tutorials about how to sign up etc.