Dear Podficcer (ITPE 2021)
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myrdschaemwelcome and greetings! If we haven't, it's nice to meet you, if we have, welcome friend. Whichever you are, I am excited to listen to whatever gift you are cooking up for me. Hopefully this letter will provide you with as much information you need to chose a fic to record. Another resource you can use is the recs I have been posting here over the last year - if you need a quick inspiration or more insight, they can offer guidance. But if you are trying to make yourself fit to my tastes and going against your own, let me say I would much prefer that you chose a fic you enjoy. In any case, my tastes are broad, so there should always be options. In short: Having fun while recording yourself is the most important thing for me.
Regarding format, if you want to do something experimental, a chat fic, drunk podficcing or whatever: go for it! I enjoy these just as much as a straight reading and challenging the form is exciting. I would def enjoy the outtakes if you do something more out there, so if you want to, take a risk!
Loves: teratophilia aka monsterfucking, body horror, non-human intercourse in general, world building, long plotty stuff, power exchange, pining (exception: I am in love but X would never want me bc I'm ugly etc. Nope. Example of good pining: there's something here but right now we gotta focus on other stuff so this has to wait), identity porn, fake relationship, tentacles, oviposition, gen, overstimulation, tropes that are questioned or subverted (it's fine if it gets build up again tho!), fun realistic sex (e.g. stuff goes wrong, giggling, cheesy lines, being competitive to an absurd degree), crack fic, fucked up shit that is acknowledged as fucked up and adds taste to the fic because it is so twisted, hate fucking, rivals, mythology, meta fics where fanfic is written in universe, fandom aus, queer stuff, body switching, most magical trope fics
Likes: Sci-fi and fantasy aus, space, "issue" fic (e.g. x char as trans, radical leftist politics in genre media, these fantasy creatures kill fascists etc), humour, kink negotiation, I know everyone in fandom is trying to write minimalistic like Hemingway and I'm not saying purple prose but if you find a fic that takes risks with language and it pays off I'm in! An evocative, elaborate phrase that is just so is an equally wonderful thing as an economical sentence to me.
Mehs: mundane au for sake of au (e.g. coffeeshop au and the only plot is getting together), marriage (especially when glorified as the end all be all of relationships I will quietly roll my eyes), A/B/O played completely straight, breeding kink if someone can actually get pregnant, pregnancy fic about glowing parentage instead of body horror, kidfic that's only about kid raising and domestic bliss, choking, straight up PWP that doesn't stand out in any way (either emotionally, plotty or kinkily), bad ends for the sake of bad ends (you gotta put the emotion into it!), turned into a baby and love interest takes care of character
Squicks: undernegotiated or not negotiated kink without following the fucked upness - if the discussion is implied that's fine!, non-con that is either not acknowledged as non-con (e.g. oh, you raped me but then I liked it) or as an excuse for hurt comfort (e.g. if the fic is non-con scene then just rescue of the victim and comfort, skip it.) or glorified in narrative, miscommunication without reason (e.g. I cannot talk about my feelings. That's what's stopping me.), character death without reason/just to get some tears, too much fluffy ooc fic (this is hard because the line is between id fic and just too much id is very fine, so use carefully), scat, character bashing, female/BIPOC characters as yentas or wise therapists only
So, some of these contradict themselves hard, but I think that's not unusual. If you want to dig deeper, see the recs. You can also find me at the Podfic Discord or tumblr to see what I am like. Hopefully that should clear up any questions. In general, I won't say no to most things if it is written compellingly.
Fandoms!
Overwatch: my former main fandom before the current void, so buckle in! M/M first
Transformers: Last years other big fandom! I am down with MTMTE/IDW, Prime, Cyberverse, Animated, G1, Shattered Glass.... Probably most verses for it, tbh, except if it's very specific lesser known cartoons. Oh, and no Kiss Players please.
Prime:
Any canon pairs are welcome, but my loves are...
Jazz!!! And Soundwave! Really any niche person getting a background is awesome and there is a lot of Gen and worldbuilding out there, with or without pairings. There are probably rec lists. And again, if you can get something that emphasizes how inhuman the mechs are, it's double good.
Do not Want: No Bayverse unless the fic really gets into good worldbuilding and transplants personalities from other canons and/or is some sweet MegOP.
Dishonored: I just want everyone to be happy, ok? Post-low chaos prefered bc Idk if I can handle the hurt most of the time. I do like my heart ripped out, but I need some slack ok.
Dungeon Meshi:
This manga screams for more gen works for me. I love the slice of life and the dreadful horror in every corner the story ignores. I love our main cast and also the secondary cast. I am least interested in Laios, which is to say I wouldn't mind fic focused on him, but in general find Senshi, Chilchuck, Izutsumi and Marcille more compelling. Fluff about Falin or full on horror would be good. Kabru I find hilarious and honestly, Kabru/Laios hate love I can get behind. I adore Shuro's group, most of all Inutade my beloved. But the dynamics in there??? And really any world building fic or a sort of "cut chapter" focusing on eating a different monster.
Mushishi: Essentially the same as above. I don't need shipping, I want gen and a sort of extra story that could fit into the world.
Golden Kamuy: I'm at volume 7 for that. What I mainly want is Asirpa & Sugimoto and gen focus. The setting, the mood, Asirpa's views... Yeah.
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: I prefer book setting over the TV setting.
Into the Spiderverse: I loooove Miles. And Aaron and Jeff. Gen focused on them please. Miles can be in ships. I do like Aunt May/Dr. Octavius in this verse, but I would prefer to have the characters of colour in the center. It could be a treat though. Gwen is lovely, Peter B. Parker is nice but I don't really care about him. Miles and family should be the focus.
Attack The Block: Gen focus on the kids, especially Moses and their pov.
Venom: The new movie is going to come out and fandom will go feral over it, lbr. I like Symbrock and ot4, dnw Anne/Eddie on its own. Ideally, some really sexy or bloody fic that focuses on comedy. I am certain there will be some.
Hellsing: Recently remembered how much I loved that canon as a teen. With one big caveat that is non-negotiable: No positive anything for the Nazis. Not as comic relief or anything. This is a hard line. Otherwise, here are some pairings and tropes I enjoy:
Pokemon Sword & Shield Versions: I still adore Kabu/Raihan in the dynamics! Both of them very emotionally mature, Kabu with the experience what it means to keep losing but only really getting it as he got older. Raihan who also falls short and sometimes needs support with it but already much more mature at his age than Kabu was. Raihan with excellent skills at managing his gym leader position. None of the 'oh he is too young for me' angst, just mutual support and life experiences that parallel each other while being fierce competitors.
Leon/Raihan are also solid - rivals that are friends but with more angsty potential from Leon losing his title. What are they to each other if they are no longer number one and second best? That's the question.
Birds of Prey (the Harley movie!): Anything with any of the ladies. Femslash, gen or worldbuilding, any found family, if there is crossovers where the kick ass, bring it on! I would prefer not to have too much focus on Zsasz or Black Mask - fine as antagonists, but the focus should be on any of the girls. Love Renee Montoya especially, but really it's like picking my favourite child from all of them.
Suicide Squad the second movie: Gen fic maybe? I haven't dipped in yet, but.
Dream Daddy:
Hugo Vega/Damien Bloodmarch: They are the best, end of discussion.
Gen:
Anything relating to Hugo, Damien or Robert! Damien is my favourite of them all. Any Dad + Children stuff. Robert spinning tall tales while also angsting is great. Also: MARY the MVP. Anything for Mary being happy.
Meh:
Roseph: When in character it doesn't really get me. If there's demon fucking, I might be slightly interested though.
Dadsona/Anyone: Not really for me.
Monster Prom: This game was wildly underrated tbh. Gen pieces or character focus would be great, but also ship stuff. Some pairs I would love especially:
Vera/Amira: Vera is my fav of the main six and I love Amira too. Her design is hot as hell, hehe.
Liam/Damien: I love the dynamic! Damien is so fun and Liam aims to have zero fun. It's wonderful.
For the secret romance options, I love the Coven, Z'Gord and Aaravi, so having them with anyone sounds awesome.
Mob Psycho 100: I have only seen the first season. Anyway Gen stuff with Reigen & Mob as family. Reigen as a responsible adult in general.
Witcher (game verse):
Fairy Tales and Legends: Bonus if not from Europe, subverting "traditional" gender roles or both. Love Baba Jaga stuff. If you do anything Japanese, please check for orientalism? If Japan is described as this magical land of everything and oh so special and exotic, skip it.
Elric of Melnibone: Elric/Arioch. Elric/Moonglum. Elric angsting around.
Otherland: I mean, anything about the setting, but also Renie Sulaweyo is the BEST. Sam/Orlando with trans Sam. Renie/Christine.
Alien: Ellen Ripley kicking ass. I also love anything Alien: Isolation with Amanda kicking ass! Xenomorph cuddling or fucking someone nicely, idc how ooc. Ok, I care, but am willing to suspend a lot. No Prometheus/Alien Convenant content. Yautja are fine!
Prey (2017): Gen stuff about our protagonist please!
Engelsfors Triology:
Minoo/Rebecka: make it hurt less, ok??
Vanessa/Linnéa: *wailing in the distance about their perfection*
Elias and/or Rebecka live aus.
Erik Forslund having the worst time of his life bc FUCK HIM.
Mushishi: Just anything! Love Gen and worldbuilding here, if you happen to find it.
Ok, this was long. Puh. Congrats if you made it through! I hope you got some ideas now. I can't wait to hear what you come up with. Cheers!
Regarding format, if you want to do something experimental, a chat fic, drunk podficcing or whatever: go for it! I enjoy these just as much as a straight reading and challenging the form is exciting. I would def enjoy the outtakes if you do something more out there, so if you want to, take a risk!
Loves: teratophilia aka monsterfucking, body horror, non-human intercourse in general, world building, long plotty stuff, power exchange, pining (exception: I am in love but X would never want me bc I'm ugly etc. Nope. Example of good pining: there's something here but right now we gotta focus on other stuff so this has to wait), identity porn, fake relationship, tentacles, oviposition, gen, overstimulation, tropes that are questioned or subverted (it's fine if it gets build up again tho!), fun realistic sex (e.g. stuff goes wrong, giggling, cheesy lines, being competitive to an absurd degree), crack fic, fucked up shit that is acknowledged as fucked up and adds taste to the fic because it is so twisted, hate fucking, rivals, mythology, meta fics where fanfic is written in universe, fandom aus, queer stuff, body switching, most magical trope fics
Likes: Sci-fi and fantasy aus, space, "issue" fic (e.g. x char as trans, radical leftist politics in genre media, these fantasy creatures kill fascists etc), humour, kink negotiation, I know everyone in fandom is trying to write minimalistic like Hemingway and I'm not saying purple prose but if you find a fic that takes risks with language and it pays off I'm in! An evocative, elaborate phrase that is just so is an equally wonderful thing as an economical sentence to me.
Mehs: mundane au for sake of au (e.g. coffeeshop au and the only plot is getting together), marriage (especially when glorified as the end all be all of relationships I will quietly roll my eyes), A/B/O played completely straight, breeding kink if someone can actually get pregnant, pregnancy fic about glowing parentage instead of body horror, kidfic that's only about kid raising and domestic bliss, choking, straight up PWP that doesn't stand out in any way (either emotionally, plotty or kinkily), bad ends for the sake of bad ends (you gotta put the emotion into it!), turned into a baby and love interest takes care of character
Squicks: undernegotiated or not negotiated kink without following the fucked upness - if the discussion is implied that's fine!, non-con that is either not acknowledged as non-con (e.g. oh, you raped me but then I liked it) or as an excuse for hurt comfort (e.g. if the fic is non-con scene then just rescue of the victim and comfort, skip it.) or glorified in narrative, miscommunication without reason (e.g. I cannot talk about my feelings. That's what's stopping me.), character death without reason/just to get some tears, too much fluffy ooc fic (this is hard because the line is between id fic and just too much id is very fine, so use carefully), scat, character bashing, female/BIPOC characters as yentas or wise therapists only
So, some of these contradict themselves hard, but I think that's not unusual. If you want to dig deeper, see the recs. You can also find me at the Podfic Discord or tumblr to see what I am like. Hopefully that should clear up any questions. In general, I won't say no to most things if it is written compellingly.
Fandoms!
Overwatch: my former main fandom before the current void, so buckle in! M/M first
- Genji/Zenyatta: The one I love the most! I really take it in any form. Sadly, a rare pair.
- Reaper76: Monster Gabe is a gift. Monster Jack is even better bc I am contrary to fandom norms. Same goes for Gabe bottoming! I already listed monster fucking as a wonderful thing. I love them both fighting or making up as olds. <3 Young is good as well. One caution: Gabe can be angry about the promotion, but it cannot be the only reason. I am a Gabe stan through and through, so anything with him being awesome. If the fic is all about sucking Jack's dick I'm kinda bored. Also please avoid racist characterisation (Gabe is "spicy" etc). Reaperbeans are fine, but mind that the fic also has an arc, whether plot or emotional.
- Luciper: My second Gabe ship and rarepair. No Lucio being overly passive though!
- Akandriel: Still here for this. While I don't stan Jack, avoid character bashing him please.
- Baptiste/Reaper, Baptiste/Lucio, Baptiste/Akande, Baptiste/Mauga <3
- McReaper: Also a very good boat, crosses over well with Reaper76 but can have fluff overload.
- Akandriel <3
- McReaper76
- Shimadacest: I am always a sucker for fucked up incest.
- Sombra/Hana: Hate fucking or becoming allies are both fine :3
- Sombra/Widowmaker: power couple! Sombra as annoying is great as well! Both of them being annoying people! There are many options, haha
- Mei/Zarya: The cutest and I crave them clashing a bit, too.
- Moira/Mercy: A good hate fuck or a long pining love story, I will take it all.
- Hana/Brigitte: Brigitte is cute and they can be cute mechanics together.
- Emily/Lena/Widowmaker: Widowtracer is nice but Emily is cute as well! Threesome this please.
- Symmetra/Sombra: I feel like it's a pattern. I like sombra with powerful people she can annoy, who can also turn around and teach her a lesson
- Symmetra/Pharah: both work for companies with some shade, maybe? Anyway, I can easily see them meeting professionally and hitting it off as their strengths compliment each other.
- Brigitte/Pharah: See Hana.
- Ashe/Widowmaker: Their ship is named "Ouihaw", how could I not?
- Old Soldiers OT3
- Single character pieces - focusing on the ladies and the characters of colour please
- Efi and Orisa stuff!
- Talon Trio/Quartet fluff and bonding. Just let them be a found family, ok??
- McHanzo: Many great fics which I adore, but if the fic is shaky I would rather give it a pass.
- RoadRat: Normally I would be all over it, but for some reason I am not.
Transformers: Last years other big fandom! I am down with MTMTE/IDW, Prime, Cyberverse, Animated, G1, Shattered Glass.... Probably most verses for it, tbh, except if it's very specific lesser known cartoons. Oh, and no Kiss Players please.
Prime:
- MegOP as the big one here. Also Soundwave in there or with Megs alone. Knock Out/Breakdown is delightful as well. Naturally also world building and Gen, especially if you have something where the kids/humans interact non-violently with the Cons.
Any canon pairs are welcome, but my loves are...
- Cygate(/Whirl): The goth and the marshmallow!!!! They are SO CUTE. I kinda like Whirl as a queerplatonic partner to Cyclonus or straight up third to balance Cygate If it explores the differences, I am down.
- Dratchet: *howling at the moon* Especially wonderful when they are sarcastic at each other! Or.... something that has Ratchet interact/face Deadlock. I am so weak for this.
- MiniMegs: any combo of the (co-)Captains are fine, but this is THE best one. Minimus being all proper!!! Megs being also into regulation!!! My HEART!!! Bonus if you can swing one of the two fics with Verity in it.
- Rodimus/Thunderclash: obviously
- Of course, ANY and I mean ANY Lost Light episode fic, anything with character focus, anything. Yes fixit fic, yes aus, bring it on whenever. Scavengers fic is Highly encouraged. I am also down for all the twisted, heinous DJD fic and/or fic making fun of them. Kaon is cute <3.
- Tarn/Pharma and Tarn/Deathsaurus, the later only if Tarn buys a clue and becomes a better person (and maybe leaves the Lost Light alone. ;____;) Anyone in the comic is cool as a subject I am saying.
- Prowl/Tarantulas: Why is this ship so good??? It just is and prowl should be the worse person in it.
- Constructicons/Prowl: Prowl should be annoyed that someone cares for him and is taking care of him now.
- Jazz/Soundwave: they are good bots apart and even better together!!!
- Wheeljack/Shockwave (Cyberverse): Omg they are adorable to a criminal degree!
- Windblade/Slipstream (Cyberverse): Same, fix it fic please.
- Starscream/Skyfire: Science love awww
- MegOP: Hits all my buttons mostly, love it when they are friends before. Orion Pax/Megatron is great too!
- Jazz/Prowl: Most I find okay, I do love Jazz being scary Spec Ops, Prowl not being a prick and Decepticon!Jazz getting turned. Unf.
- MegaStar: Clearly a good pairing, I do love it most when Megatron isn't the one with all the power and Starscream can give back some shit. Ideally when they are both really set in their own ways and Soundwave/Optimus/anyone else is facepalming in their own corner.
Jazz!!! And Soundwave! Really any niche person getting a background is awesome and there is a lot of Gen and worldbuilding out there, with or without pairings. There are probably rec lists. And again, if you can get something that emphasizes how inhuman the mechs are, it's double good.
Do not Want: No Bayverse unless the fic really gets into good worldbuilding and transplants personalities from other canons and/or is some sweet MegOP.
Dishonored: I just want everyone to be happy, ok? Post-low chaos prefered bc Idk if I can handle the hurt most of the time. I do like my heart ripped out, but I need some slack ok.
- Corvo/The Outsider: The Dreaaaam! I like them both as monster fucking and as post-DotO.
- Corvo/Daud: ok, so Daud is def a little black dress. You can combine with above, but I am meh about Daud/Outsider. Dad!Daud in moderation.
- Corvid/The Stranger: LOOK I'M EASILY AMUSED AND I AM CACKLING.
- Billie Lurk/Emily: I'm sorry Wyman, but Billie and Emily have great chemistry!
- Gen: Focus on Corvo or The Outsider is awesome. On the setting as well. Other characters of interest: Aramis Stilton, Yul Khulan (An ok overseer?? How does this friendship go), Delilah being awesome by herself and not mean to our cast. Whale!Outsider
Dungeon Meshi:
This manga screams for more gen works for me. I love the slice of life and the dreadful horror in every corner the story ignores. I love our main cast and also the secondary cast. I am least interested in Laios, which is to say I wouldn't mind fic focused on him, but in general find Senshi, Chilchuck, Izutsumi and Marcille more compelling. Fluff about Falin or full on horror would be good. Kabru I find hilarious and honestly, Kabru/Laios hate love I can get behind. I adore Shuro's group, most of all Inutade my beloved. But the dynamics in there??? And really any world building fic or a sort of "cut chapter" focusing on eating a different monster.
Mushishi: Essentially the same as above. I don't need shipping, I want gen and a sort of extra story that could fit into the world.
Golden Kamuy: I'm at volume 7 for that. What I mainly want is Asirpa & Sugimoto and gen focus. The setting, the mood, Asirpa's views... Yeah.
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell: I prefer book setting over the TV setting.
- Vinculus/Childermass: Roadtrip and rom com ending, I mean!
- Childermass/Ravenking: That submission unf.
- Emma Pole/Arabella Strange
- Stephen Black being awesome! Childermass and Vinculus annoying each other. Ravenking legends and anything with the scholar-y work Anything about the setting or woman in it <3
Into the Spiderverse: I loooove Miles. And Aaron and Jeff. Gen focused on them please. Miles can be in ships. I do like Aunt May/Dr. Octavius in this verse, but I would prefer to have the characters of colour in the center. It could be a treat though. Gwen is lovely, Peter B. Parker is nice but I don't really care about him. Miles and family should be the focus.
Attack The Block: Gen focus on the kids, especially Moses and their pov.
Venom: The new movie is going to come out and fandom will go feral over it, lbr. I like Symbrock and ot4, dnw Anne/Eddie on its own. Ideally, some really sexy or bloody fic that focuses on comedy. I am certain there will be some.
Hellsing: Recently remembered how much I loved that canon as a teen. With one big caveat that is non-negotiable: No positive anything for the Nazis. Not as comic relief or anything. This is a hard line. Otherwise, here are some pairings and tropes I enjoy:
- Alucard/Alexander Andersen. Rivals that want to rip each other to pieces??? Andersen trying to become inhuman to keep up with monsters while Alucard tries to preserve his humanity??? Hnnnnnng.
- Yumiko/Heinkel. They are good ok. And looking back omg I hope there is more fic about non-binary Heinkel. Yumie is obviously also welcome, if it complicates the whole triangle.
- Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing/Seras Victoria: Integra pegs and they have insane chemistry, especially after the ending time skip. Honestly, anything with Integra topping.
- Which is why Integra/Alucard is a M/F ship I can support.
- in gen fic: Slice of life for Iscariot. Clearly Maxwell is not okay, but the before he went off the deep end, I would love some comedy with the catholic fanatics. Hellsing is invited as well.
Pokemon Sword & Shield Versions: I still adore Kabu/Raihan in the dynamics! Both of them very emotionally mature, Kabu with the experience what it means to keep losing but only really getting it as he got older. Raihan who also falls short and sometimes needs support with it but already much more mature at his age than Kabu was. Raihan with excellent skills at managing his gym leader position. None of the 'oh he is too young for me' angst, just mutual support and life experiences that parallel each other while being fierce competitors.
Leon/Raihan are also solid - rivals that are friends but with more angsty potential from Leon losing his title. What are they to each other if they are no longer number one and second best? That's the question.
Birds of Prey (the Harley movie!): Anything with any of the ladies. Femslash, gen or worldbuilding, any found family, if there is crossovers where the kick ass, bring it on! I would prefer not to have too much focus on Zsasz or Black Mask - fine as antagonists, but the focus should be on any of the girls. Love Renee Montoya especially, but really it's like picking my favourite child from all of them.
Suicide Squad the second movie: Gen fic maybe? I haven't dipped in yet, but.
Dream Daddy:
Hugo Vega/Damien Bloodmarch: They are the best, end of discussion.
Gen:
Anything relating to Hugo, Damien or Robert! Damien is my favourite of them all. Any Dad + Children stuff. Robert spinning tall tales while also angsting is great. Also: MARY the MVP. Anything for Mary being happy.
Meh:
Roseph: When in character it doesn't really get me. If there's demon fucking, I might be slightly interested though.
Dadsona/Anyone: Not really for me.
Monster Prom: This game was wildly underrated tbh. Gen pieces or character focus would be great, but also ship stuff. Some pairs I would love especially:
Vera/Amira: Vera is my fav of the main six and I love Amira too. Her design is hot as hell, hehe.
Liam/Damien: I love the dynamic! Damien is so fun and Liam aims to have zero fun. It's wonderful.
For the secret romance options, I love the Coven, Z'Gord and Aaravi, so having them with anyone sounds awesome.
Mob Psycho 100: I have only seen the first season. Anyway Gen stuff with Reigen & Mob as family. Reigen as a responsible adult in general.
Witcher (game verse):
- Regis/Geralt: No shade on Jaskier, but this is the ship of my heart. <3 Regis is just the best, really. Dettlaff and others can come, too, but focus on them.
Fairy Tales and Legends: Bonus if not from Europe, subverting "traditional" gender roles or both. Love Baba Jaga stuff. If you do anything Japanese, please check for orientalism? If Japan is described as this magical land of everything and oh so special and exotic, skip it.
Elric of Melnibone: Elric/Arioch. Elric/Moonglum. Elric angsting around.
Otherland: I mean, anything about the setting, but also Renie Sulaweyo is the BEST. Sam/Orlando with trans Sam. Renie/Christine.
Alien: Ellen Ripley kicking ass. I also love anything Alien: Isolation with Amanda kicking ass! Xenomorph cuddling or fucking someone nicely, idc how ooc. Ok, I care, but am willing to suspend a lot. No Prometheus/Alien Convenant content. Yautja are fine!
Prey (2017): Gen stuff about our protagonist please!
Engelsfors Triology:
Minoo/Rebecka: make it hurt less, ok??
Vanessa/Linnéa: *wailing in the distance about their perfection*
Elias and/or Rebecka live aus.
Erik Forslund having the worst time of his life bc FUCK HIM.
Mushishi: Just anything! Love Gen and worldbuilding here, if you happen to find it.
Ok, this was long. Puh. Congrats if you made it through! I hope you got some ideas now. I can't wait to hear what you come up with. Cheers!
