Xiaoven Wedding Zine

风的情深 • A for-profit wedding-themed zine that explores the relationship between Xiao and Venti 👹🍃🔁

PRODUCTION STATUS (last updated Jan 24)
• Shop closed ✔ 23 Nov
• Finalising print files ✔✔✔✔
• Samples received ✔✔
• Placing orders ✔✔●●
• Items shipped from manufacturers
• Preparing for shipment
ESTIMATED SHIP DATE March 2024

PhaseDate
Project LaunchNov 1
Interest CheckNov 10 - Nov 25
Contributor ApplicationsDec 10 - Jan 25
Contributor Results SentJan 30
Last Day to AcceptFeb 7
Pitches DueFeb 12
Pitches AcceptedFeb 15
Check-in 1Mar 15
Check-in 2Apr 15
Check-in 3May 15
Final SubmissionMay 30
Preorders StartSeptember 22
Preorders EndNovember 22
ProductionDec - Jan/Feb
ShippingMarch 2024

Mod Mira
graphics & layout
bio: venti probably crashed his own wedding

Mod Cal
writing & sns
bio: it only took them 500 years to get married

Mod Rein
art
bio: Your neighborhood gremlin who loves to draw, bake, and collect succulents.

Mod Charlie
cn translation
bio: xiaoven are literally the best flavour of tragic gay that exists and im sobbing and consuming as much content for them as i can

Mod KAL黒
finance & prod
bio: will always swap to faruzan if i meet venti or xiao in co-op

Mod Noct
shipping
bio: Dramatically swinging wedding bells ever since i saw their color schemes

Mod Overine
promo art
bio: they get married in every universe

Q: What is a zine?
A: Zines are similar to shortened magazines and are filled with art and writing. This zine will feature fan-made content about Xiao and Venti’s relationship within the setting of their wedding.Q: What are the specs of this zine?
A: It will be A5, perfect-bound and fully-coloured, expected to be around 100-110 pages.Q: What is the theme of this zine?
A: This zine is focused on exploring the romantic relationship between Xiao and Venti, specifically through the lens of wedding events.Q: Do I need zine experience to apply?
A: Not at all! If you have any concerns, you’re more than welcome to send us your queries through our Peing and the mods will be happy to clear your doubts.Q: Will there be merchandise?
A: Yes, there will be merchandise which can be purchased as a bundle with the zine. Tentative merchandise is to be determined by the Interest Check!Q: Will there be a unified setting?
A: Although this is an alternate universe, there will be no unified settings. Contributors will be given the creative freedom to develop their own worlds while working around the theme.Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: All contributors will be guaranteed a PDF of the zine. Should profits allow, all contributors will also receive a full bundle of the zine, cards, and merch.Q: Is this zine for-profit, for-charity or free?
A: At this time, it is planned to be a for-profit zine. More information on the compensation breakdown can be found in the Information Document.Q: Is only XiaoVen allowed?
A: As long as the content is focused on the characters, any dynamic or portrayal of the characters will be permitted.