2025/2026 Round Creators Revealed! & Feedback Post

[tavina]

Creators have now been revealed for the 2025/2026 round of AU5k! Thank you all so much for participating - this exchange is always one of my absolute favorites to run and I love seeing the love we have for AUs every year.

A few notes, and a few questions I’ve had for you guys regarding the event:

1. Do you like the length of the creation period? Too long? Too short? Prefer a more formal check-in in the middle?
2. Do you like the time of year that this event takes place? (mid November to March/April) Is it potentially conflicting too much with FFFX and HAex or are we okay with where we’re at in the event calendar?
3. How do we feel about a commenting rule for next year? I think if I implement one, it’ll start on works submitted for the 2026/2027 round (meaning no one will be penalized for not commenting on gifts until 2027/2028 round signups) and be something close to FFFX’s “please comment on gifts before next year’s signups open, or otherwise contact me to discuss,” but I’m not entirely married to the idea and would like some input on whether we think that’s something you guys would prefer as a group.
4. Any other feedback? Comment down below!