DROPZONE 2600
A cozy server for creative folks!
Here you'll find a link to join, overview of our rules, as well as a hub to see what our recurring events are!Dropzone 2600 is an LGBTQ+ art community open to all mediums, as well as a hub for people interested in Grim Vestige's projects! We also have lots of folks interested in ttrpgs and OCs!
This list is the essentials. The server itself will always have the most updated rules and you should follow those.
1. Number one rule here is to be respectful towards others, including yourself. If you are asked to stop discussing something/move to DMs/spoiler tag/etc, please kindly do so, whether a mod or a community member asks you to. If staff has to get involved, we reserve to the right to kick, or worse, ban you if it seems appropriate to do so.
2. This server is a safe space for all kind Beans, and no hate of any kind will be tolerated! Transphobic, racist, ableist, abusive, sexist, homophobic actions may result in an immediate ban. We don’t tolerate bigots here.
3. Please go grab roles in #🔖-roles-gallery! If you notice there aren’t ones that describe you well (be it pronouns, hobbies, etc), please reach out to staff in #❓-questions-and-answers to make some for you!** Especially make sure you grab ping roles to tailor your notifications, as we do not use @/everyone here!** Also be sure to swing by #👑-staff-dossier to see who can help you out.
4. Please try to keep your chats on topic, and don’t be afraid to move to the appropriate channel! Also feel free to start threads if there are multiple conversations going on at once in a channel!
5. No solicitation outside #🌙-moonlight-market! If you post an ad, please be sure to update or delete it when it closes! Please ask permission to post invites to other Discord servers first.
6. All NSFW discussions/art/etc go in #🔞-nsfw channel.
7. Please read channel topics for more information about a channel! They often include more information, clarifications & etiquette.
8. When posting art or discussing sensitive/triggering themes or common phobias, please use spoiler tags & content warnings! Nsfw content is exempt from this in 18+ channels, but sensitive topics MUST be spoilered no matter the channel.
a. Sensitive topics include but are not limited to: Themes of abuse/mental health/gore/blood/self-harm/eyestrain causing images and other common phobias.
b. All nipples & buttocks get spoiler tagged, no matter the gender presentation.
c. Nonsexual nudity (reference sheets, art history, gesture drawings) is permitted outside of nsfw channels as long as it is tagged. (If you cannot decide if something is NSFW: what is the intent with the work? If it's horny, it goes in an nsfw channel.)
9.** If you’re unsure about anything regarding the server or have server suggestions, please post them in #❓-questions-and-answers** so that a staff member can get back to you! this also acts as an FAQ, so don’t be afraid to search it first. Do not DM mods without asking to do so first in the questions channel. A good format would be "Can I DM a mod about [topic]?"
10. **Please keep talk about stressful things to #💢-venting, and don't be afraid to support eachother when something is wrong! **Anything that is troubling you is ok, no matter how heavy. If what is being vented about is too heavy for you, don't be afraid to mute the channel.
In case of emergencies, get a @🕵️ Head Detective or @🔎 Assistant Detective and contact proper authorities/hotlines. therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world
Spoiler tag & content warning at your own discretion in venting. You are not required to respond to others if you are not comfortable doing so. If you are going to discuss something for a while in venting, it is recommended you ask someone if they want comfort or solutions, and head to a thread!
11. The server is generally PG15+ outside of the nsfw channels. You can swear, but please don’t direct it at others or make it every other word.
12.** Please don’t be afraid to use tone indicators to help yourself communicate clearly!** They’re super helpful to neurodivergent folks, and great if english isn’t your first language! Here is a great explanation & masterlist to get started: https://toneindicators.carrd.co/
13. Before posting your own artwork in any channel ( #🍹-creator-lounge, #🎨-the-studio , #🔥-the-square , even #🔞-nsfw!), please make sure to leave a comment (or a few) on someone else's art. In addition, please make sure the comment is more substantial, rather than just a generic few words, keysmash or onomatopoeia! Also, please don't selectively skip folks it can come off as rude. The only exception to skipping a piece is if works are triggering/squicky to you. (i.e. specific kinds of gore or nsfw for example). More detail on this within the server.
Dropzone 2600 also frequently hosts creativity-oriented events! These are often open to all mediums, and generally details will be posted in #📰-local-happenings, and participation will usually happen in #🔥-the-square!Common Art Events:🖌️ Weekly Creative Prompts
Weekly creative prompts are announced each month!1. You may participate in any medium, to any level of scope or completion you would like.
2. You may interpret the prompts however you'd like.
3. You may submit a prompt for points in #🔥-the-square any time during the month - the weeks are just to pace yourself!
4. You may repeat prompts, but we may change this if we find people to be abusing this frequently.
5. Spend points in #🛒-creative-prompt-shop for some prizes hosted by other server members!
🌟 Special Creative Prompts
Sometimes there are special creative prompt events!- Prompts often line up with other, larger art events (so you don't have to make lots of new work!) Inktober, mermay, huevember, etc!
- We run a parallel event to Art Fight every year (unaffiliated), and it is open to all mediums. June's prompts are always dedicated to preparing for Art Fight.🗓️Other Art Events That Have Happened
- Holiday gift swap! This is intra-medium as well, and people put a lot of effort into their gifts usually!
- "🆙 Art for The Person Above You" - what it says on the tin! If the thread is archived you can ask to host a new one!
Other Events🎬 Movie Night
Server members occasionally host movie nights! These are largely a suggestion basis, and any member is free to host a movie night! We try to have multiple showings if possible to account for different time zones!
Love & War
From February 1 to April 2, Dropzone 2600 will be hosting "Love and War!" An art-fight inspired ship prompt! To participate in Love and War, you'll post your profile in the appropriate channel, and create artwork based upon either yours or others' posted ships!
By participating in the server's Creative Prompts, you will earn points that can be spent here in the shop for small server perks! A list of the perks and their point cost can be found here.To redeem your points, you'll post using the appropriate form in #🛒-creative-prompt-shop.The shop is currently OPEN!
Slots
Please note that some prize givers use slots to set a manageable amount of prizes they can give each month. If a slot's update date seems a little out of date, please message to prize giver to double-check the prize is still available for the month ❤️ Slots are first come, first serve.If there is no slot listing, then the prize giver is not using slots and you don't need to worry about it.
Shop Inventory
| Perk | Price | Description | Slots Filled this Month | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week Vanity Role | 3 Points | Daisy will add a vanity role for you that will display separately from other members. It's up to you if it has a custom color or font. | ||
| Add an Emote | 5 points | Choose an emote to be added to the server. Only valid when there are emote slots, must have emote image ready. | ||
| Add a Sticker | 8 points | Choose a sticker to be added to the server. Only valid when there are sticker slots, must have sticker artwork ready. | ||
| Daisy's Expression Meme sketch | 10 Points | Daisy will draw a chosen character with a chosen expression from their Art Meme Stash for you. | 0/3 | 10/31/24 |
| Link's Writing Snippet (Smol) | 10 points | Link will create a snippet of writing for you of 250 words! NSFW available for +2 points for those who are 18+. | ||
| Daisy's Outfit Meme Sketch | 20 points | Daisy will draw a chosen character in a chosen outfit from their Art Meme Stash for you. | 0/2 | 10/31/24 |
| Link's Writing Snippet (Beeg) | 15 points | Link will create a snippet of writing for you of 500 words! NSFW available for +2 points for those who are 18+. | ||
| Resonant's Writing Snippet (Prompt) | 10 points | ResonantCrimson will create a snippet of writing for you of 500 words using a chosen prompt from their prompt list. NSFW available for +2 points for those who are 18+. | ||
| Resonant's Writing Snippet (No Prompt) | 15 points | ResonantCrimson will create a snippet of writing for you of 500 words! NSFW available for +2 points for those who are 18+. |
Art request rules
To keep things comfortable and manageable for Daisy & prize givers, here are some ground rules for any art items within the prompt shop.
Prize provider can decline the specifics of an art item with or without stated reason, especially if it makes them uncomfortable or they are too busy at the time. (If someone is busy we will try to keep the item marked as out of stock!)
For Daisy, see my commission Dos/Don'ts for what I will or won't draw. I will do fanart for these though!
You can request my characters, but I may decline if it makes me uncomfortable or seems out of character.
No complicated character designs.
Prize providers give out prizes at their own pace, and set their own rules for what they will/won't do, as well as their prices. You should check with them individually if you want something specific but aren't sure if they'll be comfortable with it!
No refunds! This is not a RC shop, and is just meant to reward people for participating in Dropzone 2600's events!