SIDE QUEST: FFXIV NPC MINI BANG
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Side Quest is a Final Fantasy XIV Mini Bang focused on NPCs (& Meteor!) Sign-Ups Open December 2025.
Current Status: Pre-Event Prep
Submit a Prompt: https://side-request.straw.page
Current Status: Pre-Event Prep
Submit a Prompt: https://side-request.straw.page
OH HEY! Did you know sign-ups for Side Quest: A FFXIV NPC Mini Bang open next month on Saturday, December 06?
Now you do! AND to help spread the word, we’re doing a mini WOL/OC or NPC commission giveaway!
🔁RT this post = one entry
💬Comment ur favorite NPC/NPC Ship below = a second entry!
Now you do! AND to help spread the word, we’re doing a mini WOL/OC or NPC commission giveaway!
🔁RT this post = one entry
💬Comment ur favorite NPC/NPC Ship below = a second entry!
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
OH HEY! Did you know sign-ups for Side Quest: A FFXIV NPC Mini Bang open next month on Saturday, December 06?
Now you do! AND to help spread the word, we’re doing a mini WOL/OC or NPC commission giveaway!
🔁RT this post = one entry
💬Comment ur favorite NPC/NPC Ship below = a second entry!
Now you do! AND to help spread the word, we’re doing a mini WOL/OC or NPC commission giveaway!
🔁RT this post = one entry
💬Comment ur favorite NPC/NPC Ship below = a second entry!
Have too many FFXIV NPC fic ideas to hold onto but want to help inspire others?
The Side Quest "ReQUEST" prompt suggestion box is now open for submission!
Share ideas and stories you want to see of your favorite NPCs--you never know who you might inspire!
🗳️ side-request.straw.page
The Side Quest "ReQUEST" prompt suggestion box is now open for submission!
Share ideas and stories you want to see of your favorite NPCs--you never know who you might inspire!
🗳️ side-request.straw.page
September 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Have too many FFXIV NPC fic ideas to hold onto but want to help inspire others?
The Side Quest "ReQUEST" prompt suggestion box is now open for submission!
Share ideas and stories you want to see of your favorite NPCs--you never know who you might inspire!
🗳️ side-request.straw.page
The Side Quest "ReQUEST" prompt suggestion box is now open for submission!
Share ideas and stories you want to see of your favorite NPCs--you never know who you might inspire!
🗳️ side-request.straw.page
And with censorship discussions unfortunately front and center, we'd like to emphasize that this event will not be restricting stories based on content and ships.
This means all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are invited to participate.
This means all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are invited to participate.
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
And with censorship discussions unfortunately front and center, we'd like to emphasize that this event will not be restricting stories based on content and ships.
This means all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are invited to participate.
This means all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are invited to participate.
Since this event is focused on FFXIV NPCs, custom Azems, WOLs, and ships featuring them should not be the main focus of any work. They are more than welcome to be mentioned in passing or as background characters though!
September 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Since this event is focused on FFXIV NPCs, custom Azems, WOLs, and ships featuring them should not be the main focus of any work. They are more than welcome to be mentioned in passing or as background characters though!
During the event, we’ll be asking participating authors to write a story around 5k+ words and for artists to complete at least one piece of artwork.
It should go without saying, but both AI-generated artwork and writing will not be permitted. W
It should go without saying, but both AI-generated artwork and writing will not be permitted. W
September 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
During the event, we’ll be asking participating authors to write a story around 5k+ words and for artists to complete at least one piece of artwork.
It should go without saying, but both AI-generated artwork and writing will not be permitted. W
It should go without saying, but both AI-generated artwork and writing will not be permitted. W
The current working schedule is as follows.
We are trying to keep things flexible and will restructure the posting period if our teams note that they need more time during check-ins to complete their work.
We are trying to keep things flexible and will restructure the posting period if our teams note that they need more time during check-ins to complete their work.
September 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The current working schedule is as follows.
We are trying to keep things flexible and will restructure the posting period if our teams note that they need more time during check-ins to complete their work.
We are trying to keep things flexible and will restructure the posting period if our teams note that they need more time during check-ins to complete their work.
This mini bang’s theme is going to be focused on FFXIV NPCS! Works can either be SFW/NSFW, have a canon or AU setting, and all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are welcome to participate—including polyships.
September 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This mini bang’s theme is going to be focused on FFXIV NPCS! Works can either be SFW/NSFW, have a canon or AU setting, and all NPC/NPC and NPC/Meteor ships are welcome to participate—including polyships.
Start 2026 off with a (mini) Bang!
Side Quest is a FFXIV NPC-centered Mini Bang that will commence in January 2026—but you’ll be able to sign up as early as Saturday, December 6th, 2025!
Side Quest is a FFXIV NPC-centered Mini Bang that will commence in January 2026—but you’ll be able to sign up as early as Saturday, December 6th, 2025!
September 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Start 2026 off with a (mini) Bang!
Side Quest is a FFXIV NPC-centered Mini Bang that will commence in January 2026—but you’ll be able to sign up as early as Saturday, December 6th, 2025!
Side Quest is a FFXIV NPC-centered Mini Bang that will commence in January 2026—but you’ll be able to sign up as early as Saturday, December 6th, 2025!
In just a little over a week, we have received a little over 50 responses! Thank you to all who expressed interest in making this event happen, and I'm pleased to say we'll be moving forward this project!
I'll be working to put together some more information soon 💖
I'll be working to put together some more information soon 💖
July 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In just a little over a week, we have received a little over 50 responses! Thank you to all who expressed interest in making this event happen, and I'm pleased to say we'll be moving forward this project!
I'll be working to put together some more information soon 💖
I'll be working to put together some more information soon 💖
A Big Bang is a collaborative event where writers and artists work together to create works inspired by a ship or fandom theme.
Writers anonymously submit a summary of their work to be matched with an artist, who will then read and illustrate a scene or two of their choosing from their story. 1/
Writers anonymously submit a summary of their work to be matched with an artist, who will then read and illustrate a scene or two of their choosing from their story. 1/
July 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A Big Bang is a collaborative event where writers and artists work together to create works inspired by a ship or fandom theme.
Writers anonymously submit a summary of their work to be matched with an artist, who will then read and illustrate a scene or two of their choosing from their story. 1/
Writers anonymously submit a summary of their work to be matched with an artist, who will then read and illustrate a scene or two of their choosing from their story. 1/