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QIEE: Further further break extension?

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:04:22 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

How are people doing on watching DS9 episodes? Anyone ready to move on with season 2 or shall we push back to June, maybe around June 7th?

In either case, because of issues with my health, there might be some disruptions in the watch schedule from time to time where I might need to push some episode discussions back. Should be fine in any case, though. Just let me know if you have a preference for continuing in May or holding off until June!

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QIEE: Further season 2 break extension?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:12:49 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone!

Discussions for season 2 episodes are set to resume soon, but I'm not sure there's anyone other than me currently ready to move on. So, should I extend another month or so e.g. to May 3rd? What do people think?

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Quodo in Every Episode: Season 2 - mid-season break #2!

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:53:13 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! We're about two-thirds of the way through season 2 now, so we're going to go on another mid-season writing break. In particular, I am kind of rammed at work right now and for the next few weeks too, so I thought we should take a longer break this time, about a month or so. What do people think about picking up again around April 5th? I'm also happy to extend longer if people need more time. I need some breathing time!

If you're working on anything or have any watching plans, feel free to chat about them in the comments. You can check the masterlist for which episodes don't have any fics for them and for links to past discussion posts. If you'd like to get a selection of random unficced episodes to try your hand at, you can sign up for a writing challenge here. And if you end up writing something, you can post it to the Quodo in Every Episode collection on AO3, if you like!

We'll come back after the break with episode 2x18 "Profit and Loss" AKA Quark's big Casablanca episode.

Helpful links:
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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Playing God"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:28:44 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone, this is the last episode we'll discuss before we go on a mid-season break, probably a bit of a longer one (~1 month or so unless people have different opinions).This week we're discussing... episode 2x17 "Playing God"!

Episode synopsis: While hosting a Trill initiate, Arjin, Dax's runabout hits a piece of space debris that turns out to be a miniature universe that keeps on growing in size. While trying to figure out what to do with the proto-universe, Dax also struggles with finding her own path for being a joined Trill mentor that doesn't repeat Curzon's mistakes. Meanwhile, Kira and O'Brien struggle with a Cardassian vole infestation.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Quark appears several times -- in the opening playing a late-night game of tongo with Dax, later bringing a dead vole up to Ops, and then giving Arjin some tough life advice in his bar. Odo has a voice line and then one scene in Ops where he is among the senior officers debating what to do about the proto-universe.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/437.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e17+Playing+God+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Shadowplay"

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:44:00 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x16 "Shadowplay"!

Episode synopsis: Dax and Odo visit a planet in the Gamma Quadrant and investigate a mystery where villagers keep suddenly going missing. Meanwhile, Kira, in charge of keeping Quark in line while Odo is away, gets an unexpected visit from Vedek Bareil. Meanwhile, Jake struggles to tell his dad that he's not interested in the activities Ben has set up to prepare him for applying to Starfleet Academy.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: This is an Odo-centric episode -- he is discussing his love life with Dax, investigating a mystery, and bonding with a girl who is openly and innocently curious about his Changeling nature and life. Quark has the B-plot where he is foiled by Kira in his attempts to do crimes while Odo is gone and he almost successfully manages to distract Kira by arranging for Bareil to visit the station.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/436.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There is one in the tag but it doesn't count:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/49491202

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Paradise"

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:45:16 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x15 "Paradise"!

Episode synopsis: Sisko and O'Brien crash-land on a planet where no electricity or electronic technology works, discovering that the human colony living there is run as a cult under their leader, Alixus, who wants Sisko and O'Brien to give up on the possibility of rescue and integrate into the community.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Quark and Odo don't appear in this one. This was a problem because for the first time, I couldn't include a screencap for them!

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/435.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e15+Paradise+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo Mini-fest VI - work reveals!

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:26:26 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Happy Valentine's Day! Quodo Mini-fest works are revealed, so come get your Quodo fix over here: https://archiveofourown.org/collections/quodo_minifest6/works

This year, we've got an interesting mix of fic, vids, and icons, so check it out!

Just a note that you may want to redate your work, because works posted a while ago will be buried several pages back in the DS9 tag on AO3 and people might not realize it's new. To redate, edit your work, go down to the "Associations" section, check the "Set a different publication date" box, and then put in today's date. The listings may take a few minutes to update.

Let me know if there are any issues or you have any feedback for future rounds of Quodo Mini-fest. Enjoy! 💜

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Whispers"

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:40:05 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x14 "Whispers"!

Episode synopsis: Following his return from the Parada system, O'Brien starts to notice everyone behaving strangely around him and especially keen to shut him out of security arrangements related to the upcoming visit by the Parada delegation. This instills a sense of paranoia that ultimately leads to O'Brien fleeing the station looking for help and answers.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo has a couple of scenes, and Quark has one. Odo, on Bajor for most of the episode, returns and is immediately alerted of O'Brien's suspicions and promises to look into it further, but ultimately takes the side of the other senior officers in trying to manage O'Brien's behavior. Between these two scenes, Quark has a brief conversation with a noticeably on-edge O'Brien where his attempt to casually talk about the Paradas further raises O'Brien's suspicions.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/434.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e14+Whispers+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo in Every Episode revisiting-discussion post: 2x13 "Armageddon Game"

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:04:19 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! This week, we've got another revisiting-discussion. This time we're discussing 2x13 "Armageddon Game." Feel free to watch or peruse the transcripts of this episode and look at the discussions below for some possible Quodo fic ideas, and leave whatever thoughts you have over there:

Discussion post for 2x13 "Armageddon Game"

Next week, we'll be back with a new episode discussion for "Whispers," another O'Brien-centric episode.

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "The Alternate"

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:28:26 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x12 "The Alternate"!

Episode synopsis: Following the discovery of an Odo-like lifeform in the Gamma Quadrant, Odo's old handler from the Bajoran Institute of Science comes to the station, stirring up unresolved resentments in Odo about the way he was raised and his relationship with Dr. Mora Pol.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: This is an Odo-centric episode. Quark appears in a long opening scene where Odo confronts him about the authenticity of some desiccated disks of a notable Ferengi when Mora arrives. The rest of the episode is Odo going to the planet, being treated in the infirmary, and then investigating the mysterious disappearance of the collected lifeform and an attack that happens shortly afterward, and transforming into monster Odo, basically.

One screencap from this episode:

"Odo, I'm a victim here!"

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/432.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There are five works tagged with Quodo in the tag. Two of these are already in our masterlist, but I need to check out the other three:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/27608330
https://archiveofourown.org/works/28524270
https://archiveofourown.org/works/42289659
https://archiveofourown.org/works/42308910
https://archiveofourown.org/works/47813875

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Have you read any of the fics linked above? Let us know if they fit! Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo in Every Episode revisiting-discussion post: 2x11 "Rivals"

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:20:41 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! This week is one dedicated to revisiting an episode we've already discussed before -- in fact, if I recall correctly, I think this was the very first episode we discussed for QIEE. We're discussing 2x11 "Rivals." Feel free to watch or peruse the transcripts of this episode and look at the discussions below for some possible Quodo fic ideas, and leave whatever thoughts you have over there:

Discussion post for 2x11 "Rivals"

Next week, we'll be having a new discussion on 2x12 "The Alternate"!

Helpful links:
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Quodo Mini-fest - assignments out

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:04:04 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Quodo Mini-fest assignments are out! This year, works are due Saturday 7 February at 11:59PM PST. Here's a countdown.

Just a reminder that the minimum requirements for this event are a 100-word fic, a sketch or doodle, a podfic for any existing work, a fanvid of any length, 3 icons or 1 larger graphic, or similar effort for other media at your discretion. To post your work, go to "My Assignments" and hit the "Fulfill" button. If you don't think you'll be able to make something by the deadline, use the "Default" button on AO3. Let me know if you have any questions or issues. Very excited to see what people come up with!

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Sanctuary"

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:06:14 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x10 "Sanctuary"!

Episode synopsis: A new ship comes through the wormhole, bearing the refugees of a whole Gamma Quadrant civilization, the Skrreea, who are looking for their promised land of Kentanna. Conflict arises when the Skrreea decide that, given what they know, the prophesied Kentanna must be Bajor.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo is in several scenes, accompanying the newcomers as they're shown around the station and commenting from time to time, and confronting Nog after he has pulled a prank on some Skrreean teens. Odo and Quark have a scene together when Quark arrives to pick Nog up from the security office and the two discuss the Skrreea's presence on the station. Quark has a scene at the beginning of the episode where he complains to Kira about the musician she asked Quark to employ in his bar, and then a scene after his conversation with Odo where he breaks up a fight between Nog and the Skrreean teen looking for revenge.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/430.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e10+Sanctuary+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Second Sight"

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:16:07 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

We're back from our first mid-season break. Also, Quodo Mini-fest sign-ups are open! Anyway, this week we're discussing... episode 2x09 "Second Sight"!

Episode synopsis: Around the anniversary of Jennifer's death, Ben encounters a new woman on the station whom he has chemistry with. The only problem is that she keeps mysteriously disappearing.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo has a couple scenes: one where Sisko comes in to talk to him about finding any information about the mysterious Fenna, and a follow-up where he reports his findings. Quark also has one scene where he comforts a Sisko who has been stood up by Fenna.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/429.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There's no tag for this episode. A search for "Second Sight" doesn't turn up any Quodo works.

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo Mini-fest VI - Sign-ups open now!

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:44:50 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Quodo Mini-fest is a low-pressure exchange that's basically just an excuse to have a little explosion of Quodo fanwork goodness. Sign-ups are open now and will remain open until 10 January!

Schedule:
Signups: 1-10 January 11:59 PM PST
Assignments go out: ~11 January
Posting deadline: 7 February 11:59 PM PST (countdown)
Work/creator reveal: 14 February 00:00 AM PST

AO3 Collection (check here for rules and information)

Just some notes on minor tweaks this year:
- I decided to schedule a longer post-deadline pinch-hitting period this year. Notably, this means that the work deadline is 4 days earlier this year than it has been in the past. Sign-up deadline remains the same.
- Tweaked the wording of the rules to make it more clear that works need to be complete.
- Added a rule that people with unacknowledged Quodo Mini-fest gifts from past years will not go out for pinch hit if they don't have a gift at the work deadline.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Quodo in Every Episode: Season 2 - mid-season break #1!

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:33:24 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! Instead of discussing an episode this week, we're going on our first mid-season writing break, now that we're approximately one-third of the way through season 2. I'm going to make this break two weeks long since I'm quite busy during the holidays and know I'll need a rest. Feel free to use this as a chance to get some writing done on a QIEE fic or get caught up on episodes if you're behind, and we'll be back on Sunday January 4th! Also, Quodo Mini-fest is coming up! Soon. ◉‿◉

If you're working on anything or have any watching plans, feel free to chat about them in the comments. You can check the masterlist for which episodes don't have any fics for them and for links to past discussion posts. If you'd like to get a selection of random unficced episodes to try your hand at, you can sign up for a writing challenge here. And if you end up writing something, you can post it to the Quodo in Every Episode collection on AO3, if you like!

Helpful links:
https://discord.gg/VaCnMYvKu6 (18+ proship Quodo Discord - there is a dedicated channel for this event)
https://discord.gg/Htz4crCdCt (general Quodo Discord)
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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Necessary Evil"

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:15:51 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x08 "Necessary Evil"! (This is the last episode we're discussing before going on our first mid-season break, by the way!)

Episode synopsis: A woman pays Quark to bring her a box hidden in a shop on DS9; Quark is shot and put into a coma after peeking at its contents, which have now gone missing. Odo flashes back to the first case he was ever asked to solve on Terok Nor, which he was never able to close: the murder of the woman's husband, a Bajoran chemist on Terok Nor. In both cases, Kira's involvement forces Odo to choose between truth and justice.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo is the main/POV character of this episode, but the events are instigated by/centered around Quark. Quark meets with Pallra, breaks into a room with Rom, and then is shot and spends the rest of the episode unconscious in the infirmary. In the past, Quark is interrogated by Odo regarding Kira's alibi. Over the whole episode, Odo is solving two cases: one in the past involving murder and sabotage and talking to Dukat, Pallra, Kira, and Quark, and one in the present involving blackmail and attempted murder and talking to Rom, Pallra, Kira, and Sisko.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/428.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There are predictably quite a few Quodo fics in the tag for this episode, although some of these are tagged with multiple episodes and probably don't count:
1) https://archiveofourown.org/works/63259720
2) https://archiveofourown.org/works/49491202
3) https://archiveofourown.org/works/43625370
4) https://archiveofourown.org/works/41650548
5) https://archiveofourown.org/works/12680085

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Have you read any of the fics linked above? Let us know if they fit! Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Rules of Acquisition"

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:07:12 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x07 "Rules of Acquisition"!

Episode synopsis: A big Quark episode! Quark is sent by Zek to do a difficult business negotiation with the Dosi, a Gamma Quadrant race. Assisting him is Pel, an ambitious Ferengi waiter with strong business sense, who turns out to be a female in disguise!

What The Boys are up to in this episode: This is a Quark-centric episode. He is doing a lot throughout -- playing tongo, getting advice from Pel, doing negotiations with the Dosi, going on a trip to the Gamma Quadrant with Pel which takes an unexpected romantic turn, and finally reckoning with the fallout of Pel's secret, both with Pel and the grand nagus. Odo has a couple of scenes in this one: he appears briefly at the beginning of the episode to tell Morn he can't sleep on the Promenade, and then appears later with Rom, where his musings on how he would personally react to someone stealing his brother's affections prompts Rom to rifle through Pel's room, looking for dirt.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/427.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There is one fic tagged with this and another episode in the tag:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/44865166

Tell us:
- What did you think about this episode?
- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
- Have you read any of the fics linked above? Let us know if they fit! Do you know of any other fics set in or that build off this episode that weren't linked above?
- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

Anonymous comments are on, so feel free to chime in even if you don't have a Dreamwidth account! If you prefer, we are also available on Discord:
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Quodo Mini-fest: looking for feedback (Quodo Mini-fest VI coming soon!)

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:57:36 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone!

I was posting an update on DeviantArt and realized I meant to ask for some feedback on planned changes to Quodo Mini-fest before it starts up again. I am planning on running it as normal from January to Feb 14 (Valentine's Day), although if this timeframe doesn't work for you, do let me know.

The main change that I was thinking about making in terms of Quodo Mini-fest's rules is changing it so that, if you're without a gift after the deadline and you haven't commented on gifts you've gotten in previous rounds of Quodo Mini-fest, I will not seek out a pinch hitter to fill your request.

While I do generally like the setup we've had so far, where everyone who signs up gets a gift regardless of whether they turn something in or not, I feel like when it comes to filling post-deadline pinch hits in particular, there's been some situations where seeking out a last-minute pinch hitter was probably too stressful of a thing to do and I probably should not have done this.

In general, filling post-deadline pinch hits in this event has been fairly difficult because the time between the deadline and when the collection opens is quite short. The fanwork minimums are pretty low so that mitigates some of that issue, but depending on the prompts, it can be hard to fill with a short/quick work, and it can just be hard for someone to schedule time to make something with a window so short. One thing I could do that would help remove some of this pressure would be to adjust the schedule to make the deadline earlier and the buffer period longer, and I'm definitely open to doing this.

However, there is still another issue, which is that it feels weird to ask for a tight-turnaround pinch hit when it's unlikely that the person whom the gift is for will comment on it. I don't want to make someone producing works on short notice feel like their effort was wasted! And if someone doesn't have a gift and multiple people work on something at the same time, we can end up in a situation where multiple gifts get made for a person that aren't actually acknowledged later.

So in short, proposed change: After the deadline, before I post the list of replacement gifts needed, I will check if the recipient has any gifts in previous rounds of Quodo Mini-fest they haven't commented on and will make a decision about whether to include that sign-up on the list of needed pinch hits on that basis. (If you haven't participated in any rounds of Quodo Mini-fest previously, the benefit of the doubt will obviously be granted!)

I also plan on clarifying in the rules that works submitted to this event have to be complete i.e. stories have to be self-contained / have a beginning/middle/end, and art pieces have to convey a complete idea, even if the work is short, sketchy, low-effort, etc.

So please let me know what you think about the above changes.
- How is the schedule/timeframe of this event? Would you like it moved? Would you like a longer gap between when works are due and when the works are scheduled to be revealed?
- Only seek post-deadline pinch hitters for recipients who have commented on gifts in the past -- yea/nay?
- Anything else you want to suggest?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Melora"

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:38:47 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x06 "Melora"!

Episode synopsis: Doctor Bashir is excited about the arrival of Ensign Melora, an alien from a low-gravity world who needs mobility aids in order to navigate high-gravity worlds. Meanwhile, Fallit, one of Quark's partners in crime who took the fall for an illegal shipment and went to prison for eight years, comes aboard the station seeking revenge.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Quark (+ Odo at points) has a whole subplot here where he makes several unsuccessful attempts to appease Fallit. As part of this, Quark goes to Odo for help, who gives him a combadge to use in case of emergency but otherwise can't really intervene. Quark eventually ends up an unwilling accomplice in an armed robbery and then hostage of Fallit as he tries to escape to the Gamma Quadrant, before he, Melora, and Dax are able to retake control of the runabout.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/426.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: There seems to be one in the tag:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/41854404

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- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Cardassians"

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:50:55 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x05 "Cardassians"!

Episode synopsis: When Garak is bitten by a Cardassian child who was raised by Bajorans, an investigation is opened regarding the child's circumstances and whether he should be returned to his still-living birth family on Cardassia. Cautioning Bashir that something deeper seems to be going on, Garak invites Bashir along for an investigation.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo and Quark both have very minor roles in this episode. In one scene, Odo is in Ops and responds to the incident of Garak's biting before leaving to investigate the presence of a Cardassian boy aboard the station. Later, he speaks over the comm (voice only) to inform Sisko that Dukat has arrived on the station. Quark has one scene in the bar where he expresses resentment at the newcomer Zolan's winning streak.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/425.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e05+Cardassians+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

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- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
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- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "Invasive Procedures"

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:47:13 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x04 "Invasive Procedures"!

Episode synopsis: During a plasma storm when only a minimal crew of senior officers is left aboard DS9, the station is boarded by a small crew led by an unjoined Trill who is determined to become the new Dax, even if it means ending Jadzia's life.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Odo and Quark have a scene together in the opening where Odo comes across Quark sitting suspiciously by himself in an airlock and they banter. Odo then gets forced by Verad's crew into a container at gunpoint and spends most of the episode like that; Quark tries and fails to get paid for his assistance in bypassing station security and ends up captured. After spending a while in Ops, Quark gets injured and sent to the infirmary, where he provides a distraction to allow Bashir to disable his guard, and then picks the lock on the container Odo is in. Odo then confronts the invaders at the airlock.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/424.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e04+Invasive+Procedures+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

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- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "The Siege"

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:16:48 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

This week we're discussing... episode 2x03 "The Siege"!

Episode synopsis: The final part of season 2's three-part opener! Kira and Dax are tasked with getting proof of Cardassian support of the Circle to the Chamber of Ministers; meanwhile, Sisko and a crew of Starfleet officers have chosen to remain on DS9 in order to delay its handover to Bajoran forces to buy time for the evidence to come out and Bajor's provisional government to be restored. This episode concludes Li Nalas's story of becoming a Bajoran folk hero.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: Quark implements a scheme to resell seats aboard the evacuation runabouts and winds up getting stuck aboard DS9 as it undergoes a siege. Odo briefly appears in one scene to tell Jake and Nog to get to the evacuation point, has one scene with Quark where he brings him to Ops regarding his ticket scalping scheme and Quark gives him a fond goodbye, and appears in several scenes assisting the Starfleet defense of the station.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/423.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/tags/Episode:%20s02e03%20The%20Seige%20(Star%20Trek:%20Deep%20Space%20Nine)/works)

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- What do you see as the Quodo potential for this episode?

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Quodo in Every Episode revisiting-discussion post: 2x02 "The Circle"

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:14:54 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! This week is one dedicated to revisiting an episode we've already discussed before. This week we're discussing 2x02 "The Circle." Feel free to watch or peruse the transcripts of this episode and look at the discussions below for some possible Quodo fic ideas, and leave whatever thoughts you have over there:

Discussion post for 2x02 "The Circle"

Next week, we'll be having a new discussion on 2x03 "The Siege"!

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Quodo in Every Episode discussion: "The Homecoming"

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:26:15 GMT

Posted by: chacusha

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Quodo in Every Episode. Not sure if people are caught up, but I just wanted to get started again, because I miss having a bit of ST:DS9 in my life. But we can go slow and take breaks as needed!

This week we're discussing... episode 2x01 "The Homecoming"!

Episode synopsis: The first episode of season 2 and a three-episode mini-plot arc: Quark brings the earring -- found on a Cardassian planet -- of a presumed-dead Bajoran war hero to Kira, prompting her to initiate a rescue mission. Li Nalas returns to a fragmented and unstable Bajor struggling with a growing extremist xenophobic movement and looking to him for leadership. He reluctantly decides to shoulder this role only to find out the Bajoran provisional government has decided to assign him to replace Kira as Bajoran liaison officer on DS9.

What The Boys are up to in this episode: The episode opens with a friendly/antagonistic conversation between Quark and Odo. Quark and Odo each have several scenes throughout the episode -- Odo responding to security incidents and doing crowd control on the station, and Quark meeting with the Boslic captain, giving the earring to Kira, and then being branded by Circle extremists and later treated in the infirmary.

One screencap from this episode:

Transcript: http://chakoteya.net/DS9/421.htm

Quodo fics tagged with this episode: None (https://archiveofourown.org/works?work_search%5Bsort_column%5D=revised_at&work_search%5Bother_tag_names%5D=Episode%3A+s02e01+The+Homecoming+%28Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine%29&work_search%5Bexcluded_tag_names%5D=&work_search%5Bcrossover%5D=&work_search%5Bcomplete%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_from%5D=&work_search%5Bwords_to%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_from%5D=&work_search%5Bdate_to%5D=&work_search%5Bquery%5D=&work_search%5Blanguage_id%5D=&commit=Sort+and+Filter&tag_id=Star+Trek%3A+Deep+Space+Nine)

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- Have you written a fic set during/after this episode?
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