UCT's (University of Cape Town) own Genshinken (anime and gaming society) is hosting its first Anime and Gaming convention. Yours truly was lucky enough to be selected to be part of the comity to organize this great event (*he said while drowning under overdue work)
Any way, to the chase. I suggested to the folks here at UCT, how about an SA indie game corner (*wink wink, nudge nudge). After some begging and convincing (dont forget the bribing) I got them to accept. So without a further delay.
LADY's AND GENTLEMEN...ya who am I kidding. We (my self and the committee) would like to know if MakeGamesSa wishes to participate at this event?
Essentially what you guys had/will have at rAge (that kind of setup)...but cooler, because I said so.
Any interest? It's the 14-15 September 2013.
Any way, to the chase. I suggested to the folks here at UCT, how about an SA indie game corner (*wink wink, nudge nudge). After some begging and convincing (dont forget the bribing) I got them to accept. So without a further delay.
LADY's AND GENTLEMEN...ya who am I kidding. We (my self and the committee) would like to know if MakeGamesSa wishes to participate at this event?
Essentially what you guys had/will have at rAge (that kind of setup)...but cooler, because I said so.
Any interest? It's the 14-15 September 2013.
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We could ask the guys showing at rage if they would be willing to show, and if you provide screen space (pc's) I'm sure it will be awesome. Unfortunately I don't think MakeGames could help with pc rental etc. But see if you can round us some volunteers and donation machines?
Also any idea of the amount of computers I should try and orginize?
-Space: Enough Space for 8-12 pc's (Will clarify tomorrow)
-Power: There are 3 phase power points (and we have the boxes) so shouldn't be an issue
-Internet: There is wireless access (as well as lan ports that I'm aware of) you'll just need an guest account (I'll try and organize that)
-Screens/PC: We are trying to get a hold of some sponsors (like Chaos computers for the PC's) but if that does nor work I will see if i can't borrow some of the varsity's pc's
-Security: There will pc campus security (There is always guys patrolling) but if I'm not mistaken, we might get extra in
-Merch: Please by all means.
-Signage: Still to be announced (Mainly because I can't get a hold of the chairman)
People: As much as possible. Seeing as this will be the first one, not as much as rAge. But we will do our best to make the event more known (MARKETING HERE I COMI'TH o_O )
- Signage: None (if MakeGamesSA is willing to sponsor a gift/such for one of the competitions [think a t-shirts or so])
- Security: We have an office we can lock the equip away for the night if you so wish
- Advertisement: MWEB will do a 'article' on the event on their site, as well as Sentient Gamer, Zombie Gamer (And then All the other stall participants have their own marketing, which helps). Posters are to be put up in all participating stores and pamphlets will be handed out. UCT radio will also be covering this event.
Please let me know who is interested (so that we can organize the tables+pc's)
GOOD NEWS!!!
Got pc's organized ^^
8 of them
So if you are interested I'll put your name on the list. Cut-off date: 6 September
Strongly recommend you come to the meetup this week to get people excited to come show off their games at UCT.
Also any question here on the forums, I'll do my best to answer them to the fullest (and some).
Let's get some movement on this, devs!
Comp system: Would you like one (something like ask the people who walk by to rate?)
Numbers: Please (Just keep in mind we can only provide 8 pc at this time)
Also If you guys have some banners and such...BRING IT ^^
@LexAquillia: ah....derp =P
soz. Nope. If you are exhibiting you don't have to. (If your not..well fair game [see what I did there ;) ])
http://genshikenuct.wix.com/genshiken-ucon
and for the formality ;) "I'm interested in participating in UCON" :)
http://themodernmage.com/uct-society-hosted-anime-and-gaming-convention-coming-soon
The games To be shown to the public at UCON:
- The Maker's Eden (@WelshPixie)
- Pixel Boy (@atomicdomb)
- ...your game here..
@kgauhelo:
If you want to showcase your game please give me more details about it, tnx
@Boysano:
Awesome man. Definitely next time ^^
Sorry. Was SUPER busy yesterday getting things ready for the weekend.
Um you can always send it my way. Dropbox or whatever (or even by hand if you'd like ;) )
PS
Really sorry about the late reply (this one is on me =\ )
so screen with keyboard and mouse.
Cases hidden (hopefully)
(no controllers unless you bring your own)
But what we can do is have a computer or two actually have speakers (making sure the are some part away from each other)
As I remember sound was and important aspect for your game (ambiance and such)
Also all exhibitors, please be at UCT jamerson hall around 09:00 at the latest so that we can setup your games.
Ya, this is the first event. So we are learning a TON (Yep we can actually weigh experience now, thank you science)
We have linux pc's available at the time pf this post
Im glad/overjoyed to see people excited for this event
Then again I was thinking of selling lots of bulk cheap MTG cards at the show, but you didnt reply to my applications at your official website?
Sorry, I wasn't in control of the website...I go and whip the Gremlins responsible multiple a times. Really, sorry =(.
@dislekcia & @atomicdomb:
Hmm...I'll see what can be done (shouldn't be a problem...I REALLY hope). I'm talking to UCT's wonderfull IT department right now about the computers (and now OS's)
I'll keep you guys informed
@WelshPixie :
Thanks for the info forward