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Tenchizard · Decorated Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 254

[META] McDonald's is moving now...

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 8:59 am

dreamerblue

Hmm. I got a take-out order from McDonald's here a couple days ago and didn't notice anything like that. Maybe I'll go again and check out the placemats...and take a second look at the bag my dinner came in this week.

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 10:30 am

Canzonett · Unfettered Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Munich

I guess McDonalds Germany is too busy promoting the Euro 2008 (2008 UEFA European Football Championship) at the moment ...

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 10:53 am

thebruce

Perhaps, if this is true, we should make up a much more generalized 'catch up' or 'what to do' page for people to join in... if they want to attract a huge audience, a long story to read won't be good... the mcdonalds crowd, stereotypically speaking, would likely be lokoing for something quick and fun and easy to understand. How can we present The Lost Ring in such a way? Razz

New mission? "attract McDonalds patrons" ugh Laughing

Just point them to an open field and tell them to play the labyrinth game. Razz

but srsly, if there's an influx of people from McD advertising, I'm certain a vast majority of them won't get past Thelostring.com, let alone read up on Ariadne's blog for instance.

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 11:08 am

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unagi · Unfettered Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Posts: 464 Location: Japan

As soon as I'd seen Tenchizard's post, I ran into McDonalds (it was almost midnight), but NO FtLR GOODS! Has Japan been given up? Crying or Very sad

I took away a paper mantle and am still looking into it at home ....

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 11:35 am

danteIL · Unfictologist Joined: 08 May 2006 Posts: 1990

If you go to the McDonald's Spain site:

http://www.mcdonalds.es/?#/home/

and click to the 2nd of the rotating 'screens' there is an ad for The Lost Ring (below), which is a clickthrough to http://www.thelostring.com

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 11:58 am

thebruce

nifty.
well that kind of sucks... took a look at McD Canada, and they only mention their involvement with the olympics. nothing ftlr related. boo.

(hey maybe they'll find this referral link about the olympics, and realize they should update their page! =P)

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 12:08 pm

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I checked the bag from my Egg McMuffin, this morning.
Nothing of note.
Just the normal, "Help! I'm being held captive in a paper bag making factory."

**Posted:** Fri May 16, 2008 12:22 pm

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The Australian McDonalds site appears to have more content than the Spanish site at the moment.

There are desktop wallpapers to download, as well as a 37 second interview with Ariadne's doctor.

**Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 10:55 pm

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runeix ftlr

looking at the McDonalds site now (Australian), i'll stop by tonight to lookfor instore advertising.

Matt

**Posted:** Sat May 17, 2008 11:06 pm

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**Posted:** Sun May 18, 2008 12:04 am

tabster · Decorated Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 244 Location: Ohio

the american site has nothing about anything at all.

http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/news/current.html

they seem to be a little behind the times

**Posted:** Sun May 18, 2008 5:38 am

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runeix ftlr

i've just had an idea for the wiki, what about a list of people who nobies can contact to get involed.

ie. mr.judkins for NZ
me for Australia.
etc
etc.

that way hopefull well have more people to train with, as i think there are only 2 registered melbourne players so i can't really start training yet Sad

**Posted:** Mon May 19, 2008 2:13 am

Canzonett · Unfettered Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Munich

I went to an German McDonald's yesterday and checked. Everything's green and football-y (resp. soccer-y) there, nothing about the Olympic Games or lost rings ...

**Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 5:33 am

Khaos · Decorated Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 287 Location: France

On the French McDonald's website, they're talking about a "McDo Sports Tour" (aimed at kids) which will be run from May 21th to September 27th.

It will go around the country to help kids discover two olympic sports (Tennis and Fencing) and is supported by the CIO.

Around the same months, there is also a "McDo Kids Iron Tour" with a triathlon circuit for kids.

So it will obviously be related with the lost ring events but i don't know exactly how.

**Posted:** Tue May 20, 2008 6:08 am

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