Return to Unfiction unforum
 a.r.g.b.b 
FAQ FAQ   Search Search 
 
Welcome!
New users, PLEASE read these forum guidelines. New posters, SEARCH before posting and read these rules before posting your killer new campaign. New players may also wish to peruse the ARG Player Tutorial.

All users must abide by the Terms of Service.
Website Restoration Project
This archiving project is a collaboration between Unfiction and Sean Stacey (SpaceBass), Brian Enigma (BrianEnigma), and Laura E. Hall (lehall) with
the Center for Immersive Arts.
Announcements
This is a static snapshot of the
Unfiction forums, as of
July 23, 2017.
This site is intended as an archive to chronicle the history of Alternate Reality Games.
  

The time now is Tue Nov 12, 2024 11:24 pm
All times are UTC - 4 (DST in action)		 View posts in this forum since last visit
View unanswered posts in this forum
Calendar
 Forum index » Diversions » Social Interactions
ARGFest needs your help!
Moderators: Giskard
View previous topicView next topic
Page 1 of 2 [22 Posts]   Goto page: 1, 2 Next
Author Message
imbri
Entrenched


Joined: 21 Sep 2002
Posts: 1182
Location: wonderland

 		ARGFest needs your help!
This is a hard post for me to write. I hate (HATE) asking for money. However, we are in dire need of funds. I didn't consider the W at the start because I knew that it would push us to the limits of our budget. When other options fell through, I still had hope that we could pull it off. Unfortunately, our numbers, across the board, are down. Sponsorships, registrations, and hotel bookings came in significantly less than we had hoped. That leaves us a little more than $6000 short - and that's if we ditch the Stragglers Supper and the programs.

ARGFest is not a business. I am personally responsible for covering the difference. Sadly, I just do not have $6000 (spare or not). When I started looking at craigslist to see what I could get for my car, I realized it was time to reach out for help. Anything you have to help me out with this would be so very much appreciated... most definitely personally, but also from ARGFest as a whole.

For $10, you can become a member of the Order of the Trout

For $25-$500, you can become a booster (paypal link in the sidebar)

If you would like to donate more, I will set up a Patron level and give you the same recognition we give our sponsors and, if you are attending ARGFest, I'll get you on our VIP with the W (I've no idea what that would mean - an extra warm welcome?) and see about upgrading your room to a suite.

If you have any ideas on how we can raise the $6k in the next week, I would LOVE to hear them.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:35 am
Last edited by imbri on Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:14 pm; edited 3 times in total
 View user's profile Visit poster's website AIM Address
 Back to top 
konamouse
Official uF Dietitian


Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 8010
Location: My own alternate reality

 		Even though I cannot make it (again) this year, I have sent in my support. Hope it helps.
_________________
'squeek'
r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:52 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Nighthawk
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee


Joined: 14 Jul 2007
Posts: 4751
Location: Miami, Florida, USA, Earth

 		As soon as I get my first paycheck in the last SIX weeks, I'll show my support as well. Won't be much (look forward to the day I'll be able to be a Silver Smile ), but I feel I should do something.
_________________
"Omne ignotum pro magnifico"

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:13 am
 View user's profile Visit poster's website
 Back to top 
Syncopal
Decorated


Joined: 18 Jul 2009
Posts: 199
Location: Look Behind You!

 		Donated what I could. Can we get a special announcement here on the forums? Or can we hit up a plea on some of the other ARG sites? Seems to me that at this point our best bet is to focus on the ARG community... and a bunch of smaller donations.

Or maybe one big corporate one? Anyone have some contacts with the big transmedia companies in New York/Hollywood? Since its a 'transmedia storytelling' event too? Anyone have Jeff's number @ Starlight Runner? Hehehehe...

I know how about A 4-day Kickstarter? LOL!

Seriously though, I dont want Imbri to have to foot the bill... let's look at this as an ARG....

Someone will die if we don't get $6000 in 4 days... HELP US!! Wink

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:33 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
enaxor
I Have No Life

Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Posts: 2395
imbri wrote:
This is a hard post for me to write. I hate (HATE) asking for money. However, we are in dire need of funds.... (snip)

If you have any ideas on how we can raise the $6 in the next week, I would LOVE to hear them. [/list]


Last year some funds were raised by an auction, are there any plans for that this year? I seem to recall some mention of it, but nothing official.
_________________
10/05/2007, 04/23/2009, 07/02/2015
The world is a much dimmer place.

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 11:54 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Rogi Ocnorb
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee


Joined: 01 Sep 2005
Posts: 4266
Location: Where the cheese is free.

 		The boosters page is a little disappointing. I'm hoping it's just way behind on the updates.

How about some kind of a "Buy a Trailhead" fundraiser where you're guaranteed to be part of the initial mailing for a game where there is a desirable swag/collectible component. We all love our game swag and while everyone dreams of being included in a the opening salvo for a game, the unfortunate reality is that most never will be.

Also, regarding the "Order of the Trout". How about adding some other aquatic species we're familiar with, such as Flounder, Herring and Coelcanth.
Don't we ALL want to be "Red Herrings"?
_________________
I'm telling you now, so you can't say, "Oh, I didn't know...Nobody told me!"


PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:20 pm
 View user's profile AIM Address Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
 Back to top 
SpaceBass
The BADministrator


Joined: 20 Sep 2002
Posts: 2701
Location: pellucidar

 		 Booster Madness
Rogi's right, we need more boosters! How about if I sweeten the pot a little for Tron/Flynn Lives fans? I have a few game swag items to give away to the first few boosters in a few specific tiers who step up after this post. All giveaways are first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Offer is good through next Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

Contribute $50 to receive a Flynn's Arcade Token, a Space Paranoids Pin, and a sticker with a code to enter on your Flynn Lives account so that you can pretend you attended the SF event (8 sets available).

Contribute $100 to receive an authentic XL Flynn Lives T-Shirt, in stylish black (4 available).

Contribute $500 to receive a complete set of all three Bits, in their original packaging, plus a big, sloppy, wet kiss from Jamesi (one bit set available, kisses unlimited, should I have asked Jamesi first?).
_________________
Alternate Reality Gaming
http://www.unfiction.com/

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:06 pm
 View user's profile Visit poster's website
 Back to top 
natas
PHP Ninja


Joined: 06 Oct 2007
Posts: 3177
Location: Northwest Indiana

 		I'm sorry to say I just can't afford to help out at all. At least before ARGfest commences.

Is there an "official" webcast of the event. Has anyone discussed the idea of maybe charging a small fee to access the webcast? Kindof like and ARG pay-per-view. I know last year there were several attendees that took pictures and video, but nothing official (or was there).

PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:10 pm
 View user's profile AIM Address Yahoo Messenger
 Back to top 
konamouse
Official uF Dietitian


Joined: 02 Dec 2002
Posts: 8010
Location: My own alternate reality

 		Re: Booster Madness
SpaceBass wrote:
Contribute $500 to receive a complete set of all three Bits, in their original packaging, plus a big, sloppy, wet kiss from Jamesi (one bit set available, kisses unlimited, should I have asked Jamesi first?).


Thats okay, I'll skip the kiss.
_________________
'squeek'
r u a Sammeeeee? I am Forever!

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:05 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Rogi Ocnorb
I Have 100 Cats and Smell of Wee


Joined: 01 Sep 2005
Posts: 4266
Location: Where the cheese is free.

 		Re: Booster Madness
konamouse wrote:
SpaceBass wrote:
Contribute $500 to receive a complete set of all three Bits, in their original packaging, plus a big, sloppy, wet kiss from Jamesi (one bit set available, kisses unlimited, should I have asked Jamesi first?).


Thats okay, I'll skip the kiss.

So, you bought the bits? The FL forum should be made aware.
_________________
I'm telling you now, so you can't say, "Oh, I didn't know...Nobody told me!"


PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:21 am
 View user's profile AIM Address Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
 Back to top 
SpaceBass
The BADministrator


Joined: 20 Sep 2002
Posts: 2701
Location: pellucidar

 		Erm, maybe that was confusing but I meant to encourage new donations with the giveaway so it's only good for boosting after the date of my post. Sorry, Kona!
_________________
Alternate Reality Gaming
http://www.unfiction.com/

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:14 am
 View user's profile Visit poster's website
 Back to top 
AncientMariner
Boot

Joined: 04 Jul 2010
Posts: 29

 		Question, as I'm buying the Fest Pass. Why is the Twitter username a required field? Don't even have a Twitter.....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:36 am
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
imbri
Entrenched


Joined: 21 Sep 2002
Posts: 1182
Location: wonderland

 		D'oh! It wasn't meant to be required (even suggested that you only include it if you didn't mind if we shared it). I fixed it.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:47 am
 View user's profile Visit poster's website AIM Address
 Back to top 
aliendial
Unfictologist


Joined: 29 Sep 2002
Posts: 3438
Location: Far Far Away. Nowhere Near You. Really.

 		donat'd


[hmmm i knew there was something hosted on that account i might miss...need to find new home for avatar. also, avatar.]
_________________
aliendial

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:55 am
Last edited by aliendial on Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:01 pm; edited 1 time in total
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
AncientMariner
Boot

Joined: 04 Jul 2010
Posts: 29

 		Thank ye, very much. I'm going to be at orientation that Thursday and Friday, so I figure why not hang around, hehe.

PostPosted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:57 pm
 View user's profile
 Back to top 
Display posts from previous:   Sort by:   
Page 1 of 2 [22 Posts]   Goto page: 1, 2 Next
View previous topicView next topic
 Forum index » Diversions » Social Interactions
Jump to:  


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
You cannot post calendar events in this forum



Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group