AGDQ 2016 Game Submissions Information (Submissions are now closed)

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sumichu: 2015-10-26 01:49:36 pm

Cool Matty: 2015-10-21 08:24:50 pm

UraniumAnchor: 2015-10-19 12:37:58 am

Cool Matty: 2015-10-18 09:51:18 pm

sumichu: 2015-10-17 01:31:06 pm

sumichu: 2015-10-17 01:30:25 pm

sumichu: 2015-10-16 07:53:38 pm

sumichu: 2015-10-15 08:13:03 pm

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2015-09-25 02:18:37 pm

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UPDATE (10/26/2015):

Quote from sumichu:

Hi guys, quick update.

Mike has been working really hard on organizing things for AGDQ, and we've been told he needs to rest. We'll have games list done ASAP given this new development and will provide updates as they become available.

Registration will not open until the games list is finished, and runners will still have seven (7) days from the day it's released to register as an attendee.

UPDATE (10/15/2015):

Quote from sumichu:

We had a couple of discussions about submissions, and we've decided that we're going to allow edits for incorrect or missing VODs.

To edit your entry, go to http://gamesdonequick.com/submission and click on the blue pencil next to your Twitch icon.

You will soon have the ability to edit your video, your run time and your availability if your run is Pending, Accepted, or Waitlisted.

So that Mike and the Games Committee don't have to go through a ton of games again, we're going to use the "Waitlist" status along with a comment to indicate that we're interested in your run if you can provide a video. Waitlisted runs that do not have a video may be rejected by gameslist time.

Please note that editing the VOD or Run Time of an "Accepted" submission will place it back in "Pending", and we may not accept it again. Make edits at your own risk and avoid editing your run for small changes to your PB.

Editing your availability will NOT revert your run back to "Pending."

"Rejected" runs can't be edited. If your game was declined and is not waitlisted, it is most likely for selection or game-related reasons that it was rejected and we will not be reconsidering it.

We will not be extending the submissions deadline.

As a reminder, inappropriate content (including troll videos, sexual, or offensive content) is subject to the Games Committee's discretion. If your submission or edits contain inappropriate text or videos, they may reject or block your submission and your ability to submit games to future events may be affected. If you aren't sure if what you're submitting is appropriate, you may want to leave it out. We understand if there are a few swear words here or there, but excessive amounts of swearing is generally inappropriate.

Quote from sumichu:

Reminder: Once you submit your games, you can't add more games or edit any run info. Do NOT submit your games until you are ready to submit all of them.

We will not allow you to edit your runs after you hit submit.

Quote from Games Done Quick FAQ:

Can I request for [specific person] to run [specific game] at a GDQ?

No. Running a game at a GDQ is on a volunteer basis. It is the responsibility of the speedrunner to offer their game(s) for each event. As there are many factors considered when constructing a GDQ schedule, we do not honor individual requests to have a specific game put into the schedule.

NOTE: Submissions are now CLOSED. Please read this post in its entirety. Submissions closed at 10/17, 8PM Eastern.

https://gamesdonequick.com/submission/all

To look at the status of your own submissions:
https://gamesdonequick.com/submission

As we ramp up for AGDQ 2016 game submissions, we wanted to post this information for you early so that you can prepare. Please take the time to read this thoroughly prior to submitting a game.

Timeline
October 10, 2015 - AGDQ 2016 Submissions open
October 17, 2015 - AGDQ 2016 Submissions close
Runner Registration due 7 days after final game list is posted!***

Games List and Schedule to come later

In order to get submissions done in a much smaller timeframe than usual, we will be going through game selection while games are being submitted.

***
New Rule for AGDQ 2016:
With the implementation of an attendee cap, we've been experiencing issues with exceeding it by rather large amounts. After taking a look into it during AGDQ and SGDQ 2015, we found that a large part of this issue is that runners are waiting until they have arrived onsite to complete their attendee registration. In order to alleviate this, we will now require runners who have been accepted past the second round of cuts to register and pay 7 days after the posting of the final game list.

If a runner who has been accepted does not complete the registration process, their run(s) may be rejected and a different run will be accepted in its place.

Runners who have made it through to the final game list will be notified via their profile and email, and given 7 days to register.
***

Quote from sumichu:

Cuts will be done before the 28th. I don't want to give a particular deadline for cuts to finish (we all know how that went last event ok), but we're aiming to give runners several days between cuts and the deadline. We'll be watching progress and move the date if we think we're cutting it too close for runners to commit.

We don't expect anyone to register before their run is accepted in the second round.

Quote from Cool Matty:

You are able to get a full refund up to two weeks prior to the event, no questions asked (although if you're a runner, we would hope it would be for a good reason, otherwise why are you submitting?) You don't need to reserve your hotel room or anything else, so we don't think the cost of registration alone should be a hindrance to anyone. If it is, they can contact us and we can try to work something out.

In addition, you will not be required to register until after your game is confirmed to be in the event's final game list. You will have at least 7 full days to register and pay.

Submitting A Game for AGDQ 2016:

- Create an account on the Games Done Quick website, or log in if you already have one.
- Go to your profile and find the "Submit Games" button. Alternatively, use the quick "Submit Games" shortcut in your user menu.

On the submission form, you will find the following fields:

Runner Information:

1. Stream URL (Twitch/Hitbox/etc) - Optional, but STRONGLY recommended
We need this to verify you are practicing your game. Note that if you provide a Twitch handle, we will display it during your run.

2. Twitter Handle - Optional
If you have one, we sometimes use this as an alternative contact method, and our live tweeters may tweet out your username during your run.

3. Availability - Required
You must provide accurate dates on when you are arriving and leaving the marathon. We use this for scheduling. If your dates change, you must update this information.

We will now be asking for both the day, and the hour you will be available for your run. We recommend giving yourself at least a 3 hour buffer from your flight’s arrival time to account for delays and the shuttle.

If you don't know your availability, write what dates you're currently planning to attend, and, as previously stated, you must update this as soon as you find out your actual dates.

We will do our best to accommodate people’s schedules for the event. However, the later you provide us with your availability, the more difficult it will be to work you into our schedule. If you have extremely tight availability, and are slow to update us on your status, we might be unable to keep you on the schedule.

Run Information:

***There is a limit of five (5) games per person, and ten (10) categories per person.***

1. Game Name - Required.
The full name of the game you are running.

2. Run Description - Required.
Maximum 450 characters. Be concise.

3. Game Console - Required.
The system you will be playing on. PC, N64, etc.

4. Categories - Required
You may add up to 5 categories per game, up to your overall submission limit of 10. This means you could have two games with 5 categories, or 5 games with 2 categories each. Every game submitted must have at least one category.

4a. Category Name - Required
There is a 40 character limit.

4b. Category Estimate - Required
Do NOT include setup time. Do NOT put down your personal best time. Provide a "real time attack"-style time that starts from console power to last input, and make sure you account for mistakes. When practicing, use marathon-safe strategies, and base your estimates off of that. Do not forget to factor in RNG. Remember, use real time, not in-game time.

4c. Category Run Video - Optional, but strongly recommended
Provide a URL to a full, complete run of this category played by you. Production values are not important, as long as we can see what is going on. Twitch highlights, YouTube links, and equivalent are acceptable.

NOTE: Review all of your information prior to submitting. We do not allow you to edit your run information.

You will receive notifications if your submission status changes, and if you are selected for the final game list. Your profile will always have the most up to date information, but we will also send you an email. Keep in mind that there are two rounds of elimination. If you are selected to pass the first round, you are not guaranteed to be in the marathon, as it may be rejected in the second round. Your submission information is carried over from start (eliminations) to end (scheduling).

Run Statuses:
Progress:
This means the game is accepted for whichever round of cuts is currently in effect. You may be progressed in the first round but rejected the next.

Accept:
Your game has been accepted.

Reject:
Sorry, your game didn't make it.

Bonus:
Not for bonus stream! A bonus game is not guaranteed because if we're running way behind schedule, we might nuke it. Alternatively, your game may be a donation incentive.

Waitlist:
This status is rare, but it means although you haven’t been scheduled, you may be soon. Typically if runs must be cut from the schedule, runs with this status will replace them first.

If you submit your game, we'll assume that you have read this post in its entirety.

Please feel free to ask questions.

Thread title:

UPDATE (10/26/2015):
[quote="sumichu"]Hi guys, quick update.

Mike has been working really hard on organizing things for AGDQ, and we've been told he needs to rest.  We'll have games list done ASAP given this new development and will provide updates as they become available.

Registration will not open until the games list is finished, and runners will still have seven (7) days from the day it's released to register as an attendee.[/quote]

UPDATE (10/15/2015):
[quote="sumichu"]We had a couple of discussions about submissions, and we've decided that we're going to allow edits for incorrect or missing VODs.

[size="16"][b]To edit your entry, go to http://gamesdonequick.com/submission and click on the blue pencil next to your Twitch icon.[/b][/size]

You will soon have the ability to edit your video, your run time and your availability if your run is [b]Pending[/b], [b]Accepted[/b], or [b]Waitlisted[/b].

So that Mike and the Games Committee don't have to go through a ton of games again, we're going to use the "[b]Waitlist[/b]" status along with a comment to indicate that we're interested in your run if you can provide a video.  [b]Waitlisted runs that do not have a video may be rejected by gameslist time.[/b]

Please note that editing the VOD or Run Time of an "[b]Accepted[/b]" submission will place it back in "[b]Pending[/b]", and we may not accept it again.  Make edits at your own risk and [b]avoid editing your run for small changes to your PB[/b].

[b]Editing your availability will [u]NOT[/u] revert your run back to "Pending."[/b]

"[b]Rejected[/b]" runs can't be edited.  If your game was declined and is not waitlisted, it is most likely for selection or game-related reasons that it was rejected and we will not be reconsidering it.

We will not be extending the submissions deadline.

As a reminder, inappropriate content (including troll videos, sexual, or offensive content) is subject to the Games Committee's discretion.  If your submission or edits contain inappropriate text or videos, they may reject or block your submission and your ability to submit games to future events may be affected.  If you aren't sure if what you're submitting is appropriate, you may want to leave it out.  We understand if there are a few swear words here or there, but excessive amounts of swearing is generally inappropriate.[/quote]

[quote="sumichu"][size="20"][b]Reminder: Once you submit your games, you [u]can't add more games or edit any run info[/u].  Do NOT submit your games until you are ready to submit all of them.[/b][/size]

We will not allow you to edit your runs after you hit submit.[/quote]

[quote="Games Done Quick FAQ"]
[size="16"][b]Can I request for [specific person] to run [specific game] at a GDQ?[/b][/size]

No. Running a game at a GDQ is on a volunteer basis. It is the responsibility of the speedrunner to offer their game(s) for each event. As there are many factors considered when constructing a GDQ schedule, we do not honor individual requests to have a specific game put into the schedule.
[/quote]

[size="18"][b]NOTE:[/b] Submissions are now CLOSED.  Please read this post in its entirety.  Submissions closed at 10/17, 8PM Eastern. [/size]

https://gamesdonequick.com/submission/all

To look at the status of your own submissions:
https://gamesdonequick.com/submission

As we ramp up for AGDQ 2016 game submissions, we wanted to post this information for you early so that you can prepare.  Please take the time to read this thoroughly prior to submitting a game.

[size="18"][u][b]Timeline[/b][/u][/size]
[b]October 10, 2015[/b] - AGDQ 2016 Submissions open
[b]October 17, 2015[/b] - AGDQ 2016 Submissions close
[b]Runner Registration due 7 days after final game list is posted![/b]***

Games List and Schedule to come later

In order to get submissions done in a much smaller timeframe than usual, we will be going through game selection while games are being submitted.

[size="18"][b]***[/b][/size]
[size="18"][b]New Rule for AGDQ 2016:[/b][/size]
With the implementation of an attendee cap, we've been experiencing issues with exceeding it by rather large amounts.  After taking a look into it during AGDQ and SGDQ 2015, we found that a large part of this issue is that runners are waiting until they have arrived onsite to complete their attendee registration.  In order to alleviate this, [b]we will now require runners who have been accepted past the second round of cuts to register and pay 7 days after the posting of the final game list.[/b]

If a runner who has been accepted does not complete the registration process, their run(s) may be rejected and a different run will be accepted in its place.

Runners who have made it through to the final game list will be notified via their profile and email, and given 7 days to register.
[size="18"][b]***[/b][/size]

[quote="sumichu"]
Cuts will be done before the 28th.  I don't want to give a particular deadline for cuts to finish (we all know how that went last event ok), but we're aiming to give runners several days between cuts and the deadline.  We'll be watching progress and move the date if we think we're cutting it too close for runners to commit.

We don't expect anyone to register before their run is accepted in the second round.[/quote]

[quote="Cool Matty"]
You are able to get a full refund up to two weeks prior to the event, no questions asked (although if you're a runner, we would hope it would be for a good reason, otherwise why are you submitting?) You don't need to reserve your hotel room or anything else, so we don't think the cost of registration alone should be a hindrance to anyone. If it is, they can contact us and we can try to work something out.

In addition, you will not be required to register until after your game is confirmed to be in the event's final game list. You will have at least 7 full days to register and pay.[/quote]

[size="18"][b]Submitting A Game for AGDQ 2016:[/b][/size]

- Create an account on the [url="http://gamesdonequick.com/"]Games Done Quick website[/url], or log in if you already have one.
- Go to your [url="http://gamesdonequick.com/profile"]profile[/url] and find the "Submit Games" button. Alternatively, use the quick "Submit Games" shortcut in your user menu.

On the submission form, you will find the following fields:

[size="14"][u][b]Runner Information:[/b][/u][/size]

[b]1. Stream URL (Twitch/Hitbox/etc)[/b] - Optional, but STRONGLY recommended
We need this to verify you are practicing your game. Note that if you provide a Twitch handle, we will display it during your run.

[b]2. Twitter Handle[/b] - Optional
If you have one, we sometimes use this as an alternative contact method, and our live tweeters may tweet out your username during your run.

[b]3. Availability[/b] - Required 
You must provide accurate dates on when you are arriving and leaving the marathon. We use this for scheduling. If your dates change, [b]you must update this information[/b].

We will now be asking for both the day, and the hour you will be available for your run. We recommend giving yourself at least a 3 hour buffer from your flight’s arrival time to account for delays and the shuttle.

If you don't know your availability, write what dates you're currently planning to attend, and, as previously stated, you must update this as soon as you find out your actual dates.

We will do our best to accommodate people’s schedules for the event. However, the later you provide us with your availability, the more difficult it will be to work you into our schedule. If you have extremely tight availability, and are slow to update us on your status, we might be unable to keep you on the schedule.

[size="14"][u][b]Run Information:[/b][/u][/size]

***[b]There is a limit of five (5) games per person, and ten (10) categories per person[/b].***

[b]1. Game Name[/b] - Required. 
The full name of the game you are running.

[b]2. Run Description[/b] - Required.
Maximum 450 characters. Be concise.

[b]3. Game Console[/b] - Required.
The system you will be playing on. PC, N64, etc.

[b]4. Categories[/b] - Required
You may add up to 5 categories per game, up to your overall submission limit of 10. This means you could have two games with 5 categories, or 5 games with 2 categories each. Every game submitted must have at least one category.

[b]4a. Category Name[/b] - Required
There is a 40 character limit.

[b]4b. Category Estimate[/b] - Required 
Do [b]NOT[/b] include setup time. Do [b]NOT[/b] put down your personal best time. Provide a "real time attack"-style time that starts from console power to last input, and make sure you account for mistakes. When practicing, use marathon-safe strategies, and base your estimates off of that. Do not forget to factor in RNG. [b]Remember, use real time, not in-game time.[/b]

[b]4c. Category Run Video[/b] - Optional, but strongly recommended
Provide a URL to a [b]full, complete[/b] run of this category played by you. Production values are not important, as long as we can see what is going on. Twitch highlights, YouTube links, and equivalent are acceptable.

[size="18"][b]NOTE:[/b] Review all of your information prior to submitting.  We do not allow you to edit your run information.[/size]

You will receive notifications if your submission status changes, and if you are selected for the final game list. Your profile will always have the most up to date information, but we will also send you an email. Keep in mind that there are two rounds of elimination. If you are selected to pass the first round, you are not guaranteed to be in the marathon, as it may be rejected in the second round. Your submission information is carried over from start (eliminations) to end (scheduling).

[size="14"][u][b]Run Statuses:[/b][/u][/size]
[b]Progress:[/b] 
This means the game is accepted for whichever round of cuts is currently in effect.  You may be progressed in the first round but rejected the next.

[b]Accept:[/b] 
Your game has been accepted.

[b]Reject:[/b] 
Sorry, your game didn't make it.

[b]Bonus:[/b] 
[b]Not[/b] for bonus stream! A bonus game is not guaranteed because if we're running way behind schedule, we might nuke it.  Alternatively, your game may be a donation incentive.

[b]Waitlist:[/b]
This status is rare, but it means although you haven’t been scheduled, you may be soon. Typically if runs must be cut from the schedule, runs with this status will replace them first.

[size="16"][b]If you submit your game, we'll assume that you have read this post in its entirety.[/b][/size]

Please feel free to ask questions.

lurk

2015-09-25 02:29:21 pm

Why wouldn't runners with a game in the marathon be given express registration? They're obviously going to attend the event, why not just register them before everyone else so they don't have to worry about the attendance cap?

dangodofthunder

2015-09-25 02:35:28 pm

Sumi, at what point will runners know if their games will be accepted? It isn't entirely clear with regards to the original post, but the impression I am getting is that runners will be required to make a financial commitment to attend AGDQ2016 without knowing if they'll actually be a participant. Considering that a substantial portion of the community has to crowdfund and get donations for these events, it'll be exceptionally difficult for them to do so to simply attend and not actually contribute to the marathon directly. I understand the issues with the attendee caps, but requiring this will severely impact who will and who will not be able to submit runs.

sumichu

2015-09-25 02:40:44 pm

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Quote from dangodofthunder:

Sumi, at what point will runners know if their games will be accepted? It isn't entirely clear with regards to the original post, but the impression I am getting is that runners will be required to make a financial commitment to attend AGDQ2016 without knowing if they'll actually be a participant. Considering that a substantial portion of the community has to crowdfund and get donations for these events, it'll be exceptionally difficult for them to do so to simply attend and not actually contribute to the marathon directly. I understand the issues with the attendee caps, but requiring this will severely impact who will and who will not be able to submit runs.

Cuts will be done before the 28th. I don't want to give a particular deadline for cuts to finish (we all know how that went last event ok), but we're aiming to give runners several days between cuts and the deadline. We'll be watching progress and move the date if we think we're cutting it too close for runners to commit.

We don't expect anyone to register before their run is accepted in the second round.

[quote="dangodofthunder"]Sumi, at what point will runners know if their games will be accepted? It isn't entirely clear with regards to the original post, but the impression I am getting is that runners will be required to make a financial commitment to attend AGDQ2016 without knowing if they'll actually be a participant. Considering that a substantial portion of the community has to crowdfund and get donations for these events, it'll be exceptionally difficult for them to do so to simply attend and not actually contribute to the marathon directly. I understand the issues with the attendee caps, but requiring this will severely impact who will and who will not be able to submit runs.[/quote]

Cuts will be done before the 28th.  I don't want to give a particular deadline for cuts to finish (we all know how that went last event ok), but we're aiming to give runners several days between cuts and the deadline.  We'll be watching progress and move the date if we think we're cutting it too close for runners to commit.

We don't expect anyone to register before their run is accepted in the second round.

dangodofthunder

Edit history:

dangodofthunder: 2015-09-25 02:44:57 pm

2015-09-25 02:44:21 pm

Maybe that should be worded a little more clearly in the original post? I am sure that I am not the only person who got that impression. It's a moot issue for me since I don't have a run to submit due to a lack of skills. I certainly don't mind requesting that people register immediately upon knowing they'll have a game to run to keep it easy for y'all one bit.

Maybe it should be clarified that the real changes are that you'll be evaluating games upon receipt rather than the usual waves of submissions, along with requiring runners to register very shortly after confirming they'll be running otherwise the run will be dropped?

Lastly, when will registration open for everyone? Been checking periodically but I have not seen anything so far.

Cool Matty

Edit history:

Cool Matty: 2015-09-25 02:59:46 pm

2015-09-25 02:54:11 pm

Crawlathon WR, get down on my level.

Quote from lurk:

Why wouldn't runners with a game in the marathon be given express registration? They're obviously going to attend the event, why not just register them before everyone else so they don't have to worry about the attendance cap?

Unfortunately, history has shown it's not that obvious. This is a new rule instituted based on multiple issues with previous events. We've had runners who do one of the following:

1. Submit, and then decide not to go less than a week before the event. This dramatically impacts not only our schedule, but also hurts other runners who might have otherwise been able to fill that spot.
2. Submit, and then never register. We used to allow runners to skirt around the cap, and register in person, but we're no longer doing in-person registrations. In addition, this makes it dramatically more difficult to plan for our event. At SGDQ2015 for instance, we had a very high percentage of runners do this. It makes it extremely hard to do things like arrange food for runners and volunteers when we have no idea how many of them are on-site on a given day.

Imagine if you were on the waitlist, and a game is cut last-second because the runner just disappeared. Except now it's too late for you to book a flight out to AGDQ. That's not fair to anyone. Runners lose nothing by paying a month ahead of time, and all those who submit gain the confidence of knowing that everyone who submitted is serious.

Quote from dangodofthunder:

Sumi, at what point will runners know if their games will be accepted? It isn't entirely clear with regards to the original post, but the impression I am getting is that runners will be required to make a financial commitment to attend AGDQ2016 without knowing if they'll actually be a participant. Considering that a substantial portion of the community has to crowdfund and get donations for these events, it'll be exceptionally difficult for them to do so to simply attend and not actually contribute to the marathon directly. I understand the issues with the attendee caps, but requiring this will severely impact who will and who will not be able to submit runs.

You are able to get a full refund up to two weeks prior to the event, no questions asked (although if you're a runner, we would hope it would be for a good reason, otherwise why are you submitting?) You don't need to reserve your hotel room or anything else, so we don't think the cost of registration alone should be a hindrance to anyone. If it is, they can contact us and we can try to work something out.

In addition, you will not be required to register until after your game is confirmed to be in the event's final game list. You will have at least 7 full days to register and pay.

[quote="lurk"]Why wouldn't runners with a game in the marathon be given express registration? They're obviously going to attend the event, why not just register them before everyone else so they don't have to worry about the attendance cap?[/quote]

Unfortunately, history has shown it's not that obvious. This is a new rule instituted based on multiple issues with previous events. We've had runners who do one of the following:

1. Submit, and then decide not to go less than a week before the event. This dramatically impacts not only our schedule, but also hurts other runners who might have otherwise been able to fill that spot.
2. Submit, and then never register. We used to allow runners to skirt around the cap, and register in person, but we're no longer doing in-person registrations. In addition, this makes it dramatically more difficult to plan for our event. At SGDQ2015 for instance, we had a very high percentage of runners do this. It makes it extremely hard to do things like arrange food for runners and volunteers when we have no idea how many of them are on-site on a given day.

Imagine if you were on the waitlist, and a game is cut last-second because the runner just disappeared. Except now it's too late for you to book a flight out to AGDQ. That's not fair to anyone. Runners lose nothing by paying a month ahead of time, and all those who submit gain the confidence of knowing that everyone who submitted is serious.

[quote="dangodofthunder"]Sumi, at what point will runners know if their games will be accepted? It isn't entirely clear with regards to the original post, but the impression I am getting is that runners will be required to make a financial commitment to attend AGDQ2016 without knowing if they'll actually be a participant. Considering that a substantial portion of the community has to crowdfund and get donations for these events, it'll be exceptionally difficult for them to do so to simply attend and not actually contribute to the marathon directly. I understand the issues with the attendee caps, but requiring this will severely impact who will and who will not be able to submit runs.[/quote]

You are able to get a full refund up to two weeks prior to the event, no questions asked (although if you're a runner, we would hope it would be for a good reason, otherwise why are you submitting?) You don't need to reserve your hotel room or anything else, so we don't think the cost of registration alone should be a hindrance to anyone. If it is, they can contact us and we can try to work something out.

In addition, you will not be required to register until after your game is confirmed to be in the event's final game list. You will have at least 7 full days to register and pay.

dangodofthunder

2015-09-25 03:12:00 pm

Oh. Actually, I didn't realize the refunds were possible, and like I said, the impression I got was that they were being requested to register prior to being accepted. My concerns are moot then, and the OP is altered to reflect this, so really, I'm as happy as a pig in mud right now.

THIS IS SEMANTICS: Saying a registration cost isn't a hinderance isn't necessarily true though. Paying the 40 bucks to register then leads to people needing to justify that purchase... with transportation and hotel costs. Again, it's moot if it's a refundable cost, but you get what I am trying to say. Now that those additional points of information have been made clear and on the OP, I'm good.

adam_753

2015-09-25 04:03:56 pm

Specialising in spectacular failure

Hello, I'm a complete idiot who can't understand more than the simplest of instructions. Could you please explain the process to register for AGDQ in fewer syllables? The only thing I've got is that I can submit a game on October 10th. I also have to register to attend? Will I be able to do that on the same date, and how do I do it? I'm assuming it's separate?

Shaddex

Edit history:

Shaddex: 2015-09-25 05:13:11 pm

Shaddex: 2015-09-25 05:13:06 pm

Shaddex: 2015-09-25 05:13:00 pm

2015-09-25 05:12:40 pm

Quote from adam_753:

Hello, I'm a complete idiot who can't understand more than the simplest of instructions. Could you please explain the process to register for AGDQ in fewer syllables? The only thing I've got is that I can submit a game on October 10th. I also have to register to attend? Will I be able to do that on the same date, and how do I do it? I'm assuming it's separate?

Go to the website on October 10 and there will be a form to submit your games. If you are accepted past the second round of cuts, you are required to register and pay the registration fee through the website by October 28.

adam_753

2015-09-25 05:18:07 pm

Specialising in spectacular failure

Quote from Shaddex:

Go to the website on October 10 and there will be a form to submit your games. If you are accepted past the second round of cuts, you are required to register and pay the registration fee through the website by October 28.

Okay, thanks. If I want to go to the event regardless of whether my game is accepted, can I just register to attend at the same time as I submit my game? This is the part I don't see mentioned in the OP.

Shaddex

2015-09-25 05:22:04 pm

Ah, no, you'll have to register when it opens probably at the end of October or some time in November.

adam_753

2015-09-25 05:23:07 pm

Specialising in spectacular failure

Erm.. So runner registration is different than non-runner registration?

sumichu

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2015-09-25 07:36:21 pm

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Quote from adam_753:

Erm.. So runner registration is different than non-runner registration?

When registration opens, everyone will be able to register, regardless of whether you're submitting a game or not. Anyone planning to attend the event onsite (including runners, staff, volunteers, and spectators) will need to register.

wfp

2015-09-27 02:03:30 am

i have two questions:

1.) if you have ideas for donation incentives (character bid wars/alternate costumes/etc), should you include that in the run description or wait until after you've been accepted to deal with that?

2.) how should you delineate your availability if say you would attend for the day of your run and are totally open to when that day would be, but wouldn't be intending to stay the entire time, just the day of and probably the day before (hotels are expensive)?

Gantor

2015-09-28 10:43:40 am

Quote from wfp:

how should you delineate your availability if say you would attend for the day of your run and are totally open to when that day would be, but wouldn't be intending to stay the entire time, just the day of and probably the day before (hotels are expensive)?

I had this same question. I am going to submit a run and am happy to do it on any given day, but can't be there for a whole week. I read through submission threads for previous events and they seem to indicate that the best way is to post that you're available for the entire time. Then if you get selected to run, you can register and book travel for that time and then update your submission availability accordingly. Again, I am not a mod and don't know if this has changed, but that's how I understand it.

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2015-09-28 12:24:28 pm

no more umbreons pls

I have a similar question involving donation incentives.

Like trihex did at the start of SGDQ, a 1000 bounty to get him to remove his shirt, can we provide a donation incentive to invoke during our run to include with our GDQ submissions? My idea for a certain incentive is not dank like trihex's, but a little serious, to help stir the fundraising?

CosmykTheDolfyn

2015-09-29 12:32:32 pm

NowOwnsAFreaking Plane

I am not a mod, but I see two posts with donation incentive stuff. I'll use a run I did at SGDQ a few months ago as an example here. I submitted both Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Kirby's Avalanche. I included in my submission pitch for both games that it could be a bid war as to which I would play. This was a big incentive, so I included it in the run description.
Later, the bid war was accepted. After a while, a thread to suggest incentives for your run was created. I posted in there that there could be an added incentive to voice act a few cutscenes. This was also accepted.
In short, if it's a big incentive, include info about it in your submission (such as a large bid war like I had). If it's something small, wait and see if your run gets accepted. If it does, then post your idea for a dontion incentive in the AGDQ 2016 Donation Incentives Thread when that thread is created.
Also, when registering, just be realistic with the dates you put. That's my suggestion.

Cool Matty

2015-09-29 08:57:26 pm

Crawlathon WR, get down on my level.

Here's the general guideline for donation incentives:

A. If it's a difficulty setting/category, then you need to input it as a category. We'll use the categories as donation incentives if we think it's appropriate (not all games are fun to watch on hard, etc).
B. If the incentive requires a lot of explanation, leave it off the submission.
C. Only include the incentive in the submission if it will affect the run's length by more than ~10%, and/or it will SIGNIFICANTLY add to the entertainment value of the run.

Remember, your #1 goal is to get the game accepted. Donation incentives can be pitched in the incentives thread made after the games list is published.

wfp

2015-09-30 02:07:51 am

Quote from CosmykTheDolfyn:

I am not a mod, but I see two posts with donation incentive stuff. I'll use a run I did at SGDQ a few months ago as an example here. I submitted both Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Kirby's Avalanche. I included in my submission pitch for both games that it could be a bid war as to which I would play. This was a big incentive, so I included it in the run description.
Later, the bid war was accepted. After a while, a thread to suggest incentives for your run was created. I posted in there that there could be an added incentive to voice act a few cutscenes. This was also accepted.
In short, if it's a big incentive, include info about it in your submission (such as a large bid war like I had). If it's something small, wait and see if your run gets accepted. If it does, then post your idea for a dontion incentive in the AGDQ 2016 Donation Incentives Thread when that thread is created.
Also, when registering, just be realistic with the dates you put. That's my suggestion.

yeah, that makes sense. the character bid war i'm thinking of is pretty significant imo yet it seemed kinda silly to submit three separate run categories based solely on character choice so i think i'll try to make a note of it in the description. it also only applies if i do hard as easy mode has locked characters for the route while hard only does in part, so i should probably make a note of it in each run as i intend to submit both difficulties. the thought had been to make hard mode an incentive (with the knowledge that like 99% of such incentives get met), even though i'd much rather run hard than easy. my thought was that character bid wars could then go in effect once that incentive was reached, but i kinda wanted to figure out the least complicated way of suggesting such an idea. as a viewer, i tend to find runs with some degree of audience participation beforehand to build better hype, and figured that could play a role in consideration for acceptance.

tldr: thanks, i think my questions were answered and i've figured out how i'll submit now.

[quote="CosmykTheDolfyn"]I am not a mod, but I see two posts with donation incentive stuff.  I'll use a run I did at SGDQ a few months ago as an example here.  I submitted both Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Kirby's Avalanche.  I included in my submission pitch for both games that it could be a bid war as to which I would play.  This was a big incentive, so I included it in the run description.
Later, the bid war was accepted.  After a while, a thread to suggest incentives for your run was created.  I posted in there that there could be an added incentive to voice act a few cutscenes.  This was also accepted.
In short, if it's a big incentive, include info about it in your submission (such as a large bid war like I had).  If it's something small, wait and see if your run gets accepted.  If it does, then post your idea for a dontion incentive in the AGDQ 2016 Donation Incentives Thread when that thread is created.
Also, when registering, just be realistic with the dates you put.  That's my suggestion.[/quote]

yeah, that makes sense.  the character bid war i'm thinking of is pretty significant imo yet it seemed kinda silly to submit three separate run categories based solely on character choice so i think i'll try to make a note of it in the description.  it also only applies if i do hard as easy mode has locked characters for the route while hard only does in part, so i should probably make a note of it in each run as i intend to submit both difficulties.  the thought had been to make hard mode an incentive (with the knowledge that like 99% of such incentives get met), even though i'd much rather run hard than easy. my thought was that character bid wars could then go in effect once that incentive was reached, but i kinda wanted to figure out the least complicated way of suggesting such an idea.  as a viewer, i tend to find runs with some degree of audience participation beforehand to build better hype, and figured that could play a role in consideration for acceptance.

tldr: thanks, i think my questions were answered and i've figured out how i'll submit now.

Edenal

2015-10-01 01:47:17 am

Hockey enthusiast

Quote from Cool Matty:

It makes it extremely hard to do things like arrange food for runners and volunteers when we have no idea how many of them are on-site on a given day.

Does this means runners and volunteers are being treated to certain perks for AGDQ2016?

dwangoAC

2015-10-02 09:51:21 am

Keeper of TASBot

Quote from Edenal:

Does this means runners and volunteers are being treated to certain perks for AGDQ2016?

Typically, food has been provided to everyone, not just runners, and staff has gone out of their way to ensure everyone is being treated equally. In the past, the only "perks" for runners has been preferential access to practice rooms for upcoming runs and distinguished badges. It's always possible this policy could change and I have no authority or insight on that for AGDQ 2016 but I'd be surprised if there were massive changes to this.

dangodofthunder

2015-10-02 03:45:22 pm

Quote from Edenal:

Quote from Cool Matty:

It makes it extremely hard to do things like arrange food for runners and volunteers when we have no idea how many of them are on-site on a given day.

Does this means runners and volunteers are being treated to certain perks for AGDQ2016?

They've, as long as I've recalled, provided breakfast. Typically a continental breakfast sort of deal, but even for a relatively basic spread they need to let the hotel catering staff know how many people will be present so they can plan and prepare accordingly. This has always been for all individuals present, not just runners/volunteers.

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2015-10-03 11:03:05 am

I think you really should just assume all the runners are coming. If the problem is the attendance cap, I don't see how anything else makes sense.

A registration fee isn't going to do much at all to deter people from cancelling. Do you think this fee is significant compared to someone showing off something they've put a lot of work into? I forfeited a plane ticket to AGDQ 15 for personal reasons (although I didn't feel the obligation of having a run). People have their own lives to deal with.

Cool Matty

2015-10-03 09:18:39 pm

Crawlathon WR, get down on my level.

Quote from zoast:

I think you really should just assume all the runners are coming. If the problem is the attendance cap, I don't see how anything else makes sense.

A registration fee isn't going to do much at all to deter people from cancelling. Do you think this fee is significant compared to someone showing off something they've put a lot of work into? I forfeited a plane ticket to AGDQ 15 for personal reasons (although I didn't feel the obligation of having a run). People have their own lives to deal with.

It was never intended to be a method of stopping cancellations in general. We couldn't, and wouldn't do that. That's why we offer refunds. This is just about keeping accurate tally of what runners are on-site on which specific days, and being fair to other runners who might have had a chance in your place. We wish we could stop cancellations, but honestly the biggest problem is just not being notified. It's unfair to everyone involved if you no-show to the event, or cancel a week before when you've known for months you couldn't go. Can we stop it from happening? No, but we can encourage people to do the right thing. If you have to cancel, do it right, so it can be taken care of.

[quote="zoast"]I think you really should just assume all the runners are coming.  If the problem is the attendance cap, I don't see how anything else makes sense.

A registration fee isn't going to do much at all to deter people from cancelling.  Do you think this fee is significant compared to someone showing off something they've put a lot of work into?  I forfeited a plane ticket to AGDQ 15 for personal reasons (although I didn't feel the obligation of having a run).  People have their own lives to deal with.[/quote]

It was never intended to be a method of stopping cancellations in general. We couldn't, and wouldn't do that. That's why we offer refunds. This is just about keeping accurate tally of what runners are on-site on which specific days, and being fair to other runners who might have had a chance in your place. We wish we could stop cancellations, but honestly the biggest problem is just not being notified. It's unfair to everyone involved if you no-show to the event, or cancel a week before when you've known for months you couldn't go. Can we stop it from happening? No, but we can encourage people to do the right thing. If you have to cancel, do it right, so it can be taken care of.

hugo4fun

2015-10-04 11:44:49 am

The bigger, the better.

Just for clarifying: We will know before Oct 28th that , if registered and paid, our runs are accepted. I just need to confirm this for buying plane tickets, they're a bit expensive from Brazil and I want to do this ASAP.