Okays :') and what categories are they?
You mean in terms of speedrunning? All of them Any%
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Good evening folks, Metako here.
I would like to humbly add to the hype coming from Ireland, if I may. I'm based in Northern Ireland currently, though I have lived in Cardiff for four years, previous. I have wanted to attend a speedrunning marathon for ages, and this is a perfect opportunity. I am definitely interested, and see no issue confirming my attendance right now. If I fly over, I believe consoles may need to be provided, but ferrying it over in my car (possibly with Alowishus if interested) could prove affordable, and lifts in that case may also be able to be given.
As for the marathon-y stuff; I love the idea set in place. I believe you are accepting all games, is that right, Kitty? One thing I did love from AGDQ 2013, was the Die Hard incentives. Perhaps there is scope for a quick game to be run frequently, based on donations, or another incentive? Do you have any idea as for the length of the marathon? I believe it is going to last for a few days, and probably less than a week. Maybe a long weekend? Something I would like to suggest, is perhaps an online marathon late this year, just to get a vibe for what the experience might be like, have runs prepared, set the marathon scene, and give us a chance to 'hang out', even if it only is over Skype. It might be a worthwhile dry run, if you will.
As for games I would like to run; Currently, I'm working on Final Fantasy VII and Pokémon Blue. By the time 2015 rolls around, I aim to have FFVII-X, Pokémon Blue/Red-Gold/Silver, and hopefully a few SOTN categories learnt, also. If there is scope for it, I would be stoked to run an FF each day (even if it's graveyard shift), but obviously game choice/timing is at your discretion.
I think that's about it. FFVII practice starts tonight. Anyone interested may find me here: Metako. Get hype for EGGS!
(Game Specs:)
FFVII Single Segment No Slots - PS2 - 09:00
Pokémon Blue Any% Glitchless - GBA SP (Currently will need Gamecube with Gameboy adaptor) - 02:30
Both safe estimates, I can add other games and times as and when, if needsbe
I would like to humbly add to the hype coming from Ireland, if I may. I'm based in Northern Ireland currently, though I have lived in Cardiff for four years, previous. I have wanted to attend a speedrunning marathon for ages, and this is a perfect opportunity. I am definitely interested, and see no issue confirming my attendance right now. If I fly over, I believe consoles may need to be provided, but ferrying it over in my car (possibly with Alowishus if interested) could prove affordable, and lifts in that case may also be able to be given.
As for the marathon-y stuff; I love the idea set in place. I believe you are accepting all games, is that right, Kitty? One thing I did love from AGDQ 2013, was the Die Hard incentives. Perhaps there is scope for a quick game to be run frequently, based on donations, or another incentive? Do you have any idea as for the length of the marathon? I believe it is going to last for a few days, and probably less than a week. Maybe a long weekend? Something I would like to suggest, is perhaps an online marathon late this year, just to get a vibe for what the experience might be like, have runs prepared, set the marathon scene, and give us a chance to 'hang out', even if it only is over Skype. It might be a worthwhile dry run, if you will.
As for games I would like to run; Currently, I'm working on Final Fantasy VII and Pokémon Blue. By the time 2015 rolls around, I aim to have FFVII-X, Pokémon Blue/Red-Gold/Silver, and hopefully a few SOTN categories learnt, also. If there is scope for it, I would be stoked to run an FF each day (even if it's graveyard shift), but obviously game choice/timing is at your discretion.
I think that's about it. FFVII practice starts tonight. Anyone interested may find me here: Metako. Get hype for EGGS!
(Game Specs:)
FFVII Single Segment No Slots - PS2 - 09:00
Pokémon Blue Any% Glitchless - GBA SP (Currently will need Gamecube with Gameboy adaptor) - 02:30
Both safe estimates, I can add other games and times as and when, if needsbe
Hello Metako!
Thanks for your thorough and enthuastic post! I'm glad you're so interested in and HYPE for EGGS.
It'll be great to have you over from Northern Ireland! I'll look into transport closer to the time to help people out with any questions they might have. Portsmouth is very accessible though as we have train stations including two main ones which are on both sides of the venue. We also have coach stations and ferry ports. I'm gradually attempting to create a map for people with icons for ammenities. This will be added to the Google Doc which once I'm more content with I'll share with people.
I plan to be pretty flexible and fair so instead of it being a serious hardcore WR event it's more of a fun relaxing anyone-can-participate event. Within reason though of course. People can't just turn up and do a let's play or anything. It's still speed running but you don't have to be amazing or the WR holder. It's hard to say how long the marathon event will be since it's new and not yet fully known to people unlike ESA and AGDQ. I'm not sure about it being a week but it really depends on how many people attend and how many games we have available to run. If we can get to ESA/AGDQ standard then I plan to have a set up weekend then a main week then a bonus weekend. But we'll see.
You're not the first person to suggest the idea of a small/online marathon beforehand to test things out and get the hype for EGGS. We are looking into holding such an event later in the year at our own flat where people can come to but it will be streamed. Naturally this will be called Mini EGGS.
So you run Pokemon and Final Fantasy games? That's pretty cool. Both Josh and I like both
I have noted down the two games you've 'submitted', if anything changes or you want to send in more then just let me know
EGGS HYPE!
Thanks for your thorough and enthuastic post! I'm glad you're so interested in and HYPE for EGGS.
It'll be great to have you over from Northern Ireland! I'll look into transport closer to the time to help people out with any questions they might have. Portsmouth is very accessible though as we have train stations including two main ones which are on both sides of the venue. We also have coach stations and ferry ports. I'm gradually attempting to create a map for people with icons for ammenities. This will be added to the Google Doc which once I'm more content with I'll share with people.
I plan to be pretty flexible and fair so instead of it being a serious hardcore WR event it's more of a fun relaxing anyone-can-participate event. Within reason though of course. People can't just turn up and do a let's play or anything. It's still speed running but you don't have to be amazing or the WR holder. It's hard to say how long the marathon event will be since it's new and not yet fully known to people unlike ESA and AGDQ. I'm not sure about it being a week but it really depends on how many people attend and how many games we have available to run. If we can get to ESA/AGDQ standard then I plan to have a set up weekend then a main week then a bonus weekend. But we'll see.
You're not the first person to suggest the idea of a small/online marathon beforehand to test things out and get the hype for EGGS. We are looking into holding such an event later in the year at our own flat where people can come to but it will be streamed. Naturally this will be called Mini EGGS.
So you run Pokemon and Final Fantasy games? That's pretty cool. Both Josh and I like both
I have noted down the two games you've 'submitted', if anything changes or you want to send in more then just let me know
EGGS HYPE!
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Hello,
I'm from Northern Ireland, and I am pretty interested in this!
Two problems though:
1. Travel
2. I'm only 17, which means I have school.
If this even was in summer it would be perfect and I would most definitely go. However, if it's in Easter then I may not be able to attend.
The games I have PB's in are:
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Any% - 30:27 [WR]
VVVVVV
Any% - 14:64
I'm very happy that this is an idea and I'm looking forward to it!
I'm from Northern Ireland, and I am pretty interested in this!
Two problems though:
1. Travel
2. I'm only 17, which means I have school.
If this even was in summer it would be perfect and I would most definitely go. However, if it's in Easter then I may not be able to attend.
The games I have PB's in are:
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
Any% - 30:27 [WR]
VVVVVV
Any% - 14:64
I'm very happy that this is an idea and I'm looking forward to it!