What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thread)

[Carnie]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Helping set up cons always is one.

Also oh hey DeadMau5

Seems like it yeah >.<
You have any experience setting them up? Or anyone in here for that matter?

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Seems like it yeah >.<
You have any experience setting them up? Or anyone in here for that matter?

Make sure that parts of the convention schedule don't contradict each other. For example if there's a dance party don't have another dance at the same time. Also it's better to have a ton of events happening over the course of the day than all at once. Just don't have it ridiculously early so that people have the chance to sleep. I'd say have your events scheduled no earlier than 10am and no later than 10pm would give everyone enough sleep.

Also have a posterboard with basic need to know information with commonly asked questions on it. Basically part of the posterboard will have a map, part of it will have the convention schedule and color code the map and the convention schedule. For example if event 1 is in room 1 then highlight event 1 with the same color you use to highlight room 1 on the map. Also stick commonly asked questions up on the board as well.

Also if the convention is having a charity drive have is as part of the main event.

To finish up, I know it might cost a bit. However buy a ton of cheap soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tootbrushes and deoderant so that if someone forgot it they can just grab what they need. You can add the cost of that to the cost of what it takes to sign up for the con. Whenever someone signs in just hand them a baggie with it inside. It can be utter crap soap or such, just enough to get them through the con.

 

[Shà nwà ng]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Seems like it yeah >.<
You have any experience setting them up? Or anyone in here for that matter?

Only in a volunteer capacity and was never a part of the leadership structure. Problems with leadership?

Helping set up cons always is one.

Also oh hey DeadMau5

And the follow up

 

[Carnie]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Make sure that parts of the convention schedule don't contradict each other. For example if there's a dance party don't have another dance at the same time. Also it's better to have a ton of events happening over the course of the day than all at once. Just don't have it ridiculously early so that people have the chance to sleep. I'd say have your events scheduled no earlier than 10am and no later than 10pm would give everyone enough sleep.

Also have a posterboard with basic need to know information with commonly asked questions on it. Basically part of the posterboard will have a map, part of it will have the convention schedule and color code the map and the convention schedule. For example if event 1 is in room 1 then highlight event 1 with the same color you use to highlight room 1 on the map. Also stick commonly asked questions up on the board as well.

Also if the convention is having a charity drive have is as part of the main event.

To finish up, I know it might cost a bit. However buy a ton of cheap soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tootbrushes and deoderant so that if someone forgot it they can just grab what they need. You can add the cost of that to the cost of what it takes to sign up for the con. Whenever someone signs in just hand them a baggie with it inside. It can be utter crap soap or such, just enough to get them through the con.

That's great advice actually, thanks! Are the hygienics really that necessary you think though? *shudder*

Only in a volunteer capacity and was never a part of the leadership structure. Problems with leadership?



And the follow up

Oh you have no idea.

Out of the original main three in leadership, two turned out to be young minors. The third is the leader of the local brony group of a few hundred members though (named Vicki), so she has leadership skills at least. Vicki had no idea the other two were minors, so once two other members and I found out, we notified her of course. One of the minors completely ditched, so now Vicki is basically in charge.
Still waiting for other developments, but we've gotten into contact with Punchline from bronycon, so we're in the process of finding some extra help at least. Not that I know for sure if Vicki even wants to seek help currently, or if she has people in mind from the local group for leadership. There's been a lack of communication as she seems a tad busy. This all happened over a short period of time though, so we'll see how things play out.

 

[Shà nwà ng]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

That's great advice actually, thanks! Are the hygienics really that necessary you think though? *shudder*

OH GOD YES. It's not just con patrons. Volunteers wouldn't bathe either.

Oh you have no idea.

Out of the original main three in leadership, two turned out to be young minors. The third is the leader of the local brony group of a few hundred members though (named Vicki), so she has leadership skills at least. Vicki had no idea the other two were minors, so once two other members and I found out, we notified her of course. One of the minors completely ditched, so now Vicki is basically in charge.
Still waiting for other developments, but we've gotten into contact with Punchline from bronycon, so we're in the process of finding some extra help at least. Not that I know for sure if Vicki even wants to seek help currently, or if she has people in mind from the local group for leadership. There's been a lack of communication as she seems a tad busy. This all happened over a short period of time though, so we'll see how things play out.

If your group believes that she's going to be leader, you'll have to convince her to deputize a few of you to help oversea the details of the con (as mentioned above). And if it's that hard for her to keep up with information, she'll need someone to be her personal assistant in order to help facilitate communication.

Planning a con, even a small one like the student run one I used to be a part of, is an extremely time consuming project if it's being done right. If she can't commit the time, then you need to appoint a head that will get it done right.

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

That's great advice actually, thanks! Are the hygienics really that necessary you think though? *shudder*

Oh you have no idea.

Out of the original main three in leadership, two turned out to be young minors. The third is the leader of the local brony group of a few hundred members though (named Vicki), so she has leadership skills at least. Vicki had no idea the other two were minors, so once two other members and I found out, we notified her of course. One of the minors completely ditched, so now Vicki is basically in charge.
Still waiting for other developments, but we've gotten into contact with Punchline from bronycon, so we're in the process of finding some extra help at least. Not that I know for sure if Vicki even wants to seek help currently, or if she has people in mind from the local group for leadership. There's been a lack of communication as she seems a tad busy. This all happened over a short period of time though, so we'll see how things play out.

Oh another good thing about if you have all the activities planned to go on throughout the day instead of all at once. If you have them streched out throughout the day it's easier on the volunteers and staff. What I mean by that is you want to fully utilize the con rooms throughout the day so that the staff aren't streched thin.

Let's say it's a small convention over a three day weekend, also let's say there's only like 30 events planned. You could theoretically get by on only using one convention room throughout those three days 10am-10pm. If there's only one room that's been fully utilized then you don't need to spread your staff all throughout the convention.

What I'm getting at is you want to use as few rooms as possible so that the staff isn't running all over the place trying to take care of things.

Also have a artist den/dealer's den that is open 10am-10pm. That way if someone doesn't want to go to a event they can check out the artist den when they feel like it.


Tl:dr; Try and make is so you need the least amount of staff to have the con that way if you have more than you need it'll be easier on you.

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Also oh hey DeadMau5

Oh hey again

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

For those of you interested you can actually make your OC come to life now. The group behind ponykart is releasing their tool they use to make the ponies, so you can use it for your own characters now.
http://ponykart.net/node/32

 

[FlynnCoyote]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Any specific fanfics you guys like lately?
I've been reading The End of Ponies, and even though it's easily THE LONGEST fanfic I've ever read, it's pretty good so far.
A few manly tears have been shed here and there.

Oh goddess, I have not been tearjerked this many times by one story in my life. Ever. The End of Ponies is sheer gold and I fully endorse it to all of you to read!

http://www.fimfiction.net/story/1571/1

 

[Ames]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

The End of Ponies is an awesome fic, totally worth the read. It really gets you to think and feel.

>them feels

Though it isn't finished yet, the author hasn't uploaded new chapters since like December or something. I really hope he picks this up again soon, I can't wait to continue with this story.

 

[Shà nwà ng]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

The End of Ponies is an awesome fic, totally worth the read. It really gets you to think and feel.

>them feels

Though it isn't finished yet, the author hasn't uploaded new chapters since like December or something. I really hope he picks this up again soon, I can't wait to continue with this story.

Another fanfic I'll have to read.

Also, I didn't know you were into ponies! Fk ya!

 

[Cain]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Another fanfic I'll have to read.

Also, I didn't know you were into ponies! Fk ya!

Oh I have a brilliantly written fanfic I'm reading ATM. It's simply fantastic, and any way I try to describe it won't do the story any justice.
Here:http://www.fimfiction.net/story/19198/Background-Pony
It provokes real thought, and gives some insight as to what the background ponies could possibly feel. (Or just one in particular)

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I have a question, what exactly is the brony documentary supposed to be about?

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I have a question, what exactly is the brony documentary supposed to be about?

Basically, it's going to try and show a more positive side of bronies. A rebuttal to Fox News you could say.

 

[Carnie]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

OH GOD YES. It's not just con patrons. Volunteers wouldn't bathe either.



If your group believes that she's going to be leader, you'll have to convince her to deputize a few of you to help oversea the details of the con (as mentioned above). And if it's that hard for her to keep up with information, she'll need someone to be her personal assistant in order to help facilitate communication.

Planning a con, even a small one like the student run one I used to be a part of, is an extremely time consuming project if it's being done right. If she can't commit the time, then you need to appoint a head that will get it done right.

I suppose we'll see how things develop :x Wish I had some real experience and more knowledge with it myself, I certainly have the time, hah.

Taking the hygiene advice to heart by the way .-.

Oh another good thing about if you have all the activities planned to go on throughout the day instead of all at once. If you have them streched out throughout the day it's easier on the volunteers and staff. What I mean by that is you want to fully utilize the con rooms throughout the day so that the staff aren't streched thin.

Let's say it's a small convention over a three day weekend, also let's say there's only like 30 events planned. You could theoretically get by on only using one convention room throughout those three days 10am-10pm. If there's only one room that's been fully utilized then you don't need to spread your staff all throughout the convention.

What I'm getting at is you want to use as few rooms as possible so that the staff isn't running all over the place trying to take care of things.

Also have a artist den/dealer's den that is open 10am-10pm. That way if someone doesn't want to go to a event they can check out the artist den when they feel like it.


Tl:dr; Try and make is so you need the least amount of staff to have the con that way if you have more than you need it'll be easier on you.

Thanks again Cf :> Don't be surprised if I end up PMing ya if I have some specific questions, hehe.

Also - Andrew W.K. is a brony?

https://twitter.com/AndrewWK/status/211869237109727232

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Holy bucking apples.
Ask jappleack is going "crisis on two earths" mode.
I have a feeling swag.mov is going to be awesome.

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Holy bucking apples.
Ask jappleack is going "crisis on two earths" mode.
I have a feeling swag.mov is going to be awesome.

Yes

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Yes

I wonder who the villain is going to be causing the destructions of the parallel equestrias? The obvious choice would be Discord, but if hotdiggitydemon is going fullblown crisis on two earths then it could be a anti-faust or a discorded faust.

Hotdiggitydemon could go full on epic by getting every parallel mane6/celestia/luna/faust to win.

It would be the pony equivalent of this-
[YT]gCJ8cixpa5s[/YT]Skip to 0:50

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I know it's a double post, but content.
Apparently someone is working on a game called ponycraft-
[YT]QoK5EWZdrzM[/YT]
I know it's pretty much a rip off of starcraft, but this is his first update and all the animations were placeholder animations to prove he can do it.
This is more of a alpha 1.0, so it's probably a long time until the final project.

Also Fighting is Magic seems to be chugging along nicely. Last time they talked about it they said they want to get the game to work before it looks nice. Basically find bugs and glitches before they are a problem. From what I hear about their development process once the game is working they can begin adding in more characters and such. They also said they may add in more characters after the game is finished.


Also Legends of Equestria is back. The team had disbanded and the mmo basically fell apart, however he's basically working on getting a new team to continue it instead of just shelving it. Props to him for not just giving up.

Also there's another mmo, only two though. I can't remember what is the name right now, but they seem to be gaining some serious momentum.

Oh also ponykart is working on several other maps as well.

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I'm pretty excited for Fighting is Magic and PonyKart!

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I'm pretty excited for Fighting is Magic and PonyKart!

I wonder how long until they are out?
My guess is either sometime late this year or early next year.

Damnit, ponies stop making me feel bad for internet explorer-
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gxkvdzFI1rxqa33o1_r1_500.png
Ubuntu can't even use internet explorer and this is making me want to use it.

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I wonder how long until they are out?
My guess is either sometime late this year or early next year.

No idea... Time will tell I guess.

Damnit, ponies stop making me feel bad for internet explorer-
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5gxkvdzFI1rxqa33o1_r1_500.png
Ubuntu can't even use internet explorer and this is making me want to use it.

Brb, switching to IE.

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

No idea... Time will tell I guess.


Brb, switching to IE.

Well fighting is magic said they may do a beta, which would be awesome. However if they do that it's probably going to be like a half roster.

 

[Vukasin]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

Well fighting is magic said they may do a beta, which would be awesome. However if they do that it's probably going to be like a half roster.

I'm willing to bet it would just be 2 characters.

 

[CannonFodder]

Re: What is with all of this "My little pony" stuff? (The unofficial official MLP Thr

I'm willing to bet it would just be 2 characters.

Well Applejack and Twilight are close to done so we may see a beta soon. Rarity is about half way done. Fluttershy is no where near completed.