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Confirmed speakers:
– Jason Della Rocca (IGDA Program Director)
– Graham Devine (ex-id designer, ex-IGDA chairman, currently a designer with Ensemble)
Two more high profile industry vets are looking very likely but are not yet 100% confirmed.
Unfortunately, Dave Perry has declined as the later date didn’t suit him.
More info in the next 2 – 3 weeks
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the event continues to generate interest among the island’s various funding bodies too, with both the IDA and EI pledging support. Including Momentum, Derry City Council, NORIBIC and INI – this will a very strong cross-border initiative indeed, readily fulfilling the Ireland chapter’s goal of representing the whole island
tentative talks have already begun concerning Awakenings ’05!
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wow.. dave perry as in Shiny entertainment..
If so that would have been cool if he could have made it.
Very high profile indeed.Cant wait to see who else ye get.
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Excellent!
All is looking good, can’t wait for it.
There’s always next year for David Perry. Would be nice to talk to him face to face rather than over a comp. :)
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Excellent!
All is looking good, can’t wait for it.
There’s always next year for David Perry. Would be nice to talk to him face to face rather than over a comp. :) [/quote:d43fc278ad]
Yeah I feel the same way about Toshihiro Nagoshi
Not really…
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Yeah I feel the same way about Toshihiro Nagoshi
Not really… [/quote:37a5d57c5c]
The only thing I would like to say to Tosihiro Nagoshi is, “Man when are you going to make a game about Your drinking habbits?”
information courtesy of Edge’s collumn
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No Ronny, I think what was meant is that KyotoKid would like to speak to Nagoshi-San face to face, as you would to Dave Perry.
I imagine a converastion with either would be fascinating.“I don’t get it I dragged myself out of bed”
at 12:32, you lazy git you(or is that lucky)
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Ah, thanks for clearing that up, Omega. I have a fever like no man has before so I need to be spoon-fed these things! ;)
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Ah, thanks for clearing that up, Omega. I have a fever like no man has before so I need to be spoon-fed these things! ;) [/quote:563c4864a6]
Take advantage of the situation, get one of those little bells for yourself.
*ding ding*
“Ahem can I get some service around here, I’ve got a fever ya’know”…….Currently doing nothing at work, except stalking the Forums
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Take advantage of the situation, get one of those little bells for yourself.
*ding ding*
“Ahem can I get some service around here, I’ve got a fever ya’know”…….Currently doing nothing at work, except stalking the Forums [/quote:535ceda015]
LOL, I actually have my mobile beside me at all times and family and friends are quckly getting tired of the abuse. I think they know I’m getting better now…. :D -
Marcus Maki of Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne & Max Payne 2) has confirmed he’ll be speaking at Awakenings ’04
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WOW!!! Nice one!
Well done Tony & to all involved!
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Folks,
the event in Derry, which I can now confirm is to be called “Awakenings ’04”, has been put back until Fri 15th October. The decision to put the event back was taken to ensure we attract high-calibre international speakers.
I can’t confirm any speakers as yet. What I can confirm is…
– the format of the event will be a one day conference/seminar on the Friday. The seminar will have 4 speaker sessions, and one round table at the end. There will also be a number of stands/demos available to view throughout the day
– the event will be held at the NWIFHE in Derry City
– places will be limited to 250We’re not sure yet if there will be an entry fee or not, but if there is it will be nominal, with a student discount, etc. The event will of course be free to all IGDA members
It’s hoped that the event, if successful, will become a regular annual fixture and will expand to fill two or even three days. There’s a lot of interest and enthusiasm in the North for attracting and funding games-related events.
I’ll post more info as it breaks, and a dedicated website will be launched for the event
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Since you said limited to 250 tickets will probably be available. how do we get our hands on them?
Also is this event limited to igda members or can anyone get a ticket?thanks
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cool..
Myself and two buddies will defo make the journey from cork if we can grab a few tickets.. soons like a right good conference..
also good chance to meet the group, havent been able to make any the other events because of location and work\research.cheers
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Sorry to be ignorant but what event is this?, I’d love to meet all the people on the board.
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Nah sorry I screwed up there earlier should have posted it in the awakening 04 post(slipped up on the old mouse, clicking). doh!
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this is for the Awakenings event to take place in Derry in October
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yeah defo sign me up too.im also a paid member of this fine organisation :)
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Chris Van Der Kuyl has signed up as a speaker for the event… we have one more speaker who we’re waiting to hear back from, and we’ll have a final line up. so fingers crossed…
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*Must resiste urge to slag VIS*
*powers failing*
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Count me in for attending as well.
I’m sure there’ll be a few jars raised after the event as well, knowing them Torc boyos ;)
Mal
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Have there been any more details given out on the Awakenings event?
Mal
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not much to report as yet, Mal
all of the speakers are confirmed (see previous posts on this) and the online registration system and website will be online early- to mid-next week
Currently, we’re flat out in press release and logistics mode!
The site will be available at: http://www.awakeningsconf.com
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Awakenings site now live at: The site will http://www.awakeningsconf.com
The online registration system will go live over the weekend or very early next week. In the meantime, you can either PM me, contact tony@awakeningsconf.com, or simply reply to this thread requesting a place on the day.
Registration is free – but preference will be given to IGDA members (and a handful of loyal GD stalwarts!)
As places are striclty limited for the event, I would advise getting in early
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Site looks great as does the conf! Well done to Tony & all involved!
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Remember that VC pitch event in Dublin, where companies who took part gave a 3 minute pitch of what they were doing.
Having a similar 45 minutes or so at the event for various companies / individuals to show what they are working on could be a good idea… a pre-requisite could be that they have to have a playable prototype ( for games teams )…. could be interesting for a) new companies to show what they are up to and b) give them a deadline to work to, to get a polished demo of their work up and running.
Any thoughts?
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thats a great idea. probably a little short notice but still good idea
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Remember that VC pitch event in Dublin, where companies who took part gave a 3 minute pitch of what they were doing.[/quote:429611a8f7]
That’s called First Tuesday. Here’s their site for those that have not heard of this before & to get some ideas for how it can be applied to games:
http://www.firsttuesday.ie/newindex.html
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thats a great idea. probably a little short notice but still good idea[/quote:fc72d66693] its a great idea… but unless one of you wants to take on organising it, it may have to wait until next year, alas – we’re flat out at the minute organising the logistics, etc.
If someone wants to take it on, drop me a line or PM me and I’ll see what I can do
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Remember that VC pitch event in Dublin, where companies who took part gave a 3 minute pitch of what they were doing.[/quote:6acd81e5e3]
The problem with this is a simple one, who would people show their wares to? It’s the first time that it’s being done here in Ireland, and it’s not as if this country is brimming with publishers in the first place. Maybe something seperate or at a future event where publishers from abroad could be invited to view what’s going on in Ireland might be a more practical idea.
Jamie
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I was more thinking that it would be an opportunity for interested parties to show what they are working on, but as was mentioned…
– it could be tricky to organise… especially with the logistics of last minute entries etc
– what would the people get out of it… if there were publishers there, it would be like a pitch, which will hopefully be the case at future events.
For now, it would simply be a way for interested parties actually seeing what the various companies or individuals are up to, and for people at this first event to get an idea of the state of the industry.
I can see how the pitch idea might be a bit too much for this first up-and-coming event.
I’m really looking forward to this event, hats off to the organisers for taking the time and effort to make it happen!
Mal
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there will be a number of exhibitors on the day – showing their products, etc. as well as students from some games courses showing their projects too
Any one interested in exhibiting on the day should contact the email address mentioned on the Awakenings site
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Folks,
the online registration system for Awakenings is now live at http://www.awakeningsconf.com
Those of you who have expressed an interest in attending on these forums should receive an invite either today or over the weekend
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Hi Tony,
That link is throwing the following error:“The site you have requested doesn’t exist.
The associated domain name has probably been reserved by a client from GANDI then parked.”
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Anyone else seeing that error?
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Perhaps this has already been resolved, but isn’t the problem Ian is seeing because of the trailing fullstop which is included in that link?
You want:
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seems to work fine for me. got my 1st confirm email.
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Perhaps this has already been resolved, but isn’t the problem Ian is seeing because of the trailing fullstop which is included in that link?
You want:
http://www.awakeningsconf.com [/quote:696d3919c1]
Yup! That’s it, Tony will you edit!
Thnx Feral!
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Tony will you edit[/quote:728a0be310] Done. Sorry ’bout that!
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Ney Bother! It’s Amazing how many professionals a little “.” can stump! ;)
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I`m not sure this is the correct place to post this, but when I try to contact them reguarding exhibiting I get the following return e-mail – (and I`m definately sending to info@awakeningsconf.com)
Hi. This is the qmail-send program at mail.hosting365.ie.
I’m afraid I wasn’t able to deliver your message to the following addresses.
This is a permanent error; I’ve given up. Sorry it didn’t work out.<awakenings@torcinteractive.com>:
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I have no idea why that could be happening. I would try contacting Tony if you want any information. Reach him at tony@awakeningsconf.com
Hope you make the trip. :)
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the email problems with info@awakeningsconf.com were resolved shortly after the matter was raised inthese forums on Monday, and is now working fine
anyone interested in exhibiting at Awakenings should contact Wendy Gibbons at wendy@awakeningsconf.com
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Apart from the gamesindustry.biz one, the others are all Northern newspapers with a northern/north-west slant, and mostly regurgitating press releases to be honest
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4666
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/business_telegraph/story.jsp?story=566382
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/business_telegraph/story.jsp?story=566379
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northwest_edition/story.jsp?story=562895
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we’ve looked at the dosh situation and are prepared to put on a free bus service (return) from Dublin to Derry for the event, if some/any of you are having trouble getting transport up
The catch is I don’t have time to follow up on this, so if someone wants to take on scoping out prices for mini-bus/coach hire for the event, we’ll (Awakenings organisers) cover it – assuming there’s high enough numbers… If there are folks in Belfast interested, perhaps the bus could go via Belfast? (I’ve no idea how far out of the way that is, so don’t shoot me!)
Any takers??
Now you can’t say fairer than that – free transport to Ireland’s first ever game development conference and it’s free too!!
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Just got my monthly newsletter from DataScope and I see that they have Awakenings advertised in their Diary Dates.
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hi Damian,
do reckon you’ll make it over? If it’s even only a remote possibility fire me on your email address and I’ll reserve you a place
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Not sure Tony, will send you a PM later on when I have a chance to check a few things out.
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I’d be happy to organise a bus from Kerry? :)
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What was that Dave, did you say you’d be happy to organise a bus from Derby ???
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presume ye all got the igda newletter\email from jason della rocca
mentioning of awakenings 04
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=4666
nice one..
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Thanks for the info, Tony. Glad to see you working hard on this. Keep up the fantastic work. Awakenings will be a day to remember. I’m actually talking with an artist in Belfast about coming up. He’ll be getting his ticket sorted out soon.
The event officially ends at 5pm, but what are people’s plans for the night? Taking the guest speakers out for dinner or something? If nothing is happening then I’ll hope to get a bus back to the capital. The hotels aren’t actually that expensive, but I’m going to France the next week so I need to spend wisely these next few weeks! :)
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we’re looking into booking the Linen Hall in Derry for pub grub and drinks afterwards… all welcome – you can come hob nob with the speakers!!
but at some stage of the evening I hope to drag some friends and head for a bop…
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sounds good. im staying over so im up for finding out what derry nightlife is like.
not able to dance but apparently i do a good imitation after about 5-6 pints of the black stuff (well brown\black stuff, murphys of course, but i guess thats going to be hard to find in derry, considering most of tipp doesnt stock it when i head home every now and then). :)
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Awakenings 04′ listed in Gamasutra’s calendar of events ;)
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> soon the whole world will know why Skyclad is called Dancin’ Dave and why Greenbean is know as Jivin’ John
And why the torc guys are known as the one pint wonders lol
Hold on, I meant one dozen pint wonders ;)
The CanDo posse are definitely going to be staying over and supping of the fine beverages for the night. Going to a local night club afterwards and chasing some fine looking ladies ( ok, maybe even some not so fine ;) ) wouldn’t be out of the question either!
Mal
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Do you reckon it’ll be ok for me just to come along for the social after the lectures are over..
I’ve just found out i’ll be in Mallow till midday on the friday..
it’s driveable.. but by god i’ll need a pint after i get there
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am about to suss out the hotels ..
i can’t miss the 1st Awakenings now.. that would be rude!
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Anyone driving up late on thursday evening … after about half six?
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Wondering who else is interested in the bus up from Dublin? And any perticular time people need it to leave after?
John
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Great sig Art Wolf!
That is one of my top 2 favourite adverts ever.(sorry for going off topic)
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where you out of towners staying ..
if there is a particular hotel where most are staying at i’ll book there too..
:D
you know it’s easier to get the late bar for us all then :D
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dunno, i booked the tower i think its called. its down town apparently.
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the Tower looked good to me too..
… it’s in town.. and is doing a special Awakenings rate..
any more staying there..?
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they got a awakenings offer? feck didnt know that when i booked a couple weeks ago.
but ya a good few pints can be had down town friday night now!
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yep.. look on the Awakenings site…..
tell the hotel you’re part of the conference.. you’ll get the deal.
i think it 55 quid or something
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oh wheres that on the website? on towers website or awakenings, cant seem to find it. i booked online and got nailed 70 i think. wonder can i get it back?
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fair enough. hope they pop up again, if they do give it a post would ya, so we can grab it.
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was on this site = http://www.gamedevelopers.ie/community/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=604&perpage=10&pagenumber=6
but have added ’em to the Awakenings site
In case this influences your choice of accomodation – we’ve decided to head back to the Tower hotel for grub and pub after the event and not the Linen Hall as previously mooted
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booya! nice choice tony..
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it influences :D
i’ll book it today :D
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The tower is booked out for the friday night now it seems :(
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i missed it too..
ok.. what road is the Tower on?
i’m going to have to try and find hotels that are walking distance :D
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There is a Travelodge within walking distance from the Tower Hotel and 2 mins from the Conference. Around 35-40Stg for a room. Soulless but comfortable.
Or the City Hotel. Then there’s Da Vincis (which rent out by the room and sleeps 3 or 4, and also rent apartments which could possibly provide shelter for posse of you).
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:D phew… got it sorted..
travelodge gave me a room for 50 quid..
no discount for awakenings…
i don’t care though.. the stress is over now..
thanks Dermy ! looking forward to meeting you next week.
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with regards to the lord mayors wine reception on the thursday. Does he mind late comers? Because i dont think ill be there by 7.15, more likely 8.30 or so. or will it be over by then.
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coming late would probably be ok.
However, the speakers, and the IGDA folks will be leaving at some stage for a dinner we’ve been invited too (not sure what time that’s at)
Please note the wine reception is not open the the general public though – only those who recieved an invitation to it. Sorry!
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Hopefully there will be an chance to mingle with the speakers. I am involved in creating a Academic Awareness Special Interest Group with the IGDA and would love a moment to discuss this personally with Jason. Also to thank him for giving me the opportunity to help the organisation in any way I can, something I’m very happy to do.
I’m still looking into hotels and whatnot. I don’t want to leave it to late but having just booked my ticket to France I’m trying to scrape together the funds for accommodation. :)
Worth noting is that I already have a certain university on our humble little island interested in the special interest group. I’ll be interested in talking with students here to see what their thoughts are on one or two issues.
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Thats good ronny getting the university on the side.
Its funny in the last 3-4 months I think the academic ring is really watching the games industry and saying “we should get in here on the ground floor”. Ive heard some talk\rumours about other i.t. and universities starting post grad courses.
I presume you know about the academic thing were trying to organise at the conference. Basically anyone who’s interested in the field of games\research they basically meet up and tell each other what their up too. That way everyone knows exactly what sort of stuff is been done.That way hopefully it will provide everyone with a list of contacts for possible collaborations in the future. Also allows people to put names to faces.
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Ronny, you should talk to peter_b on these forums. He’s arrranged a meeting at Awakenings for all the Irish Academics attending
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Excellent, I’ve sent you an email. See you there.
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i was able to get of work for the event (got me ticket too), problem is that there is a big work do the night before (big launch) so i will have to get a bus from belfast the next morning, so i will be late!
Darksaviour69 hopes there is late Registration (don’t worry about coffee, i donlt like it ;) )
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tickets? awakenings have tickets?
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he means the online registration, Peter… and there will be late reg, so no worries there
can’t gaurantee the tea or coffee though
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ah right.. i get ya.
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i was able to get of work for the event (got me ticket too), problem is that there is a big work do the night before (big launch) so i will have to get a bus from belfast the next morning, so i will be late!
Darksaviour69 hopes there is late Registration (don’t worry about coffee, i donlt like it ;) ) [/quote:59bb45683d]
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Folks,
an important reminder for those of you planning to attend the wine reception on Thursday (i.e. you got invites!) – You will need to RSVP (address included in invite) in order to secure entry on the night
Derry City Council also need it to estimate the wine, etc. so make sure you reply!
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A bit late in the day, this, but I have managed to clear the diary for the (momentous) occasion and will be travelling by car from Dublin Friday AM, returning Friday PM (and sleeping all week-end thereafter!).
Not sure about times yet – I have itinerary etc. but have not travelled “extensively” within Ireland yet so am still guesstimating take-off time, but – main point of this post – if anybody needs a lift there on the day, I’ll have either one seat or 3 available (depending which car Mrs ambro25 lets me take), just let me know.
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that’s good news, Steph
All, look forward to seeing you oop North tomorrow night and for fun (and the odd frolic) on Friday
Safe journey, and as the old sargeant in Hill Street Blues used to say: let’s be careful out there
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What about the dress code for this wine reception?
Are we going casual or is something a little more professional required?
Looking forward to it. See you all there.
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Wear your finest frock Ronny, the Ambassador’s receptions are noted for his good taste…..
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Derry City Council also need it to estimate the wine[/quote:9f34fbfea4]
Put me down for 2 bottles (one red, one white) and a pyramid of those chocolates….
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hahah.lengend..
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Your really spoiling us.
(oops had to re-post :p)
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oh, i won’t be late now :D going to derry tonight
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :mad:
just ‘got side-tracked (read: frog-marched) into a European Patent opposition case, reply’s got to be out-the-door before the week-end. So no Awakenings for me this year, lads et ladettes :( .
Sorry Tony, I was really looking fwd to it (even the drive there – honest!)… I’ll have to buy a round at the next Chapter get-together and make amends!
Have fun up there and drink the Council dry!
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I’m sad to say you missed a truly fantastic event.
Much Kudos to all the folks who made the first digital games conference in Ireland something phenomenal. 364 days till the next one and counting…
Dave
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Just to say a huge thanks to all who travelled up for the event and to all those who contributed to making it a resounding success – most notably: Apha (doing her Puppet Master thang int he background), Skyclad (who designed and maintained the online bookings system above and beyond the call of duty), Jamemc (for contacts and his sterling work on the educational intitiative), and ian_hannigan (for miscellaneous web magickery)
We had 223 bookings out of a possible 250 – although we only had 170 of them turn up on the day.
The speakers all did a great job, and both Markus Maki and Graeme Devine claimed it was the best organised conference they’d ever been to!! I’ll leave you to imagine Graeme’s face when he was told this was our first such event… Jason Della Rocca who travels all over the world to such events, also thanked all concerned for a very smooth event. This was the first time ever a city Mayor turned up to greet him!
While the conference part was only a day long, there was a predeing day of meetings with various educational and academic bodies and an historic meeting where we had representatives from almost every funder (IDA had to pull out of Thur at the last minute and could only make Fri) on the island in one room, asking: “What does the industry need in Ireland?” Needless to say, they were told at some length! A number of proposals are in various stages of being made and followed up on, so watch this space
There was much press coverage with more still to come in the Irish Times and on SilicanRepublic.com… at least two radio interviews and the BBC tv news!
For those of you who missed it, we’re hoping to put some of the PowerPoints on the site as well as all of the speakers talks in MP3 format…
Thanks once again to all if the IGDA organisers who made it possible – especially Steve Collins and project manager par excellence, Wendy Gibbons who shepherded all concerned with a light touch and a large dollop of aplomb!
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i was going to ask for the powerpoints, thanks. (i was there but forgot to bring my glasses, so did not get all the figures etc) :D
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Just to say a huge thanks to all who travelled up for the event and to all those who contributed to making it a resounding success – most notably: Apha (doing her Puppet Master thang int he background), Skyclad (who designed and maintained the online bookings system above and beyond the call of duty), Jamemc (for contacts and his sterling work on the educational intitiative), and ian_hannigan (for miscellaneous web magickery)
[/quote:61709b783e]That sounds fantastic – well done to all involved !
[Editted cause omen is a big woman]
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I’ve noticed a growing trend on these boards…people seem to be ‘quoting’ larger and larger chunks from previous posts!!!
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yes, indeed – it’s a bit worrying… :)
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‘- most notably: Apha (doing her Puppet Master thang int he background), ‘[/quote:a8c0a99d12] ooops! it’s becoming a habit, isn’t it?!
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Wear your finest frock Ronny, the Ambassador’s receptions are noted for his good taste….. [/quote:d2cde200c6]
I’ve said that at least 2000 times in the last couple of days. Your amusing line is stuck firmly in my head!There’s so many Awakenings threads that I’m not sure if this has been mentioned, but our humble conference has made it up onto the front page of the IGDA site! Link to report and all. :)
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legend.. you should put that on the publication section of your website.. its will confuse the hell outta everyone..hehe
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Done! in future you shall always be referred to as ‘AP’ – surely no-one can mis-spell that?!
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The Puppet Master Formerly Known As Aphra??
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oh dear lord! :eek: Pete, that was uncalled for!
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kind of looks like the babies head on that show telly tubbies.. haha :)
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LOL ;)
Aphra r you trying to get out of your multi-million recording deal with sony or something ;)
What a burst of inspiration from Pete! CGI has moved to the next level!!!!
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LOL it took all weekend to render those 250 million polys!
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> LOL it took all weekend to render those 250 million polys!
It took 250 million polys to render Aphra? Are you saying she’s fat? :)
/trying to get Pete into trouble
Mal
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