Forum:Wookieepedia at Celebration IV

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List of attendees

 * 1) Ozzel 04:18, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Will be at C4, not sure if I can help with the Wooki table. Charlii 10:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Valin &quot;Tnu&quot; &quot;Shido&quot; Suul 19:55, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) I'll be going, but I will most likely be pre-occupied with meeting people from my other fan-groups. I'll certainly pay a visit to the Wookiee table if we have one, all though I probably won't be able to help out. &mdash;  beeurd  talk 22:59, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) I don't think I can help at the Wookieepedia table but I'm going. JohnMithic 02:35, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 6) I'll definitely be going, and I'll definitely provide some support at a Wookieepedia table, though I want to make sure I've got plenty of time to just be a regular convention-goer, as well. jSarek 15:24, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) I just got permission. Yayy...  Totema  [[Image:Mandoinsignia.jpg|20px]] Comlink Frequency 23:01, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 8) Taybo20 21:30, 14 November 2006 (UTC) I will be traveling with Ozzel. We will definitely stop by the Wookieepedia table.
 * 9) Not sure if I will be at the table.  Taktwo (Holonet News)[[Image:Crest2.PNG|20px]]04:58, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 10) I'm going for sure! (Registered and everything!) Squishy Vic 
 * 11) I am going, but still need to get those plane tickets. Will help out at table obviously, but can't say for how long. -- Riffsyphon1024 05:54, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
 * 12) I'll be there, but it's doubtful that I'll be able to do more than swing by and say hi to folks. -- Dark Spork 06:49, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
 * 13) I definitely will go. -LtNOWIS 03:04, 22 January 2007 (UTC)
 * 14) I just bought my ticket. Now I just need to get my passport and my flight over.  StarNeptune Talk to me! 18:56, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

List of those who will attend if there is a Wookieepedia table

 * 1) I added this because I'll go (and help out) if we have a table there, but if we don't end up having one, I doubt I'll go. Kuralyov 16:56, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) *Decided it wasn't worth my time and money, especially to help out a table representing an organization of people who hate me. Kuralyov 05:11, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) **Kura, where did you ever get that assumption? -- Riffsyphon1024 05:26, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) I will be going. can go too wookiepedia table. - Boss

List of those who don't know for sure

 * 1) I can't say for sure that I'll be there because I don't know if I'll have anything major around that time, but God knows I want to be there. Grand Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision) [[Image:Implogo.jpg|20px]] 14:25, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) As of now, I'm going, but my situation could change.  StarNeptune Talk to me! 16:01, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) As of now, I'm not going, but I just wanted to put my name here so I can ask that someone bring a computer so I can "attend" via IRC or something.  &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 16:28, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) I don't know if I will go yet, but I'll try to get there. Bub 18:25, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) Very likely, but still not 100% sure. JM 76
 * 6) I will probably go because my brothers birthday is on the same day C IV starts.-- Ol' Ben My Chambers 20:04, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) If at all possible, I'll be there. - JMAS 21:19, 11 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 8) Roron Corobb If I go I'll definitely help out at the Wookieepedia table. 15:31, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 9) I probably can't go in person, but like Silly Dan, I can probably ""attend" via IRC or something." - Cato Neimoidia 18:41, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 10) Hoping to if I have the money. Otherwise, I will attend via IRC. Adamwankenobi 18:50, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 11) Possibly. Hopefully. --Azizlight 07:36, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 12) I damn well want to, but chances are I'll be "attending" via IRC. 82 AirborneTac-Com "All the Way!" 00:28, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 13) I'm probably going, but haven't bought the tickets yet. Nick sponge 21:46, 16 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 14) My Myspace group is thinking of donating money for me to represent them and Wookieepedia. It then may actually be possible to pull this off... -- Riffsyphon1024 06:06, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 15) I have the money...I have the place to live...I just don't know if I have the time off work. &mdash;Jaymach Ral'Tir (talk) 04:29, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
 * 16) It's a couple weeks before my high school graduation, so it'll be a busy time for me.LtNOWIS 02:30, 30 December 2006 (UTC)

List of attendees via IRC

 * 1) Thought this might fill in the gap by those not physically coming but still want to participate. So I'll fit into this for this moment in time (probably will push to higher up on page). -- Riffsyphon1024 02:58, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Like I said above ↑. -- Cato Neimoidia 21:45, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 3) Theoretically. --  I need a name  ( Complain here ) 21:38, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 4) I'll be on and off on IRC. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 23:34, 14 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 5) Also in theory. – Aidje talk 05:03, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 6) Ditto. Grand Admiral J. Nebulax (Imperial Holovision) [[Image:Implogo.jpg|20px]] 01:09, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
 * 7) Why not. I mean, there's a huge expanse of water seperating me from CIV, but this could work. .  .  .  .  08:52, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
 * 8) No way I'm getting to LA, but I'd love to do the IRC linkupJustinGann 06:18, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
 * 9) Ditto. Jaina Solo ( Goddess Stuff ) [[Image:Jainasolosig.gif |25px]] 21:21, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
 * 10) On and off, as usual: but work comes first, so a weekend in LA won't be happening for a good long while. &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 03:57, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * 11) I can't go to the actual place, but IRC will be a great alternative!  18:46, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Wookieepedia table
Wookieepedia plans to have a table set up at the event. Wikia will provide $1000 towards merchandise and the table. Official fan group application information can be seen at these links:

Part of the application for a free table is a no-more-than-500-word initial proposal.
 * "You, your Star Wars friends, and your local fan club can jump right into the heart of Celebration IV by becoming part of the entertainment and programming. In addition to applying for free exhibit space, fan groups and individuals can submit proposals for fan-sponsored events, entertainment, panels, or exhibits. Please send a brief initial proposal (limit 500 words) to fanevents@starwars.com, or mail it to Mary Franklin; Lucasfilm Ltd., PO Box 29901, San Francisco, CA 94129. Include your email address and contact information. Briefly summarize what you would do, time, budget, and materials needed, number of people involved, and how the audience could participate, if at all. Initial proposals will be considered for final proposals, and do not guarantee scheduling during Celebration IV."

Let's come up with the initial proposal and try to get our table for free. Then we can use the money from Wikia and the money that we raise towards other things listed on the original discussion page like merchandising. When we come up with a proposal we all like, I'll send it in. WhiteBoy 03:52, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
 * First we want to show that we are not just some random fan club and are a serious site with a goal. We should have computers up, maybe as many as their are people representing? This will show the rest of the world that doesn't know about us to know about us and furthermore read or contribute to us afterward. -- Riffsyphon1024 03:58, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Agreed with Riffsyphon1024 &mdash; do we have any initial proposal in mind right now? &mdash;Mir  len  15:20, 23 November 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay. I just wrote something, but I did it Han Solo style (off the seat of my pants) because I don't have all the info. And I wrote it like a memo in Word, but I could change to a block letter, modified block, etc. The tabbed spaces don't work so well here. Feel free to modify it. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 18:03, 5 December 2006 (UTC)


 * ENTRY PROPOSAL:

TO: 		Mary Franklin '''WROM: HMKHJYFMYXOEAIJJPHSCRTNHGSWZIDREXCAXZOWCONEUQZAAFXISHJEXXIMQZUIVOTQNQEMSFD

DATE: 	28 December, 2006

SUBJECT: 	Celebration IV Table Proposal

Started roughly a year ago to provide a valuable source of information on the Star Wars universe, Wookieepedia (http://starwars.wikia.com) has grown rapidly, with over 40,000 articles, approximately one thousand users (many of whom, such as Arf Maul and Darth Culator, can be found on the Jedi Council forums and TheForce.net communities) and with more information added every day, and also notable fan groups such as Club Jade and CUSWE listed as Official Friends of the site. As we strive to become the most comprehensive online database of Star Wars, Wookieepedia would now like to showcase our efforts at the upcoming Celebration IV through having a fan group table. This would be a standard or corner booth, and would be shared with the Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia.

At a Wookieepedia table, Wookieepedians from around the world would have computers set up to show off the site and allow non-attendees to interact with event-goers via our IRC chat channel. Editors would be able to explain how the site works and try to garner interest from other fans, inviting other convention-goers to participate in the site (editable by anyone) and learn how to contribute. Current plans involve the placement of a projection screen linked to a computer to display the site in a larger form than merely on screens. Other users not present at the convention could also interact through Wookieepedia's IRC chat channel via linked computers. Additionally, various types of Wookieepedia merchandise would be available, particularly T-shirts. Current counts of users present to help range from about 10-20, with shifts of approximately 3-4 users at the table at a time to answer questions. To involve the event-goers, Wookieepedia is planning on having a “stump-the-Wookiee” contest, where other fans can compete in competitions to test the knowledge of Wookieepedia and its users. The table would be manned through most, if not all, of the convention. Recently, Completely Unofficial Star Wars Encyclopedia founder Bob Vitas expressed an interest in being part of the Wookieepedia table, allowing what can be considered the two largest unofficial online encyclopedias to stand side-by-side and display the wealth of information available.

However, to have the best presentation possible, Wookieepedia would greatly benefit from the aid of the event organizers in providing resources. First and foremost is a table for our exhibit, but resources including high-speed Internet access, computer equipment, a desktop projector, a projection screen, and any financial assistance would be greatly appreciated as well. As our users are from across the globe (from Arthur Papadam in Australia to Steven Greenwood in Tennessee) and must handle travel and accommodation costs, any assistance from Lucasfilm and the event coordinators would go a long way in helping us set up a table and be part of the much-anticipated Celebration IV.

We of Wookieepedia would like to thank Lucasfilm and Gen Con LLC for providing this venue for fans to gather in celebration of the most successful science fiction franchise ever, and we look forward to hearing from you and your representatives. May the Force be with you.


 * Hey, Ataru... based on the outcome of the general concensus, let me know if you want me to add anything, assuming we decide to join forces for a table. Bob Vitas 02:17, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
 * That was beautiful, Ataru. -- Riffsyphon1024 15:57, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Thanks. If we come up with more activities, they can be added, and if we need more stuff, that can be added as well. I just wrote it because I was bored and because the deadline is in less than a month. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 19:27, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
 * In case this was looked over, here's a PDF regarding the actual table, including total costs and some rules we have to abide by. -- Riffsyphon1024 18:53, 8 December 2006 (UTC)
 * We should figure out what we want, and quickly. Then someone can add it to the proposal. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 16:58, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
 * That looks great. Kuralyov 19:53, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Anyone else have an opinion before we send this out? -- Riffsyphon1024 04:08, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Even though I won't make it to Los Angeles, i have some thoughts for the table. We could offer tutorials/Instructions, maybe with a projection onto a big screen, of how to sign on as a Wookieepedian, how to create a user page, how to make an article, how to upload images, how to copy and use some common templates, how to site sources properly, and how to distinguish between canon, semicanon, infinities, ambiguous, and fanon, etc.  We could also hand out pamphlets on the subject.JustinGann 06:32, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Ok guys. The proposal is due by the 1st of January. We need to send the proposal now. I have asked Ataru but there is no response to whether or not he did. Chad? -- Riffsyphon1024 05:47, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Riff, I've asked JSarek (who as far as I know is still the ranking member) to send it tomorrow. I was waiting to see if there were any other ideas, and I will update the proposal and incorporate JustinGann's proposals (at least some of them). It'd be nice if the people who are going would have a mini-Mofference to discuss what, how, etc. is going on at the table, IMO. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 20:15, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
 * I've also asked Bob Vitas to take a look and see if there's anything missing. With a bit of luck, this will be on its way soon. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 20:31, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
 * NOTE: That mess up there should read "FROM:Wookieepedia, in care of (sender)" Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 20:56, 29 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Punch it! (Although you probably already have...) Bob Vitas 12:04, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Now the question is: how long will it take before they announce a winner for the free table? -- Riffsyphon1024 05:00, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * It's been punched, though I told them that Riff would be in charge, so he probably needs to contact them. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 15:45, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Ok, did you punch it before New Years, Ataru? And if they want to contact me via personal email, they can send a message to madman15@bellsouth.net -- Riffsyphon1024 05:17, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes Riff. I took precious time out of my New Year's Eve and sent it off. I'll send them a follow-up e-mail with your contact info, or you can do it later- the link is on this page. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 16:07, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Actually, you should probably e-mail them, to establish a line of communication between you and the LucasFilm people. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 16:10, 8 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I have responded to fanevents@starwars.com (hopefully Mary Franklin's address) with my email and phone number as requested here: . Is there anything that we are forgetting? Do we need to send the logos? -- Riffsyphon1024 01:37, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
 * There are other deadlines also that the eventgoers should be aware of. Atarumaster88  [[Image:Jedi_Order.jpg|20px]] ( Audience Chamber ) 06:25, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Yes, I believe that March 31st is the last day to purchase a badge for the event, as they will be sending them in April. --  Riffsyphon  1024 07:02, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * It appears that they may announce a winner at the end of the month. --  Riffsyphon  1024 15:33, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Celebration Europe?

 * Do we have enough users interested/able to go to Celebration Europe and set up a table there? Ironically, despite it being on another continent, it might be cheaper and easier for me to go then (still a longshot, though.) &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 04:06, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Are you actually closer to London than L.A.? --  Riffsyphon  1024 07:04, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * People you could ask would include Jaymach, Imperialles, KEJ, Beeurd, I need a name, Jasca Ducato, M-3PO, volemlock, Borsk Fey'lya, and Sompeetalay. --  Riffsyphon  1024  07:12, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I'm not closer to London than LA, but Air Canada thinks so sometimes, judging by the seat sales. 8) &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 13:25, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * It's cheaper for you to go to London? It would cost me only 615 dollars for a roundtrip ticket to LA on Expedia.ca, but signifigantly more on Air Canada...and I'm closer to London that you are.  StarNeptune Talk to me! 13:39, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * True, but I've seen more super-discounts on London fares than LA fares for some reason. &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 13:49, 10 January 2007 (UTC)
 * I wasn't intending on going to Celebration Europe as I am already going to C4... But I could be pursuaded, lol. &mdash;  beeurd  talk 04:33, 18 January 2007 (UTC)