Forum:SH Archive/Celebration IV table

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There have been a couple/few of us who talked before about having a table at Celebration IV. I have kinda been waiting to hear from Lucasfilm before we really bring this up publicly. Well, it seems that next month is when they will begin taking applications, so I thought we may want to go ahead and begin discussing:
 * 1) Do we want to do it?
 * 2) What do we want to do at our table?
 * 3) Would we be willing to have a fan event?

I have talked to Wikia about this a little, and they are willing to help us out with this, too, though obviously their resources are limited. So the key word is "help." We would still have to do quite a bit of work and probably spend some of our own money to make this come off well.

Do we want to do it?
Remember this will involve some work, so when you vote "yes" think of it also as a commitment to help in whatever way you can.

Yes

 * 1) I think this would be a great opportunity for more exposure for Wookieepedia, and a chance for fellow Wookieepedians to meet each other. Sometimes I think every true fan has heard of Wookieepedia by now, but that's not necessarily true.  I run across people all the time who are big Star Wars fans, but have never heard of us.  WhiteBoy 17:36, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * 2) Sounds great. Roron Corobb 20:06, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Comments

 * Before I jump in with a "yes" vote, what exactly is entailed in this? You mention "I have talked to Wikia about this a little, and they are willing to help us out with this, too, though obviously their resources are limited," suggesting there needs to be some financial outlay.  If so, how much?  And how much time will we have to devote to the table, rather than walking around gleefully ogling all there is to see and spending way too much money on obscure secondhand West End Games titles? I'm definitely inclined to say, "heck, yes!", but I know better than to volunteer before I hear the mission details. ;-) jSarek 09:19, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

What do we want to do at our table?
I've never been to a Celebration, so I'm not as familiar with them as some are. My only (lame) idea at this point is passing out a flyer with our info on there. I think this would be a very basic thing. We need much more creative ideas than this. :) WhiteBoy 17:36, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Well, you will need a high-speed internet hookup so those of us who aren't going can connect via IRC. 8) &mdash;Silly Dan (talk) 21:45, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Would we be willing to have a fan event?
Mary (from Lucasfilm) suggested a "stump the Wookieepedia experts" event on the fan stage. The way I figure this would work would be several of our best Wookieepedians on stage answering trivia questions from the crowd. This probably wouldn't be the only idea that could work for a fan event, but it's one she suggested, and I think it's a good one! WhiteBoy 17:36, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * That would be great! Show the people the power of the Wooki! Charlii 17:55, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Would we get 30 seconds to look up the answers on Wookieepedia? ;) 01:47, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Comments

 * I couldn't be in on the Celebration IV, but it sounds like a great thing for wookiepedia. not just a great thing, but if it all works out it will be a new age for us. hope it works out guys, and have a great time doing it. May the force be with you. --Darth tader 18:45, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I'd love to go and help out, but airfare and housing is kinda expensive... 01:49, 20 October 2006 (UTC)