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Channel: #thecbg[/note]All right, chaps and chapesses, the time has come to inject some sparkle and pizazz into the IRC channel, and into all our humdrum lives. To that end, I am proposing a fun little series of pre-planned "chat events" for folks to get excited about.
Item one on my agenda is a string of casual Setting Author Q&A chats. For each event, we will pick one setting from our community and make it the topic of conversation in IRC chat for the evening. The setting's author be present to field questions about his or her work, and afterward there will be shuffleboard, swing-dancing, and virgin daiquiris.
These events will be great for long-time followers of each chat's setting, who are always starved for more detailed information, but also for new readers who may not know anything about the setting at all, and need a hand to get acquainted with it. As opposed to reading and reviewing someone's work, which can often involve a great deal of "homework," these chat events should be easily accessible to everybody, regardless of their familiarity with the world in question.
How do I get involved as a chatter? Easy! Just show up on the appointed evening. We'll have a rough "start time" but I expect things to be fairly casual and to last an hour or two, so feel free to mosey in late if you like. Don't be shy about speaking up and asking questions during the event; that's what it's for. (Even if your question is along the lines of "What's the first thing you'd say to someone who knows nothing about your world?")
How do I get involved as an author?Easy! Post in this thread to indicate your interest. We'll sort out an order based on everybody's availability, then let the person who's next in line pick a date that works well for them. Polycarp has been volunteered to lead off with the Clockwork Jungle, and I anticipate having another chat every week or two afterward. We'll get around to everybody who wants to be featured.
Go ahead and post with suggestions and expressions of interest. I will edit this post to include a list of interested folks, and as we get more information on who's interested in showing up, we'll settle on a time that satisfies as many of us as possible.
Quote from: http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Unconquered_RealmUnconquered Realm[/url]![/b]
Luminous Crayon discourses! ...concerning the Jade Stage (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Jade_Stage)!
Llum perorates! ...referencing Divergence (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?56255)!
Ishmayl orates! ...regarding Memory Fading (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Memory_Fading)!
Steerpike expounds! ...respecting the Cadaverous Earth (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?56772)!
Polycarp and the Clockwork Jungle[/url] on 2/7/2009
BioHazard and the Dystopian Universe (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?63834) on 2/16/2009[/quote]
Sounds like a really awesome idea.
I am game. The info on my setting is a bit of a jumble right now but I could probably look into organizing things so people would have an idea on what they want to ask. Time to read up on the clockwork jungle.
LC, it really is a great idea that can help authors and fans as well. Nothing wrong when if it rotates around later on, as it should spark some changes and give some people great ideas.
Quote from: NomadicI am game. The info on my setting is a bit of a jumble right now but I could probably look into organizing things so people would have an idea on what they want to ask.
I think this sort of event is at least as useful for the authors as it is for everyone else. Perhaps the questions you are asked will give you insight about how to improve said organization!
Edit: Vreeg beat me to it!
I'm happy to help start things off. If you're interesting in reading a bit before the chat, the wiki (http://www.thecbg.org/wiki/index.php?title=Clockwork_Jungle) is more complete than it used to be, and has the most up-to-date information. There are still some things in the thread (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?39646.0) that haven't been moved over, but some of the information on the first page is a bit outdated. Really, it's a matter of what works best for you - some people prefer the wiki format, others don't.
It's important to remember, though, that anyone can come chat - you don't have to be an expert on whatever setting we're discussing. Please don't feel that you can't join just because you don't feel like you've "done enough reading." We're happy to have you and I'll be happy to answer any question, general or specific.
As for time, I'm very flexible, so I'm going to wait for the input of others before I chime in with what works for me.
Sounds like an excellent idea. Also a good way to rethink/replace the "Featured Setting" thing. . . I keep meaning to take a good look into various settings, having an external prompt to pick one at a given time would help overcome my mental inertia.
Ah, LC. Blast you! I have never felt like I needed to follow the IRC thing in addition to the forums and wiki. Now I may be forced to do so. And it's your fault!
Hey, I'm usually around - why not jump in on this! Make sure that you all know that if you don't want to download mIRC, XIRC or anything else that will run IRC, www.mibbit.com also works and is pretty damn easy to use (plus there's a BONUS translator for your text as you type!)
When is the first one planned?
I believe we planned to get some sort of feel for when people are most available. If you're interested, maybe you could post general times when you are usually available.
I'm interested, and available pretty more or less anytime tuesday/thursday/weekends after noon, and evenings on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays. I'm on pacific time.
I am normally on IRC (when I can be) after 9pm Eastern. I have practise on Thursdays and I run games some sundeats and everyother mondays...or will again soon.
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that late evening EST (GMT -5) is going to do the most good for the most people. This should be a reasonable time for most of our western hemisphere dwellers, though it leaves Europe right out in the cold.
For a more Europe-friendly timeslot, maybe Saturdays would work, around early afternoon EST (which is mid-morning PST and late evening in Europe?)
We can pick and choose between these (and possible other options) based upon who is doing the question-answering and what is convenient for them (which must certainly be affected by where they live.)
Please offer suggestions of better times if none of these work for you. I know we have a few Europeans here at the least, and while it's going to be impossible for everyone to have a convenient time for every chat, I'd rather make sure that no one is locked out of the entire event series for geographical reasons.
Eh, my schedule is variable. What works one week probably won't work the next.
Saturday afternoon (EST) will almost never work, though, and many nights I'm not around until after 10pm EST.
Maybe I'll have to miss it.
Mountain time zone (US) for me.
Mostly I'm around sporadically. MW I have the kids by myself, so sustained participation is basically impossible. Most nights they start going to bed around 7:30 pm, and that is story time... After that, if I don't fall asleep with them, I might get back on around 9:30 pm.
During the day I work from home, and all the East Coast guys flake out around 3:00 pm (5 eastern), so I have a limited availability from then until the family gets home.
Quote from: Luminous CrayonI'm going to go out on a limb and assume that late evening EST (GMT -5) is going to do the most good for the most people. This should be a reasonable time for most of our western hemisphere dwellers, though it leaves Europe right out in the cold.
For a more Europe-friendly timeslot, maybe Saturdays would work, around early afternoon EST (which is mid-morning PST and late evening in Europe?)
We can pick and choose between these (and possible other options) based upon who is doing the question-answering and what is convenient for them (which must certainly be affected by where they live.)
Please offer suggestions of better times if none of these work for you. I know we have a few Europeans here at the least, and while it's going to be impossible for everyone to have a convenient time for every chat, I'd rather make sure that no one is locked out of the entire event series for geographical reasons.
Mid morning would lock me out (as well as others like Limetom who live in Hawaii and similar such areas). I don't think there is any time we can choose for one side that will allow the other to participate. So yea I agree, we are going to have to pick and choose. As for me I am available every day at and after noon (3pm EST, 8pm GMT) except Sunday.
Potentially there could be a couple of sessions if the authors were willing to repeat the Q&A at different times. Also the sessions could always be copied over onto the forums for the perusal of those for whom the timing is inconvenient.
Oh I just realized, if the Euros want to do an early morning session (6-10am) I will probably still be on and can drop by.
Afternoon PST (evening EST, as mentioned) is best for me. I'm up for doing two sessions if that's what we want, but we should make sure there is sufficient interest to merit that.
Luminous Crayon, are you planning on getting featured as an author?
Quote from: SteerpikeLuminous Crayon, are you planning on getting featured as an author?
Hey, since it seems that we have a consensus for best time of day, why not go ahead and select a date? Whenever you're comfortable doing this.
It'd be uncharitable to set this event series up without eventually stepping in front of the firing squad myself, no?
I do want to give a few of our numerous more talented people a chance to go before me, though.
Someone should probably just propose a date and we'll see who can and who can't - then we can work from there. Since I suppose I'm the most mandatory of attendees, this probably falls to me.
How about Saturday the 7th (next Saturday) at, say, 2pm PST (10pm GMT)? I think weekends are probably our best bet for attendance, not withstanding Nomadic's objection to Sundays and Phoenix's objection to Saturdays.
That'd work for me for sure. I'll be there.
I can do that.
This event is still on for Saturday 7, 2pm PST, as noted above. Please post if you're interested or if you're unable to come so we have a better idea of how successful this is going to be - we can still reschedule if it's a bad time for people.
I'm the first person doing this, but it's not just for me - if this is successful we have a lot of other great worlds and writers who can be featured next. It seems like a great idea to add to the community and make our IRC channel a more popular destination, so post and come join us!
I'd love to attend at that date and time.
I doubt I'll be on for this one: my weekends are pretty much taken up and I only get only sporadically at best after morning mail and coffee. Weekdays from 6p to midnight PST are pretty much open for me tho' work can interrupt at any moment and I never know when the router will get flaky, Earlier in the week seems better in that regard - less use of bandwidth so IRC connection not as likely to crash it. . .
A couple points:
Firstly, - and not that you guys need to reschedule around me - I doubt I will be able to make Saturday timeslots. Sundays, yes, but Saturdays, I'm typically playing music with a few people.
Secondly, have you guys worked out any sort of format for the event? You may not need one, but sometimes it helps to guide people in these types of events. Procedure does usually help, after all!
I'm going to defer to LC on that second question; I'm not precisely sure what he had in mind other than a straight Q/A session. What sort of format do you think would be helpful?
I'm wondering about protocol for turn-taking.
I think that it is going to be pretty loose. You can ask questions as you please, though the host is free to halt questions until he can answer the current ones.
Quote from: IshmaylSecondly, have you guys worked out any sort of format for the event? You may not need one, but sometimes it helps to guide people in these types of events. Procedure does usually help, after all!
This is probably going to be one of those things we get a handle on after we've done one or two Q&A sessions. Unless the crowd is a lot bigger than I expect it to be (which would be wonderful-- don't get me wrong!), I think a casual, laid-back atmosphere (just like our normal chat) would work fine.
Quote from: NomadicI think that it is going to be pretty loose. You can ask questions as you please, though the host is free to halt questions until he can answer the current ones.
Pretty much this. If it doesn't work well, we'll think up something different for next time, but I don't anticipate problems.
I can't make a Sat session either, but I'd be curious to see a transcript. Cross-posting to the forums sounds interesting.
Good point about the transcript - anyone here know how to handle that?
Quote from: IshmaylGood point about the transcript - anyone here know how to handle that?
Pick me! Pick me!
Most IRC clients have an option to automatically log conversations. (In mIRC, these settings are easy to find in the Options menu, under IRC -> Logging.) You can pick a folder to which conversations are automatically saved as txt files, and if you browse the logs through mIRC (rather than just combing through the folder) they are arranged by server, channel, and who you're talking to (in the case of individual messages.) I have logs of #theCBG chat that go back for weeks and weeks; it's trivially easy to cut and paste a Q&A from these logs into a thread.
In fact, I may spend some time formatting it so that it looks more like the transcript of an interview and less like a chatlog, but that depends entirely on my own workload.
All the regulars unable to attend on Saturday are giving me second thoughts about the date, but honestly I'm not sure what would be better.
At this point it's still on for Saturday, but if anyone has any suggestions for a reschedule date that would accommodate more people, I'm open to them.
Like I said, no need to do any rescheduling for my benefit - I'm sure I can find a way to enjoy you guys' company at other times. However, since you asked, generally, Sunday afternoons and evenings (EST) are my best time for goofin' for long periods of time on the intrawebz.
Ishy is there any other day that you are regularly available cause I would love to attend yours/hang with you more on there. But Sunday is pretty much no good for me. I sometimes can get on but I can't guarantee anything for that day.
There's no way to schedule this without excluding somebody, so I will say that if more people post that they can make it on Sunday than people who can't, I'll change it to the 8th. I have to consider this in terms of net gain, but unless a Sunday date gets us more people than we would lose, it's going to remain Saturday.
So basically, post if a Saturday/Sunday change would affect your ability to attend (if you haven't already).
Nah nah nah, don't change it for me. Seriously.
Nomadic, there are other days that work for me, but they're just not "set-in-stone" days that I pretty much always have available. For instance, generally, Monday evenings EST would be decent for me, as well as Wednesday evenings EST, but both of those evenings, occasionally, I am jamming with my band.
I will be therea little late on SAturday, but should make it.
Don't forget that this takes place tomorrow, Saturday the 7th, at 2:00 PST (5:00 for us east-coasters).
Be there or be a rectangular... thing...?
See you Saturday!
Thanks to everyone who got on IRC today. We had a good time, and I got a lot of quality feedback and ideas. So how do we decide who goes next?
I had a lot of fun with it.
I'd love to get involved as the featured author at some point, but can't really over the next two weeks (going to Las Vegas for reading break). I might still be able to make it to a session in the next two weeks but wouldn't want to commit as an author in case I couldn't show up.
Transcript! Transcript!
I sleep during the day.
Nomadic recorded a transcript, which he said he's going to work with a bit and post at some point.
Your prayers have been answered
Chat Log (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?63295)
Really good job on the editing and formatting, Nomadic. Although I was a little sad that the Ewok Hitler comment got cut :p.
It's in the full logs... but I will post it here as well for your amusement.
QuotePolycarp: Well, Auk Yrta Su'u's cogs have only her programming now
Polycarp: The Unfeathered Legion does whatever she wants.
Polycarp: Their original programming is probably long gone.
Nomadic: she's the psycho queen right?
Polycarp: The World-Queen, yes
Steerpike: aka Ewok Hitler
Nomadic: rofl
Nomadic: omg
Nomadic: now I am never going to be able to take her seriously
Polycarp: lol
Polycarp: That should probably be my new screen name
Nomadic: I am going to ever after imagine her as an ewok with a hitler moustache
Polycarp: Well, it's not a horrible comparison
That log looks gorgeous.
Looks like last night was an overwhelming success! I hope we can keep this up! Some Afterward-type thoughts:
- I love the formatted transcript! I doubt I would have been able to read the entire log, but the transcript was a fun read. I hope that continues! ;)
- Polycarp, you have a great mastery of your own material that makes me jealous. I often realize that my work to me is like WoT to RJ - he always said in interviews that sometimes he would forget a character's name, or important location, and have to look it up - that's how I am with Memory Fading. You just seem to know every reason for the why and how of Clockwork, and that's amazing!
- I think for the next time, I'll advertise what's going on in a News article about 2 days before.
- I think this is a great way to completely revamp/reinstate/destroy-and-rebuild the old Setting Showcase! More people came to and participated in this event than ever with the Showcase, and that's very promising to me. I foresee us being able to even schedule these chats potentially with other Alliance sites, maybe even have similar PlotStorming and Cartographers Guild chats (if you guys would want to, that is).
Anyway, fantastic event last night, I hate I missed it, but I will do everything in my power to make the next one! Who's next?
Quote from: Ishmayl- I love the formatted transcript! I doubt I would have been able to read the entire log, but the transcript was a fun read. I hope that continues! ;)
- I think for the next time, I'll advertise what's going on in a News article about 2 days before.[/quote]- I think this is a great way to completely revamp/reinstate/destroy-and-rebuild the old Setting Showcase! More people came to and participated in this event than ever with the Showcase, and that's very promising to me. I foresee us being able to even schedule these chats potentially with other Alliance sites, maybe even have similar PlotStorming and Cartographers Guild chats (if you guys would want to, that is).[/quote]Who's next?[/quote]Yo, everybody: Please post if you want to be questioned![/b] I'll go through the thread and compile a list of people who have already expressed interest, but it's certainly not too late to add yourself to the list.
Edit: Okay, it seems that unless I am misreading things, only Nomadic has expressed interest in being questioned (most of the responses have to do with last night's interview of Polycarp.) I'll add my own name to the list, and so should you, dear reader!
I should probably do a bit of a write up on my setting. It's been alot of stream-of-consciousness and I have alot in my head. Need to get it down where people can see it.
This really does look great. Kudos to everybody, especially Nomadic for the log.
Next on the roster is BioHazard and the Dystopian Universe! Pester him until he settles down on an official time, please.
11:00 Eastern, Monday night sound good? That's midnight my time.
Sounds good to me. Ishy'd better hurry up and make that news post. :yumm:
Sounds good to me too.
AM or PM?
PM I beliece since its monday night.
Yeah, PM. Only real time I'll be able to do it this week is Monday night.
So someone is actually doing something that falls in with my schedule? I've been doing about a week of five to six hour days sleep-wise, but I will have to try to make it.
I also just realized who Biohazard is. Huh.
BioHazard is full of tricky surprises.
For what it's worth, when my turn comes around, I'm going to start a lot earlier in the evening. :yumm:
Does anyone have a link to that post that explained IRC?
Between this and Nomadic's interviews, I maybe need to look into it. Oddly a forum search for "IRC" didn't turn up anything.
Here ya go. (http://thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?52128.post) You need to search mIRC.
A search of "chat" does turn up some results.
Basically, though, what I did was simply google "mIRC." The program is a free download and takes very little time (it asks you to register after 30 days but doesn't require you to).
To access the CBG sever/channel, I'll quote an old comment of Ishmayl's: [blockquote=Ishmayl]Go to Tools> Options
Give yourself a nickname (something like "Higgs Boson")
On the left, open up the "Connect" sub-menu, and under "Servers," click "Add." Then, in the box for IRC Server, type " irc.otherworlders.org ". Give it a description (like CBG Chat or something), and hit "Add."
Now, back on the main "Connect" menu (where you gave yourself your nickname), click the "Connect" button. Once you've connected, type " /join #theCBG " That should do.[/blockquote]
Quote from: Luminous CrayonFor what it's worth, when my turn comes around, I'm going to start a lot earlier in the evening. :yumm:
Is that a positive thing? I was saying I liked this time because I don't normally get up until 8PM Central Time since I normally work 10PM to 6AM.
Quote from: Ninja D!Is that a positive thing? I was saying I liked this time because I don't normally get up until 8PM Central Time since I normally work 10PM to 6AM.
Oh, now I see: I totally misread your earlier post.
Quote from: Luminous CrayonQuote from: Ninja D!Is that a positive thing? I was saying I liked this time because I don't normally get up until 8PM Central Time since I normally work 10PM to 6AM.
Oh, now I see: I totally misread your earlier post.
'sall good.
I may still be eating dinner when this starts, but I will attempt to join in before it ends.
Quote from: Polycarp!I may still be eating dinner when this starts, but I will attempt to join in before it ends.
On a similar note, I can't promise I will be fully awake for the beginning.
Guys, when you have it set in stone when you'll do the next one, make sure someone PMs me with all relevant information so I can make a news post.
Oh lord, I'm sorry Ishmayl but I think that's hilarious :p
The whole reason it was decided (aside from the fact that, it needed to be) was so a new post could be made about it. Hahahaha
(Sorry, I didn't read the entire thread. Adminship=Laziness) ;)
I think I would be down for this sometime, but I don't want to be next.
Nobody ever wants to be next.
I'd actually love to participate in the near future. After the 27th of Feb would be good.
Quote from: Luminous CrayonNobody ever wants to be next.
Someone needs to be next.
I think we are left between LC and Nomadic, those were the two choices left after we randomed Biohazard.
I just don't want to see this die away.
The first post in the thread has been updated, including new options. (Steerpike, I assumed you want to talk about Cadaverous Earth rather than Tempter; please do not hesitate to correct me if this is not so.)
[note=Hey Llum and Ishy]If I'm misinterpreting your comments or if you've changed your minds about needing time, please speak up. I would hate to wrongly exclude either of you from consideration for the next round of picks based on a miscommunication, and you should feel free to jump in whenever you like.[/note] Both Llum and Ishmayl have requested extra time to prepare before being marched off to the gallows, so that leaves the current choice as between Nomadic, Steerpike, and myself.
Steerpike wants to wait until after the 27th (which is one week for today, which is about as much time as Ishmayl would probably want to promote the event via a news post, anyway.) If Nomadic has any similar preferences or caveats, I am not aware of them.
As for myself, my main concern is facilitating this event series, as opposed to maneouvering myself forward or backward "in line." In order to keep up the momentum, I'll step forward and field questions about my setting whenever there seems to be a gap in the schedule.
I think it'd be excellent if we could finalize the next selection today, between Steerpike, Nomadic, and myself. I also think it's important to schedule in a little more lead time than last time, so we can raise awareness in advance of the event.
You got it right, LC. I just need to clean up a few things and add some things I've been working on lately. I think I'll be ready for grilling by the end of March (wow, a month? Yes, a month).
Once you have a definite person, date, and time for the next one, make sure someone (Mr. Facilitator) PM me with the specifics!
If I keep working on my setting as I have been, I may be able to do this soon. Not yet, though.
Quote from: IshmaylOnce you have a definite person, date, and time for the next one, make sure someone (Mr. Facilitator) PM me with the specifics!
Yeah, I dropped the ball seriously on that last one. Won't happen again, though! :yumm:
Looking forward to both of you having your moment in the spotlight.
I can be next if there's no choice. Warning though that I have come down with the flu though (that's why I haven't been super active on here) so if it happens anytime soon I may pass out in the middle of the session.
There is plenty of choice, so there's no reason for you to have to field questions while suffering the flu (unless, for whatever reason, you really want to.)
I figure we will just put Steerpike next. We can honor his request to have the date after the 27th, and use that time to give Ishy some advanced notice this time. :yumm:
Lazy bitch that I am, I have not kept up on this thread.
A) I have no problem volunteering, as longas Nomadic is around to translate my typing and Limetom is there to trasnlate my drunk-ese. I have never had a problem with fielding questions (Morrisey had it right, Big Mouth Strikes Again).
b) a non-Igbar Sunday is best. I am running that game on 2/22 and 3/15 ( i think) next. I'd rather do a Sunday when I get home a little early and rthe rest of the CBG can avoid work. (Vreeg only takes Fridays off of work, and most of them, like today I still went out to do a consult).
c) Please use this as you see fit; as long as I have ample warning, I can make this happen. I just finally had a few minutes to catch up on some threads, and this one was one. I apologize.
4) Much love to all the CBG. Best place for gaming brains to hang.
Quote from: Luminous CrayonI figure we will just put Steerpike next. We can honor his request to have the date after the 27th, and use that time to give Ishy some advanced notice this time. :yumm:
Is this official?
It can be. Sorry I didn't respond sooner - I've been away for a few days (reading week in Las Vegas). The soonest I can be available is the coming weekend of the 27th/28th, either later afternoon (4PM onwards) on the 27th or anytime from noon onwards on the 28th, Pacific Standard Time.
Reading the hit list I'm getting really excited - lots of favorites up there (although I don't know much about Unconquered Realm, admittedly, though it'll be interesting to find out more).
Okie dokie, I'll wait until LC responds on the definitiveness of this date and time, or post a news article on it on Wednesday, whichever comes first. Looking forward to it!
I'm fine with putting Steerpike next. Let's go ahead and write that down in ink.
As usual, though, I am not setting the date and time. Steerpike, now that we've decided he's going next, should choose the date and time that most appeal to him.
I am very excited!
I can actually do it earlier - Thursday at 2 PM PST - or on Saturday at 3PM PST. I'd think Saturday would be a more ideal date for most, so barring objections we'll do it Saturday Feb. 28 at 3PM Pacific Standard Time.
That sounds delightful.
Saturday is February 28. Sunday is March 1.
So do you mean Saturday, or March 1?
Ah whoops, Feb. 28, not March 1.
I shall try to be there :)
Steerpike, is it Tempter or Cadaverous Earth? I put the latter in the news post, but please let me know and I'll change it ASAP.
Cadaverous Earth I think is best, although if any wants to ask questions about the other settings as well that's fine.
Aww, I probably can't make either date. Make it a good log for me. :)
That sucks. Hopefully the log will make for good reading. Ishmayl's suggestion that I be put "to the ultimate test" is a bit ominous...
Watch out for the questions about your setting's lingerie.
Sadly, I doubt I will be able to make it tonight. We're hosting a classical piano concert here at my store tonight that I thought I would not need to be here for, but it turns out I was wrong. At the earliest, I will be home by 9:00 PM EST, but possibly much later than that. :( I really wish I could be there, CE is my favorite of the new settings around here. I hope someone takes plenty of notes!
I hate to do this, but I have similar bad news-- I've been called into work today at the last minute. I'm really sorry to have to bail like this, but I'll be looking forward to combing through the logs later.
Maaaaan..... :(
No worries everyone, we'll see how it goes, hopefully they'll be plenty of other turnout...
The good news is that I will be there. So you have at least me.
i will give it my best, but I will be at work until 7 eastern. though all must know my lo9ve for the Cadaverous Earth...
We decided to reschedule. Are people available for Tuesdays or Thursdays in the evening eastern time (the afternoon pacific time)? How would Tuesday at 3PM PST work??
If another date is better, I'm flexible this coming week.
Steerpike, I hate this happened. Tuesdays evenings are generally pretty good with me, though I can't speak for everyone else. Just let me know when you settle on something and I'll make sure to update the news.
tuesday is a little easier. Thursday I beat up arrogant college kids on a volleyball court. ;)
How about we say Tuesday, March 3, at 4PM PST?
And don't feel bad, Ishmayl - organizing this sort of thing is always going to have difficulties, and something like this was bound to happen eventually. I think everyone's enjoying the Q&A's, however (I know I am), so it feels silly to get discouraged after one botched session.
Hmm, 5pm MST, that might work... at least for a while. Hopefully I'll be able to be there.
Well let's go ahead and try it again on Tuesday March 3 4PM PST, then.
I've been away a few days and would have missed Saturday. I will likely be able to attend on Tuesday, though, so that has my full support.
Awesome. I think we'll have a much better turnout.
I should be dropping in, though maybe late since I just get into work at 3:30 - looking forward to actually making it for one of these!
Are we still planning on this for tonight? 6:00 PM EST?
7 EST I believe Steerpike said
Is there going to be one of these this weekend?
Not sure. Who's next in line? LC, where is our chief of Q&A when we need him??
Well, you're on the list. You could always volunteer. ;)
I believe LC, Ishmayl and Nomadic are still on the list. I know Nomadic has said that UR isn't in a complete enough stage according to him.
I still have some work and revisions to do. I think it's time for Jade Stage.
The time has come then, for LC to answer the LC question! (if he's ready to do a Q&A)
None this weekend either? :(
Quote from: LlumI believe LC, Ishmayl and Nomadic are still on the list. I know Nomadic has said that UR isn't in a complete enough stage according to him.
We wouldn't be doing UR anyways. If we did you all would have to wait years before I was ready. I think however I might do Mare Eternus instead. It is coming to me much easier and I enjoy writing on it alot. I could be ready to showcase that one in as little as a week or two.
Awesome! LC has done one of his random disappearing acts 'round here, so maybe we'll hear his input soon as well. In the mean time, maybe we could go ahead and tentatively schedule yours.
[blockquote=ME]Lazy bitch that I am, I have not kept up on this thread.
A) I have no problem volunteering, as longas Nomadic is around to translate my typing and Limetom is there to trasnlate my drunk-ese. I have never had a problem with fielding questions (Morrisey had it right, Big Mouth Strikes Again).
b) a non-Igbar Sunday is best. I am running that game on 2/22 and 3/15 ( i think) next. I'd rather do a Sunday when I get home a little early and rthe rest of the CBG can avoid work. (Vreeg only takes Fridays off of work, and most of them, like today I still went out to do a consult).
c) Please use this as you see fit; as long as I have ample warning, I can make this happen. I just finally had a few minutes to catch up on some threads, and this one was one. I apologize.
4) Much love to all the CBG. Best place for gaming brains to hang. [/blockquote]
I did mention I would make Celtricia available for this. Never know what I will learn.
Excellent! I'm just procrastinating so that if LC wants to take back control of his project here, he can do so, but if he hasn't come by in the next few days, we'll set something in stone, sound good everyone? Or hell, if someone else wants to go ahead and set something in stone, that's good too.
I could be available to do it in a week or two
Anyone else want to showcase their setting? I thought the whole thing was great, but we only did 3...
It seems LC has vanished...
I would be willing to showcase a setting no problem (preferably The Bronze Setting, but I can answer questions on any works by Llum [including barely mentioend stuff like AotNZ and Hen Mut).
Suggestions on a time? I'm freely available after 5:00 EST on weekdays and anytime on the weekends since school is done (I work till 5 EST)
I'm about to finish off the academic year (and my undergraduate degree!) and will be free after the 26th for two weeks. I'm on PST but I can pretty much swing any time, so long as its not ridiculously early in the morning, and I'm sure the Bronze Setting would make a great Q&A.
I'll admit that I found these Q and As very interesting.
I might be available Friday and Saturday but there's no guarantee. Outside then though I am totally booked.
Tentative date of Tuesday April 28th. Lets see how many people are able to make it.
If not then I won't be able to until early may or possibly june. So just putting that out there, I know it is pretty early.
EDIT: So apparently I need to add a time, so how is 7:30 EST sound for you folk? I can answer questions till midnight EST but then have to beg off since I work the next day.
I am a no go. Tuesday (and Thursday) is the worst possible day for me.
Oh, too bad.
Tuesday is fine for me, though.
Should be able to do it.
i also will try to be around in Solidarity to the iLLUMinated one...
I'll do my best to be there (I may have to leave early).
So... To access the chat, we have to download a MIRC client and (usually) disable the firewall?
Is there a way to join it by Java?
If not, then for now I will send my best regards and read the summary thereafter!
~LD.
Quote from: Light DragonSo... To access the chat, we have to download a MIRC client and (usually) disable the firewall?
Is there a way to join it by Java?
If not, then for now I will send my best regards and read the summary thereafter!
~LD.
Enjoy (http://searchirc.com/search.php?F=partial&N=4633&M=min&C=1&D=color&T=both&PER=15&I=%23thecbg&Submit.x=0&Submit.y=0)
Ah, thank you. I believe it works. I might be able to catch the first hour.
~LD.
The setting Q&A is going to be reschedualed, not enough people were able to make it.
I'm willing to take suggestions for a date (preferably a week-ish in advance) so we can possibly organize this a bit better.
I'm available weeknights after 5EST every week unless otherwise noted (nothing comes to mind) and weekends any time of day.
Thursdays work great for me! Preferably around 7-9 PST :) Sundays also work, though I'd prefer it after Noon PST,
I can do fridays and saturdays. Things have loosened up a bit so any time after 10am (1pm est) on those days is good.
Alright, next one is going to try to be at Thursday may 7 at 8 EST, so 5 PST, till midnight-ish EST.
Hopefully some more people can make it this time :D, remember to bring along a question :D
Well, my fiance will be going back to her old weekend shift at The Monkey House in a couple of weeks, leaving my weekend afternoons largely free. With a stable connection and lack of interruptions (unlike while at work. . .) I'd be willing to do a Q&A about Panisadore.
How did it turn out?
Quote from: Light DragonHow did it turn out?
Pretty good! :)
Here's the transcript provided by Llum :) (http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?66779.last)
Surprisingly good. I posted the transcript, check it out :D
Yeah, from what I could tell, very successful Q&A (though I wasn't able to make it the whole time). Hope to see more like it.
Speaking of more like it... What is the status of the next one? Who's up to be Qed?
I can actually do it for Mare Eternus in a couple weeks if people are up for it. This term ends for me then and I have a week long break till summer term starts
I'd be up for it.
Just think I'll bump this as relevant to my interests.
Wow this has been dead for the entire summer? Bummer :(
We need a new Setting Q&A!
And Meet the Builders! Both were excellent.
Well, summer is typically the time when people disappear from around the netrawebz. Maybe this is something that could be kicked back up.
Quote from: IshmaylWell, summer is typically the time when people disappear from around the netrawebz. Maybe this is something that could be kicked back up.
I hope so, these Q&A's are one of my favorite events in the world of world building! :)
Posting in this high-quality thread (to express my presence and interest)
Alright, is anyone volunteering to have a setting Q&A for their setting?
We need someone to volunteer to ask the Q&A.
I can volunteer Eschaton when we have that.
Quote from: PhoenixWe need someone to volunteer to ask the Q&A.
I can volunteer Eschaton when we have that.
What do you mean ask the Q&A? I thought everyone showed up and just asked questions? (mind you iirc there was one person who kept track of questions incase some got lost in the shuffle, I'd be willing to do it if no one else can)
Quote from: LlumQuote from: PhoenixWe need someone to volunteer to ask the Q&A.
I can volunteer Eschaton when we have that.
Maybe I was thinking of the meet the builders interviews.
I'd be interested in the meet the builders interviewing possibly if I have the time slot open... things are getting a bit hectic for me though at this time of year so someone else should probably be considered first.
Edit. Nevermind.
I have three weeks of vacation coming up, so I could do one for Urbis (though I'd prefer to wait another week or so).
Keep in mind that I live at Central European Time (GMT+1), though.
We do need someone to organize the order of setting interviews and the time and place. Anyone feel like organizing?
So far the list of volunteered settings:
Eschaton
Urbis
Vibrant (was that a volunteering, Horse?)
Quote from: PhoenixWe do need someone to organize the order of setting interviews and the time and place. Anyone feel like organizing?
I guess I feel sort of obligated!
QuoteSo far the list of volunteered settings:
Eschaton
Urbis
Vibrant (was that a volunteering, Horse?)
I am putting myself on the list, too. We talked about that for the first round of Q&A, and I stand by my willingness to stand in front of this firing squad, particularly if there's a shortage of brave and intrepid victims.
Great to have you back onboard, LC. You're one of the definite (many) people around here that is missed when absent for a period of time!
Excellent.
I'm relatively open for the next two weeks, then will be kinda busy. So I can probably attend most evening (EST) sessions.
To show my support of the project, I will try to be at any events scheduled for the next few weeks. I hope this happens, this is a sorely missed event.
Quote from: PhoenixExcellent.
I'm relatively open for the next two weeks, then will be kinda busy. So I can probably attend most evening (EST) sessions.
So, how about Eschaton first? Does Monday the 17th work for you? I figure that's enough lead time to allow people to plan to attend.
Yeah, that should be fine, thanks. What time do we usually do these?
QuoteVibrant (was that a volunteering, Horse?)
Vibrant = Dystopian Universe = Already had a Q&A iirc (#3)
Quote from: PhoenixYeah, that should be fine, thanks. What time do we usually do these?
Generally that is up to the person being quizzed. Name your favorite time. If there's a
huge problem with people unable to attend, we can always reschedule it, but it ought to be up to you.
Yeah, I've already been Q&A'd. I'd like to see at minimum three other settings go through the Q&A circuit before I'm eligible for it again.
Well the last one was 8pm EST, which should be good for me.
Gloria/Godsmack/Wonderworld volunteer for Q&As but not for Meet the Builders. :) Best time to talk will be sometime in 2 weeks.
Guys, make sure someone PMS me when you have definite dates/times/ideas for this, and I'll post a news article.
It seems as though 8 PM EST, Monday the 17th is a go, Ishy.
Ed: PM sent, so that's under control.
Note: I will not be able attend on that day (but should be open if Phoenix reschedules to another day during that week (please DO NOT reschedule because of me.)
Would you like me to put up the news now, to (maybe) gather more attention, or put it up on Wednesday or Thursday next week, so it's a bit fresher in peoples' minds?
Probably the latter. I know I'm more likely to remember things if it's not too far out.
Wednesdays I'll have a few people already online playing, so I'd rather not conflcit if we can avoid.
Well, if possible, I think it's best to make it the same day every time. No matter what some people will have conflicts with any particular day.
But so far, only one objection to Monday.
Okay, so, I should probably clean this thread up a bit. The first post is, like, totally way old and embarrassing and stuff.
I'd like to update the first post with links to all the past Q&A sessions, but I've missed many of them. Has anybody been keeping track, and/or posting them somewhere? If so, we should talk.
I would also like to have, if possible, a current list of people who are willing to be questioned. So, if you're ready to face the firing squad, please say something to that effect. (Even if you already have said so, please reaffirm your commitment, so I know your previous conviction is not merely old data.)
Finally, after basking in the sweet afterglow of Eschaton's Q&A on Monday, I think it's time we start talking about the next one. Who's next? (If people are timid, I will volunteer myself, but I do not want to storm the stage ahead of others who have been patiently waiting.)
1. How did the Phoenix Q&A go? Will there be a transcript?
2. LC- the old Q and A's are relatively easy to find in the Dragon's Den. (Just look at page 2,3,4 for "Setting Author Questionnaire")
http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?64414 This link Is one.
3. I am willing to be questioned, but will yield to older members like LC first. I would, however, like to be questioned sometime before October.
I didn't save a transcript. I don't know if anyone else did. When I scrolled back up, a lot of the early stuff was already gone.
So... when's the next one? I may be able to be available for questioning on Thursday next week (the 27th) or Monday the following week if anyone is interested in my settings?
LD, I think your settings are great and I will make time to be there.
Quote from: Light DragonSo... when's the next one? I may be able to be available for questioning on Thursday next week (the 27th) or Monday the following week if anyone is interested in my settings?
I think this sounds pretty ideal, actually.
Please select a date and a time, and we'll make this official. I am excited!
I am not available on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
It sounds as though the chat game will be Wednesday, just FYI.
Whatever you decide, I'd make it official soon so people have some notice.
Most wednesdays Vreeg's online Steel Isle group will be having a game as well.
What about... 9:15 PM EST for a time? Is that too late for people?
(Still working on setting a date) is the 31st of August Labour Day in America?
-And thank you very much Vreeg. :)
Too late for me.
What would be not too late? (Isn't it 10:40 PM EST right now?)
It's Sunday and I don't work on Sunday. Every other day I am gone at 6:30 (9:30 EST). 6-7pm est would be ideal for me.
31st I should be able to make it. I'll be sorting through Igbar notes and epitaphs, but Your setting is so much the opposite from the heavy, murky feeling of mine I feel I should bask in the glow.
31st I wouldn't be able to make it - I'll be moving. And I could asks lots of questions about Gloria...
As for the time- 7:45 PM Eastern for now? I might shift the time up or down a bit, but I do not know when I will be able to get back that day at this time- sometimes I can get held really late (thus the original suggestion of 9:15PM) [Would this allow Nomadic a chance to check in?]
*Edit. Crossposted with Steerpike... shoot. I had originally written the 31st (Monday), but Steerpike has been loyally following my threads and posting in them a great deal- I cannot schedule on a day when he cannot make it. Is thursday the 27th okay for you, Vreeg? At 7:45PM eastern?
I mean, I can always just throw lots of questions up on your thread, and I may be cripplingly busy for the next few weeks, but I'd do my best to make a Q&A on days other than the 31st.
Oh, but it's not as fun or interactive to throw up the questions on the thread... For now I'm thinking the 27th if we can get that set in stone by the end of the day here...
If not then... September 3rd (Thursday) could be another possibility; but the following monday is out (American Labour day). September 1st (Tuesday) is another possibility? Is that day okay, Steerpike?
Chart:
Tuesday 25th - NO
Wednesd 26th - NO
Thursda 27th - ????? YES????
Friday 28th -- NO
SA 29th - NO
SU 30th - NO
MO 31st - NO
TU 1st -
WE 2nd - NO
THU 3d -
FRI 4th - NO
SAT 5th - NO
SUN 6th - NO
MON 7th - NO
TUE 8th - Probably NO
WED 9 - NO
THU 10 -
FRI 11 - NO
SAT 12 - NO
SUN 13 -- NO
MON 14
Don't forget to let me know if/when you guys get something set in stone, and I'll make a news post about it.
I can do 27th.
27th would be good for me too!
So somebody save a log for this one!
7:45pm is perfect for me and the 27th will work too. Good day and plenty early enough for me to attend. :)
I shall certainly attend your event good sir.
Okay, then I will say the 27th at 7:45PM EST. (Time may be slightly adjusted but the day seems set.)
I hope that's okay for Vreeg. (It should be after work... and hopefully dinner, but who knows about family requirements... :o)
Phoenix- I'll be sure to save a log. If you have any burning questions, feel free to PM me ahead of time or post them afterwards.
Thank you all! :)
News posted... I would like for someone (preferably the author?) to save logs for these, they could be useful in the future.
Thanks. The log is up and posted in the Dragon's Den. Here: http://www.thecbg.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?72431.last
I would like to do one of these for Mare Eternus. I believe it is beginning to approach the point at which such a discussion would be viable. I figure sometime in the next month should be good. Still on break from school so I'm rather free and it will give me some time to get stuff up on the expanse itself.