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Regarding Yahtzee Croshaw's Attendance at PAX Prime
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For the record they got lynched in lots of different ways. For those who are not aware they have called it off. Feel free to read the letter about it saying how they didn't expect nor did they intend for the lynch mob to attack them. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/content/seattleorbust is the article about it. Its clear they did have the best of intentions.
PAX is bigger than you think, and a lot of parties have already been planned. If I were you, and I wanted to try again at this fundraiser for PAX 2012, I would get started NOW. Plan it out, rent a venue NOW, and start selling those posters as soon as PAX tickets go on sale to meet the rental price.
You may be wondering why so many people were skeptical of the fundraiser, and I hope I can help here. If I remember correctly, party invites cost $100 for the chance to meet Yahtzee, and that's if you (The Escapist) can find an open venue this late in the game. So... I could pay $100 at a $50 convention to go to a party where I might meet someone who's kinda famous... or I can go to a dozen other parties for free, or close to free, and save my money for booze or Expo merch.
Not only that, but when parties are thrown at PAX they are thrown FOR the attendees and very rarely BY them, save the few community-run events. If I'm going to drop a C-note to get into a PAX party, I expect free top-shelf liquor, a dozen strippers and better than a "chance" to meet Yahtzee. (Expectations are based on the CCP party, which is free, open bar and full of dancers). Perhaps if you had described some of the party perks, what you hoped to offer with your fans' money, then it might have been more successful. But let me tell you, to this date I've never paid more than a $15 cover to get into a party during PAX. Asking for more than the cost of a PAX 3-day pass is kinda ridiculous.
I realize you're not a company loaded with cash. But really think about this: You offer incentives to get your fans to fund their own party, but the minimum to get in is pretty steep. So everyone who's 'donated' less than the required invite amount are essentially funding a party that they can't go to, and as a thank-you they get some over-priced swag. Big Whoop. Of course no one's biting. Not only are you emphasizing the fact that you're in it for the money (whether you are or not), but you're doing exactly what PAX is against - you are creating celebrity exclusivity to those who can afford it. Sure, that's common practice at other conventions. Sure, Leonard Nimoy can charge $60 for an autograph at ComiCon. But you know what? PAX is different. It's special. It's affordable. It's FOR EVERYONE.
If you really want to throw an awesome PAX party, don't make us pay for it. Work extra hard. Produce more merch to sell. Allocate a bigger chunk of profits to be your PAX budget, and throw the party FOR your fans. If you still need to make up the cost, sell merch there. Bring those limited, exclusive posters to PAX and sell them at the show. Up the prices a little to compensate for tax & profits. If fans complain that your prices in person are higher than online, remind them that they aren't paying S&H by buying at the show. Bring Yahtzee to see his fans and sign stuff for free. Pre-Sell party tickets online. But do not tell your fans to fund a party that they may or may not be able to go to.
Hope to see you next year,
~Liger
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Orly?
Passes? Pfft. I've made a career out of sneaking into parties. Thanks for the heads up!
"I don't know why people ever, ever try to stop nerds from doing things. It's really the most incredible waste of time." - Tycho
go to expo and talk to the people @ the ccp booth :P
You're right. I'll stop being proactive.
"I don't know why people ever, ever try to stop nerds from doing things. It's really the most incredible waste of time." - Tycho