Slayerfest Round-up...

[k8cre8]

So, Slayerfest went really well this weekend, possibly among the best so far.  During the course of the weekend, a total of 37 episodes were viewed (this was a record number, we touched 7 of the 12 seasons), the Chosen extra features were viewed, and for the first time in Slayerfest history, there were no Friday night dinner leftovers. (Well, a few shrimp, and some mushrooms, but, nothing substantial, and 1 skewer of Indonesian chicken.) Many, many thanks to bryree for his help with the cooking on Friday.

Bingo seemed to be a pretty good idea, but, probably needs a bit of tweeking. 

More than one person did the level 3 trivia questions this year, which was a nice change. I'm still patiently waiting for a time when *someone* does more than look at the Impossible level with fear and cold sweats. Well, someone besides Perlick, who still opted for the more reasonable level 4 questions.

thedragonweaver and badjeebus hopped the train back home this morning. Yesterday, it was just us, which was fine, and we had a dandy time, but, made me again ponder whether Monday is a good idea or just *too* much. The fly in this ointment is that for 2 of the four years, it's been one of the better attended nights.  I have *so* many leftover snacks.

More, but, behind the cut, naturally.

I'm beginning to suspect we might be stretching a bit with the "Main Event" episodes. This year we watched half of the 10, and then, on Sunday, those in attendance were more interested in continuing the highlights arc, which was, probably a good idea. Any opinions on this?

Thanks again to kessiebabe for the German DVDs, since they were actually a fun change of pace.  We used them for a decent chunk of the weekend, by popular vote, with English subtitles. I actually may use them in general for abbreviated arc runs because they have the "previouslies." That's very helpful for people who are coming and going, or who are new to the show.

I'm feeling very tempted to compile/compose some sort of Buffy resource that is comprehensive but readable. I find that many resources don't have what I want, and the really "over-the-top" resources crammed with minutia are way too much, but, also difficult to read in a meaningful way.  I've no idea what shape that resource will take, I just know that I'm tired of having to go to 12 different web sites which have varying qualities of information, and often don't have exactly what I need. I mean, my own Buffyverse files, while extensive, are sorta a mishmash of stuff, and inconvenient. Getting information, instead of data, from them is a tricky proposition. Of course, it's also entirely possible that I'm the only one who would want such a thing, so I'm not sure it's worth the effort.

I also have the formal trivia game, which I typed up rules for, so the rules need playtesting. Honestly, it also still needs a ton of balance testing. I also have this sneaking suspicision that I need to create a non-licensed entity version of the trivia game to sell first (ala a TV trivia game, with the same mechanics, but, different, um, artwork and terms) to raise the money for purchasing rights for the Buffy/Angel games.

Comments

[kessiebabe.livejournal.com]

Yay glad that you still like the DVDs! As for the fest I wish I could have been there ... Well maybe someday...

As for the Buffy resource ... well maybe you should write a book about it? Then you´d have something useful and something which you could shop around .. just an idea ;)

[srotu27.livejournal.com]

Just an idea--- it sounds like you're at a "proposal" stage. Might I recommend, as someone who works in publishing, that you pull together a proposal for a book or multimedia source and shop it around to some likely publishers. (I'm sure you have an idea who they would be.) They'll have the resources to market-test the idea, and can give you 1- an idea if this is something that would be worth your effort and 2- some help in crafting it in a direction that would pay off. The problem with publishers is that they generally want some input into content, but they really can offer the kind of support that it would sound like you are looking for.

[k8cre8.livejournal.com]

It could be. Yesterday, after I posted this, I read a book proposal online for a different Buffy book that's about to be published, and started wondering a bit. Hmm.

I'm very curious about Multimedia publishers (for more even than this project), but, I've no idea who does that.

Hmm. Puts on thinking cap, which is vaguely ironic, given, I don't think it has ever been off.

[kessiebabe.livejournal.com]

Hm well asking around first could be a better idea thats true ... but if you want to do it anyway ... If you need any help just ask ... ;)

Which reminds me I need to get Chasm done *g*

[k8cre8.livejournal.com]

I wish you could've been there, too. One day.

Hmm. Not a bad idea...

[foot-tapper1.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a good time at Slayerfest - the hard work obviously paid off :)

[k8cre8.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

And more good vibes for Gareth's mom...

[foot-tapper1.livejournal.com]

Thank you. There is every chance she will be allowed home today *fingers crossed*

[0nce-and-future.livejournal.com]

Yah - she's a superhero for putting us up for the weekend.

It was a wonderful weekend - we got to see lots of people at least a little.

[k8cre8.livejournal.com]

Yay! you made it home! It was good have you both. I think the super powers are yours, though, for duct-tape surgery...