[Deptheads] Costume Contest
Tim
tim at stugiii.com
Sat Jan 28 08:43:19 PST 2012
Kryssie,
We need to move the Costume Contest back one hour. Two would be better
(if you expect it to run the whole two hours).
Tim
On 1/27/2012 2:39 PM, Kryssie wrote:
> Keep the artwork. I've already bought necessary pieces to *COSPLAY*
> the three ladies depicted. People are going to complain about
> *something* at every convention. Really, if they had *that big* of an
> issue with it, they could have said something at Gateway when Ms.
> Scarlet was plastered all over the back of the Con Book. It shouldn't
> be a surprise....
>
> Everyone I've showed the artwork too--including females--have all been
> drooling over it and think it's amazing. I also think we need to keep
> with it, but that's only because I've spent the last month or so
> working the theme into everything I'm doing with the costume contest
> and marketing and, obviously, cosplaying. Plus, I'd really hate to
> set the precedent of having complaints three weeks before a con and
> pulling the art/theme and have us floundering for other events that
> are (going to be) based on said theme.
>
> On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Victor B <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com
> <mailto:fhoenix88 at yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
> You have done a great job with the art and you did a great job
> handling the negativity.
> Nomatter what you present as art someone will complain. They are
> only thinking of themselves and their views not the art.
> Board, video, card and mini games get haters all the time.
> You can have a man and woman kissing. Someone will complain
> because it is heterosexual. Someone will complain they are both
> white--why aren't one of them asian, black or hispanic? Then
> someone would complain of the interracial kissing. Someone will
> say why aren't there 2 women kissing. Then someone else would say
> why aren't there 2 men kissing. Then someone else would complain
> because of the same-sex kissing. Then someone would complain the
> same sex wasn't interracial or because it was.
> Then someone would complain that they were fit and attractive and
> we need average looking people kissing. Then someone else would
> complain if one of them was overweight saying we were perpetuating
> the gamer stereotype. Then their ages.
> Then someone complains there were no blacks, asian, or hispanics
> in the lord of the rings. It never ends. Just because someone
> complains doesn't mean it is valid.
> The art has been excellent and is great. The few people with
> complaints are more likely to tweet or post their gripe than the
> 90% that think the art is wonderful.
> Keep up the good work.
> V
>
> *From:* Taralyn Frasqueri-Molina <theunsquare at hotmail.com
> <mailto:theunsquare at hotmail.com>>
> *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net <mailto:deptheads at strategicon.net>
> *Sent:* Friday, January 27, 2012 2:54 PM
> *Subject:* [Deptheads] Shirt Art Backlash
>
> Hello All -
>
> There is some art are backlash from a couple of @Strategicon
> followers on Twitter. Two followers believe the art is sexist. I
> have sent along what I believe is a very diplomatic response
> (pasted below). I just wanted ya'll to know what was brewing!
>
> By the by, I did not voice my personal opinion which is, I don't
> find the artwork sexist at all. I think it's edgy and gorgeous.
> Then again, I work at Disney Animation where all our
> movies allegedly objectify and stereotype women all the time :)
>
> -TL
>
>
> --------------------------------
>
> Comment 1: How about a t-shirt design that doesn't reinforce and
> promote objectification of women in gamer culture?
>
> Comment 2: A little too sexist for my tastes. Maybe they could
> consider that not all gamers are hetereo men next time.
>
> TL's response:
>
> First - thank you for your honest opinion! Your views are heard
> here and welcomed! As are the views of others who dig or don't dig
> the different kinds of artwork produced by the artists
> for at Strategicon <http://twitter.com/Strategicon>.
>
> I (@StrategiconTL <http://twitter.com/StrategiconTL>) am the Art
> Director for @Strateigcon <http://twitter.com/Strateigcon> and
> directly responsible for obtaining the art for the events. And I
> am a woman.
>
> Our shirts from previous conventions have run the gamut of themes
> including gender and genderless shirts. Artists are asked to
> create designs about gaming - in all its edgy, wistful, horrible,
> colorful, silly, dark forms.
>
> My intent as Art Director is never to objectify, demoralize,
> diminish any gender, race, age, religion, ability or political
> affiliation. My intent is to let local artists interpret gaming
> themes and have them produce the best quality work possible based
> on their vision - from being inspired by the works of Boris
> Vallejo & Julie Bell, to Tim Burton, or from the well worn pages
> of a D&D players manual.
>
> Please keep the conversation going. Discourse about such social
> issues is important in the world of gaming and art!
>
> From: erburgess at gmail.com <mailto:erburgess at gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:33:32 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Deptheads] Rock Band + Movie times
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net <mailto:deptheads at strategicon.net>
> CC:
>
> Indeed - and the Q&A session with Dirk Henn on Sunday - we
> expected that to be in the theater, too. It's right before the
> Going Cardboard showing.
>
> ...ERB
> www.boardgamebabylon.com <http://www.boardgamebabylon.com/>
> www.strategicon.net <http://www.strategicon.net/>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Tim <Tim at stugiii.com
> <mailto:Tim at stugiii.com>> wrote:
>
> The movie is on the schedule... under seminars... not sure if
> Dance Central is up yet
>
>
> On 1/27/2012 11:41 AM, J0KERtm wrote:
>
> Event
> FRIDAY
> Rock Band Warm Up! 7 pm - Midnight
>
> SATURDAY
> Rock Band Jam Session TBD
>
> SUNDAY
> Breakfast w/ The Beatles 10 am - Noon
>
> Rock Band Jam Session TBD
>
> I need to know what times we are showing the Boardgame Film and the Dance Central tourney, that way I don't schedule these opposite of one another. Also, whom do I submit my selection of movies to for approval to show in the movie room (also the time the room will be available)?
>
> Thanks,
> - Nick
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 26, 2012, at 10:20 PM, Tanya Aldrich<tparry at strategicon.net> <mailto:tparry at strategicon.net> wrote:
>
> Aside from the Navigation Board Sign locations, which include the escalator on each floor, the main signage locations are behind the Reg Desk and the central point walls in the board gaming room. Any suggestions for other signage focal spots are appreciated.
>
> 8.5x11 signs will likely be sharing one of the hotel provided stands.
>
> The first number is the current quantity made. I may be revising this.
> If you feel the quantity needs to change, let me know.
> This list does not include signs requested in the last few weeks. I will resend the list with those additions when I get them done.
>
> 3 11x17 Board Games HQ
> 5 8.5x11 Board Games [These go in the door slots around the room]
> 2 11x17 Game Library
>
> 1 11x17 Collectible Cards and Minis HQ
> 1 8.5x11 Collectible Cards and Minis [This goes in the door slot for the room]
> 2 8.5x11 Collectible Cards and Minis Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 Collectible Cards and Minis Right Arrow
>
> 1 11x17 Miniatures Events Sign In
> 2 8.5x11 Miniatures Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 Miniatures Right Arrow
> 3 11x17 Miniatures Paint and Take with Hrs on 3rd Floor [1 goes behind Reg Desk]
> 2 8.5x11 Miniatures Paint and Take with Hrs on 3rd Floor
> 2 11x17 Miniatures Paint and Take Left Arrow
> 2 11x17 Miniatures Paint and Take Right Arrow
> 1 11x17 Miniatures Paint and Take [This is for the table sign]
>
> 2 8.5x11 Broadside Bash 3rd Floor San Clemente
> 3 11x17 Broadside Bash 3rd Floor San Clemente [1 goes behind Reg Desk]
>
> 2 8.5x11 Warhammer Open Gaming
> 2 8.5x11 Warhammer Open Gaming Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 Warhammer Open Gaming Right Arrow
>
> 1 11x17 RPG and LARP HQ 2nd Floor [Goes behind Reg Desk]
> 1 11x17 RPG and LARP HQ
> 2 8.5x11 RPG and LARP Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 RPG and LARP Right Arrow
>
> 3 8.5x11 RPGA HQ Room 210
> 1 11x17 RPGA [Wall outside hallway]
> 2 8.5x11 RPGA Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 RPGA Right Arrow
>
> 1 8.5x11 Computer and Video Games
> 2 8.5x11 Computer and Video Games Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 Computer and Video Games Right Arrow
> 1 11x17 Computer and Video Games HQ
>
> 2 11x17 Rock Band and Dance Central
> 2 8.5x11 Rock Band and Dance Central Left Arrow
> 2 8.5x11 Rock Band and Dance Central Right Arrow
>
> 1 11x17 Dealer Room Hrs [Goes behind reg desk] [Thinking of adding "through board gaming".]
> 3 8.5x11 Dealer Room Hrs [These go in the door slots outside the room]
> 1 11x17 Dealer Room Hrs Left Arrow
> 1 11x17 Dealer Room Hrs Right Arrow
> 3 8.5x11 Dealer Room Hrs Left Arrow
> 3 8.5x11 Dealer Room Hrs Right Arrow
> 3 11x17 Dealer Room [Above doors]
>
> 5 11x17 Painting Contest Times
>
> 1 11x17 Feedback Forum Time and Location
> 4 11x17 Feedback Forum Time and Location and Floor [ 2 in Boardgaming, 1 behind Reg Desk]
> 5 Flea Market Hrs [ 2 in Boardgaming, 1 behind Reg Desk]
>
> 1 11x17 Guest of Honor
> 6 8.5x11 Navigation Board Guest Info
>
> Do we need this?
> 1 11x17 Guided Tours
>
> Please keep in mind that we are trying not to have hand written signs. If you get your requests and any necessary images to me before the Monday before the con. I will put the sign together. These signs can be 8.5x11 or 11x17 and color.
>
> If you find a need for a sign at the con and 8.5x11 black and white is ok, it should be doable. And I will gladly put the sign together, Keith permitting.
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