i43 - Possible new venue

[Chazlene]

Just saw this link posted on Facebook by Wizzo... i43 might be at Telford International Centre instead of Newbury Racecourse: http://forums.multiplay.co.uk/insomn...bury-v-telford

You can vote on the poll, to be honest I'd rather it stay at Newbury, but only really for the selfish reason that it's a lot closer to me

[Vicious Horizon]

<3 newbury, mainly because I know how it all works there, and I think we pretty much already have our seats planned out.

I wasn't a fan of the Stoneleigh big warehouse feel, I liked the carpets and layout of the Berkshire stand

[Calneon]

3000 people split into two halls? Better have fucking good air con. I already have a ticket so I'm not bothered at all about having letting more people in.

[Hutch]

3000 people split into two halls? Better have fucking good air con. I already have a ticket so I'm not bothered at all about having letting more people in.

thats selfish lol

[Colonel Mitch]

Whilst I agree i enjoyed i31 more than i34 /i37 for the communal feel, i40 (excluding the internet problems we had) jsut didnt feel the same really to me.

It has kinda made me think that I found i31 better more because it was all new to me than actually i preferred the venue.

So long as the halls are properly conditioned then I think that going for a larger scale event means more exhibitors, more things for us to do as a community besides gaming (ATK bowling night anyone?) in and around the venue.

Also the distance to shops look vastly superior compared to stonleigh especially, and even better than teh short trip to sainsburys at newbury.

Whilst Telford is much closer for anyone coming from the North, this doesn't really concern me either way, and I genuinely think that it has the potential to make for a better event when attending as a community.

I voted yes, and should recieve an email from multiplay as an already booked person this evening about it according to the linked thread.

[Setsoru]

2 hours 35 mins
well, la di da..... that is going to one interesting journey. If im insane when i arrive, i will probably not demand compensation (because i will be insane)

voted i I don't care... because im one apathetic bastard

[Vicious Horizon]

ATK Bowling sounds pretty fucking awesome, and I literally live next to a bowling alley, so hey, looks like I'll be getting some practise before i43

[Paper Tiger]

Set, I drop 6 hours up to Newcastle and it's really not that bad! It's the drive back that's going to be insane!

I'm not too fused tbh, but either way, I'll be going.

[Target]

Voted Telford, so long as it is properly ventilated it should be fine, and the more people able to go to LAN hopefully means the competitions will be bigger, more price moneys and more exhibitors. It also promotes gaming more positively and boosts the overall gaming community, maybe get in contact with Novint Chalex or some others, 3000 dedicated gamers!!!

Also its closer, which is nice

[Setsoru]

Set, I drop 6 hours up to Newcastle and it's really not that bad! It's the drive back that's going to be insane!

I'm not too fused tbh, but either way, I'll be going.

u still need a lift from surrey dude?

[ez64]

lulz telford, just getting an even worse MPG car atm as well

[VoX]

As much as I loved the communal atmosphere at i40, the large scale epicness of i37 was pretty good. For socializing, Newbury any day, for gaming, I just preferred the wide openness of Stoneleigh.

[Isphera]

I'm gonna be honest here - If it's at Telford, I will most likely have to cancel. The travel there, the travel back for Reading on Friday, the travel back to i43, then back to Oxford, only to pack and go to Kenilworth on the first (can't go earlier, landlord is a tool), which is the same direction - I just can't afford the fuel.

Yeah, it could be resolved by not going to Reading, but in fairness, a line-up as it is for the Friday is not one I'm passing up. I just hope they see sense and will not change it but change to Telford for future events.

[Colonel Mitch]

Sigh Oric it wont be the same without you there

EDIT: Survey email has just gone out to all currently paid.

[Chalex4]

MPUK has sent out the survey now. I think Telford would be fine. This is what I posted on the MPUK forums:

I say go for the Telford location. It looks like it'll make the event much more exciting for all involved, but ONLY IF it's done right. I'm totally willing to trust MPUK if they think they have enough time to make this new location work.

But remember, if you don't get basic things right, then you'll be absolutely scathed. This means things like proper air conditioning, amazing security, plenty of showers and clean toilets, a filled exhibition hall, enough camping space and thorough network & power tests so there are no major cockups.

I'm also the kind of person that hates to go to such a big space, but see most of it empty. Like i37 for example. You'd put up a partition wall across half of the exhibition room, because you blatantly hadn't found enough companies to fill it. If you can fill these new awesome Telford rooms to the brim with companies and an amazing finals area that's on par to the i34 kind of setup, then everyone will love you forever. Looks like MPUK has its work cut out for the summer, but I'm sure it's possible!

Also wouldn't be keen on 3000 people throwing random crap around the room. Far too easy for stuff to break. IMO there should be a three strike system for stuff like that.