I'm sure most of you saw at least one of the threads about the little recruitment party thrown by the Merovingian Syntax a few days ago; for instance
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=general&message.id=54981
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=generalsyntax&message.id=7109
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=Events_Syntax&message.id=585
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=Events_Syntax&message.id=581
Well, I just wanted to take a moment to point out that, sauve as he tries to be, the Merovingian couldn't have pulled off this little shindig all by himself. Fortunately, he had help, courtesy of your Live Events Special Interest Group (LESIG).
This fine bunch of very dedicated players, acting on a few hints given at very short notice, spun into highly coordinated action, quickly levelling alts, crafting matching sets of party duds, grabbing a DJ, and flanking the Frenchman in style as he strutted into Parallaxis.
Thu Dec 15 16:37:08 2005 PST - Merovingian and Co.
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Thu Dec 15 16:37:17 2005 PST - Hm, might be enough room...
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Once the party started, the LESIG members pumped up the dance floor, greeted newcomers, mingled with guests, handled floods of tells, and attended to all the functions vital to keeping a party going, leaving the Merovingian free to greet or get dissed one-on-one by a record number of redpills.
And that wasn't all that LESIG was doing, either. Behind the scenes, and throughout the Mega City, even on other servers, the team were rounding up potential party-goers using a potent mix of communication methods. They kept a constant flow of guests visiting the event for a good three hours straight.
Thu Dec 15 19:12:54 2005 PST - Wrapping it up
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While not everyone finds the Merovingian's politics, shameless flirting, or cake to their taste, there's no denying that the expert LESIG roleplayers were a hit with pretty much everyone fortunate enough to meet them, as far as I could see. And post-event, their feedback and analysis has been invaluable.
After three and a half years of working in various capacities on the Matrix Online project, I'm more excited about the game now than ever, and LESIG is a big part of the reason why. They're already generating future event ideas at a staggering pace. And they've proven to me that one dev who might not even get out much can still throw a pretty decent party--as long as he's got some good players behind him.
This was the very first LESIG event, and I think they've done everyone proud. It seems fairly safe to say that this is just the beginning of many enjoyable events to come. A very big thanks to the entire group!
I'd also like to thank everyone who stopped by and joined the party over the course of the evening. Oh, and the Merovingian would like to extend his own very warm personal thanks to a few special mademoise-- /slap
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=general&message.id=54981
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=generalsyntax&message.id=7109
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=Events_Syntax&message.id=585
http://mxoboards.station.sony.com/matrix/board/message?board.id=Events_Syntax&message.id=581
Well, I just wanted to take a moment to point out that, sauve as he tries to be, the Merovingian couldn't have pulled off this little shindig all by himself. Fortunately, he had help, courtesy of your Live Events Special Interest Group (LESIG).
This fine bunch of very dedicated players, acting on a few hints given at very short notice, spun into highly coordinated action, quickly levelling alts, crafting matching sets of party duds, grabbing a DJ, and flanking the Frenchman in style as he strutted into Parallaxis.
Thu Dec 15 16:37:08 2005 PST - Merovingian and Co.
Archived image unavailable: merv_and_friends_02.jpg
Thu Dec 15 16:37:17 2005 PST - Hm, might be enough room...
Archived image unavailable: merv_and_friends_01.jpg
Once the party started, the LESIG members pumped up the dance floor, greeted newcomers, mingled with guests, handled floods of tells, and attended to all the functions vital to keeping a party going, leaving the Merovingian free to greet or get dissed one-on-one by a record number of redpills.
And that wasn't all that LESIG was doing, either. Behind the scenes, and throughout the Mega City, even on other servers, the team were rounding up potential party-goers using a potent mix of communication methods. They kept a constant flow of guests visiting the event for a good three hours straight.
Thu Dec 15 19:12:54 2005 PST - Wrapping it up
Archived image unavailable: merv_party.jpg
While not everyone finds the Merovingian's politics, shameless flirting, or cake to their taste, there's no denying that the expert LESIG roleplayers were a hit with pretty much everyone fortunate enough to meet them, as far as I could see. And post-event, their feedback and analysis has been invaluable.
After three and a half years of working in various capacities on the Matrix Online project, I'm more excited about the game now than ever, and LESIG is a big part of the reason why. They're already generating future event ideas at a staggering pace. And they've proven to me that one dev who might not even get out much can still throw a pretty decent party--as long as he's got some good players behind him.
This was the very first LESIG event, and I think they've done everyone proud. It seems fairly safe to say that this is just the beginning of many enjoyable events to come. A very big thanks to the entire group!
I'd also like to thank everyone who stopped by and joined the party over the course of the evening. Oh, and the Merovingian would like to extend his own very warm personal thanks to a few special mademoise-- /slap
