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After reading through the messages left on the LBP Community Meet 2011, I was really jealous of everyone who got to go. I couldn't, like for lots of people, because we live in the UK/EU so I thought, why don't we try and arrange one over here? I thought we could suggest some locations for it and maybe get some ideas rolling. I've been to a weekender before, and the people have hired out holiday parks (Pontins) and they've been really good!
I don't quite know how many people would go but, this is basically just to get some ideas out there!		2011-08-02 10:32:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

This is a great idea! I'd love to come to a Meet in the UK!

I'd say a hotel (like the US Meet) would be the best option, but if money's tight and we just need an open space we could always rent out a church hall.. 		2011-08-02 10:44:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

I'd try my best to get to a UK meet!2011-08-02 10:48:00

Author:
Jedi_1993
Posts: 1518

I'd be there...we need to sort out a venue...like one of those massive industy place things in london or something....2011-08-02 10:57:00

Author:
Hellobob5
Posts: 382

Oh my, first Holguin gets me thinking with his tweets, and now this. I have to agree that I was soooo jelly of everyone at the US meet - it looks like a Blast. I can't say 100% certain that I would be able to come anyway, as I do have a one year old to think of BUT if the location and time is right, I'd certainly do my best to make a showing.

I could even drag hubby along with me and make a weekend of it lol.

I agree with Plasmavore that a hotel would be best. One thing I would however suggest is that it isn't based in London. No offense meant to any londoners, but costs would skyrocket for everyone involved - and not just venue costs, food costs, travel/parking, etc would be out of this world when you added it all up.

TL ; DR: Not 100% until details are known, but I'd love to.		2011-08-02 11:01:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

Maybe you should wait it out just a little bit before organising another one? There's probably some people who'd otherwise have been able to attend this one, but can't because of spending a lot of money the first time around. In fact, the original idea was this was going to be an annual event.2011-08-02 11:12:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

So not in/too near London?
I'm guessing to make it easily accsessable for everyone, we'll what the middle of England? I've just been looking at Google Maps And I've found some possible areas: Birmingham (Or around there), Oxford (Might be too far south), Milton Keynes or Brighton (Quite far south) but lots of the people at MM seem to go there often?		2011-08-02 11:23:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

The problem is that we cant have an annual event if we dont have it in different regions so everyone can enjoy. Can I be there, no. Im too young but mabye in a couple of years time.2011-08-02 11:29:00

Author:
craigmond
Posts: 2426

Maybe we could alternate between having the events in the US and UK each year? So this year's was in the US so next year's would be in the UK.

It would keep it an annual event without it being unfair on fans that don't live in the US.		2011-08-02 11:34:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

I quite like the idea of keeping it annual because if we had it at the same time every year, us over in the UK would be able to have it in the Summer Holidays because if we had the one in the UK later in the year, it'd be difficult for anyone who goes to school to get there.

Another idea for location, I'm trying not to pick places just because they're close to me but I think somewhere in Kent (South East England) would be good. Anyone from France who wanted to come across by boat would be fine because of Dover. There is Heathrow Airport nearby too for people flying in.		2011-08-02 11:41:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

Plus Kent is a beautiful place - Bonus.

@Doopz - Yes I agree this is very quick off the back of the last meet, but can you blame us for liking the idea? lol! I do agree though, that arranging one now would put it too late after summer (I challenge anyone to arrange a meetup in less than a month) for our younger gadders.

I like Plasmavore's idea of alternating, but of course that depends on those who organise the US meetups. It's not like anyone can be dictated to about when they SHALL or SHALL NOT arrange a gathering, so it's not like we could whine and moan about it being 'our turn' lol.

Either way, I'm interested, but what I can take from Doopz's comment, is let's try to not have knee-jerk reactions to how epic the St Louis meetup looked. This kind of thing takes an awful lot of organisation.		2011-08-02 11:47:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

We could always have a couple of organisers for the UK meet that are different from the organisers of the US one.

Would anyone here be willing to do it?		2011-08-02 12:10:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

I don't know if I could be much help, but I could try? I mean I've tried suggesting some locations and if it were to be in Kent, why not have somewhere from there Also, I've had my fair share of organising things in the 12 Days of Christmas project for the PSP, but nothing on this scale.
I quite like the promotional side of things but at this stage, there woudln't be much to promote. I suppose I did start the thread but that doesn't count 		2011-08-02 12:17:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

I'd love to help organise but realistically dont have the time, especially this year. I could help with more minor things, but no matter how organised I am, this is just out of my scope of ability for now. Too much going on both in real life and other responsibilities 2011-08-02 12:22:00

Author:
rialrees
Posts: 1015

So like, next month works for everyone, right?2011-08-02 12:24:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

So like, next month works for everyone, right?

I might be a bit late.. 		2011-08-02 12:30:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

I'd love to but I'm not sure what my parents would think of it. Provided these keep running, I'll gladly join in 3 or 4 years 2011-08-02 13:36:00

Author:
kirbyman62
Posts: 1893

how about a camp out side Mm tower?

ps that a joke		2011-08-02 14:40:00

Author:
jump_button
Posts: 1014

No it's not, let's do it!

We can have campfires and eat s'mores and sing songs and play LBP in the street...		2011-08-02 15:24:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

Good, I think it would be most ideal if this meet was annual with dual Locations. I assume that wost people can't / prefernot to make the trip overseas. Therefore if there was one organized once a year in each region most people would be within practical range to attend if they want.2011-08-02 15:45:00

Author:
Lockstitch
Posts: 415

I'm not volunteering for organising but lets get some serious ( ) suggestions for locations. Once we've done that we can really get this going, if everyone wants it. We could do the US one year and UK the next but what if when the time came, no one wanted to volunteer? I think rialrees mentioned that earlier as well.2011-08-02 15:47:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

I'd be up for it! Although I gotta travel to London everyday for a week in October and that might screw things up for me a bit. I'll see how things go. ;D2011-08-02 16:13:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I don't if i will be able to perticipate, UK is far from me theu a lot more reachible then US ;p But i short on money I know i will have a chance to go to.... Paris this fall, but i guess thats useless ;p2011-08-02 16:43:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

Just a friendly suggestion, but I would do several things before going forward with anything solid.

First, I think it's a good idea to have two annual meets. International flights are pricey, let alone having to deal with the whole passport thing, jet lag, etc. The UK holds (by a fair majority, I presume) the most LBP players per capita in Europe, so it makes sense to have a meet there. The only downside to this is that it might prevent some US players from wanting to go (i.e. I'll just go to the one here, why wouldn't I?)

Second, if you want this thing Unofficially Sponsored by The Powers That Be (aka want Spaff & Co to arrive) you'll probably want someone here at LBPC or one of the other community sites with some connections get the ball moving on this once you've got enough interest. If timing is an issue, plan the event at least three months from now.

Lastly, talk to the creators of the first meet. Find out the pros and cons of the meet, and ask them what they'd do differently. It turned out that the internet connection at the hotel was horrible, and the idea of a livestream went out the window pretty quick. Keep stuff like that in mind for those who can't attend.

It has also been suggested that there may be an issue of "ownership" with this. At the very least, you'll need a couple adults willing to take charge and organize. Figure out who that'll be, then reach out to Comph and Lockstitch and talk it over. I don't see why there's not room to do a second LBPC-sponsored meet, but then again, I had nothing to do with running the original, either. Nobody wants to step on toes, of course.

Personally, if I had unlimited time and money, I'd hold one of these every three months or half-year at various parts around the globe. Heck, I think it would be amazing to do simultaneous events in the US/UK and link them up via web conference (which you can do on your PS3 with little more than a solid internet connection and a PS Eye.) You could livestream both events and have even more creators at the same time doing all sorts of fun stuff!

How awesome would that be?		2011-08-02 16:50:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Maybe you should wait it out just a little bit before organising another one? There's probably some people who'd otherwise have been able to attend this one, but can't because of spending a lot of money the first time around. In fact, the original idea was this was going to be an annual event.

So we can't have one until some people get two meets?

It should definitely not have to wait.		2011-08-02 17:14:00

Author:
KQuinn94Z
Posts: 1758

Agreed, if some people can't / don't want to come then I don't see that that should stop it from happening if enough people DO want to come. A lot of people couldn't make it to the one in the US - didn't stop that from happening, did it?

If different regional events go on at different times then that makes little difference for most people, yet it gives more fancy people with extra big wallets the chance to go to multiple events. It also gives more opportunity for Spaff and co to make it along - that's not gonna work so well with 2 events going on at the same time, right?

I'm actually working in the UK for most of september, so I would definitely be up for coming along if an event were to happen then, though I realise that it's a bit soon to organise		2011-08-02 18:13:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I would have no problem here in Italy, we're like 10 people
Though having a trip to England for a meet would intrigue me, but it should have been in August...		2011-08-02 19:12:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

@RTM: I agree. The possibility of Spaff & Co. bending the realities of space and time or perfecting a cloning device is at least four months off (maybe five,) which means you'll probably have to settle for the reality of a separate event... for now.

Edit: Oops, forgot the obligatory I'm really not being a jerk winkie. 		2011-08-02 19:25:00

Author:
schm0
Posts: 1239

Here is a possible location if you were to do it in Kent. (I am not paying for this/I'm not coming I'm under 18 and live in the US).

Victoria Hotel (You should makes Victoria's Lab the theme) : 3 Star : Free Wi-Fi : 7 out of 8 by 459 reviewers.
For a single room its ?177

I could make a point contest level and a versus contest level for the event like Comp did for the US Meet.		2011-08-02 21:17:00

Author:
ZeusInTraining
Posts: 99

I'd love it to be in the Victoria Hotel! Thats about 30 mins away from me! Thanks Zeus! I think that'd be a good place, not only because its that close to me but if you read one of my earlier posts I give other benefits for Kent being the location!

Wait, which Victoria Hotel are we talking about? There is one in Canterbury but I'm not sure if thats the one you meant. The one in Canterbury is cheaper though and still has free wifi!		2011-08-02 21:24:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

What about Guildford? I know I wouldn't be able to attend, but that's where Mm is based... That would be fun
You never know, you could contact them and see if they'd give you a tour? I bet not many people ask. The worst they can say is no, they wouldn't ban you for asking...		2011-08-02 21:34:00

Author:
Struanmcd
Posts: 333

First of this needs a lead in organization :> US one was Lockstich infinitivie and he majory organized with help of Comph, here we have nothing.2011-08-02 22:55:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I'd like to see this happening. I'm pretty sure I could attend, we used to go to England once a year. I think the best time to do this would be after christmas, you know, when the Vita and LBP vita has been released (if it's not delayed).2011-08-02 23:20:00

Author:
Alec
Posts: 3871

I'd love it to be in the Victoria Hotel! Thats about 30 mins away from me! Thanks Zeus! I think that'd be a good place, not only because its that close to me but if you read one of my earlier posts I give other benefits for Kent being the location!

Wait, which Victoria Hotel are we talking about? There is one in Canterbury but I'm not sure if thats the one you meant. The one in Canterbury is cheaper though and still has free wifi!


It's this Victoria Hotel (http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-victoria.en-us.html?aid=324798;label=kent-county-GrbtouulYjoaJ0aGWkxZPwS5864423321;sid=637556dfa049 6e0e18eeb56be8bbc49b;srfid=c5d4eaafd2f0532356588fa 12e5a3590X14)

I think it's the Canterbury hotel. I can't come (I live in the US) and I can't make the hotel reservations or anything (i'm under 18) but I think I could make a logo, make a couple competition levels, and give you guys the info you need.

How far away is Camterbury from Guildfort? I think a Mm Towers tour would be cool if you could get Mm to let you, if it is close.

It says every room already has a TV ready. I don't know the quality of TV though?		2011-08-03 00:37:00

Author:
ZeusInTraining
Posts: 99

Lemme pile on with schm0. Picking a place shouldn't be the first thing: names should be. I can personally attest to Spaff and Johnee being brilliant, but Mm's got to keep the lights on. With the right timing, and a big enough crowd to make it worth their while, you can fill up the room and have them demonstrating awesome new features to rabid fans, not making sad faces because not enough people showed up.

If you did get something going, I would totally fly over there if I had the bucks at the time. I'd love to squee at GruntosUK, shropshirelass, and the like. I think I restrained myself in Morgana, lockstitch, compher and J-Dubs' glamourous presences...kinda. Well, no. I squee'd (sp?) at them. In a completely manly fashion.		2011-08-03 01:33:00

Author:
coyote_blue
Posts: 422

I would not be worried about crowd, there too many LBP players there ;p just need to find date that is good for most people. But as i said first thing first, this needs a lead that will organize this and take care of business.2011-08-03 03:39:00

Author:
Shadowriver
Posts: 3991

I'm just thinking, if we wanted this to possible be after the Vita release, (which is meant to be after Christmas, although there are rumors about before) should we go in at Easter? That means anyone younger players who have school would be more able to attend.

I've looked at how far Guildford is from the Victoria Hotel (as that is the most possible location at the moment) and it would take about an hour and a half to get there (According to Google Maps).		2011-08-03 07:46:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

I'll come along if i am able!

If you had it in guildford you could probably get a bigger gang of molecules than you would if you had it anywhere else.
if you had it in brighton then you would make me happy 		2011-08-03 14:09:00

Author:
Spaff_Molecule
Posts: 421

I've got two weeks of pre-booked holiday from work and nothing to do during September...
(Except enjoying a nice break from work, of course. )

So September would be an ideal month for me too. 		2011-08-03 14:27:00

Author:
StevenI
Community Manager
Posts: 420

I'll attend if the dates are right Baby due end of september so might I struggle after that 2011-08-03 15:49:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

Brighton would make me happy as well2011-08-03 17:06:00

Author:
OriginalCreator
Posts: 217

So most people want September. That MIGHT be possible, what weekends are best for everyone?

I'm under 18 so I can't really do lots of the organising but I've spoken to my parents about it, and my mum suggested maybe just hiring out a village hall? That way everyone could sort of where they were staying seperately, because I'm not sure most hotels would like us just hanging around. It also gives more opportunities to do Creator Q&A/Speeches etc because everyone would be in one room. There are several in Kent, fairly near to the Victoria Hotel (if people wanted to stay there). It might be easier to get a village hall for September than a whole hotel too, making it more easy for people to get to the Meet Then, we could each all pay a segment of the bill for the hiring of the hall possibly?

What do you all think?		2011-08-03 20:04:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

There's nothing like returning from the 1st community meet to find a thread with a bunch of people wanting to organize one in the UK less then 2 months after the 1st one. It won't be an easy feat, for numerous reasons, but if it's successfully accomplished, that would be an awesome accomplishment. If another meet was made this soon in the UK, I would not be able to attend (in person, at least, though probably not at all lol).

If another meet is planned, I wish you guys good luck on planning and organizing it. 		2011-08-03 20:36:00

Author:
Goober1823
Posts: 76

Just a logistical point about kent: it's not really easily accessible for 80% of the UK.2011-08-03 20:53:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Great idea! I reckon I'd probably be up for this - anywhere in the UK is more accessible for me than USA! Guildford would probably be our best bet - as Spaff said, more molecules will be able to attend, and we may have loads dropping in and out throughout the day. Guildford is also just outside London (I think?), so the prices should be cheaper than inside.

However, anyone else think September might be a little short notice? You'd also then have the problem of anyone who is in School/College/University probably not being able to attend, because most courses/term dates start at around the first few days of September. I mean, I could attend - but others may not be able to.

2011-08-04 00:50:00

Author:
standby250
Posts: 1113

Just a logistical point about kent: it's not really easily accessible for 80% of the UK.

Who mentioned Kent?

I think Guildford would be the best option really just because a lot of the Molecules could easily make it.		2011-08-04 10:25:00

Author:
thor
Posts: 388

I mentioned Kent but I've started looking into places to hire out in Guildford.2011-08-04 10:45:00

Author:
CheezeBo
Posts: 832

...I'm not sure most hotels would like us just hanging around.

A lot of hotels have function rooms which you can hire out, which is what I believe the St. Louis meet did. Kinda makes sense, so as to minimize the distance you need to move your kit (PS3s/TVs/etc.) around.		2011-08-04 10:57:00

Author:
Aya042
Posts: 2870

Who mentioned Kent?

Ummm, half the people in the thread were talking about kent... I'm not just going mental:


I think somewhere in Kent (South East England) would be good.

Plus Kent is a beautiful place - Bonus.

Here is a possible location if you were to do it in Kent.
Victoria Hotel (You should makes Victoria's Lab the theme) : 3 Star : Free Wi-Fi : 7 out of 8 by 459 reviewers.

I'd love it to be in the Victoria Hotel! Thats about 30 mins away from me!

It's this Victoria Hotel (http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/the-victoria.en-us.html?aid=324798;label=kent-county-GrbtouulYjoaJ0aGWkxZPwS5864423321;sid=637556dfa049 6e0e18eeb56be8bbc49b;srfid=c5d4eaafd2f0532356588fa 12e5a3590X14)

Just a logistical point about kent: it's not really easily accessible for 80% of the UK.		2011-08-04 11:22:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Ummm, half the people in the thread were talking about kent... I'm not just going mental:

Heheh I must have glossed right over that		2011-08-04 12:49:00

Author:
thor
Posts: 388

Guildford would be ideal for me as its only 45 minutes drive away.
It makes sense to have it there if more of the Mm people could make it 		2011-08-04 14:03:00

Author:
SneakySteve1983
Posts: 121

For me, it's a three hour drive to get to Guildford. I can manage that! 2011-08-04 15:39:00

Author:
Rhys125
Posts: 841

Guidford is best location in my opinion we would have a food chance for some Mm employees coming and I could easily get a few trains but what's the rules for under 18s?2011-08-04 21:10:00

Author:
OriginalCreator
Posts: 217

Great idea. If it's happening, I'll surely find a way to be there.

I'm not convinced about the idea of deciding a location based on what's easiest for the Molecules though. They should feel honoured to be invited into the presence of LBPC's great creators and be prepared to run a gauntlet of fire to get there, come hell or high water. How about chosing a central-ish location in the UK which would be a reasonable comprimise in distance for all those who wish to attend?		2011-08-04 22:35:00

Author:
Ungreth
Posts: 2130

I say it should be by the coast and within the next two months, that way you can all wave at Johnee as he sails past (http://www.mediamolecule.com/blog/article/john_is_going_to_kayak_around_the_uk._literally_ar ound_it._all_of_it/).2011-08-04 22:43:00

Author:
Doopz
Posts: 5592

Sounds awesum! I ould love to go to a meet, I agree with going to the south east because it's in my general vicinity Just a matter if I could afford it, and if my parents would let me go...2011-08-06 17:49:00

Author:
Unknown User

Guilford's probably the best choice - you'd get way more Molecules attending for one, and it seems to be fairly accessible for most people as well. Unless you can come up with a better city - but remember, the closer to Guilford you get, the more Molecules will stop by, so keep that in mind.

Someone who lives in/around the chosen city needs to become the point man (or woman ) on this - calling hotels, checking prices, arranging food, etc, with others assisting of course. Kevin (Lockstitch) and Matt (comphermc) handled it very well on our end - I'm sure they wouldn't mind sharing any wisdom they gleaned from it.

I think the most important aspect is timing. September is too soon - it takes time to arrange suites, get group rates, collect RSVPs, etc. Especially since whoever ends up heading it up will probably be completely new to it (as we were). You'll need to allot yourself time to make mistakes and figure things out.

So yeah, step one is definitely deciding who will organize the whole thing. You could try to work by committee, but you're better off coming up with someone who has the interest, initiative, and resources (financial and otherwise) to pull it off. Then you can start talking location/hotel/timing/etc.		2011-08-06 18:04:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I still say the meet should be an annual thing and we alternate between it being held in the US and UK.

Anyway, if we want to go central, what about Birmingham? Or Wolverhampton? Voted the worst place to live in Britain?
*proud to have a family from Wolverhampton*

I like the Guildford idea though, I think the community would absoloutely love to meet as many people as possible from the team that brought the the game they have been playing for years!		2011-08-06 18:43:00

Author:
Plasmavore
Posts: 1913

I now agree with the Guildford idea, as it is accessible to a lot of people, and for me it's just 127 miles away and also we could meet some molecules 2011-08-07 17:02:00

Author:
Unknown User

So... who is willing organise it? That seems to be the main issue at the moment. I can't simply because I'm not organised at all!2011-08-07 22:10:00

Author:
Jedi_1993
Posts: 1518

This Year: No chance.
Next Year: A decent chance, but my mum is so protective about "Stranger Danger" that the only option would be to lie to her and say I'm going into town with friends, which I need to morally think over (and I'd only be able to come for 1 day). :/ There's also a big probability I'll be going to the Olympics in 2012 (Yesssss! ) anyways so if it's around then... 		2011-08-08 00:58:00

Author:
abyssalassassin
Posts: 717

It's not outwith the realms of possibility that I might attend.
I'd need some more concrete details so I could arrange time off work etc.

I've been to a website meet before and we had a very good (drunken) time - & I got kissed by a lady! with tongues!!! 		2011-08-11 03:50:00

Author:
Macnme
Posts: 1970

Guilford is like the Mecca of all things LBP, so In my opinion would make the best place for a meet.

As for my attendance...i'd love to, I just reeeealy need to know about dates.
(Not Macnme's kind, days of the year. )		2011-08-11 05:32:00

Author:
Mr_T-Shirt
Posts: 1477

I agree, it should definately be next year. And also i'll have more chance of going because of study leave 2011-08-31 09:34:00

Author:
Unknown User

Guilford must be a three hour drive from where i am.... Maybe we should have two or three all based in different parts of the UK 2011-08-31 21:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

i really think this should happen in a school break. and i would love to attend! i would need permission like lots of people but my parents arnt too strict and they like holidays ^_^

now, problem of orginisation. someone who knows lockstich needs to get in touch with him and ask him for help.		2011-08-31 21:55:00

Author:
nerzdadestroyer
Posts: 1527


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