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Discussion / Re: Confuzzled 2014 photos
« on: June 12, 2014, 01:07:35 »
Great photos! You did a great job with the Pawpet ones! n.n
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Feedback / Re: Comments: General, reg, hotel, pawpets, policies, security and auction
« on: June 03, 2014, 11:33:31 »
Online Reg
Sorry about the issues you ran in to trying to register but despite what you say you're the only person who's ever run in to this and your networking situation is definitely not a normal one we expected to deal with! Changing the code on what is now quite an old system for us is very tricky and given we were right in the middle of the first rush I believe, we weren't keen to push a change. Back in 2010 when the system was created, frequent IP changes weren't so common but its fair to say that's changed with more people using phones.
While we can't promise the new system will be ready for next year, there are plans for a brand new registration system with better mobile support so for that version, when it goes live, we shall probably remove the IP restriction on cookies.
Pawpets
I blame the internet for bad information on how to pronounce Я.
The 'Who's on first' style gag was a cheap one. XD
Sorry about the issues you ran in to trying to register but despite what you say you're the only person who's ever run in to this and your networking situation is definitely not a normal one we expected to deal with! Changing the code on what is now quite an old system for us is very tricky and given we were right in the middle of the first rush I believe, we weren't keen to push a change. Back in 2010 when the system was created, frequent IP changes weren't so common but its fair to say that's changed with more people using phones.
While we can't promise the new system will be ready for next year, there are plans for a brand new registration system with better mobile support so for that version, when it goes live, we shall probably remove the IP restriction on cookies.
Pawpets
I blame the internet for bad information on how to pronounce Я.
The 'Who's on first' style gag was a cheap one. XD
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Feedback / Re: Video Games Room + Artists' Alley
« on: June 01, 2014, 00:05:34 »
Part of it comes down to what games are available, for example the fact that Mario Kart 8 came out right -after- the convention was highly frustrating!
Likewise only a select number of FPS games these days still do good System Link play so Halo 4 was all we had on offer in terms of shooters. I myself would be keen for a Pokémon event next year which we didn't have time to organise this year!
It also comes down to what games are still being played, our Rock Band set for example saw little use this year.
As for scheduling, those rooms were used for other events during the day (such as the species battles in York and Kerbal Space Program in Lancaster), likewise we only have so many staff and keeping a room open all day requires a lot of them. Obviously if we're able to find more trusted volunteers to look after all the donated equipment and monitor the rooms, longer opening times might be possible in future.
Likewise only a select number of FPS games these days still do good System Link play so Halo 4 was all we had on offer in terms of shooters. I myself would be keen for a Pokémon event next year which we didn't have time to organise this year!
It also comes down to what games are still being played, our Rock Band set for example saw little use this year.
As for scheduling, those rooms were used for other events during the day (such as the species battles in York and Kerbal Space Program in Lancaster), likewise we only have so many staff and keeping a room open all day requires a lot of them. Obviously if we're able to find more trusted volunteers to look after all the donated equipment and monitor the rooms, longer opening times might be possible in future.
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Feedback / Re: Disabled/Wheelchair access and arrangements
« on: May 29, 2014, 19:25:47 »
Thanks very much for this! Although we had use of some inaccessible rooms, we knew having full access to the convention was important for everyone so we used them for our backstage stuff instead. The Hilton too should get plenty of praise for doing the hard work here so please do send them that feedback when they e-mail you!
Do let us know if there's anything more we could have done to help.
Do let us know if there's anything more we could have done to help.
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Events / Re: Some last Few Questions
« on: May 19, 2014, 16:18:38 »
Referring to 1, we definitely still have all the sewing and glue kits from last year in inventory.
If you find them lacking anything in particular or out of stock of something during the convention, let us know as while we probably can't restock this year, knowing what's missing is good for next year!
If you find them lacking anything in particular or out of stock of something during the convention, let us know as while we probably can't restock this year, knowing what's missing is good for next year!
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Feedback / Re: Fursuit Lounge
« on: June 06, 2013, 12:40:42 »I took my Hygrometer in there a few times, the air was quite dry, the roof mounted air conditioner was doing a sterling job!
... Is there any sensor or tool you don't own Ceil? XD
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Discussion / Re: Quick question
« on: September 07, 2012, 17:30:31 »
Regarding the Veggie and Vegan options, we pass that info on to the hotel so they have an idea of numbers and can make sure to lay on enough dining options for you guys.
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Discussion / Re: Website - CoC etc.
« on: August 31, 2012, 10:35:22 »Aha ! Thanks - that's what comes of using NoScript
You'll be pleased to know I put plenty of work in to making registration still work even if you don't have scripting enabled.
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hey guys!
« on: July 06, 2012, 15:14:37 »
Hello!
When you register, you can choose the type of room you want to stay in and at that point, indicate how many people you want to share with and, for the case of you sharing with one other person, if you want a twin or double room. Once you and your friend have both fully paid their registration fees, one of you can login to the registration system and request the other to room share with them. Once they accept the invitation, you are set up!
For the Dealer's Den, during your main attendee registration, you can choose to be a dealer and you'll be asked to provide information about what you are selling and your requirements then, you can also add a Dealer's Den registration later prior to completing payment by logging in and editing your registration. At that point you can choose to share a single table or have a table each. If you want to be paired with a specific person though you should request this, though sometimes it might still not be possible due to other layout constraints within the room.
When you register, you can choose the type of room you want to stay in and at that point, indicate how many people you want to share with and, for the case of you sharing with one other person, if you want a twin or double room. Once you and your friend have both fully paid their registration fees, one of you can login to the registration system and request the other to room share with them. Once they accept the invitation, you are set up!
For the Dealer's Den, during your main attendee registration, you can choose to be a dealer and you'll be asked to provide information about what you are selling and your requirements then, you can also add a Dealer's Den registration later prior to completing payment by logging in and editing your registration. At that point you can choose to share a single table or have a table each. If you want to be paired with a specific person though you should request this, though sometimes it might still not be possible due to other layout constraints within the room.
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Feedback / Re: 2012 Feedback
« on: June 06, 2012, 00:38:31 »The only sad part of running the Artist Alley is that the hotel staff couldn't be bothered to empty the trashcans and change/fill the water dispencer.
Next year I'll be bringing my own trashbags and check where the water is being kept. This is totally not the con-ops fault who did an awesome job with even providing me a radio for emergencies.
Awesome work, guys <3
Ah Rin, if you called through to the PUMA team via the radio or the team in Operations we could of had the bins changed out rapidly and had water delivered.
An oversight for this year.Sorry, that was my fault. I forgot to give instructions when I handed out the radio.
Next year remind me, Rin
Guys! Stop appologising D: you all did an awesome job! Am I still allowed to run the Artist Alley next year?Because I've been having a blast running it <3
Send an e-mail in the official recruitment@confuzzled.org.uk address!
We're keen to get people on board for this sort of thing on a confirmed basis!
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Discussion / Re: To-do list
« on: April 22, 2012, 02:37:45 »
I remember worrying and thinking similar things five years ago! Don't worry though, a packing list is simple!
The following times are subject to change as we a finalising our schedule still but here is a rough guide:
If you arrive Thursday, we recommend after 2pm as convention staff will be on site by then and your room should be available if you want to check in and relax after a long journey. However, venue exlcusivity doesn't begin till 6pm so you might want to arrive later. Registration for early arrival attendees is at 8pm.
If you arrive Friday, registration is open from 10am and the opening ceremony is at 2pm so be sure to be here for that! You won't want to miss it! Check our travel page on the website for details about the shuttle service if you are arriving by train or plane.
If you are leaving Monday, the last main event is our closing ceremony and group photo at 11am where we normally have a few interesting things and fond good byes to give so don't run away too quick. You are welcome to remain in the hotel public areas till your designated transport is ready so if you are booking travel, don't make yourself rush. And again, on Monday we will run another shuttle.
If you are leaving Tuesday after the Dead Dog Party, similar rules apply but there are no events so you can leave as soon as you are checked out. I'll leave it to someone with more info on the hotel than I have to say when you need to check out by and there is no shuttle on either of the extra days so you might need to request a taxi if you don't have your own wheels.
And finally, as a newbie, be sure to attend the 'How To Get The Most Out Of Your Convention' panel. This will take place in Room 12 at 19:00 on Friday and we'll keep it entertaining.
Hope that all helps!
Edited: Corrected times with the information from Rizzo's post below.
- A fresh t-shirt, socks and unmentionables for each day of the con plus a spare set just in case.
- Comfy shoes, a couple of pairs of trousers or jeans and jumpers (This is the British Summer after all).
- And while most of the convention is indoors, if its pleasant you'll want to enjoy the hotel grounds, so sunglasses, sun cream and a hat.
- Any medication you might be taking, headache pills to help with those morning afters and vitamins too to fight off con crud.
- Toiletries, soap, shampoo, antiperspirant, toothpaste, brushes, combs and so on! Places like Boots sell 'travel sized' versions of your favourite soaps, so you don't have to carry large heavy bottles with you. The hotel will provide a hair dryer and daily fresh towels so remember the 1 of your 6-2-1.
- Swimwear and goggles if you want to take a dip in the hotel pool.
- Furry Accessories! Your tail or fursuit, movie costume or simply a conbadge or two! Not to mention your favourite plushies to go to sleep with! A printed copy of your character and maybe a USB stick with more on too is a good help if you want to get a commission from the dealers during the con.
- Cold hard cash. You'll be able to pay by card if you want for auction items you win or at the ConFuzzled shop. But while the hotel does accept opening a tab for your room or paying by card at the bar and restaurant, we recommend cash as its faster to process and will help stop big queues forming. And of course, dealer's generally don't take card so bring enough to spend but be sensible and don't carry all of it with you at once after you've checked in.
- Adapters and plugs for your portable electronics. If you're bringing an e-Book reader, smarty phone, portable console or tablet, its a good idea if you have the ability to recharge your devices!
- And most importantly, ID! Remember we require photo ID which shows you and your date of birth. So a passport, driving license or proof of age.
The following times are subject to change as we a finalising our schedule still but here is a rough guide:
If you arrive Thursday, we recommend after 2pm as convention staff will be on site by then and your room should be available if you want to check in and relax after a long journey. However, venue exlcusivity doesn't begin till 6pm so you might want to arrive later. Registration for early arrival attendees is at 8pm.
If you arrive Friday, registration is open from 10am and the opening ceremony is at 2pm so be sure to be here for that! You won't want to miss it! Check our travel page on the website for details about the shuttle service if you are arriving by train or plane.
If you are leaving Monday, the last main event is our closing ceremony and group photo at 11am where we normally have a few interesting things and fond good byes to give so don't run away too quick. You are welcome to remain in the hotel public areas till your designated transport is ready so if you are booking travel, don't make yourself rush. And again, on Monday we will run another shuttle.
If you are leaving Tuesday after the Dead Dog Party, similar rules apply but there are no events so you can leave as soon as you are checked out. I'll leave it to someone with more info on the hotel than I have to say when you need to check out by and there is no shuttle on either of the extra days so you might need to request a taxi if you don't have your own wheels.
And finally, as a newbie, be sure to attend the 'How To Get The Most Out Of Your Convention' panel. This will take place in Room 12 at 19:00 on Friday and we'll keep it entertaining.
Hope that all helps!
Edited: Corrected times with the information from Rizzo's post below.
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Off-Topic / Re: Payment
« on: April 21, 2012, 17:32:33 »
Using Google Checkout isn't too difficult, you just have to set your payment type to Google Checkout, here's a quick step by step:
1. Find the e-mail we sent you containing your registration login details (nickname, badge number, password), they are at the bottom of every e-mail we send you.
2. Go to https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk/index.php/attendee/signin and enter the details there, click Sign in.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the information you gave us and just below your selected options, click 'Edit Registration' with the pencil icon.
4. Next click 'Event Options' on the screen that follows. Scroll to the bottom of that screen and choose 'Google Checkout', then click Next and then click 'Save Changes' on the confirmation screen.
5. The change will happen instantly once the next page loads, next click 'Make Payment' at the top left of the page, you will then see a payment summary screen and a large blue 'Pay by Google Checkout' button. Click that and you will be taken to Google Checkout.
6. Once you are at Google Checkout you can optionally login to your Google account if you have one to save your payment info for future payments using Google (just like PayPal) or you can just enter your payment information for this one time use.
7. Once you have paid using Google, you have 15 minutes to cancel, after that you should get an e-mail from us and Google to let you know that payment finished and you are confirmed for ConFuzzled!
1. Find the e-mail we sent you containing your registration login details (nickname, badge number, password), they are at the bottom of every e-mail we send you.
2. Go to https://reg.confuzzled.org.uk/index.php/attendee/signin and enter the details there, click Sign in.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the information you gave us and just below your selected options, click 'Edit Registration' with the pencil icon.
4. Next click 'Event Options' on the screen that follows. Scroll to the bottom of that screen and choose 'Google Checkout', then click Next and then click 'Save Changes' on the confirmation screen.
5. The change will happen instantly once the next page loads, next click 'Make Payment' at the top left of the page, you will then see a payment summary screen and a large blue 'Pay by Google Checkout' button. Click that and you will be taken to Google Checkout.
6. Once you are at Google Checkout you can optionally login to your Google account if you have one to save your payment info for future payments using Google (just like PayPal) or you can just enter your payment information for this one time use.
7. Once you have paid using Google, you have 15 minutes to cancel, after that you should get an e-mail from us and Google to let you know that payment finished and you are confirmed for ConFuzzled!
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Dealers Den & Art Auction / Re: Art Auction submissions
« on: April 05, 2012, 16:54:39 »
It is prefered there you bring them Friday evening (opening and closing times will be published online and in the conbook).
However you can submit new items on Saturday or Sunday morning, but there is a chance they won't sell as well if people haven't had a chance to view and bid on them!
However you can submit new items on Saturday or Sunday morning, but there is a chance they won't sell as well if people haven't had a chance to view and bid on them!
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Events / Re: Vore party
« on: March 08, 2012, 22:03:19 »
Yeap, there's going to be a notice board near ConOps this year!