Revision 2018 : My first demoparty ever. Any advices ?
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For all it's worth, when you've been at revision, visit some smaller parties as well. They both have their flair and the coziness of smaller parties is special. Not sure where you're from but I'm sure there are more parties to visit :)
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Sundown 2015: we totally spent a chunk of a morning playing Fibbage on the big screen. :) It was hilarious.
There's something in big parties (I've been going to Revision since 2013, after all) but you do have a good chance of meeting everyone at a smaller part or doing something not likely at a bigger one like, say, the aforementioned Fibbage thing.
Sundown 2015: we totally spent a chunk of a morning playing Fibbage on the big screen. :) It was hilarious.
There's something in big parties (I've been going to Revision since 2013, after all) but you do have a good chance of meeting everyone at a smaller part or doing something not likely at a bigger one like, say, the aforementioned Fibbage thing.
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✓ small parties
Sundown 2015: we totally spent a chunk of a morning playing Fibbage on the big screen. :) It was hilarious.
There's something in big parties (I've been going to Revision since 2013, after all) but you do have a good chance of meeting everyone at a smaller part or doing something not likely at a bigger one like, say, the aforementioned Fibbage thing.
slightly hungover sunday morning playing fibbage in a village hall on a massive screen, it was awesome :)
Roger that with Sundown. I'm proudly wearing Sundown 2015 t-shirt on casual Friday at work right now.
Riverwash in Poland is a good one to look at. And cheaper with free entrance and ~200 visitors yearly.
Riverwash in Poland is a good one to look at. And cheaper with free entrance and ~200 visitors yearly.
My advice: make sure that in the days after Revision you are among people and have a reasonable level of sensory input or are prone to suffer from this (actually not so much a joke) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-coital_tristesse
Last year's Revision was my first demo party, and I was excited to finally be able to attend a demo party, having always previously lived in the US.
I signed up ahead of time for the newcomer stuff, and they put a place marker out for me at the Newcomers' table. Newcomers kinda get assigned seating, unlike everyone else.
Sitting there was nice for a few reasons -- one, just having a place to call my own to retreat back to as needed. And two, because most of the people there were on their own, they were looking to talk to other people. I wound up making three friends that I'll pick on whenever I next make it to a demo party, in the hopes they'll also make it.
Other than that, I think people have covered it pretty well. Go to the intro session, find something that interests you, ask around if you have any special interests, meet SagaMusix because he knows everyone and can introduce you to other people (e.g., I was living in Darmstadt, and he introduced me to someone who lives there).
And drink or don't drink, as you feel like. I don't drink much, so it was more about finding out about neat tools, or getting back into using a tool I was aware of. In my case, I learned about Processing, and used it to make a demo for Evoke. (And will not be using it for the next demo, but that's neither here nor there.)
I signed up ahead of time for the newcomer stuff, and they put a place marker out for me at the Newcomers' table. Newcomers kinda get assigned seating, unlike everyone else.
Sitting there was nice for a few reasons -- one, just having a place to call my own to retreat back to as needed. And two, because most of the people there were on their own, they were looking to talk to other people. I wound up making three friends that I'll pick on whenever I next make it to a demo party, in the hopes they'll also make it.
Other than that, I think people have covered it pretty well. Go to the intro session, find something that interests you, ask around if you have any special interests, meet SagaMusix because he knows everyone and can introduce you to other people (e.g., I was living in Darmstadt, and he introduced me to someone who lives there).
And drink or don't drink, as you feel like. I don't drink much, so it was more about finding out about neat tools, or getting back into using a tool I was aware of. In my case, I learned about Processing, and used it to make a demo for Evoke. (And will not be using it for the next demo, but that's neither here nor there.)
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They started selling Club-Mate at the info-desk in addition to the water and Coke last year. :) Definitely options for people who don't "drink."And drink or don't drink, as you feel like. I don't drink much
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I always suggest popping by to IRC to make a few connections first, that way you can talk a bit to people you will meet before meeting them in person.
This. #revision on ircnet iirc
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Hey!
First, cool to have you, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
When I remember the first time I've been to a big party (MS 2000), the scale of the thing was almost overwhelming, so you might need a bit of time to get used to the constant sensory overload ;) You can always hide behind your computer, IRC is a good idea too, as has been mentioned before. It shouldn't take too long to get into the tunnel reality that is the demoscene, with or without alcohol. In general people are open minded and friendly, asking "random person" about anything is perfectly fine. For the improbable case that you get bored once in a while, make sure to load your machine with some creative tools you like to play with - or develop a weird addiction to pinball machines.
Well, have fun!
First, cool to have you, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
When I remember the first time I've been to a big party (MS 2000), the scale of the thing was almost overwhelming, so you might need a bit of time to get used to the constant sensory overload ;) You can always hide behind your computer, IRC is a good idea too, as has been mentioned before. It shouldn't take too long to get into the tunnel reality that is the demoscene, with or without alcohol. In general people are open minded and friendly, asking "random person" about anything is perfectly fine. For the improbable case that you get bored once in a while, make sure to load your machine with some creative tools you like to play with - or develop a weird addiction to pinball machines.
Well, have fun!
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It shouldn't take too long to get into the tunnel reality that is the demoscene
Speaking of tunnels, there is another one - pretty real and pretty long. You'll discover it on you very first day. You will never forget it. You'll love getting to the end of it! :-)
what tft said :)
enjoy.
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Speaking of tunnels, there is another one - pretty real and pretty long. You'll discover it on you very first day. You will never forget it. You'll love getting to the end of it! :-)
Scene boy love needs less talking and more action!
Besides: http://goatse.cx works again.
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Speaking of tunnels, there is another one - pretty real and pretty long. You'll discover it on you very first day. You will never forget it. You'll love getting to the end of it! :-)
And you won't forget that squeezy sound the stairway makes. I'm surprised nobody has used this sound in any prod yet.
Maybe another tip dress code-wise: There is no dress code! Wear what you feel is comfortable for you. I've seen people in button-up shirts and people who walk around with shower sandals and are topless - no fucks given. I think most folks just wear a t-shirt and a sweater. Be aware, in case you sit more at the back of the hall, it might get a tiny little breezy. Having a scarf and/or a little cap (just in case) isn't wrong. In the front, it definitely get's t-shirt warm.
Also, bring something warm and water-resistent for outside. Looking at the weather forecast, it's likely to rain.
Most important, grab a beer and enjoy it!
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Maybe another tip dress code-wise: There is no dress code!
It is however generally influenced by the weather forecast, and from what I heard the weather is pretty awful this year :(
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I think most folks just wear a t-shirt and a sweater.
Optional pants are optional, but generally accepted/not frowned upon.
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I don't know tell me anything you can think of :) thanks
Despite I'm all in for the 'not making the party this year either' lamer crew nor up with the latest of party trends, having noticed it hasn't been brought up yet I thought I'd share something regardless:
If you see some guys dressed up as a submarine and decide to approach them (perhaps out of pure curiosity), seriously consider twice or thrice taking whatever ingestible they might offer you :)
Should have gone to Santa instead. He's got the waffle flavored liquor. ;)
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Should have gone to Santa instead. He's got the waffle flavored liquor. ;)
Ahah yeah familiar with that too :)
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There will be a newbie table who haven't been to a demoparty before...
I have a table at home that hasn't been at a demoparty, too :)
On a serious note: You're probably already enjoying Revision, and there's only little time left. I hope you've had an amazing time so far and that this won't be your last Revision.
Just after the start of the pc demo compo it suddenly became very windy and cold in the hall. I told the infodesk about it, but they didn’t act inn that information. That as a bit annoying.
