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WilHarris · 8th Aug 2005, 11:19

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08/08/modfest_2005/

Hiren · 8th Aug 2005, 11:23

Should be good event, shame it's not a standalone thing like the last one.

Also you might want to merge this thread with this one.

quadmodz · 8th Aug 2005, 11:32

WOW

The_Pope · 8th Aug 2005, 12:00

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Should be good event, shame it's not a standalone thing like the last one.

I didn't go to the last one, but considering it was in the carpark of a PCWorld, I think integrating it with the UK's biggest LAN event can only be a good thing

Da Dego · 8th Aug 2005, 14:13

VERY expensive, no? Maybe I'm not used to paying ticket prices for a lan event. Modding is just my hobby, so the idea of spending more money on it than I do already just for entry fees would probably end me up dead at the hand of the Mrs.

The_Pope · 8th Aug 2005, 14:25

Yeah, it's not cheap, but I think that's the going rate every year for the i-series LANs. Do you think they should have a Spectator Rate for the modders? I assume you feel it is expensive because you wouldn't be going to play games for 96 hours straight?

Naturally, any of the gamers who have a modded PC are getting double value, but you're right - if you were only going there to compete in ModFest, it could be cheaper to just go and buy yourself a third prize

Nexxo · 8th Aug 2005, 14:34

I think they should have a one-day-only visitor's rate. I don't see myself hanging out there for four days --as much fun as it would be...

Da Dego · 8th Aug 2005, 14:35

Yeah, exactly. To me, lan parties like that are just not all that thrilling (*ducks to avoid flying keyboards*). I prefer to play with just a few mates in one of our apartments. It's the modding I'd go to see, and I think that a cost like that will prohibit the modders who aren't also lan gamers.

As you say, it's a double value to those who go for the lan, stay for the mods...maybe you can even win back your entry fee. But to pay that just to be in the modding comp...well, I dunno about that.

Hiren · 8th Aug 2005, 15:05

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Originally Posted by The_Pope

I didn't go to the last one, but considering it was in the carpark of a PCWorld, I think integrating it with the UK's biggest LAN event can only be a good thing

Yeah I agree with you a car park was no place to hold such a event. But like others have said I'd go along if it was a standalone event rather than being part of a huge lan party which costs a lot to attend.

The_Pope · 8th Aug 2005, 15:22

OK - I have contacted the organisers for a comment. I'd be disappointed if they didn't have something like a £15 day pass for Modders... I'll let you know what response I get

Hiren · 22nd Aug 2005, 09:53

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Due to lack of interest, Custom PC have had to cancel Modfest 2005. This was due to take place at our i25 event over 26-29 August at Newbury Racecourse.

Apologies to those who were looking forward to taking part. It was felt that it was better to cancel the Modfest section rather than go ahead with an appalling turnout. The i25 event itself is unaffected, with over 500 people confirmed as attending already.

We will be working with Custom PC to try and come up with a better format for the modding exhibition and tournament. There were a number of problems with the format that people have told us about, such as existing attendees not wanting to move into the Modfest area away from their clan and the entry fee putting off entrants who are not gamers.

All going well, we hope to host Modfest 2005 at a future event, with a different format that will generate more entrants. In the meantime, i25 is full steam ahead with over 500 people confirmed as attending!

Well that's a shame, but the reasons are valid. No one wants to pay loads and sit in a different area.

Leeum · 22nd Aug 2005, 12:07

I just hope they come up with something alot better next time. A better location also, Newbury is a bit far down for us up northerners.

The_Pope · 22nd Aug 2005, 12:41

The main issue was exactly the feedback we had from you guys - if you're a modder and not interested in 4 days of LAN gaming, the £75 entrance fee was too steep. I'm sure they'll work something out for a future event - Custom PC seem keen on hosting another one.

As for Newberry being "too far south" - location is a constant issue for this type of event. The unfortunate reality is that the population density is greatest in the south east, and the i-Series LANs are the biggest in the country. You'll not likely see Modfest in Manchester for example, if that's what you're hoping for.

8th Aug 2005, 11:19	#1
WilHarris Just another nobody Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,671	Modfest 2005 at i25 http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08/08/modfest_2005/

8th Aug 2005, 11:23	#2
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8th Aug 2005, 14:13	#5
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	VERY expensive, no? Maybe I'm not used to paying ticket prices for a lan event. Modding is just my hobby, so the idea of spending more money on it than I do already just for entry fees would probably end me up dead at the hand of the Mrs. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

8th Aug 2005, 14:34	#7
Nexxo ...like a geek! Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 15,108	I think they should have a one-day-only visitor's rate. I don't see myself hanging out there for four days --as much fun as it would be... __________________ "You actually hope to achieve your ideals, I just use mine as an excuse to hate everything" --specofdust "There is no Real Life, only Away From Keyboard" --gpw111 "...my wife says I can't have any trolls, cause they argue with the dog and eat the fish" --KayinBlack

8th Aug 2005, 14:25	#6
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Yeah, it's not cheap, but I think that's the going rate every year for the i-series LANs. Do you think they should have a Spectator Rate for the modders? I assume you feel it is expensive because you wouldn't be going to play games for 96 hours straight? Naturally, any of the gamers who have a modded PC are getting double value, but you're right - if you were only going there to compete in ModFest, it could be cheaper to just go and buy yourself a third prize

8th Aug 2005, 14:35	#8
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Yeah, exactly. To me, lan parties like that are just not all that thrilling (ducks to avoid flying keyboards). I prefer to play with just a few mates in one of our apartments. It's the modding I'd go to see, and I think that a cost like that will prohibit the modders who aren't also lan gamers. As you say, it's a double value to those who go for the lan, stay for the mods...maybe you can even win back your entry fee. But to pay that just to be in the modding comp...well, I dunno about that. __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

8th Aug 2005, 15:22	#10
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	OK - I have contacted the organisers for a comment. I'd be disappointed if they didn't have something like a £15 day pass for Modders... I'll let you know what response I get

22nd Aug 2005, 12:07	#12
Leeum Mod Master Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,487	I just hope they come up with something alot better next time. A better location also, Newbury is a bit far down for us up northerners.

22nd Aug 2005, 12:41	#13
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	The main issue was exactly the feedback we had from you guys - if you're a modder and not interested in 4 days of LAN gaming, the £75 entrance fee was too steep. I'm sure they'll work something out for a future event - Custom PC seem keen on hosting another one. As for Newberry being "too far south" - location is a constant issue for this type of event. The unfortunate reality is that the population density is greatest in the south east, and the i-Series LANs are the biggest in the country. You'll not likely see Modfest in Manchester for example, if that's what you're hoping for.