[Velicos]

I'd like to get feedback if you all think this is something worth pursuing or if it's a waste of time.

I'm an average e-sports fan. MLG Providence was my first encounter and I've seen the whole barcraft concept take off in certain cities throughout the US.

I have access to a fairly awesome venue. It's a live sound / concert venue (used to be called "The Edge" and "8 Seconds") and holds up to 1,200. We have projectors and LCD TV panels distributed throughout along with a high end sound system to back it up. It's in downtown Orlando and has its own parking.

I would really love to see this as an e-sports hangout. It's not a bar (used for church on Sunday, sits idle the rest of the week minus any scheduled concerts, events, parties, weddings, etc). When it's idle I have full access to it (I manage the churches sound team and volunteer weekly - so it's a perk for me which I can extend to others).

It's a 20 minute drive from UCF. I'd like to get a few people involved who know the e-sports scene more so than I do and try it out. The first event would be totally free. I'm not looking to generate money off this what-so-ever... just a fun time to hang out. If it becomes successful then we would just have to cover costs for the venue (really just electricity).

Feedback / trolling / bashing welcomed! Contact me if you this is something you would be interested in helping out and putting an event together. I'd love to have this as an official LK backed event and to work with other local social groups to bring in a huge crowd (/r/orlando, etc).

This post has been edited by Velicos: 20 December 2011 - 09:54 AM

[SniperX]

Does Jesus play Protoss, Terran, or Zerg?

[Zuccolo]

Rrrrrraaaaggggghhhhh. Back from the dead to reply to this. I'd definitely be interested. My only concern is the whole point of barcraft is that people interested can simply go to a bar, have a few drinks, and possibly eat some food (wings, burgers, etc.) while watching SC2 casts much like any othet person going to a bar to watch a football or basketball (now that those princesses are back to playing again...) game. This sounds like it'll just be some practically unused building with a bunch of TVs where you'd have to bring your own food and drinks (and if it's a church, I doubt we could bring alcohol).

Just my thoughts. I'd still be willing to give it a shot.

Edit: Whiplash...you're still somewhat well-known in the SC2 scene. What are your thouhts?

This post has been edited by Zuccolo: 20 December 2011 - 10:34 AM

[Velicos]

Zuccolo, on 20 December 2011 - 10:32 AM, said:

This sounds like it'll just be some practically unused building with a bunch of TVs where you'd have to bring your own food and drinks (and if it's a church, I doubt we could bring alcohol).

Beer is permitted, as it is commonly served during concerts. It would be a potluck style event unless a caterer was hired for a larger event.

[Zuccolo]

...WTF is up with that huge sig pic? I thought that was supposed to be Rocky III. Times sure have changed in my absence...

[Avalon]

I'd try and contact Whiplash. He can give you the best idea on whether this could be successful or not, and possibly how to make it so.