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Title: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on April 07, 2016, 12:30:08 PM
httpss://youtu.be/Xu35eACBbM8

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood morning IWBTG community!

It's about time for the megathread of everything you need to know about the upcoming Fangame Marathon! This thread will be constantly tweaked, edited, and updated with latest updates and news regarding FGM, so keep this page bookmarked!

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This topic contains the following:

I. Runner & Volunteer Submissions/Scheduling
II. Official Date(s)/Time(s)
III. Rules/Layout of FGM for both runners and broadcasters
IV. Extraneous Information pertaining to FGM (communications, events, etc.)
V. Prior FGM (2015) considerations
VI. Donations

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I. Runner Submissions

The runner and volunteer submission page can be found here: [PAST DEADLINE BUCKAROOS]

The submissions list can be found here: httpss://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vUbD92E1Ta9lnV7SBn77qndQTu_zoXDX_2UjySLvHj8/edit#gid=0

The last day for submissions of runs and/or events is May 13th!

The schedule can be found here: httpss://horaro.org/fgm2016/schedule

Please use this form to submit a run and submit volunteer work. Please note that a submission does not necessarily mean an accepted submission. It will largely depend on dates and times that work for runners. We ask that runners be as flexible as possible, as it makes scheduling much easier and allows for more variety within the schedule, and includes more potential runners. Last FGM (2015), every single runner that submitted had a run in the marathon!

Please note that we will need A LOT of help, as much as possible. As of now, we have ShadowsDieAway with graphic design and layout update, and Sandsky designing our layouts again! Both of them did fantastic work last year, and we look forward to the quality work they will produce this year. Also, MrSSFireball will be doing a 'highlight reel' at the end of FGM 2016, so we look forward to some hilarious moments during this year's marathon!

So what do we need? If you can re-stream, can design certain aspects of the stream (such as the twitch page!), or help out with any part of the tech, we would love to have you on board the FGM team! Please indicate what you can do on the form itself, thanks!

Also Note: If you would like to submit a "showcase" instead of a speedrun, we would love to hear your ideas! Whether its a new game preview, a skill showcase of some sort, or something completely different, we would love to hear about it! Please use the submission form for any showcase-style runs, and they will be considered! A showcase-style run also includes any event ideas you may have.

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II. Official Date(s)/Time(s)

The official date is set for:

June 10th - June 12th

Starting at:

12:00 PM EDT on June 10th

Ending at:

12:30 PM EDT on June 12th

We are looking for at least 48 hours worth of content this year, as opposed to last year's ~39 hours of content. The times and dates are subject to change as we receive more feedback, and the times will be set in stone once a schedule is verified.

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III. Rules/Layout for FGM for runners and broadcasters

The marathon rules have remained largely unchanged with the exception of a few nuances that we've included in this year's ruleset. Any new rule change is a direct result from feedback regarding FGM 2015.

For runners:


For broadcasters:


For viewers:


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IV. Extraneous Information pertaining to FGM

Communication channels:

We now have a discord where you can talk to other runners and viewers of FGM! Join: httpss://discordapp.com/invite/0w3wgkyJbCGs5INC

Note: If you are a runner, you MUST join this discord for us to broadcast your audio (mic/commentary) as well as staying up-to-date on any changes!

The main twitch page: https://www.twitch.tv/fangamemarathon

Our YouTube: httpss://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKa7cwruF4fSvlQ1Coxtnw (httpss://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKa7cwruF4fSvlQ1Coxtnw)

Contact information:

Twitch: Tehjman1993 or Klazen108
Twitter: @Tehjman1993 or @Chucktard
Discord: TJ or Klazen108
Iwanna Forum: Tehjman1993 or Klazen108

More links will be updated as time draws near!

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V. Prior FGM (2015) considerations

These are taken straight from the 2015 consideration thread:

Regarding Self-Promotion:

Runners are certainly allowed to promote themselves any way they like. But we ask that you do NOT advertise other channels in any way during a different runner's time slot. Some runners last year felt that a lot of attention was drawn away from them due to spam of other runners' channels. We do not want runners to feel this way, and so we ask that you do not advertise other channels during a run, unless it is for the current runner.

Regarding Time Estimates:

Please try to keep your time as accurate as possible this year! We understand that "going over" time is a little embarrassing, but that is why your time is an 'estimate' for the run! Some of the time estimates last year were way off, and it can really mess up the schedule, so please try to be as accurate as you can! Do not give yourself a 15-minute buffer!

Regarding FrankerFaceZ:

We will be a little more strict with quality-control on any emotes submitted during the marathon. If you would like to submit an emote for the marathon, let us know! We would love to see your ideas before the marathon starts!

Regarding Variety of Games:

We would like to include as many different fangames as possible - do not feel afraid to submit a non-traditional speedrun! If you really like Rainbow Miku and think you can beat it in one go during the marathon, submit it!

Regarding "Memes":

At some points in the FGM 2015 marathon, some users felt that a wall of random emotes is the best way to support the viewer. Walls of emotes are typically never a good way to show your support! Please keep it classy and only spam at appropriate times (ex: JUAN JUAN JUAN during NANG).

Regarding Professional Attitudes:

Already discussed in the ruleset, but we stress that runners stay as professional as possible. Any talk about depression or suicide or family problems is probably not the best topic to talk about during your run. A lot of viewers will look towards the current runner and commentary to gauge how to act, so please keep it mature! We want to have a positive chat, and positive runners! It sets the tone for the rest of our community, especially towards viewers who are brand new.

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VI. Donations

This year, we will be attempting to donate money towards a charitable cause. This idea is still being discussed, but the way that we wish to handle it is the following:


Some viewers had talked about this topic last year, and we believe that pooling any money towards a good cause is the best way to represent our community. If you have ideas for charities, please list them below!

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That's about it! Please use this thread to ask any questions, or to suggest any events, charities, or anything else! This thread, as stated, will be the main "hub" of information pertaining to anything FGM 2016.

Let's make fangames great again.

TJ & Klazen
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: SSFireBall on April 07, 2016, 12:56:50 PM
hype!
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Denferok on April 07, 2016, 01:22:02 PM
yaooo
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Arclooper on April 07, 2016, 04:14:13 PM
IT'S HAPPENING!!! :PogChamp:
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Fireball7d7 on April 07, 2016, 04:55:17 PM
My school runs an event called Roar For a Cure which is an event with the B+ foundation.  This foundation was founded to fight against childhood cancer.  We could use this as the place for donations.  Here is the link if you are interested in this company
(click to show/hide)
Link for my school group
(click to show/hide)

I'm just throwing this out there as a suggestion
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: infern0man1 on April 07, 2016, 05:49:28 PM
Quote from: tehjman1993 on April 07, 2016, 12:30:08 PM
We ask that runners keep their shirts on this time

LOL
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on April 07, 2016, 06:13:12 PM
(Thanks to Wolsk for this suggestion)

Arnold Palmer actually has a charity that goes towards Children Cancer Research at the Arnold Palmer Hospital, found here: httpss://arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/charities/index.html

...it's too good to be true.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Wolsk on April 07, 2016, 10:42:44 PM
We stand with Arnie's Army!
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: klazen108 on April 08, 2016, 08:38:44 PM
The FGM2016 Submissions List is now live! It's updated manually, so don't freak out if your submission doesn't show up right away. Hopefully this will make it easier for everyone to coordinate races, pick games that haven't been picked yet, and build hype for the marathon!

View the FGM2016 Submissions List (httpss://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vUbD92E1Ta9lnV7SBn77qndQTu_zoXDX_2UjySLvHj8/edit?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on April 11, 2016, 10:24:02 AM
Friendly note - we need a lot more submissions for runners! The submissions will stay open for a while, but please don't hesitate to submit a game that you would like to run, regardless of what it is!
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Fireball7d7 on April 11, 2016, 03:29:23 PM
If Razer actually replies to me and sends me either a new keyboard or replacement parts, then Ill submit some runs but until then I cant play anything fangame related
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Onynekyu on April 11, 2016, 09:21:41 PM
I would like to submit, but i'm still bad on fangame. All i can do is to support FGM as best as I can :atkHappy:
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Stepcore on April 13, 2016, 04:05:02 AM
Quote from: Fireball7d7 on April 11, 2016, 03:29:23 PM
If Razer actually replies to me and sends me either a new keyboard or replacement parts, then Ill submit some runs but until then I cant play anything fangame related

I have kinda the same problem also my internet. I would love to run or help out but currently my keyboard is borken and my internet is shit :/
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on April 28, 2016, 11:22:43 AM
Hello everyone!

Just to keep this thread updated and fresh, a deadline for all game submissions and event submissions has been announced.

May 13th is the absolute last day you can submit a run/event of your choice. Editing existing submissions is fine at any time (for example, changing an estimate or category of something already submitted).

Please make sure to submit before or on this date. This is exactly 1 month before the marathon starts. Once the submission deadline passes, we will immediately begin work on making a schedule, so we need to make sure we have all available runs at that time! After May 13th, we suspect it will take no longer than 3 days to make a bare-bones schedule, with editing and additions being thrown in leading up to the marathon.

Thanks!
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on May 13, 2016, 12:37:24 AM
Dawn of final day, 24 hours remain


...to submit your runs! We are not accepting late submissions. unless you ask us really nicely
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: ShadowsDieAway on May 13, 2016, 08:27:23 AM
In addition, please step up to take part in these FGM special events by filling out the following document with the events you can commit to doing.

With many of these the more people we have, the more time we can add to the marathon, and can maybe do tournaments, so STEP UP:

FGM Special Event Signups httpss://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S9s0b06k5aDIruJ-IAGwIUdIIz6GdHspn983wc02xpY/edit?usp=sharing
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: HAEGOE on May 13, 2016, 09:03:22 AM
I'm joining in needle maker part, depending on when it starts. Should I be streaming myself?
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Habluka on May 13, 2016, 11:12:43 AM
Making noodle sounds fun.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: ShadowsDieAway on May 13, 2016, 11:24:24 AM
The special events will be held at a time that will work best for all participants (will collaborate that at a later time).

Yes just like the other runners, you'll be streaming and FGM will capture your stream.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Katz on May 13, 2016, 02:48:27 PM
Signed up for noodle.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: HAEGOE on May 13, 2016, 04:48:59 PM
Alright, I'm in for needle too.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Taprus on May 13, 2016, 10:01:52 PM
Signing up for the needle making part, as it seems that it could get quite interesting from what i understood
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: ShadowsDieAway on May 14, 2016, 03:39:58 AM
I added a column in the special events for what days/times would work best for you. Please fill it out when you can, thanks!
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: HAEGOE on May 14, 2016, 08:43:06 AM
I just signed in and wrote down my time.

I do want to note something : Since I don't live in EST timezone, I might be confused about timelines so it might be rough for me.(for example I didn't consider the summer times and stuff)
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: ShadowsDieAway on May 14, 2016, 10:09:29 AM
Quote from: HAEGOE on May 14, 2016, 08:43:06 AM
I just signed in and wrote down my time.

I do want to note something : Since I don't live in EST timezone, I might be confused about timelines so it might be rough for me.(for example I didn't consider the summer times and stuff)


In google do "convert ___ to EDT" and it will give you how many hours ahead/behind of Eastern you are, and what the current time is.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: geogeo222 on May 14, 2016, 01:15:02 PM
Seems really fun, Shadows. I've signed up for the speedrun and needle jump events. I am flexible, any time is good for me really
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on May 14, 2016, 04:47:22 PM
This thread has been updated with the FGM 2016 schedule and official start/end times! Woohoo!

You can find the full schedule here: httpss://horaro.org/fgm2016/schedule

You can also check out the full list of accepted and rejected runs here: httpss://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xyQfwfT5zKSni7vKv9rTebxMT11Jp-8tFNbR_zWZX0c/edit?usp=sharing

Note: This is not a 100% finalized schedule - things will be moved as little as possible. If you have a conflict, please PM me/klazen immediately. Discord is the best and fastest way to reach us.

Another Note: If your name isn't linked to your twitch account on the Horaro schedule and you would like it to be, let us know! Some of the names were unknown on Twitch or were never listed on the submissions page.

One last note: If you are a runner, you MUST join the discord so we can broadcast your audio and for you to stay up-to-date on any changes we have to make! Please follow the discord link in the main thread, or found here: httpss://discordapp.com/invite/0w3wgkyJbCGs5INC
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: ShadowsDieAway on May 23, 2016, 12:45:32 PM
Here's the FGM 2016 trailer, enjoy  :BloodTrail:


httpss://youtu.be/Xu35eACBbM8
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: HAEGOE on May 23, 2016, 06:01:05 PM
Needle event is on sunday? Sorry, I don't think I can make it that time.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: Habluka on June 03, 2016, 10:14:21 PM
The needle making event is going to start pretty much 10 minutes before I'd need to leave, so I won't be able to participate.
Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on June 09, 2016, 12:28:39 PM
Oh, 24 hours until the event.

N E A T
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Title: Re: FGM 2016 Megathread [Information, Submissions, Scheduling, Everything]
Post by: tehjman1993 on June 10, 2016, 09:57:31 AM
The day of Fangame Marathon is here! We hope you'll use this thread to discuss anything/everything to with the marathon as it unfolds in the coming hours!

Get as many of your friends to come join us at https://www.twitch.tv/fangamemarathon and hashtag us on twitter as #FangameMarathon to kick off this wonderful event - now with more runs!

We hope you're super excited, as this has been a lot of planning, preparation, and stress from all of the crew working on games, events, and scheduling. We are super thankful to anyone who helped out for the event.

If you're a runner - good luck in the coming hours! We know you've been practicing and preparing for this event, and we're sure you'll do great. Remember that this event is about having fun and celebrating our community - so don't hold back! Just remember to keep your stream appropriate for a teen audience, thanks!