Parties
Days Full of Thinking, Nights Full of Laughing
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Conventions have a long history of hearty nightlife and extensive parties. In ancient times, guests would don armor, sharpen steel, and bid loved ones adieu before heading to the plains of bloody combat. Today we don costumes, decorate our rooms, and hope to meet some new loved ones in the chambers of hotel party battles. |
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Pitting cocktail against cocktail, snack against snack, and gaudy decoration against more gaudy decorations, we spur individual room parties against one another in a savage free-for-all…with the victor walking away with the spoils…. |
| Spoils?! Oh yes! As old-school hosts from previous conventions, we’ve learned that without proper incentive, you party hosts often turn into a slovenly lot. To keep you on your toes, we’re offering a party battle competition every night, and we’re ushering in a daily taste of sweet, sweet victory right along with it. On each of POC’s three nights, in addition to con cash (redeemable for cool stuff), the host of the night’s best party will receive 1 free hotel room night. Win all three nights, and you could stay the entire weekend with us for free! |
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| Want more incentive? How about two free badges for hosting a party win or lose? Click here for details! |
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Ok, I want in on this action! All right! There are things you need to keep in mind. First off, all parties must take place in our party area. If you do not contact Dan and let him know you’re interested in hosting, you may not end up eligible to participate. You’re not required to throw a party in the party area, but if you forget to ask for placement there, you won’t even have the option. |
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Secondly, although we are excited to have you involved, we cannot assume responsibility for what you do in your room. Incidentals will be your responsibility, so decorate wisely. If you break hotel policies, your party may be shut down. If you become too loud or disruptive, we will shut you down if they don’t. We’re here to have a good time, not return to our neanderthal roots. There will be people from various walks of life attending your bash, and you’d be clever to appeal to all of them. |
| How are parties judged? Parties are judged by members of the Party Congress, for which seats are obtained in much the same way they’re obtained in that other Congress. They’re purchased with cash–specifically, con cash, which can be gained by various means as you travel through POC (playing games, joining workshops, swindling friends…the usual con fare). Start your campaign early, and you could make it to Congress in no time! |
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| There’s no guarantee as to what will please each Congressperson, but there are some general goals you could pursue. A good cocktail is a sure-fire way to get support. Often, parties will include a cooler beverage for mass distribution and a shot or specialty drink of some kind. Tip jars are good ways to recoup some of the expenses, but remember: you aren’t allowed to charge for your beverages. |  |
| Decorations and music will set the theme. Unified themes are good form in room party battles, but many parties win without attempting to recreate complex environments. Sometimes all you need is a disco-ball and some happenin’ tunes. Good energy trumps good decorations nineteen times out of twenty. Throw in some snacks, a few improvisational characters, and a clever promotional flyer and you’ve got the makings for a party battles victory. Then, enjoy your spoils and broadcast your superiority to all your friends! |  |
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Wait… Cocktails? Can I attend party battles if i’m not 21? Absolutely not. We will be checking IDs for all of our guests in the party area. Do not plan to participate if you are not legally allowed to drink. Guests under the age of 21 will still have events they may attend in main programming. Gaming will also be a huge draw, even at night. But… but…. but…. |
