Thanks
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Just popperd back on after a very long time of lurking, then some time away to say thanks for an amazing convention. Although I could only atetnd on Saturday, then had to leave early (boo) but a prior commitment came first unfortunately.
I had an absoluetly awesome time, a real trip down memory lane. As a local, it amazed me to be standing in the original studio, even if it does look a bit pretties than the last time I was in there
Tim's description of where everything was originally was great to hear, and I count myself lucky I waz able to picture it so vividly.
Everyone I spoke to was really friendly, and happy to chat. Coming alone, that is a great thing. Noone I knew was able to come unfortunately, or had forgotten the date, or just plain not interested. A shame reallu, but a lot of them didn't see the series originally, or haven't seen it at all! (SHOCK! HORROR! This will be remedied in the near future )
This includes the cast, crew, convention volunteers (you're all awesome btw..and looked like you were having fun, even when people were badgering you with questions and through not a little stress, I'm sure)
A few particular memories...
Having a discussion about what YouTubers could also have done a GeekWeek show, and running into Tim Child round the corner, oops hehe.
Having a conversation with said produver about vintage computing and how the different ones have been used in TV shows.
Meeting Hugo Myatt..A lovely gentleman and a pleasure to meet.
Mark Knight's sense of humour, as well as how he works with Cliff Fantastic to see that this doesn't really change out of character. See above also
Seeing the American pilot. I think the change of style suited the market really well, and to see a TimeBusters star in the main role made me giggle.
I think the only bad part was having to leave, and then being so tired that I couldn't come back the second day. I would have really liked to hear the rest of the Q and A sessions, and get another chance to see the two extra episodes. I wish I'd been able to come on the Saturday night, if I had been able to get off work, I would have been on that Midnight Hunt dfor sure. I am hearing stories and look forward to the DVD. I also can't wait for Dave Rowe's book
All in all, fantastic, and even if I never get another chance to do it, it'll stay with me.
A big thankyou to all once more, and I think after I have met people from here, I will be coming out of lurker mode I am sorry I didn't do it sooner.
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A mere few weeks ago the convention campaign built up albeit slowly and then was whisked into a sucess overnight! Whoever you are that gave the big amount you truly deserve to be spellcast HERO for you have made a great number of public, cast and crew all so very happy indeed. Even if you pledged a £1 then you played your part in creating a truly fabulous weekend.
Knightmare Live was our warm up on Friday along with certain beverages that brought to mind Grotbags but even greater things were yet to come...
As one of the crew (I'm the one that gave the encouragement or otherwise on your Corridor of Blades experience along with my trusty headset) I was privileged enough to meet Iona, Hugo, Mark, Cliff, David Rowe and even Tim on a much more informal basis and they were all you could wish for and more.
Mark was a particular joy as he allowed me the opportunity to not only co-produce but star in his Late Night with Lord Fear slot. Special thanks here to Graham his PA/Manager personange who assisted greatly in getting necessary agreements. Then came the hunt which was definitely memorable for many reasons.
On the Sunday we had things more polished than a shoe shine boy at the Hilton! We learnt more Insights into what made our favourite show just that. Even after nearly 20 years of an untimely demise we learnt many new nuggets over these three days. A particularly proud moment was Mark's acknowledgement in rather a gushing fashion for my efforts the night before. To round things off as crew, and selected guests, we enjoyed a waffle spectacular. Mention 'Boobotty' and you may well have the correct password for Level 3...
On Monday after spending a small but enjoyable time with David and Matt I made my way back to the Wirral. As I approach a third of a century exactly (33 years 3 months) on the 28th I may not be wiser but I have been envelopped by pure joy of nostalgia and teamwork as well as intense satisfaction for helping make others happy. Here's to the next one...
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Hehe, very early as it'll be Jan the 28th 2015! lol
What I meant was I will gain the third of a year on top on the 28th of May at 8am making it a 'proper' third of a century since I was born/created. Thanks all the same
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Hehe, very early as it'll be Jan the 28th 2015! lol
What I meant was I will gain the third of a year on top on the 28th of May at 8am making it a 'proper' third of a century since I was born/created. Thanks all the same
I will never forgive you for "Grotbag's Jizz" - After forking out a tenner for the pair, I was determined to drink them both!
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I've managed to find most of the chaps I met on here. Who is the chap from Stirling who lead one of the Hunt teams?
I should've stayed up for that, I love a good hunt. Just not used to being able to go out at night and not be legitimately killed (I live near Hull).
I can imagine how hard it was to set up the convention. Even organising the blue screen set and booking the studios must've been pretty tough.
So thanks for putting in the hours. Glad other guys came through with the cash too. Studios cost big time!
That would most likely have been me. I'm picking through what my camera caught now and trying to figure out how best to upload the files (they're pretty damn chunky as you can probably imagine!).
Again, I'll add my voice and say both thanks and congratulations to everyone who made this happen. Long awaited and thoroughly enjoyed.
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the convention was great, talking to the legend David Rowe about his work and what I'd like to do for drawing and animation and being given some good tips ( & accidentally giving Rowe 1 or 2 ideas for traps in the km dungeon rooms if the series comes back).
Got My programme signed by Rowe, asked Hugo, Lona, and fear a few questions at q and a (a bit gutted I didn't get to do My impression of treguard but I guess I was there for a bit longer then I should've been so needed to be hurried up), one of the members on our team for play a room in the dungeon did some sort of put up your dukes western pose when he played the corridor of blades (had Me and My brother in stitches). Didn't get to be a dungeoneer but it was still good fun guiding the dungeoneers.
I've tried to contact Mark as well reg the fan art I did of his character (wish I had a paper and pen) I was given an address but due to the excitement throughout the week My mind just went blank when I got back, I've pmd Mark (think I found his page) and asked if he could send Me the link when he can.
I gave Hugo a copy of his fan art, seemed very pleased with it (& when I spoke about art and animation Hugo directed Me to David after that, I also handed out a few business cards as well).
I Wish I got the name of the woman I spoke to later in the bar upstairs, she's in acting and I gave her My business card as she may know someone but if I knew her name I could atleast put her down as a contact as I did the artist I saw at last years nor-con.
..I forgot that the woman in the black clothes was a villain in series 5 (almost thought she was a cosplayer until you guys pointed it out on the fb page, I'm really surprised I didn't make the connection, I guess since she wasn't mentioned when the campaign was up I just assumed it was Cliff, Hugo, Lona, Tim, Mark & Rowe.
It was great having a talk with Tim as well.
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Now a week on and I'm still at times not 100% sure that the Knightmare Convention did actually take place and that I actually attended.
What a fantastic event, I have to echo the thanks and applause given to all those who organised and ran the convention.
It's hard to pick out some moments to highlight the whole experience itself was amazing. Kicking off on the Friday with the Knightmare Live performance, absolutely hilarious, enjoyable and nostalgic all rolled into one and then the post-show meet up at the Plasterers arms....what a fantastic way to spend a birthday.
The viewing of Lords of The Game and Geek Week The Extended Cut were both highlights, seeing new KM Material was so good it really took me back to those friday evenings watching CITV. Meeting Hugo, Iona, Cliff & Mark all of them great and genuinely friendly people with no big headedness or stand offishness to be found in any of them. Meeting and talking with David Rowe another genuinely great guy and getting both his signature on my Fortress of Assassins Game book and buying from him a print of the "Egyptian Room" (Which is now residing in a frame hung on my bedroom wall) where great.
The Q&A sessions were all informative and enjoyable (Kudos to David for being able to do all that back and forth without ever seeming to be out of breath), Playing the Corridor of Blades and getting to wear one of the original helmets (even if it was the inferior second version) was amazing (once I got it the right way round )
And meeting fellow Knightmare fans including ones I've known through this forum in person was a highlight all of its own. I met some really wonderful people at this con. Some I knew and had met in person already such as David (Drassil), Roz (Gretel, obviously) and Andy K (Snowcat). But I also met others for the first time such as Dark Comet/Deviant Gent, FoxyLF, James Aukett, Mogdred2k14, Mashibinbin, Kieren, Rachelesque & Gundrada as well as others all great and friendly people who really enhanced the experience 10 fold.
All in all a great event, I hope a second one takes place somewhere down the line and if I had to sum the event up in just one word....
Well....what else would it be but
LOVELY!
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Playing the Corridor of Blades and getting to wear one of the original helmets (even if it was the inferior second version) was amazing (once I got it the right way round )
That better be on the DVD! Dozy lad!
LOL hey what do you expect I'm Opposition not Powers That Be. I'm normally trying to stop the people wearing that helmet not trying to put it on.
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Well, I want to echo what everyone else has said: what a fantastic weekend it was. I was really nervous beforehand about going to a convention on my own, but that just seems strange now because everyone - guests, fans and crew - was so friendly! Actually being in the original studios and trying out a dungeon room there was pretty special, and there were lots of other great memorable moments too. Massive thanks to everyone who made the convention happen.
Here's to the next one...
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Are there any tapes/recordings or photos from this convention? I'm only asking as I heard that there might be something available..
I would like to know if there is something out there and that it has been done, I'm curious..
Hope someone can pitch in and help me with this. Thanks
Amy
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There are some leftover DVDs that will be made available for sale soon.
I am struggling to find the time to put a site together to sell them at the moment, but With so many projects on, I am struggling to find the time.
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I am struggling to find the time to put a site together to sell them at the moment, but With so many projects on, I am struggling to find the time.
Imagine the time you could save if you didn't repeat yourself. Or if they still let you take outrageous short cuts.
A lot of the photos taken at the convention in 2014 have since become buried on social media. There are plans to put together a belated convention review for the website, which would be a good opportunity to dig those photos up.
For those who haven't seen the pre-filmed dungeoneer appeal video shown during the convention, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7V9DYtGASM
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