Battle of the Bands!
Good day, patrons of \'Peka-Boo\'. How awfully whimsical a festival name. Have you all managed to stop fighting over tickets yet? Don\'t fret, there\'s still plenty of time left before the festival begins and there are dozens more things to fight over. (Ha! Fret. Frets are a part of stringed instruments, and I am an expert violinist. Good show, me.)
Anyway, what I\'m here to tell you about today is the Battle of the Bands. I\'ve been put in charge of it, although I personally wanted to use the festival as a platform to promote my own classical band, Goodbye Virelai, but Rosemary was insistent it should be all new music, so here we are. What SHE is looking for is for our ticket-holders to pick a music genre and form a band together (or vice versa). You need to give us a good idea of what your band is all about, come up with as great a band name as you can manage (obviously my own is a great example of excellent taste), and the kind of stage apparel that\'s going to set you apart. In this unique and diverse music world we live in. Good luck to those in the pop genre, ha.
We\'ve gone out of our way and created a special submissions form for you to get your bands together, heavens knows you probably couldn\'t organize a basket of cats without some help, and if you\'re shy about approaching people you can choose to be assigned to a random (public) band, or you can just stay by the food trucks, eating your feelings. We\'ve also opened up a special forum for everyone to discuss everything in, (well, everything band related, please try to refrain from discussing what happened on last night\'s episode of Subeta\'s Got Talent), as well as form bands, ask for band members or help in styling the perfect outfit. Or most appropriate outfit. Or funniest outfit, I do sometimes enjoy a non-judgmental laugh. Oh, and we\'ll put up an FAQ in there once we\'ve had some...FAQs. Submissions for Battle of the Bands will close at midnight on Sunday 20th July - I imagine Rosemary will handle that, I\'ll be in the VIP lounge away from the people that are without access to the good showers. At that point, our judges will go through the bands, and pick out some finalists from each music category to begin the second phase of battling on Wednesday 23rd July. These will be judged by festival-goers themselves, with the winners of each music genre and the grand festival champion being announced on the 27th.
There will be prizes for entering, prizes for getting into the finals, and of course prizes for winning. Honestly, does nobody do anything just for fun anymore?
So what are you waiting for? Get your submissions in!
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[NPC] Johannes
jKat
Is there a FAQ page yet??
One of my band members name disapears. None of my band members are listed on the Band Preview page when I put there names down just mine. Do I have to get them to join before they show up - I just assumed they would show up when i put their names in???/ HELP please
One of my band members name disapears. None of my band members are listed on the Band Preview page when I put there names down just mine. Do I have to get them to join before they show up - I just assumed they would show up when i put their names in???/ HELP please
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Reaper
Some questions:
1) Do HAs get submitted when we create the band or is that a separate section?
2) When HAs are submitted - do our backgrounds stay on or are they removed automatically? (this is really important to know so we can make sure we don't waste time/effort tying our group together with something that won't be seen)
3) Where is the FAQ? :P
1) Do HAs get submitted when we create the band or is that a separate section?
2) When HAs are submitted - do our backgrounds stay on or are they removed automatically? (this is really important to know so we can make sure we don't waste time/effort tying our group together with something that won't be seen)
3) Where is the FAQ? :P
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theladywrath
I'm having the same problem that TaterSalad is having, with the band image not saving. It acts like its going to save and then the little save circle just goes on and on and on.
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shylarah
@Freida, you're hilarious. I am disappointed that the "band image" shows backgrounds, however. This means zombies like me have a major problem if we're wearing cover-ups like whiteout. *sigh* I have a huge ugly white rectangle, and it looks awful.
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TaterSalad
Staff, I can't get the band to save in the "band image" section. I move the players around and click "save" but I just just get the blue saving circle forever and it never finishes. Should I be doing something else? Thanks
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Frieda
This sounds interesting, Maybe I can get a Quasi-Celtic-Retro-Renaissance-Early-Macho-Gothic fife and bassoon boy-band together so that I can play my sackbut and crumhorn. We would need a hurdy-gurdy, heckelphone, kazoo and snoot-flute. Diddlybow players need not apply.
If we wanted to provide a recorded track of our band, could we post it just for fun?
If we wanted to provide a recorded track of our band, could we post it just for fun?
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PoodlePuff
Can anyone confirm the character limit for the description? Also do I need to dress my HA in my band apparel before I submit my submission?
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Alenwen
Is the low character limit in the band description field really neccessary? The double amount would be really helpful :0
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Emyon
I don't think anybody who doesn't play violin knows violins don't have frets, but also he didn't really say violins do have frets, just string instruments. Though the way he said it it does seem he includes all string instruments into it e-e
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springjoy
What, what? No classical options? Boo. ;)
Also..if someone puts my name on a band but I create my own...how does this work? *confused*
Also..if someone puts my name on a band but I create my own...how does this work? *confused*
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Centrill
87 comments, and only one other person realized that violins don't have frets
...unless that's part of the joke?
...unless that's part of the joke?
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usagi
Don't know if this has been asked already and this may seem silly but....
Do we have to have the maximum amount of people (six) in a band or can it be from two to six (like the form suggestions with "max band members")?
Do we have to have the maximum amount of people (six) in a band or can it be from two to six (like the form suggestions with "max band members")?
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Musician
For a moment I thought musicians would have to group up and have to create a track together, haha.
I don't think I've been prouder of my UN. XD
This sounds like an awesome idea anyway. ;u;
I don't think I've been prouder of my UN. XD
This sounds like an awesome idea anyway. ;u;
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BeethovensAngel
I have a question... Where is heavy metal Genre and Classical?! O_o Those two are my favorite kinds an not even up? am I the only one seeing things?
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Lore
Oh thank goodness this doesn't require actual musical skills x) I don't know how to play any instruments unless they involve rock band/guitar hero controllers, and my singing is so so at best x)
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Erelyna
Is this going to be something that will require being active, as in online for more than a few minutes at a time? Or will it be more like the HA contests where you just have to submit an entry? Because I'll be on vacation for a few weeks, and though I'll have internet access it won't be for long periods of time. I'd rather not drag any teams down by not being able to play much. :(
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Inknote
Dat revamp! Humina humina humina~! What a babe <3
CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS IM ALREADY HAVING FUN YES
CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS IM ALREADY HAVING FUN YES
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Speiro
Suggestion: Can you clarify the entry deadline by making it 11:59pm or something? "Midnight on Sunday 20th July" sounds like we have until the end of the day on Sunday, but probably actually means Saturday is the last day.
If that's the case, there are bound to be people who miss the deadline because they think they have an extra 24 hours.
If that's the case, there are bound to be people who miss the deadline because they think they have an extra 24 hours.
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CakeMoose
Err.. let me clarify that better. It would have been a great opportunity to make those wearable before the event because they would be critical elements in a music themed HA event.
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CakeMoose
Now that I'm thinking about this more, it would have been really cool if staff had announced that the microphones and drum sticks had been made wearable before announcing this event :'(
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Carol
For those of you confused about what this is all about...it's about creativity! Be creative with your name, the description, your costumes...there will be more to do as the battle continues, so start thinking about ways you can get your band's name out there! :)
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Hunger
I want to enter, just because...but I think I'll wait a bit and see how it's all supposed to work. I like to know what else is involved besides creating a band/joining one!
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Saturnine
The page that lists bands under a certain genre need some line or paragraph breaks. They jumble together.
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SaboKat
*people complaining about his nose that is the size of a real nose*
guess we all can't have barely visible anime noses huh? Jeez, get over it. *rolls eyes*
guess we all can't have barely visible anime noses huh? Jeez, get over it. *rolls eyes*
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Lisa
I have a question about this...are we going to be making HAs that we'll then have to wear throughout the event? Or will we just be able to upload them or something? I hope someone sees and answers this.
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QueenOfImladris
>w<
Sweeeet.
Not sure if I want to start a band or join one...but either way, I want it to be metal!
As toVirelai...uh...I mean...Johanne's revamp:
1) If we somehow manage to acquire a VIP ticket...do we get to have him autograph his plushie or trading card or something? <w<
2) I now have even more reason to conveniently need to stop into the Music Shop...I'm sure he's got something my main pet hasn't read yet. x'D
Sweeeet.
Not sure if I want to start a band or join one...but either way, I want it to be metal!
As to
1) If we somehow manage to acquire a VIP ticket...do we get to have him autograph his plushie or trading card or something? <w<
2) I now have even more reason to conveniently need to stop into the Music Shop...I'm sure he's got something my main pet hasn't read yet. x'D
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Lisa
I am SO EXCITED. MUSIC AND FUN AND SUBETA AND MUSIC. AND FUN. And maybe even a chance to make a bit of a difference? I'm going to create an indie/folk band centered around environmental activism. Anyone with me?
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Kilala
This seems like a very interesting event :) I wonder what else is in stored,
p.s it's going to take a while to get use to this revamp ;w; I'm sorry if I seem rude or something but..I don't know, there's something I just don't like about it. I adore his clothing and his pose and his hair and eyes are gorgeous. But I don't know, something is just..off about him ;w;
p.s it's going to take a while to get use to this revamp ;w; I'm sorry if I seem rude or something but..I don't know, there's something I just don't like about it. I adore his clothing and his pose and his hair and eyes are gorgeous. But I don't know, something is just..off about him ;w;
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gothic
I think I'll wait to join something until the FAQ comes out. I really want to join a nice punk/rock group, but I'd rather wait until I know more about things so that I'm not a bother by not being sure what to do. ;_;
Love the NPC revamp, btw. ♥️
Love the NPC revamp, btw. ♥️
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Grishiu
Question- So far the members in the band preview have no clothing on (or maybe it's just me since I there's nobody else.) I'm hoping that we get to dress our HAs in some fashion so that it looks more band-like and not... naked-y? o3o
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MuerteCakeMoose
uuuugghhhhh.. that's all I have to say as the s.o. of a musician, and as someone who isn't keen on HA contests.
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Carpathia
Ah I was dreading this. Virelai still looks good and the outfit art is delicious, but that snozz. It doesn't ruin his look but I won't be slobbering in the music shop as much. :(
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MrCool
Is this a themed HA contest? I am glad it doesn't require any actual musician work as I am not a musician.
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Abaven
I'm torn between the new version and the old one. He just looks very different from his original appearance, but as I said, I'm quite a fan of both.
This is going to be so fun! :D
This is going to be so fun! :D
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Pie
THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE SINGING OR ANY RECORDING OF MUSIC. THIS IS A FUN GROUP EVENT FOR PEOPLE TO TEAM UP AND HAVE FUN WITH, WITHOUT BEING TOO STRESSFUL/DEMANDING. If it's not your thing then there will be plenty more for you to do during the festival, don't fret just yet! HA DID YOU SEE WHAT I JUST DID THERE OH I'M SO GOOD
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Life
I...
Doesn't it start in a week?
I guess this gives us time to get it together? This sounds like a lot of work though. I hope it doesn't end up being something with amazeballs unique prizes, because I'm not really able to commit to a group thing right now :-/
Doesn't it start in a week?
I guess this gives us time to get it together? This sounds like a lot of work though. I hope it doesn't end up being something with amazeballs unique prizes, because I'm not really able to commit to a group thing right now :-/
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Country
WHY is there not a COUNTRY option for the Genre??? HUH? WHY? FOLK DOESNT COUNT! Also looking for band mates!!! Smail me ppl.
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Skylar
Yes! I must join a band! I can barely play the keyboard, but I don't care. I just want to have fun!
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Psychedelia
GUYS. GUYS. DOOM METAL. GUYS. IT WOULD BE SO EPIC. BASS EVERYWHERE. AND METAL. AND GUYS. I AM SO READY.GUYS I AM SO MAKING A DOOM METAL BAND. JOIN ME FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS ROCKING.FOR AS OUR LORD AL CISNEROS SAID CREEDSMEN ROLL OUT ACROSS THE DYING DAWN.
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Satyr
it's so jarring to see these old NPCs revamped when they abruptly gain noses after years of having a little black dot where the nose ought to have been. but after the initial shock, i always find i am much more partial to the new versions.
also can i just say i'm hoping this "battle of the bands" will be making a literal use of the term "battle"
if not: let me dream
also can i just say i'm hoping this "battle of the bands" will be making a literal use of the term "battle"
if not: let me dream
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Yam
lol too much info in one post :P Oh well, luckily we have plenty of time to dissect it :P I'll be traveling for most of the event, i think, but i really hope i can still participate! Anyone thinking of a classical music band?
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Andrea
I am so not interested in doing this. Is.. is this like a group HA contest basically? -squint-
I'm confused, annoyed, and disinterested.
I'm confused, annoyed, and disinterested.
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Synth
I hope this doesn't end up requiring actual musical talent, but if it does, at least i have a keyboard i can make an awful racket with. (But no, no talent here, sorry.) Super exciting though! XD
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Iara_740
>Honestly, does nobody do anything just for fun anymore?
HAHA of course not.
LF> People to come to my band.
HAHA of course not.
LF> People to come to my band.
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Libra
I am confused is this a fashion contest, batteling as it like actual battles, or actual music/?
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Doglet
"I imagine Rosemary will handle that, I'll be in the VIP lounge away from the people that are without access to the good showers"
YES.
YES.
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