Hello everyone
I wanted to present to you the project that is so close to my heart, a cdm in Gasny for 2019.
Concerning the date and location, it would be from
Tuesday 13 August to Saturday 17 August in Gasny in Normandy (France).
This edition would be in partnership with the GANAM association, an association that organizes musical events every year and (less frequently) theatrical events. They will help us in all the organization of the championship with currently no less than 8 people (mostly no-players) ready to invest themselves and help the fffsmk's team so that the championship will takes place in optimal conditions. Gros dédé (participant of the cdm 2018) is part of this association (hence the idea behind a partnership
).
At the level of the party room, it is divided into two large areas, the first area would be dedicated to the championship. It includes a large stage as well as a bar to quench your thirst or a small hunger.
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The second space, smaller than the first, will be used to create a small Gaming Zone.
Many consoles will be available (similar to the cdm 2017 but bigger) as well as board games (cards, board, etc...). This space will also be an opportunity to relax or take a rest.
Concerning its accessibility, the room is located in about an hour from the Parisian station of Saint-Lazare. It is necessary to take the Transilien J train. The stop is located in Bonnières and, from there, several shuttles will be available (upon direct request of the players) to bring them to the city of Gasny (around 10 to 15 minutes shuttle).
To avoid any problems, the organizing team will manage upstream with each participant so that they do not have to wait for shuttles or if necessary a very short wait.
For those who came by car to the cdm, a free car park is located just in front of the room at the following address:
https://tinyurl.com/ybxv4lgeIn terms of meals, unlike most traditional editions, we will increase to 3 meals per day
:
Breakfast will be as usual. However, thanks to a local partnership, we will obtain pastries for each morning of the cdm: D.
Lunch and dinner: This year, the main objective is to drastically increase the quality of the various meals, so it will be significantly increased. Some meals will be new and prepared by chefs
.
Meals are still being thought about, but we already have some ideas such as giant paella (made with a giant pan), a barbecue, a cold buffet, pizzas (but not frozen!), homemade burgers with French fries. Fruits will also be available throughout the cdm for those who wish to do so.
The list of meals will be given in advance on the forum, so people who are allergic or have a specific diet can inform us so that we can set up (with them) a substitute meal.
In terms of drinks, each player will have the opportunity to choose between the usual soft drinks (water, fruit juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee) as well as 4 different types of draught beer and a local beer (the Gasnytoise).
To be able to enjoy all the drinks that will be offered, a 50cl ecocup and an ffsmk bottle opener will be offered to each participant at the beginning of the championship
.
for the accommodation, several choices will be possible:
Sleep directly in the room (in all there are 5 different areas, the two main ones are the cdm area and the relaxation area, there are also three areas, specially reserved for rest (count 2 to 3 people for each of the 3 areas to keep all the comfort).
Enjoy our partnership with the inhabitants of Gagny (at most 5 minutes walk from the room). Which have specific rooms reserved expressly for international exchanges.
For those who would like more comfort and freedom, many hotels are nearby. Some of the hotels are within walking distance (less than 2km) and others are less than 10 minutes away by car. All will be announced at the opening of the championship registration so that everyone can find what they are looking for. However, for the third option, the hotels costs will be at the responsibility of the players.
I would like to specify, for those who will take the accommodation offered by the ffsmk: the nights included will be from Tuesday evening to Saturday evening
Included so for those who wish, it will be possible to stay all day for the prize ceremony / free Play day and leave quietly on Sunday.
The objective this year will also be to be able to offer many extra cdm activities, such as :
A gaming Zone
A babyfoot (free play)
The organization of a football tournament either between smk players or a Smk vs. Gasny (The football field is just behind the room)
A video game exhibition with several showcase and many different decorations.
a concert Mario / mario kart / video game music in general.
(maybe) a video game quiz with the Warp Zone team.
a Food truck for those who are hungry
We will have barnum, tables and outdoor chairs to enjoy the summer, which promises to be very, very hot
(and because there is nothing better than an outdoor barbecue!)
If you would like to do other activities, don't hesitate to let us know so that we can set this up (speed-runs, tournaments, etc...).
For to make the championship as visible as possible, several radios will be present (including possibly one that could comment live matches
). At the television level, France 3 Normandy should be present as well as, several journalists will be on hand to produce a page on different newspapers.
Additional partnerships are being explored.
The increase in visibility will also be achieved through the installation of posters in several surrounding cities and by holding one or more small tournaments in one or more bars in neighbour cities to find players in the Gasny area.
Concerning streaming and re-broadcasting on Twitch, we will make 2 stream (one french and one english) both on 1080p.
the city spontaneously proposed to us to create sculptures on these green spaces on the theme of video games / mario kart
In addition, a very, very high-performance computer will be available in the room to be able to increase the quality of the various captures as much as possible and thus store and stream the best possible quality. Several projectors will be set up to rebroadcast the matches and display the different days (via the Excel table).
From the point of view of the equipment to be brought by the players, great news ! No more need to bring back TVs or SMK cartridges! Players will only be asked to bring back their Snes (snes + cables). A new TT system will be implemented for score notation (which began to prove its worth in 2018), which will avoid entering times on a sheet of paper and on the phone. (These methods will remain available for the most sceptical)
For the Plug & Play space, many consoles will already be on site, so not a lot of stuff to bring with you.
For our greatest pleasure, we will also have several persons/groups who will be invited by the ffsmk in particular:
FFVIMan which will have a Repair and switch stand in Snes.
The people in charge of holding the Stream.
Non-players on the Ganam side.
The Warp zone animation team. (Under discussion)
A small novelty also, we have planned to create a raffle with many prizes to win (including very big one of course) in which everyone will have the opportunity to participate.
Like in 2015, T-shirt will be available on the registration form. The price has yet to be defined, but would be in the range between 12 and 15 euros.
As for the cdm's prizes, there are many to be won this year, whether through the partnership of Nintendo France, the ffsmk or several other partners. for provide quality prizes as well and prizes for all players regardless of their levels.
Many surprises and prizes will also be offered to each participant during the whole duration of the championship, but chuuuutttttt... if we disclose everything now, there will be no more surprises.. it would be a pity
As for the cdm registrations, we are gradually approaching the 64-player limit. We are therefore planning this year to increase this number to 80 players so anyone wishing to participate in the championship can do it.
In terms of price, the registration will be set at 20 euros per day, so a total of 100 euros for a complete all-inclusive registration.
here we are for the presentation of a 2019 championship in Gasny, several ideas are still under consideration or at an embryonic stage and are therefore not notified. For reasons of transparency, a topic will be created so that you can see the progress of the championship, month by month if you like. And if you have anything to say, you will be able to submit your ideas so like that, as far as possible, we can put them in place.
I would like to say personally that I believe this project will make it possible to finalize many ideas or small things to be put in place, which have reached my ears (most often from the community) for several years. As in 2016 and 2018, I think that missing the 2019 CDM in Gagny would be missing something because it has so much to offer in terms of new ideas and added value.
On that note, if you have any suggestions or remarks, don't hesitate