Events
May 28th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO September 12th, 2008 @ 12:00am
We're conducting an unsanctioned/informal survey. It's mostly about how people who play SFZero interact with the game's website. This is almost entirely out of curiosity, and is not particularly scientifical.
Please visit http://mnzero.org/site/page/pg3072.html and fill out our questionnaire. You can be anonymous (thanks to whoever already filled in "none of your business" and "No" to everything, yes yes we got it down for you) or you can spill your guts. Redacted results to be posted. Eventually.
Thanks in advance! Aren't you curious?
June 16th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO June 16th, 2009 @ 12:00am
SFZerians, I call out to you all!
You have radically changed the world you live in. You have made beauty, found joy, created interesting things. You have found a way, always. You have shown that the impossible can be achieved.
And now, let's do something more.
Together, we are going to write a book and publish it.
We will fill this book with riveting tales of tasking and praxis, SFZerian culture, epic events, small anecdotes and poems, essays on the game and philosophy, a story with an intriguing plot, a set of clues which lead to a treasure, and pretty much whatever else will make for a good read.
We can do this. But to do it, we need YOU (and you and you and you...) to contribute! Let's make this a reality.
If you want to take part in the creation of this book (and who wouldn't?), sign up for this event - you'll receive a message with more details about the book, and how you can contribute to it.
Let's do this thing!
August 4th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO August 31st, 2008 @ 12:00am
Once upon a time, in an apartment in San Fransisco, lived Simon Taylor; a man in his twenties who lived the same life, day after day.
He had his routine, it was who he was, but he always longed for that bit of adventure he felt he was missing. Until ...
You heard us mention it on Podcast #8, and now, Vena, Ben and Vicki are bringing you the first ever SFZero musical.
Basically:
We need people. Since this is technically a radio musical, it doesn't matter where on the planet you are, as long as you have a decent microphone, you'll be fine.
Characters:
Simon Taylor (The Rookie): protagonist, mid/late twenties from SF, discovers SFZero and takes a journey from n00b to Level 8, with many obstacles on the way
Lincoln: player, befriends ST and guides him through the game, however, he ends up betraying ST
anna one: same as above, minus betraying
GYZero Vicki : same as above
Narrator - British accent that all fairytale narrators have...well...
V - antagonist, belongs to Sinister Scandals International, hell-bent on destroying SFZero, and the little tower too...
Penny Ashton (Penny Ace) - Simon's love interest, same age, also from SF, quite shy
+ Chorus and random cameos
Auditions:
Anyone who wants to be in it, all we want is a recording of you singing (under 5 mins please!), plus your ideal character. Send it to draggles(at)gmail.com, and we'll cast. ALL SONGS MUST BE IN BY THE 16TH!
Your loving directors,
Ben, Vena and Vicki
August 25th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO September 1st, 2008 @ 12:00am
Who's going to Burning Man?
I'd like to meet some players there and maybe even task.
Who's going?
August 30th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO September 13th, 2008 @ 12:00am
Charlie Fish and nine of his friends are flying across the Atlantic to embark upon an epic roadtrip.
We have rented a 12-seater passenger van and a Ford Mustang convertible. Which means we have spare seats. If you live near our route, let us know so we can come and say hi!
September 5th, 2008 @ 8:00pm to 11:00pm
With two upcoming Midwest street games, Journey MN0 and The Architect & the Urchin, we have arranged for two official training sessions. This is your second chance to sculpt your meek urbanite body into a merciless machine of play.
These sessions are open to the public, including those who will not be participating in either JEN or AU.
What is the point of training? Considering the state of urban life in the 21st century, it is possible that you have forgotten how to play tag. Our rigorous training program will not only make you better at running after your bus, jumping over the customer service counter when you're upset, and scaling buildings with your bare hands, it will also ensure your victory on the field of play.*
What will happen at the training event? We will participate in a regimen of semi-formalized "childrens" games - suggestions are welcome, so bring your favorite game! The training program will include Freeze Tag and Sardines, and may also include Nuclear Tag, Red Rover, Octopus, Crack-the-Whip, Lava Monster, and BASE Jumping.
When do we get to learn Parkour? Parkour is the single most essential skill for succeeding at JEN and AU. Because we are selfish and ineffectual, we will not be teaching this. If you are serious about learning, watch Jump Britain, and try it at home.
If you cannot make it to TRAINING DAY #2 on September 5th, but you are still worried that you will fail when asked to play, considering coming to TRAINING DAY #1 on August 23rd.
This will be a very, very serious night of play. This will certainly not be fun. Not fun. Please ask questions.
* this claim has been reviewed by the CG0 Committee for Playground Proficiency and is 100% gauranteed.
September 13th, 2008 @ 6:30pm
Coming September 13, 2008.
Visit MNZero.org for ongoing news, rsvp, participate in planning, etc.
in heat or cold we will run
rain or shine, we will run
rise of cool green sleep or fall of fiery brave life we will run
we will run and they will give chase and the city will be ours again
and we will remember the sweet kiss of concrete beneath our feet
we will dance the joyful bitter of pursuit in our hands
our hearts leaping in our throats
our lungs bursting for fear and wonder or just for laughter for laughter
in the brief flash of day above the grave we will run
Date no longer subject to change.
September 19th, 2008 @ 7:30pm TO September 20th, 2008 @ 12:00am
The Architect
designs a city to be lived in,
but does not live there.
The Urchin
is part of the city,
but not part of the design.
Your identity is your only separation from destitution. Liars, Cheaters and Thieves can take away everything, even your Name, if they catch you. The Architect designs carefully to keep the nameless from using the city, but Secrets can be found in the alleys, the open lots, and the cracks between buildings - the Urchin cannot be excluded forever...
GAME SYNOPSIS:
1) Search the city for hidden locations where you can stamp your map. 9 stamps are required to enter the finish line.
2) Steal another player's Name by tagging them. The player who accumulates the most Names before reaching the finish line wins.
full description at chicag0.org
September 27th, 2008 @ 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Here's a chance to play Helen of Troy and launch a thousand ships.
We're going to launch a thousand oragami boats on the boating lake in Canon Hill Park, Birmingham.
Getting to Canon Hill Park:
Buses from City Centre: No.1 (to Edgbaston Road), 45 & 47 (to Pershore Road)
There is a large car park off Edgbaston Road, opposite the Warwickshire Cricket Ground, near the Mac entrance. A small car park is located off the Russell Road entrance.
Nearest train station: University and then walking to Canon Hill Park.
If you're planning on coming let me know how many boats you're bringing and I can add you to the praxis.
Bring digital cameras and be prepared for all kinds of weather. This event will go ahead even in the pouring rain.
November 19th, 2008 @ 12:00am TO November 25th, 2008 @ 12:00am
The last Monday in November, the 24th, is Dae-Monday!
An anniversary of all things Daemon, be it announcing to the world that a completion has been flagged, shouting about resubmits or even masquerading as a villain and performing the odd good deed here and there.
The Daemon is essential. Holidays are essential.
It's a no-brainer.
Remember, explosions, whilst not essential, are greatly encouraged for all holidays.
-SFZero SkypeTeam
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