n00b gaming may want to offer an explanation now before this turns into a public shitstorm. You can't ignore this, it won't go away. We will keep demanding an explanation and the more you hold off the more likely to irreparably damage your reputation and make it impossible to hold any future events. Don't make matters worse for yourself and offer an explanation to those who you have cost a lot of money. An apology is not enough.

_SpiRaL_

Afghanistan1636 Posts

November 11 2013 21:46 GMT

#303

Ok, well this is just getting worse. Is there any way a crime may have been committed here? Fraud etc?

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 12 2013 02:54 GMT

#304

Hm, I basically told the someone from the organisation to explain the actual reasons behind the cancellation or their name will be forever mud in this industry, and he basically said no to that. Not sure whether they're covering for an individual's fuckup, or something else entirely.

Frustrating nonetheless

Firestorm

Canada341 Posts

November 12 2013 03:41 GMT

#305

Wait till Reddit gets a hold of this...

TheBloodyDwarf

Finland7524 Posts

November 12 2013 18:05 GMT

#306

On November 12 2013 12:41 Firestorm wrote:
Wait till Reddit gets a hold of this...

Not many gonna read this :/

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 12 2013 18:57 GMT

#307

It's a shame reddit only unleash their brand of mob justice when it comes to streamers using unacceptable language lol

TheBloodyDwarf

Finland7524 Posts

November 12 2013 19:37 GMT

#308

On November 13 2013 03:57 Wombat_NI wrote:
It's a shame reddit only unleash their brand of mob justice when it comes to streamers using unacceptable language lol

Yeah lol

Crot4le

England2927 Posts

November 12 2013 19:47 GMT

#309

On November 13 2013 03:57 Wombat_NI wrote:
It's a shame reddit only unleash their brand of mob justice when it comes to streamers using unacceptable language lol

I'm on Reddit. If this still hasn't got any response by the end of the week I'll make a post about it on /r/StarCraft.

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 12 2013 20:00 GMT

#310

Cheers, I have vowed never to make a reddit account and my resolve was being sorely tested

Firestorm

Canada341 Posts

November 12 2013 20:09 GMT

#311

Just write "Another Esports scam" as the title.

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 13 2013 15:40 GMT

#312

Brb sharpening pitchforks. I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt, but a lot of pissed off people would at least like a non-PR bullshit, vaguely substantive answer as to why this event was cancelled.

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 13 2013 21:14 GMT

#313

Good write up of the situation as it stands.
I'd recommend checking this out if you want a summation of the general craic, plus some reasonable suggestions on how to proceed going forward.

yakitate304

United States655 Posts

November 14 2013 02:24 GMT

#314

On November 11 2013 22:22 PengWin_SC wrote:
Here's the e-mail the organizer, Paul Allen, sent to one of his sponsors on why it was cancelled. Incredibly vague, and even though he invites phone calls for clarification, the sponsor alleges that he has called him on 2 different numbers at least 4 times and none of the calls has been answered. Looks like he ran with the money.

Edit: Sponsor also claims that he has not received a refund.

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Well this whole thing is pretty unfortunate. I feel bad for everyone who was planning to go. It's a shame that, with smaller organizations, you really don't know who you're getting into bed with until you've already been fucked.

Also, I wonder if Paul Allen likes Huey Lewis and the News.

Logocentric

Ireland1 Post

November 15 2013 18:10 GMT

#315

Hey guys,

For those of you stuck with travel and accomodation plans and feel like making the trip to Cork anyway I've set up a small Barcraft event for Homestory Cup VIII. Details here.

I'm in no way related with n00bcon or n00bgaming, just a Corkonian trying to salvage the weekend.

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 15 2013 18:17 GMT

#316

Sounds good man, think I saw your post on the Fbook event page. Hope all goes well

Blacklizard

United States1194 Posts

November 17 2013 16:00 GMT

#317

I've always wanted to visit Cork and just Ireland in general (I'm from the US). Visitors please post comments! You may decide my next big vacation.

WombaT

Northern Ireland26785 Posts

November 20 2013 13:37 GMT

#318

Still nothing?

Genesis_443

Scotland52 Posts

November 20 2013 14:02 GMT

#319

Nope, we got all the info we are going to get. I'm still surprised it says postponed though, I am very curious to see who will risk the travel next time.

Firestorm

Canada341 Posts

November 22 2013 14:03 GMT

#320

On November 16 2013 03:10 Logocentric wrote:
Hey guys,

For those of you stuck with travel and accomodation plans and feel like making the trip to Cork anyway I've set up a small Barcraft event for Homestory Cup VIII. Details here.

I'm in no way related with n00bcon or n00bgaming, just a Corkonian trying to salvage the weekend.

Did you guys have fun?