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Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.09.07 14:36:00 -
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Hey folks! This is something I've talked about a bit on the Alliance Tournament stream, and may or may not get to mention once more today. Finally posting it here!
I'm participating in a fundraiser that blows the ALS Ice Bucket challenge out of the water. I'm raising money for the Colorado Children's Hospital. The charity is the Children's Miracle Network, and the local hospital treats thousands of children each year, regardless of their family's ability to pay. These kids are facing scary stuff like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and injuries from accidents to name just a few.
On September 25, 2014, I'll be visiting the local hospital to spend several hours playing games with some of the kids who are being treated there and getting to know them. Then, on October 25, 2014, I'll be participating in this huge worldwide gaming marathon to raise awareness and money for the Children's Miracle Network, playing any sort of game you can think of for 24 straight hours (video games, tabletop RPGs, board games--anything! In my case, at least a good chunk of EVE!). I'd love your support for this cause. I've started off the donations with $100 of my own--taking the place of any Ice Bucket stuff--and challenge you to add to the cause. Last year I raised $200, but I want to do better this time around!
In addition, I'm hosting an event in EVE Online during the marathon, contingent upon reaching my new goal of $10,000, wherein I will take my Nyx supercarrier out for one last spin, dropping it in lowsec somewhere to be killed by whomever shows up. I'll be announcing this on the Alliance Tournament XII stream, and may get some help from CCP publicizing the event, so keep an eye out if you're an EVE player! Mark October 25th on your calendar if you want on a Nyx killmail. Much like the Revenant event on Friday/Saturday, it will be dropped either into an incursion system or a plex of some sort to prevent a massive capital mess.
UPDATE: SirSqueebles, fellow AT commentator and famous EVE streamer has offered to suicide a supercapital with me, possibly a second Nyx. Double the fun!
Your donation is tax-deductible and ALL PROCEEDS go to help kids as you would expect.
You can make a donation here on this page, safely and securely, publicly or anonymously. Thanks!
http://www.extra-life.org/participant/Bacchanalian
-Rick aka Bacchanalian |
Heather Tsukaya
Feather Ventures
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Posted - 2014.09.07 17:18:00 -
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Has CCP taken steps to make sure that a killmail will actually generate this time? |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.09.07 17:24:00 -
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Heather Tsukaya wrote:Has CCP taken steps to make sure that a killmail will actually generate this time?
That's not something I have any idea about. :P |
Akrasjel Lanate
Naquatech Conglomerate Naquatech Syndicate
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Posted - 2014.09.07 17:48:00 -
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More TiDi with no fun... maby i'll join. |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.09.13 04:41:00 -
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So this has generated a fair bit of interest on Failheap, but not so much here!
This is a great cause, and I'd really love to see some more interest. If nothing else, I hope to get decent turnout/viewership on my stream that night so that we might get some donations to the cause as the event goes on. I'm working on some outside sponsors (including a different non-profit that was founded by a friend of mine after their child barely survived cancer) to perhaps do some matching, so there's a solid chance your donations may be matched 1:1 or even 2:1. Seriously though, even $5 is a huge help. Think of it like this--if 2,000 people are planning to show up for this, and 2,000 people donate $5, that's $10,000 right there. Match that 2:1, and that's $30,000! That's huge, and it's for a charity that literally pays for children's medical care. I'll update as I can on that, but my friend's non-profit has half a dozen high profile corporate sponsors that we're trying to get involved in the Extra Life cause. Chances are very good that we'll get at least one match.
In addition, I've been getting messages from several people about other capitals/supercapitals that they want to have go down in a blaze of fiery glory for whatever reason (at least one is retiring from EVE and says his cap is worth 16 billion in terms of fittings!), so this event could end up with more than just the Nyx kill!
For those not from the US, without getting into the politics of it, healthcare here is expensive. Insurance companies, which in theory pay for your treatment, often refuse to pay for treatments, citing legal loopholes in their policies. This means that families with children who are fighting cancer, cystic fybrosis, or any number of other lethal illnesses that require extensive medical care can wind up facing not just a few hundred dollars of medical bills, but quite literally hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is an amazing cause, and I really want to help it along.
I plan to take some photos while at the hospital I'm supporting in two weeks. I'll be there to play games with some of the kids there and to get to know them better. Perhaps I'll have some stories to tell. But really, this is an amazing cause, and frankly could be a really fun event.
If people are interested in me doing other things in addition, I'm going to be marathon gaming for 24 hours as part of the fundraiser, so I could lead fleets in EVE, offer to play LoL, DotA, or War Thunder, or World of Tanks with people who are interested in doing that should they donate. If there are other games (preferably free to play) that people would like to play, I'll certainly look into it. Either way I'll be streaming the entire thing via Twitch.
If anyone has questions, hit me up with an EVE mail. |
Heat-seeking Moisture Missile
Republic Military School Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.09.23 13:39:00 -
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Status update?
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Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.01 21:50:00 -
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Still on for sure. I'm at just over $1,600 in donations, but I anticipate that going up quite a bit very soon with some news that I have in the pipeline.
I visited the local Children's Hospital here in Colorado and had a blast playing Mario Kart, FIFA 15, and Destiny with some of the kids (consoles only in their lounge, not PCs so I couldn't subject them to EVE). Was great to meet some of them and tell them about what we're doing.
I'll come back very soon with details, as soon as I can. I promise it'll be awesome news and the event will be amazing! |
Jandice Ymladris
Aurora Arcology
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Posted - 2014.10.05 14:43:00 -
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I decided to spread some more awareness about this event across my readers as it's for a noble cause, the more people that know about it, the better!
If you haven't done it already, best submit a Fleet Fight notification to CCP, so they can reinforce the node in advance, in order to reduce TiDi during fighting.
Wish you success in raising more donations! Hopefully raising awareness works!
PS: Do keep in mind the event can last a good while, perhaps a few hours if you fly a tanky Nyx & are faced with heavy TiDi. A selection of upcoming events in the next month -áWhen nightmares turn reality: The Sansha invasion |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.05 16:40:00 -
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Well the good news is I planned the event with CCP while I was in Iceland, so they already know to reinforce the node!
I also fully anticipate TiDi, and am working on how to stream my Nyx's health bar while I play another game and stream it--after all, the Extra Life marathon is about gaming for 24 hours, and a 4 hour event of watching my Nyx get blown to pieces feels a little like cheating. :) |
Mangala Solaris
Red Federation RvB - RED Federation
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Posted - 2014.10.14 11:35:00 -
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Wont be able to make this myself (hosting an RvB Tournament the same weekend), I am trying my best to get attention focused on this event and its cause.
Given I will not be there, I am going to make a cash donation following my return from vegas. RvB Ganked: EVE's Number One Public Roam |
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Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.14 14:09:00 -
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Fantastic news!!!
CCP has agreed to MATCH EVERY DONATION UP TO $5,000!!!!
I approached them about this event while in Iceland, and CCP Falcon talked to me about possibly getting this to happen. Since he's been traveling, CCP Gargant has taken the lead on this and has been hard at work making sure that this happens!
From here on out, EVERY DOLLAR DONATED WILL BE MATCHED! We just need to raise $5,000 to make my goal of $10,000!
More info here!
http://www.extra-life.org/participant/Bacchanalian |
Elise Randolph
Habitual Euthanasia Pandemic Legion
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Posted - 2014.10.14 14:17:00 -
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What a baller. ~ |
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CCP Gargant
C C P C C P Alliance
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Posted - 2014.10.14 14:20:00 -
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Indeed! Happening status: It's.
We are very happy to partake in the Extra-Life program, as it is a good cause and involves our favorite activities! Let's all make sure we see some supercapital wrecks on the 25th of October.
CCP Gargant | EVE Universe esports Coordinator |
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Max Kolonko
High Voltage Industries Ash Alliance
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Posted - 2014.10.14 20:15:00 -
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CCP Gargant wrote:Indeed! Happening status: It's.
We are very happy to partake in the Extra-Life program, as it is a good cause and involves our favorite activities! Let's all make sure we see some supercapital wrecks on the 25th of October.
and dont forget to jump back to Your favorite system of choice with those that survives or You will be stuck forever with 5LY range just few days later :) Read and support: Don't mess with OUR WH's What is Your stance on WH stuff? |
Izuru Hishido
Lethal Dosage. Violent Society
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Posted - 2014.10.14 21:37:00 -
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Its a little disappointing that this hasn't gathered more attention, but I'm happy that there's a good cause behind it. Its nice to see charitable causes get the help they deserve, and for once I can legitimately say: "But think of the children!" |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.14 23:17:00 -
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Izuru Hishido wrote:Its a little disappointing that this hasn't gathered more attention, but I'm happy that there's a good cause behind it. Its nice to see charitable causes get the help they deserve, and for once I can legitimately say: "But think of the children!"
We'll get there. I believe there will be a news item from CCP at some point before the event, and I know EVE News 24, Crossing Zebras, and TheMittani.com are all planning to interview me leading up to this to get all the details. I'm also going to get an article about it in my local town newspaper (~200,000 subscribers), and am in touch with the "nerd blogger" for the Denver Post, some of the folks at Colorado Public Radio, and one of the local morning shows here in Colorado as well. If nothing else it'll get some local exposure here in Colorado.
I'm up to $2,000 today, from $1,661, so donations are trickling in. $3,000 to go! Thanks to all who have donated. I'm working out what other sorts of incentives I might offer, maybe a PLEX raffle or one of my bling fit ships or something for all the EVE players who donate. More on that soon, still trying to get the 6b I threw at my tournament team back, or at least the portions I'm due back. :)
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DaReaper
Net 7 The Last Brigade
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Posted - 2014.10.15 03:16:00 -
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dropped you $25... good luck! OMG Comet Mining idea!!! https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=331766 |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.15 03:46:00 -
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Thanks!!! |
KaRa DaVuT
Cutting Edge Incorporated RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2014.10.15 05:54:00 -
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Will be there to support this awesome cause.
You got my internet spaceship and support to charity on this.
good to see people raise awareness to others in need.
Kudos to you sir |
Tyzzara
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.16 01:12:00 -
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Major Props. Hope all goes very well my friend. AFK Time Zone |
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KaRa DaVuT
Cutting Edge Incorporated RAZOR Alliance
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Posted - 2014.10.16 06:22:30 -
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CCP Gargant wrote:Indeed! Happening status: It's.
We are very happy to partake in the Extra-Life program, as it is a good cause and involves our favorite activities! Let's all make sure we see some supercapital wrecks on the 25th of October.
Also, CCP please take steps to make sure that a killmail will actually generate this time |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.17 18:34:38 -
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Updated the OP with a link to the Crossing Zebras interview I did last night!
http://crossingzebras.com/interview-bacchanalian-extra-life-event/ |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.18 05:14:47 -
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Have to say I'm blown away by the generosity of the EVE Online community thus far. I did a quick count of my donations so far (41 donations for $2,315), and THIRTY FIVE of them have come from EVE Online players, two random people on Reddit, and one friend I used to play WoW with a decade ago. People I've mostly never met have put up over $1,800 towards this cause.
Thank you all so much. I'm really hoping to motivate more friends and family to pitch in, but either way I'm 100% confident we'll make the goal of $5,000. I'm not sure if it's sad or absolutely amazing that I'm relying so heavily on EVE players to get me there, but it's pretty humbling. |
Izuru Hishido
Lethal Dosage. Violent Society
34
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Posted - 2014.10.20 17:05:48 -
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Bacchanalian wrote:I'm not sure if it's sad or absolutely amazing that I'm relying so heavily on EVE players to get me there, but it's pretty humbling.
I wouldn't say that its either. Its just purely heartwarming, and people all around care for charitable causes. This is just tremendously encouraging, I'm happy that its made so much progress.
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Terry Trust
Trust Enterprises
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Posted - 2014.10.21 15:09:54 -
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Nice work hope you get your target
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Hakan MacTrew
MUTED VOID Takahashi Alliance
869
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Posted - 2014.10.24 15:00:17 -
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So close to target!
We salute you sir.
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Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.24 17:57:54 -
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We did it! We've hit the $5,000 mark, ensuring that CCP will donate the full amount pledged.
As the event hasn't even happened yet, I've moved the goalposts up a bit to keep people donating. Either way, I'm thrilled to have hit my goal and am looking forward to tomorrow! |
Izuru Hishido
Lethal Dosage. Violent Society
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Posted - 2014.10.24 18:46:23 -
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Bacchanalian wrote:We did it! We've hit the $5,000 mark, ensuring that CCP will donate the full amount pledged.
As the event hasn't even happened yet, I've moved the goalposts up a bit to keep people donating. Either way, I'm thrilled to have hit my goal and am looking forward to tomorrow!
Will there be an annoucement as to the location of the event? |
Bacchanalian
Stimulus Rote Kapelle
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Posted - 2014.10.24 19:42:49 -
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Izuru Hishido wrote:Bacchanalian wrote:We did it! We've hit the $5,000 mark, ensuring that CCP will donate the full amount pledged.
As the event hasn't even happened yet, I've moved the goalposts up a bit to keep people donating. Either way, I'm thrilled to have hit my goal and am looking forward to tomorrow! Will there be an annoucement as to the location of the event?
I'm not 100% sure I'll even know before I land where I'll be. As of now I have no idea. It will be guaranteed to be in lowsec :somewhere: |
Izuru Hishido
Lethal Dosage. Violent Society
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Posted - 2014.10.24 20:34:51 -
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Bacchanalian wrote:Izuru Hishido wrote:Bacchanalian wrote:We did it! We've hit the $5,000 mark, ensuring that CCP will donate the full amount pledged.
As the event hasn't even happened yet, I've moved the goalposts up a bit to keep people donating. Either way, I'm thrilled to have hit my goal and am looking forward to tomorrow! Will there be an annoucement as to the location of the event? I'm not 100% sure I'll even know before I land where I'll be. As of now I have no idea. It will be guaranteed to be in lowsec :somewhere: I see, I was hoping that there was some idea that you had that you knew where you'd be put. That way it'd be up to you how inclusive you made the event, allowing it to become open for attendance of a large number of people rather than just the local pirates and the power blocs that can force project quickly. Perhaps it would behoove you to talk to one of the Devs supporting the event so it can be more inclusive rather than a surprise gank for the locals.
I'm sure you're already doing this, but it would be nice for a number of people to be able to participate, especially those that aren't absolutely familiar with lowsec and well established entities. |
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