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OpenXcom => Offtopic => Topic started by: SupSuper on October 07, 2015, 04:58:21 pm

Title: The Firaxicon report
Post by: SupSuper on October 07, 2015, 04:58:21 pm
A lot of people have been asking me what my Firaxicon experience has been like, but I didn't wanna clutter the website so I decided to post here instead:

It was super fun! I got to meet some fans like hmaon (https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1009) and Brian (https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1466), there was some great cosplay (https://twitter.com/FiraxisGames/status/650374522193997824) on display and a shark (https://twitter.com/Elfich47/status/650306171006488576) for some reason, and someone even had a genuine X-COM Alliance poster for signing. And I thought I was hardcore. :P

Firaxis put on a great show (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=firaxicon+2015), the panels were fantastic, there was a whole bunch of stuff to see and play, and they are super nice guys that will happily interact with with their fans. I got to talk to them about OpenXcom and they are well aware it exists and have no problems with it (though this isn't a legally binding statement ;)). I also got their community manager contacts so if you guys ever need something on the 2K/Firaxis front I can forward it to them.

To cap it off here's a pic of me and Jake Solomon: https://twitter.com/SupSuper/status/650487354101243904
(if you're wondering if I'm as big as I look, you'll just have to meet me to find out :P)
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 07:13:38 pm
Sounds like a good time! It's great to see a company that engages so positively with its fans and I'm glad they "support" OpenXCom! I wish one day you could see on the steam XCom: "For better UI, bug fixes and modability, visit www.openxcom.org" ;)

But.. what struck me the most is: There are OpenXCom T-shirts?!
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Hythlodaeus on October 07, 2015, 11:03:35 pm
Quote from: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 07:13:38 pm
But.. what struck me the most is: There are OpenXCom T-shirts?!

This was exactly my thought. SupSuper, you bastard, you have been stashing them all along.
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Hobbes on October 07, 2015, 11:41:45 pm
Quote from: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 07:13:38 pm
But.. what struck me the most is: There are OpenXCom T-shirts?!

I can't wait until the ladies come asking for my phone number because of my OpenXCom t-shirt ;)
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 11:54:43 pm
hahaha! I don't publicize my gamer hobbies generally, but OpenXCom is neat enough that I would consider it.

Already got a girlfriend, she already rolls her eyes when I am playing OpenXCom, so I should be safe except for a few more ::) ;)
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Hobbes on October 08, 2015, 01:12:14 am
Quote from: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 11:54:43 pm
Already got a girlfriend, she already rolls her eyes when I am playing OpenXCom, so I should be safe except for a few more ::) ;)

My ex-girlfriend asked me to choose between XCom and herself... ;) (jk)
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: SupSuper on October 08, 2015, 01:22:16 am
Quote from: Arthanor on October 07, 2015, 07:13:38 pm
But.. what struck me the most is: There are OpenXCom T-shirts?!
It's one-of-a-kind. I can't count on people recognizing me by my devilish good looks. :P
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Mr. Quiet on October 08, 2015, 02:24:57 am
Damn that's some cool tee. I'm gonna make one at Zazzle someday hahaha.
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: kkmic on October 08, 2015, 10:00:05 am
I'm proud of OXC and it's wonderful community.

OXC has received Julian Gollop's approval and Firaxis' recognition... what could you want more?




Now to be honest... that T-shirt was the first thing I noticed in the photo... :)
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: yrizoud on October 08, 2015, 01:28:03 pm
I spent months coding
open
xcom
and all I got was this lousy t-shirt
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Brian on October 08, 2015, 04:11:47 pm
It was good to meet you to!

The shark's husband/boyfriend was wearing a shirt that said "Straight out of Newfoundland".  For anyone who hasn't played 2012:
Newfoundland is a scripted mission set in a fishing village with sharks hung up around the pier.  There are Chryssalids hiding in the sharks.
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Boltgun on October 08, 2015, 06:38:58 pm
Quote from: Brian on October 08, 2015, 04:11:47 pm
The shark's husband/boyfriend was wearing a shirt that said "Straight out of Newfoundland".

I never knew a guy in a funky shark costume could trigger PTSD.
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Mr. Quiet on October 08, 2015, 09:34:39 pm
Quote from: kkmic on October 08, 2015, 10:00:05 am
I'm proud of OXC and it's wonderful community.

OXC has received Julian Gollop's approval and Firaxis' recognition... what could you want more?

They should of paraded Sup around the crowds and have a toast in his honour. Then let him get on stage to say whatever he wants too hahah.
Title: Re: The Firaxicon report
Post by: Raihn on October 11, 2015, 08:59:55 am
Man, I'm right in the area, I wish I would have checked the website more, I would have loved to meet up! :D