Ok just to start this off im not trying to be mean or anything but this is a stupid idea ya lets have online oklahoma league when there is no way to prove that the players are actually from oklahoma i mean lets face it its just not a good idea plus connection problems, people quitting out, proof, it just doesn't seem like it would be any good at all honestly id rather go to a lan that way there is no problems and u said 50$ is that a season or a match cause if that for the entire season thats really dumb bcuz you could go to a lan and win just as much. No offense to anyone just seems kinda like a dumb idea.
No way?
Phone Number where they can be reached - 918 / 405 / etc. If they have no phone?
Facebook used to verify; if they've changed their location it'll even report that on the wall. (You can compare schools, etc)
Web cam shot of a drivers license.
Web cam / photo of a piece of mail from their OK address.
And once they've gone through one of these processes, you could "Verify them" for a year.
And that's just my ideas off the cuff.
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If you want to have an "Oklahoma League" you are going to have to do a bit more work than just starting a XBL room.
Anyway; if you are already showing frailties at a simple "how to determine if they are from OK or not", I fear you may not be the one to take this league idea forwards. Not trying to be insulting; just being real. Events = hectic. Tournaments = a lot of planning, manpower, and time. If you aren't prepared for that, please don't let the community build it's hopes up and then you drop out half way through.
And no - I'm not being mean, or trying to single anyone out:
learn from Flip's example - <--- click that. He got through 2 maybe 3 events before he went all sorts of PO'ed. I'd consider him the average gamer type; learn from the previous examples to avoid repeating them; that's all I'm trying to do.
I'd like to point out: as much fun as an event can be to ATTEND, it's a whole different ball game organizing them; more a less for an entire 'season'. Anyone that wants help, or consulting; the main site explains how to get OKg's help, and HxC's Ricky also helps out. Key word there for Ricky, helps, not runs for you...
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As for any "OH NO TIMMY DIDNT PAY?" Questions?
I've worked with Timmy Skorcher on many, many events. While he's not failed to provide at an event we've worked with? I'm not an amateur either. I ask the right questions, and get the specifics.
"OH, A SPONSOR WILL PAY IF WE GET ENOUGH ATTENDANCE?" - If you leave that conversation without knowing:
- How many must attend to get prizes? What prizes do we get for that number?
- How does this scale? How much in prizes for what attendees?
- Have you signed anything official for this sponsorship? Have you worked with them in the past?
- What does this sponsor require of us? Photos? Documentation? Flyer or product dispersal?
- Is there anything I haven't covered that I need to know? Do you have any other concerns I haven't brought up?
Ricky's a great guy - but when he's a FACILITATOR - he's helping you, not running the show for you. There's a difference in asking FOR HELP and asking FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN THE SHOW. There's no problem with asking for help; the problem is when you start assuming ANYTHING in developing an event. Avoid assuming and you might just avoid having people to apologize to later; no guarantees though
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Ricky - in the future, have gamers that want to help you fill out some forms, answer some questions, etc; the more you formalize your assistance process, the less you'll have to deal with light weights that'll just burn out and cause you issues. I'd suggest just going full contract; have explained what you are offering, and what you are not.
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