Minutes of Sept 12, 2010 PEG-LA Meeting

[Dan Novy]

I'm sure I don't remember everything that happened. If you notice
something egregious I've left out, please notate and repost. Thanks!

1 General Introductions
a. Which I missed cuz I got there late.
2. Definitions of Transmedia
a I was asked to give a very brief definition of Transmedia when I
did arrive.
3. Discussion of IndieCade
a Festival of Independent Video Game makers
b. Taking place in Culver City this year in Oct.
c. Games from New York festivals invited
d. Proposals for Pervasive games were taken
e. Games were preferred that did not require the user to buy or
obtain any kind of hardware; "show up and play" was the mantra.
f. John Derevlany's Culvercity game was cited as an excellent example
4. John gave a presentation of Culverland
a. Game mechanics
b Play testing discoveries
c Working with Culver City mayor's office and DWP
d. What kind of paint? Needs to be durable yet easily removed
e. Scope was too larger and perhaps dangerous. Size of board decreased
5. Discussion of working with Governmental Bodies
a, When they're paying, ie art grants
b Contacting "Redevelopment Committees"
c. When you're paying; Much easier
d Seeking permission vs. Funding. Even easier.
6. The game of LetterBoxing was explained.
a Next "meeting" of LA-PEG to possibly be or contain a
LetterBoxing demonstration

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Dan Novy
Technical Supervisor
Flash Film Works
Transmedia Producer
New Deal Studios