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Post by itrainmonkeys on Oct 10, 2012 18:30:17 GMT -5
These things in my image below? There were two of them at the front corners of each tent (This, That, The Other) and I think it'd be amazing if that square/screen that had the big check mark was converted into screens that played what was on stage. That way people on the outside of a crowded tent (especially for late night) can still get an experience where they can see what's happening on stage. Inbetween sets the screen can display the "Check in here" stuff.
I'd also like to see Camelbak as a sponsor and have multiple water filling stations like at Forecastle and Lollapalooza.
Yea, maybe the water filling stations can be somehow managed so that there's more than just a few faucets. I love that they added a few more stations but the stations themselves are tough to use when it gets really crowded.
Post by 3post1jack1 on Oct 10, 2012 18:58:27 GMT -5
Personally I didn't have any issues with water station crowding this year. I've heard in previous (hotter) years it can get crowded though.
1. Turn up the volume on the Which stage! 2. Screens on the tents. This is a very popular request, would be great if they implemented it. 3. Go ahead and have a LN Which act on Saturday and Friday. 4. More restrooms near the What stage would be nice, but I didn't really care 'cause I had portable urinals. Link
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Oct 10, 2012 21:52:30 GMT -5
I agree with everyone about screens at the tent. An alternative might be raise the ground around the outside of the tent so it slopes down as you walk into the tent. This wouldn't have to be very high, maybe 2 feet? just enough so you'd have some chance of seeing SOMETHING if you're not under the tent.
Just dig a trench for the mens bathroom already.
Make the What soundboard tent smaller and/or put a screen behind it.
Post by abrakapokus on Oct 10, 2012 22:23:58 GMT -5
I didn't have trouble with the water this year, cause it wasn't that hot. The year before I stood in line for over 30 minutes only to get a trickle of water out.
Post by Vector Viking on Oct 11, 2012 0:49:44 GMT -5
A water tower in centeroo that provides water pressure for the drinking stations/the inevitable return of GWAR, that gets to be used by the city of Manchester the rest of the year.
I'd also like to see Camelbak as a sponsor and have multiple water filling stations like at Forecastle and Lollapalooza.
I've never been to a fest with Camelbak as a sponsor, but I've been to a few with Brita. The water stations were the slowest evveerrrrrrr. Water was released in a perfect LITTLE stream. It took an absurd amount of time to fill my Camelbak at these stations. So no to Brita if they picked up a sponsor!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I agree that TV screens at the tents, and one behind the What soundboard is a great idea.
This year, due to the glorious weather, the grass was GREAT. However, we can't be guaranteed lush grass every year, and the dust did kick up a bit towards the last day - in previous years the dust around the tents at the north side of Centeroo was insane. The Counterpoint folks managed to curb this (prior to the rain) by adding chopped up carpet to the sand. It was really great for dust control (and there is exponential dancing at an EDM fest) and it felt spongy... nice for my feet. Maybe Roo could do that too for the tents.
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Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
I'm going to go ahead and agree with the screens. Great idea!
I love that they added more watering stations, but we still need more!
Silent Disco staying open later on Sunday, and also a bigger tent. At Northcoast Music Fest sometimes they would have two DJs playing at the same time against each other, and you could pick which one to listen to.
A better way to dispose of garbage/given more than one garbage bag when you arrive
More interactive/modern art
This idea is very random, but my girlfriend and I came up with it when our bodies were tired from walking/dancing, but we weren't ready to just sit around. It would be very neat if there was something along the lines of the Cinema Tent (with how dark it is), have music playing, and a light show on the ceiling. So you could lay down, but still listen to music/watch a light show.
More water!
Even if nothing is changed, I am still one happy girl at Roo
Trolleys would be nice. Ones that drive slow enough where you could jump on while moving, and hop off as well. Have, say, 4 of them that go to 4 specific locations around the campgrounds back and forth all day and night. They could fly a balloon (like the #s over camping sections) but instead of a number, a "thing" Like one a music symbol, one a guitar, one a peace sign one a microphone - or whatever. Then you can walk along the route, and catch the trolley when it goes by, or wait at the drop off/pick up spot. They would all drop or pick up at the same spot (probably in front of the arch)
Also, I saw someone post an awesome video of daytime fireworks (I think it was you, Phi?) they should TOTALLY do that. Would have been neat to see some of the colorful ones go off during the Beach Boys
find a way to lessen the wait to get into center during that hour or so period around noon. Ends up this long ass line. Don't know how to solve it, but that line stinks.
Fix the pit line issue to make it safe. That shiz was scary.
do something to help make the Inforoo brunch more comfortable (provide tables and chairs for a day and some shade, or put the tables and chairs under those trees along the fence, or something. They can do SOMETHING that will cost little to no money)
I like the idea of screens for the tents, but I think it would be kickass to make some MAJOR improvements to one of the tents. Make one tent stand out. I would prefer it be The Other Tent.
Build some amazing lighted sculpture roof so that whoever is in that tent can utilize a lighted roof as part of their light show. I got the idea from watching a video of what someone did to one of the Coachella(? I think) tents.
Have a surprise Wed night show in front of the arch... When else will they be able to have a concert under that thing?
Fix the pit line issue to make it safe. That shiz was scary.
Forgot about this. It would be hard to make the system perfect, but even if they just rolled out orange netting around everyone who was in line about an hour before the headliner I think it would really help the process.
do something to help make the Inforoo brunch more comfortable (provide tables and chairs for a day and some shade, or put the tables and chairs under those trees along the fence, or something. They can do SOMETHING that will cost little to no money)
Since we are not technically associated with them, I doubt that they'll help us in anyway.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
do something to help make the Inforoo brunch more comfortable (provide tables and chairs for a day and some shade, or put the tables and chairs under those trees along the fence, or something. They can do SOMETHING that will cost little to no money)
Since we are not technically associated with them, I doubt that they'll help us in anyway.
Yep, we're on our own, haha. Any and all existing comforts are generously provided by fellow inforoosters!
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal. 
Maybe Roo could do that too for the tents.
