General information about FurDU

[FlameDrake]

(Ported from the OZFurry Mailing list)
We're pleased to announce the FurDU website is officially up and running and taking registrations for April 23rd -25th at the Gold Coast in Queensland.

For those unsure of what FurDU is about, it's a light furmeet held over the Anzac Day long weekend promoting good fun both in and outside of the hotel "Vibe" just off Surfers Paradise. The Vibe Hotel is within easy walking distance from all fast food outlets, coles/woolies as well as a strip of fancy restaurants and pubs to cater for any budget. Whilst staying at the hotel is by no means compulsory, we have been given discount rates for the weekend at $149 per room per night for a maximum of two people and extra $30 per room per night for an additional guest. We are offering free table space on the Sunday to set up any art or wares they wish to sell but purely on a first come first basis, however only people who have registered will have access to it.

Registration is $30 for the entire weekend which covers:

* Booking of the conference area for the dance on Friday night
* Use of the games/movie area.
* Conference room for party games, socializing, internal events (TBA) and access to the artist area on the Sunday.
* Pending on numbers we get signed up a conbag with misc. goodies.
* First 40 to register receive a generic tail again on a first come first serve basis.
* Those who do not register will not be allowed to utilize these events

Events that are not covered by registration and are open to everyone (registered or not) include
*Kingtut’s Putt Putt Adult Prices. 1 course - $13, 2 courses - $17, All 3 Courses $20. (Concession prices are $3 less on each price).
*Time Zone Super Combo is $25 for 3 hours of play. Including unlimited non prize games for 2 hours, 15 plays at ticket games, 3 Prize Games, 2 rides on the Dodgem Cars, 1 round of Laser Tag, 1 Mini Golf game and 1 motion simulator ride.

Being a major tourist destination the Vibe is unable to block-hold any rooms for FurDU so it's important that you book your room early to avoid disappointment.

Additional information and registration is available on http://furrydownunder.com/index.html. T shirt orders will be available in the next coming weeks as well as a detailed schedule of events. Room share and transportation topics are currently being arranged in these forums.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

-Drake

[Foxy_Malone]

If you are planning on flying up from Syd, Melb, or Adelaide, check http://www.tigerairways.com/au/en/ really really cheap prices, only catch, hand luggage only , they fly to the gold coast which is only a short trip to Surfers Paradise

[topher]

i cant wait to do timezone. i love that place especially the spinny game!
WOO!!! i cant wait!!!

[Lucki]

Hey, just a quick (and probably stupid xP) question, what's the deal with con badges? Are they being supplied with the rego fee? o.o

[esp]

Hey, just a quick (and probably stupid xP) question, what's the deal with con badges? Are they being supplied with the rego fee? o.o

Yes, that's one of the things that registration covers.

(For clarification you'll be getting the one of the left (not the one of right): http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:Badgecomparisons.jpg)

[Lucki]

Hey, just a quick (and probably stupid xP) question, what's the deal with con badges? Are they being supplied with the rego fee? o.o

Yes, that's one of the things that registration covers.

(For clarification you'll be getting the one of the left (not the one of right): http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/File:Badgecomparisons.jpg)

Ah okies, thanks for that Esp ^_^

[Foxy_Malone]

its more of an ID badge then a conbadge tho

[FuzziBear]

also, art not supplied as per usual im assuming so get up, get up and grab yourself a comish if you dont have one yo!

[topher]

what do you need to make one a custom con badge?

[Foxy_Malone]

what do you need to make one a custom con badge?

Well most furry con badges have a pic of your character and your name
you can draw your own or commission an artist to do one for you, they can cost between $10 to $60 depending on the artist and how detailed the work

http://en.wikifur.com/wiki/Conbadge this page explains very well and gives examples

[Draco]

so will the FurDU con badges have images on them? or is it just our names and furnames? also anyone have a laminator i could ninja/pay to use to cover my conbadge please?

[esp]

so will the FurDU con badges have images on them? or is it just our names and furnames? also anyone have a laminator i could ninja/pay to use to cover my conbadge please?

There'll be NO customization on the badge apart from your name.

Officeworks have cheap lamination. Try there.

[OzKangaroo]

so will the FurDU con badges have images on them? or is it just our names and furnames? also anyone have a laminator i could ninja/pay to use to cover my conbadge please?

There'll be NO customization on the badge apart from your name.

Officeworks have cheap lamination. Try there.

Actually Esparleox, they are sort of customizable.

You will be given a plastic badge holder which will have your furry name printed on the front of it. You will then be able to choose from six or so different inserts to go into your badge. This will contain the Art of Misty, Macroceli, Arakaraath and others.
That way, you pick what your badge looks like.

Should anyone have any questions, please email us at FurDU for the correct information.

[esp]

Actually Esparleox, they are sort of customizable.

You will be given a plastic badge holder which will have your furry name printed on the front of it. You will then be able to choose from six or so different inserts to go into your badge. This will contain the Art of Misty, Macroceli, Arakaraath and others.
That way, you pick what your badge looks like.

Should anyone have any questions, please email us at FurDU for the correct information.

I stand corrected. :3

[edit] I also meant in terms of comparison to a commissioned con badge but nonetheless the above comment still stands.

[pommie]

I'm starting to think I may have to come to this, even if I have to commute from Brisbane each day!