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It is awesome that you're thinking about running a BANG! A few things to consider doing: | It is awesome that you're thinking about running a BANG! A few things to consider doing: | ||
| − | * '''Set a target date | + | * '''Set a target date first'''. Do not publicize the date, as it may change. However, reserve it, tentatively and secretly, by contacting the [http://puzzlehuntcalendar.com/ not-so-secret cabal] at the Puzzle Hunt Calendar (their email is at the bottom of the page). They will also be able to tell you if another, as-of-yet-unannounced event is occurring on the same day. |
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* Only make information about your event public (on this website, the mailing list, and elsewhere) when you're confident it is going forward. A good time to announce is once you've gotten about half the puzzles written and the date firmed up. | * Only make information about your event public (on this website, the mailing list, and elsewhere) when you're confident it is going forward. A good time to announce is once you've gotten about half the puzzles written and the date firmed up. | ||
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* If your BANG hasn't been made within 9 months of posting it to the front page, it may be moved to the "Past Due" section. If you are still interested in pursuing the BANG after that point, you are more than welcome to reclaim it. | * If your BANG hasn't been made within 9 months of posting it to the front page, it may be moved to the "Past Due" section. If you are still interested in pursuing the BANG after that point, you are more than welcome to reclaim it. | ||
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* Consider ''not'' using a BANG number as part of your theme and only number your BANG when it is going into production. The BANG numbering is out of whack and you'll have no idea in which order your event may actually end up. | * Consider ''not'' using a BANG number as part of your theme and only number your BANG when it is going into production. The BANG numbering is out of whack and you'll have no idea in which order your event may actually end up. | ||
| − | + | * The BANG numbers divisible by 7 and 10 tend are traditionally reserved for [[The Burninators]] and [[XX-Rated]], respectively. Ask a team representative (or the not-so-secret Puzzle Hunt Calendar cabal) before considering basing a BANG off of one of those numbers. | |
| − | * The BANG numbers divisible by 7 are traditionally reserved for [[The Burninators]]. Ask a team representative (or the not-so-secret Puzzle Hunt Calendar cabal) before considering basing a BANG off of one of those numbers. | ||
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* As before, if your BANG hasn't been made within 9 months of posting it to the front page, it may be moved to the "Past Due" section. Other teams may consider using the number reserved at that point. | * As before, if your BANG hasn't been made within 9 months of posting it to the front page, it may be moved to the "Past Due" section. Other teams may consider using the number reserved at that point. | ||
Good luck and happy solving! | Good luck and happy solving! | ||
