The WoF welcomes Bank NEVERDIE

[Hurrikane]

Yes, it's true, the WoF now has a new sponsor in the shape of Bank Neverdie. I am happy to announce that from now, all the stuff I was no good at (promotion, funding, dealing with sponsors etc) will now be taken care of by everyone's favourite entrepreneur, Jon NEVERDIE Jacobs.
You'll soon see the logo appearing in the WoF graphics, if J Boy has time with all the work he's getting

I will still create, run and supervise this WoF and future WoFs, and can now devote more time to this.

What does this mean? Well, no, it doesn't mean the whole event is going to be on CND or on ND-owned mobs. The Moblists have been set since late November (bar one I changed at New Year) and as I said, took no account of who owned what. CND and CP were always going to be the setting for the semi-finals; I'll probably continue to have a CND stage in future WoFs now. Next year will feature the same variety as this year, and yes, a few of the mobs will be NEVERDIE's.

It does mean there is now a larger prize fund separate of anything MA might offer us; but don't think that the winners will get a Tango and Mod Fap each (chances are they'll have 'em anyhow). For this year at least, the prizes at the moment look like they'll be personalised Framed Winners Certificates, lovingly rendered by J Boy for each of the winning team to hang on their walls.

Why's NEVERDIE on board? Good question, you might ask; what's in it for him? The WoF generates no income. This is at present. I tried and failed to attract media attention, sponsors, and even liase with Land Owners, but I'm not blessed with time or knowledge in these areas. With ND's experience the growth of the WoF can only be helped. He aims to have the WoF as part of a package of major EU events that he can promote in, and outside of EU, perhaps even turning the WoF into a spectator sport for the masses. This will take time; I'm not expecting miracles from this association, but I'm more than happy with it.

What will change because of this?

Nothing that I don't agree with. Jon wants me to continue planning and running the WoF as always. Of course he'll have ideas and input, and I'm bound to like some of it.
I want the WoF to ALWAYS be:
Free to enter, and Open to all.
Any Tournament not fitting that description won't have me running it, you all have my word.

I look forward to a long association with Jon and Bank NEVERDIE, and I'm truly happy that this event took off the way it did, enough to make EU's most famous avatar think it might be worth getting into. For that, I'd like to thank all of you who took part last year, and the many more who are fighting for their flags this time around; with your help, the WoF has grown up

I must also add that without the ever-present sponsorship and assistance given by this very Forum there would be no WoF; and any prize fund already contains the generous offer of Premium EF memberships that were granted to the Finalists last year.
Whether MA will choose to repeat their involvement by providing prizes this year waits to be seen, but again I thank them for helping make last year such a good start.

I'm sure some of you would like to comment....

Hurrikane

[Joser]

Hurrikane, I'm happy you have one of the world's greatest promoters at your side now. You can concentrate on making the whole thing work, and ND can concentrate on getting it to the widest audience. I'm seriously getting goosebumps thinking about the participation next year will bring...

[Jimmy B]

All good, nice one.

[Pirx Danford]

Congratulations and good move - this could get interesting

[Ozi]

You do a great job in organising WoF and I'm sure things will only grow and get better now you have linked up with ND.

Events need sponsorship and promotion and you don't get any better than Neverdie for that.

The next step is to get the EU event system overhauled to allow much greater flexibility. Hopefully automate alot of the tedious work you have to do now (of which we are all very grateful). ND might be able to help twist some arms at MA.

[Frigid]

Sweet! Probabaly the best promoter in the game...is now involved with one of the best competitions in the game.

Perfect!

[GoNi]

Nice step, I am looking forward to see this Whinners Certificates ;-)

[Dusk]

I'd agree you've got the best marketing person on board.

Just a thought arising out of this: Is Bank Neverdie's sponsorship an exclusive one or are other individuals/organisations/societies free to offer sponsorship as well?

[xentric]

Very nice to hear

[Danoclese]

Sounds like a match made in heaven, Hurri!! Good luck and

LET'S GET WoFFIN'!