Today I received notification that Telstra are running an event to coincide with the Melbourne Cup on their Ponderosa sim. Direct from the announcement:
” – Ten virtual horses racing for a prize of $5,000 Linden, plus 2nd and 3rd place prizes
– The ‘Pond Car Park’ where punters can park their cars, lay out a picnic rug, enjoy food from around the world and toast the day with chilled champagne
– A carousel
– Intimate dining for two, complete with carriage ride through The Pond island
The action starts at 7pm AEDT.”
We tried to gain access to Ponderosa this afternoon but it’s off-limits. At least equine influenza isn’t going to be an issue for this race meet.
I went to this event and I must say, this was probably one of the worst organized events I’ve found on SL…
The announcer refused to use text as a communication tool, and had his microphone turned on the whole time … He did have a good go at giving a sort of running commentary, but then after the race there was a half hour where we listened to him typing and breathing into the microphone, without any response or any inclincation of what was actually going on…
I think the majority of folks where standing around in IM, waiting for something to happen. Very unclear , and confusing… While it’s a good start, let’s hope they can better that next year..
Thanks for the review Marsoups – was anyone else there that can comment? It’s a shame if things didn’t go well…
I went to this event and I must say, this was probably one of the worst organized events I’ve found on SL…
The announcer refused to use text as a communication tool, and had his microphone turned on the whole time … He did have a good go at giving a sort of running commentary, but then after the race there was a half hour where we listened to him typing and breathing into the microphone, without any response or any inclincation of what was actually going on…
I think the majority of folks where standing around in IM, waiting for something to happen. Very unclear , and confusing… While it’s a good start, let’s hope they can better that next year..
Thanks for the review Marsoups – was anyone else there that can comment? It’s a shame if things didn’t go well…
hey i was there and i thought it was gr8! couldn’t stop laughing!!! i did come 2nd place tho so maybe that helped :))
hey i was there and i thought it was gr8! couldn’t stop laughing!!! i did come 2nd place tho so maybe that helped :))