Urgent! Need ideas for midnight release!

[l3rokken4ngel]

Alright guys and gals. I work at gamestop now. I'm working the midnight release (probably not offically on clock but I'll find out later). I'm gonna be running a costume contest for sure and we are doing a dance contest -- but I need CHEEP, awesome ideas for things to do around the store.

If anyone has any suggestions please put them here. I'd love you long time. I r need ideas!

[Advurb]

Lore trivia, hand out worthless junk, most GameStops will have some.

They did that for Halo 3 and people liked it.

Although for both of the midnight releases I went to (Halo 3 and BC) we pretty much just sat around and talked. It was fun; since you all play the same games you can pretty much talk to anyone.

[l3rokken4ngel]

Yeah -- OO a trivia. Meh but then we'd have to come up with MORE contest rewards. Might wanna leave it to dancing and costumes. Or maybe we could give out candy! NERDS LUV SUGAR!

Keep the ideas coming! I have to go shower for work... taking over someone's shift tonight.

[Advurb]

At the Halo thing they gave out random faceplates and even just big Halo 3 boxes. There were also random Atari shirts, stuff like that.

Candy would work, though.

[Agnarr]

See how many scantily clad guys in girls wigs you can get on top of a mailbox.

[Amoola]

*points up*

Pure win. :)

LOL

[opalexian]

that is priceless! All you would need is a wooden box/crate or a milk crate, just cover it and make a mailbox tag (a picture of an envelope) hanging off it and have a mailbox dancer contest. Win! : D

a makeup/costume contest would be good too...maybe impressions of the race sayings?

[l3rokken4ngel]

omg mailbox dancings ftw.

[l3rokken4ngel]

Okay. If you guys would, I would love you long time if some of you would post some trivia questions here (with the answers) that I could use on wednsday night. I'm gonna pass out candy/tshirts/axe spray to people who answer correctly.

Also, we are giving away a free copy of WOTLK for the winner of the costume contest and a strat guide for the dance contest. It's gonna be AWESOME. XD

[Irontoe]

Every few questions, you should give an answer that is slightly wrong and watch the one or two people who know their shit foam and sputter in impotent nerdrage as you argue mildly with them before moving on to the next question with a "Do some research" tossed in. And then send them out of the store at 11:59 for causing a disturbance.

[Geofforan]

Q: What was the name of the Lich King before Arthas joined him?
A: Ner'zhul.

EDIT:
Q: What year was Warcraft: Orcs & Humans released?
A: 1994.

[Advurb]

Q: What is the name of the Death Knights' organization after being liberated from the Scourge?
A: Knights of the Ebon Blade

Q: Which raid boss drops tier 2 leggings?
A: Ragnaros

Q: What is the name of the returned King of Stormwind?
A: Varian Wrynn

[Advurb]

Q: What is the name of Lady Katrana Prestor's dragon form?
A: Onyxia

Q: During Season 4, what was the typical Mage Arena talent tree?
A: Frost (or Frost/Arcane)

Q: What is the name of the 5man dungeon in Stormwind?
A: The Stockades

Q: What is the name of the final required boss of Karazhan?
A: Prince Malchezzar

Q: What armor proficiency do Shamans learn how to wear at level 40?
A: Mail

Q: What are the names of the four Shaman totem elements?
A: Earth, Fire, Water, Air

Q: What are the only two races that cannot be a rogue?
A: Draenei and Tauren

Q: What is the only race that cannot be a Warrior?
A: Blood Elf

Q: What is the name of the neutral Goblin town in Tanaris?
A: Gadgetzan

Q: Who is the leader of the Frostwolf forces in Alterac Valley?
A: Drek'thar

Q: Which season was Merciless Gladiator gear the highest quality pvp available?
A: Season 2

[Advurb]

Q: At what level do Hunters get pets?
A: 10

Q: What is the name of the new sanctuary city in Northrend?
A: Dalaran

Q: What is the name of the Alliance town in Hillsbrad?
A: Southshore

Q: Where do Humans start at level 1?
A: Northshire Valley (or Elwynn Forest)

Q: What is the name of the level 60 Warlock mount?
A: Dreadsteed

Q: What were Blood Elf Paladins called in lore at the start of Burning Crusade?
A: Blood Knights

Q: Who is the Regent Lord of Silvermoon?
A: Lor'themar Theron

Q: What is the new level cap in Wrath of the Lich King?
A: 80


I can post more if you want :P

[Ansha]

Point of order, there are two races that cannot be rogues. Draenei AND tauren.

[l3rokken4ngel]

Sure keep posting! I saw a few I really liked and some I may reword. =) I apprecaite it greatly!

[opalexian]

Advurb, those are some weird questions. Most of them are pretty 'duh' if you've played the game for more than a week, then you ask stuff about minute details relating to arenas that only arena junkies would know. You are so...odd. o_O

[Advurb]

I tried to vary them.

[Advurb]

Point of order, there are two races that cannot be rogues. Draenei AND tauren.

Aww feck, I'm an idiot, you're right.

[Geofforan]

I'd say change the Onyxia question so that it reads:

"Q: What is the name of Onyxia's human form?
A: Lady Katrana Prestor"

[Lelenia]

Gotta get a group dressed up to be the jamin' band from Shat...STORM, EARTH AND FIRE, HEED MY CALL!

On a more serious note, though, you could tap into the vast amount of lore that was put into the first installment of WoW...like all those little books that are littered around on this side of the Dark Portal, each with a tidbit of knowledge for everyone to see. There's also an annoyingly long quest chain for Alliance in Duskwood trying to track down the life and times of one individual (think his name was Mistmantle...but I'm tired, damnit :P). Then there's the random quest items that drop off the Scourge while you're grinding away, letters and such. You *can* open those and read what the hell is in there, and use some of that as well.

[Anorah]

PVP CONTEST!
Then when the police show up, argue that everyone was flagged properly.

[l3rokken4ngel]

Actually.. I was gonna do that.. but leave out the lady part. Just use the name so it wouldn't be too easy

And we are gonna have one cop already there XD lawl.

"Officer, they were just pvping! It's okay!"

[opalexian]

If you know some SCA people you could try to get in some bonky weapons to 'pvp' with, those are always fun. Just, uh, have an 'arena' set up or something ; 3

I asked the GameStop I got my Wii at if they were gonna do anything special but they didn't know. Bleh. : /

[Yehvon]

cheap idea's? walmart has started their christmas stuff already, go get some fake ice and make your gamestop a northrend winter wonderland.

[Emmons]

Here's an awesome contest: Whoever's Horde wins a prize!

The BC launch at my local gamestop was a frackin' Alliance-fest. I think I was the only Horde player. It's alright though, being second in line gave me plenty of time to slash tires.