Icrontic presents the TRON Legacy SCVNGR trek and Daft Punk tribute

Brian Ambrozy 16 Nov, 2010 at 8:39pm ET Article published in Life

Many of us grew up with TRON, and for techie nerds like us, there’s no more exciting movie release this year than TRON Legacy.

By all accounts, this movie will be spectacular. That’s why we decided to celebrate the release with a TRON Legacy-themed SCVNGR trek, movie viewing, and a Daft Punk tribute set performed by Detroit area tag-team DJ duo DJ Meph and Boof from the band Lune Noir.

Daft Punk tribute by Lune Noir

We’ve teamed up with the folks at SCVNGR as well as several local businesses to provide a fun “trek” throughout Metro Detroit, which will include viewing the movie in IMAX 3D, and will culminate in an afterparty to remember as Lune Noir makes sweet digital love to your ear-ginas.

Our SCVNGR trek will take teams of people all over Metro Detroit to find and scan QR code clues that will earn them points. Teams will be competing for top score, with bragging rights and possible prizes (as we get them, we’ll announce them, and you know one thing Icrontic is good at is scoring swag for our community.)

In order to participate, teams will need a few things:

A mode of transportation: The play area will be Metro Detroit, and you’ll need a vehicle to get around.
A four person team.
At least one person on your team needs an iPhone or Android-powered device running Android 2.1 or higher. Your phones must be able to support the SCVNGR app.
A SCVNGR account for one of the members of your team.
A Facebook account for every participant
An Icrontic forums account for every participant
A ticket to either the 4pm or 7pm IMAX 3D showing of TRON Legacy at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights, MI on December 17th, 2010.
The smartphone holders needs to be 21+ because the final destination is at a bar.
Friday, December 17th free on your busy social calendar.
An awesome team name.

Not all team members need to be 21+ to participate, but only those 21+ will be able to end the night at the bar for the Daft Punk tribute set. While not necessary, we encourage teams to have Twitter accounts and use the hashtag #ICTRON or Facebook pages to brag about their progress.

To announce your participation, make sure you register for Icrontic, log in, and post your team name and members list in this discussion. Once you’re done with that, create your SCVNGR account and make sure to friend me!

Here’s how the scoring will work: each team designates a SCVNGR “point person”. That’s the person on the team whose points will count towards the team’s total. There will also be bonus points awarded for completionism: At certain levels of challenges completed, bonus points will be awarded (at the end of the trek). At the end of the night, the team with the highest points wins. In the event of a tie, the first team who checks in to the final destination will have the advantage.

Join us on December 17th for this legendary event. Have a fun day, see new things, see TRON Legacy in IMAX 3D, and attend an awesome after party with fantastic music. You got something better to do on a Friday?

The event begins at NOON on December 17th. Meet at the designated starting point for further instructions. Your first clue:

Comments

16 Nov 2010 ~ 9:02pm Winfrey Tie-breaker is a last man standing game of light cycles.
16 Nov 2010 ~ 9:24pm Thrax This is a level above rad. I'll leave it to the masses to choose this word.
16 Nov 2010 ~ 9:33pm djmeph Hoobastank
16 Nov 2010 ~ 9:37pm BuddyJ Mopeds or scooters will be the most efficient/awesome form of transportation for this event. Rock Star parking for the win.
16 Nov 2010 ~ 9:48pm PhIxX This is by far the only thing I've heard of that would risk me getting groped by airport security on the way out of Texas. Alas, baby and fund limitations - but hey, can't wait to hear how everything goes down!
16 Nov 2010 ~ 11:31pm GHoosdum This is truly awesome.
17 Nov 2010 ~ 12:29am pseudonym This sounds awesome guys.

Buddy J wrote:

Mopeds or scooters will be the most efficient/awesome form of transportation for this event. Rock Star parking for the win.

Gonna have to get lucky on the weather for that to happen. Moped snowtires?
17 Nov 2010 ~ 11:18am primesuspect BTW, this is an official Icrontic event. IC members who have been to ICHQ before are welcome to make a weekend of it; consider this a replacement for Decemberween
17 Nov 2010 ~ 1:27pm Cliff_Forster

Thrax wrote:

This is a level above rad. I'll leave it to the masses to choose this word.

I think the therm you are looking for is Rezzed up!
17 Nov 2010 ~ 3:57pm AlexDeGruven Hmm... I initially RSVP'd maybe. But since I'm already taking the day off (seeing the opening at midnight on Thursday), I think I'm going to have to come back with a resounding "IN!".

I need a team to join. I have an Android phone and a fast car.
17 Nov 2010 ~ 4:18pm Ryder Who is going to sign up to ride with Ryder?

Possibly in (only 20% sure).
17 Nov 2010 ~ 4:31pm RyanMM I want to play. I have neither an Android phone nor a fast car though, so I'd have to pal around with some other peeps.
17 Nov 2010 ~ 4:32pm primesuspect PS: "Fast" is not a requirement in a vehicle for this trek
17 Nov 2010 ~ 4:34pm AlexDeGruven

primesuspect wrote:

PS: "Fast" is not a requirement in a vehicle for this trek

I'm sure it's not. Makes it more fun, though
17 Nov 2010 ~ 5:28pm Ryder

primesuspect wrote:

PS: "Fast" is not a requirement in a vehicle for this trek

Nor is driving around town, but... ya know
17 Nov 2010 ~ 6:41pm WagsFTW Ryder, if we can go, I'll be on a team with you!
17 Nov 2010 ~ 7:45pm Thrax Wish I could go.
18 Nov 2010 ~ 4:25pm MAGIC

primesuspect wrote:

PS: "Fast" is not a requirement in a vehicle for this trek

Snow tires, maybe.
18 Nov 2010 ~ 11:05pm djmeph Ryan has a minivan, you should ALL want to be on his team. Would be tough to have four people couped up in a 2-door all day.
19 Nov 2010 ~ 12:12am pseudonym Oh yeah, well I have a box truck!

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bonus foreign language dub
19 Nov 2010 ~ 9:03am AlexDeGruven

djmeph wrote:

Ryan has a minivan, you should A
LL want to be on his team. Would be tough to have four people couped up in a 2-door all day.

'couped up' in a 2-door, eh?
20 Nov 2010 ~ 4:55pm RootWyrm Inb4... nobody. Aw.
Might have a new phone before then, we'll see.
23 Nov 2010 ~ 6:07pm djmeph Yeah, so I just won this auction and will be wearing it during the Daft Punk tribute.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170567176758&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
23 Nov 2010 ~ 6:09pm djmeph

AlexDeGruven wrote:

'couped up' in a 2-door, eh?

Next stop, Coupersville!
23 Nov 2010 ~ 9:35pm RyanMM

djmeph wrote:

Ryan has a minivan, you should ALL want to be on his team. Would be tough to have four people couped up in a 2-door all day.

This presumes I could have the thing cleaned out and able to seat more than 2 people by then.
23 Nov 2010 ~ 10:41pm primesuspect People, listen.

It will be worth attending if for no other reason than to see DJ Meph in that helmet.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 11:26am primesuspect Bump for a question:

I feel like if I had announced this as "Icrontic Decemberween 2010" and left it at that (drinking! spilling stuff at ICHQ! Debauchery!) I would have bigger response...

I'm actually pretty sad about the lack of response so far. I thought this would be something exciting and different and a riot to participate in, but the lack of enthusiasm is getting me down.

What can I do to help bring up the excitement? Do you guys need more help organizing teams? More info?

I mean, this is an official Icrontic event. This is replacing Decemberween this year. The whole weekend is available for you guys to hang out and party... It's just a name change and an additional activity on Friday...
29 Nov 2010 ~ 11:37am Thrax You have no response because most people have to work during the scavenger hunt and both movie showtimes.

If it were a Saturday, I'd bet on a better turnout.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 12:13pm pseudonym I think that's part of it. Even though I have a job where I can potentially leave early for something, I just never know when things are going to hit the fan.

Also, that's my house Christmas party that day.... which apparently you will not be coming to
29 Nov 2010 ~ 12:58pm mertesn I would love to participate, but my vacation time is 100% tied up right now.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 1:03pm primesuspect Most people work on Friday at 7pm?
29 Nov 2010 ~ 1:08pm fatcat some thoughts:

"A mode of transportation: The play area will be Metro Detroit, and youâ€™ll need a vehicle to get around" - requires hooking up with someone willing to drive all over Detroit, limits those flying in.

"A four person team." gotta organize a team, which takes time

"At least one person on your team needs an iPhone or Android-powered device running Android 2.1 or higher. Your phones must be able to support the SCVNGR app." I know what SCVNGR is, but could care less about it. I don't know the stats on people with phones > android 2.1 either

"A SCVNGR account for one of the members of your team." again, some people just don't care about geo-locations (fad)

"A Facebook account for every participant" ah, why do you need facebook again? is this just to keep track via linked account with twitter?

"A ticket to either the 4pm or 7pm IMAX 3D showing of TRON Legacy at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights, MI on December 17th, 2010." to be honest, I had never even heard of TRON until everyone at Icrontic started fapping about the movie coming out. Yet, I still have no desire to see it. I think the movie is gonna let a lot of people down, imo.

"Friday, December 17th free on your busy social calendar." and this is the main killer right here. We just got done Thanksgiving, and we have Christmas right around the corner, so anyone not a Detroit "local" is pretty much out. I'm also gonna throw in the "new" TSA and the effin prices of plane tickets now days. I know I'm not flying anytime soon, if ever again.

So, instead of a "hey come hang out at ICHQ, drink, laugh, don't need to think or really do anything besides wear a costume, party" you have something, that while I'll admit is a really cool idea and something to look more into, that requires planning, requires traveling in December, and requires a good amount of $ to participate in.

As for why you don't have more "locals", I gotta agree with Thrax
29 Nov 2010 ~ 1:12pm Thrax

primesuspect wrote:

Most people work on Friday at 7pm?

A lot of people work until 6 PM, which makes it difficult to leave work, get ready and make it to the theatre in time for the showing.

It would be problematic for me, for example (if I were local that is).
29 Nov 2010 ~ 3:53pm Annes Sounds rad as hell, and I would LOVE to do this (or something like it in the future), but it's the same day as my company's holiday party which was booked months ago.

I should also mention that, from the description, it doesn't feel like it's a "hey, come visit for a weekend" event - more of a Friday night one-off.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 4:52pm CB I've found personally that it's extreemly difficult to get anything going in December. People simply have too many family things and holiday parties to go to. I think last year's Decemberweenmas was a scheduling fluke (although, I can't be sure since I wasn't able to make it (too many holiday parties)).

I mean: from now until the first of the new year, my weekends are packed with stuff for work, friends, and family. Everybody wants to have a holiday party, and there are only so many weekends in December.

Driving up to Detroit for a weekend, when it would mean missing 2-3 other holiday parties is a non-starter. Especially since I'm pretty sure I'll be seeing you guys in January, which isn't far off.

For those who have to fly, this is the worst time of year to fly, even when you don't consider TSA's new policies.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 8:08pm WagsFTW I would like to attend, if Andrew can leave work early. He would have to get out early to make it out there by either movie time. We are also going to Detroit the weekend before this event for my graduation, and money is a big constraint at the moment. (Main reason why we didn't come out for the small get-together this past weekend.)
29 Nov 2010 ~ 8:09pm WagsFTW But in all honesty, Saturday would be a better evening (or day) for this. Can still go to the concert Friday night, then Saturday do scavenger hunting (when there is sunlight) and see the movie.

Even Meghann said she would want to do it, but can't make it in time to see the movie/scavenger hunt on Friday because she has an exam. I think the Friday thing is just the biggest issue.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 8:23pm MAGIC Yeah, I can't really get out of work easily with the holiday season in full swing, so Saturday would be much more accommodating for the hunt. I could make it for the 7pm movie but making it with enough time for the scavenger hunt would be hard.

I am excited for it as I usually am for IC things.

And, jesus christ Greg way to be a negative Nancy.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 8:28pm WagsFTW

fatcat wrote:

some thoughts: And my rebuttle

"A four person team." gotta organize a team, which takes time -- Not really that difficult.

"At least one person on your team needs an iPhone or Android-powered device running Android 2.1 or higher. Your phones must be able to support the SCVNGR app." I know what SCVNGR is, but could care less about it. I don't know the stats on people with phones > android 2.1 either Brian is very passionate about SCVNGR, which is pretty cool, one of the prime reasons for this event. To introduce people to this app, the abilities it has, and to do a modern scavenger hunt.

"A SCVNGR account for one of the members of your team." again, some people just don't care about geo-locations (fad) Then don't participate in the scavenger hunt. Have you ever heard of a person not participating in a scavenger hunt because they don't care about cameras (or think they are a fad)?

"A ticket to either the 4pm or 7pm IMAX 3D showing of TRON Legacy at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights, MI on December 17th, 2010." to be honest, I had never even heard of TRON until everyone at Icrontic started fapping about the movie coming out. Yet, I still have no desire to see it. I think the movie is gonna let a lot of people down, imo. This is the main reason for the event. People on Icrontic are excited for TRON, so Brian created a pretty sweet event surrounding the release for the movie, and put work into the scavenger hunt, for a fun and unique activity for fans.

I think this event is a great idea. See my previous posts for suggestions (Saturday instead of Friday). Brian, you put a lot of work into this event, and I love scavenger hunts! I hope we can make it out! Would love to geek out with you about QR Codes and SCVNGR.
29 Nov 2010 ~ 11:50pm fatcat

fatcat wrote:

that while I'll admit is a really cool idea and something to look more into
30 Nov 2010 ~ 11:19am AlexDeGruven Brian, I also think you need to message the 10 people who have confirmed on FB to get them over here and finish the registration process.

I imagine several of them accepted, and are planning on attending, but didn't read through everything and understand that they also need to confirm over here.
8 Dec 2010 ~ 6:39am RootWyrm Hey Alex, can we get a link for the FB signup part? Darned if I can find it, but I technically Failbook anyway.
8 Dec 2010 ~ 7:15am primesuspect There's no need to sign up on Facebook. This is the official thread for it. Just say "in" and give me a team name
8 Dec 2010 ~ 4:14pm djmeph Yeah, we no longer need Facebook participation. Fuck Facebook really. Also, Fatcat, I've seen a 20 minute preview of the movie and it blew my mind more than any blowjob I've received in my life. Which is why I'm trying to secure a blowjob during the movie so I can at last die in peace. Any volunteers PM me.
10 Dec 2010 ~ 2:04pm AlexDeGruven Since this is happening a week from today, I thought I'd check and see what showing people who are going are planning on attending.
10 Dec 2010 ~ 2:14pm fatcat

djmeph wrote:

Yeah, we no longer need Facebook participation. Fuck Facebook really. Also, Fatcat, I've seen a 20 minute preview of the movie and it blew my mind more than any blowjob I've received in my life. Which is why I'm trying to secure a blowjob during the movie so I can at last die in peace. Any volunteers PM me.

Well put sir

also, sorry about the bad blowjobs. really.
10 Dec 2010 ~ 7:04pm primesuspect We have teams from Masco (a local company) forming up, I know for a fact.

I think I'll have to message people who have RSVPed on Facebook because nobody seems to get that they need to post here.
12 Dec 2010 ~ 2:37pm RyanMM I'm afraid I'm going to have to bow out of playing this one. I'll probably try and make it to see the movie with you guys, but I'm completely backed up on work and just can't spare a whole day this week for anything fun. Sorry guys.
14 Dec 2010 ~ 2:28pm AlexDeGruven Before I let myself forget, I just bought my ticket for the 7pm show.

I'm assuming, by the lack of response here, but anecdotally confirmed attendance elsewhere, that we'll organize teams at the beginning that afternoon?
14 Dec 2010 ~ 9:27pm primesuspect Friends,

I am so sorry, but I need to cancel the SCVNGR trek event due to many circumstances; believe it or not, the weather factored into it, but so did family sickness and some other random stuff, all of which severely impacted my ability to get everything ready in time.

Please accept my sincere apologies for the let-down and inconvenience.

The Daft Punk Tribute is STILL going on at the Old Miami. I highly encourage your attendance, it's going to be an amazing show and you get to see DJ Meph in a helmet. He is a robot, after all.

Again, my most humble apologies.

-Brian
14 Dec 2010 ~ 9:36pm AlexDeGruven Still going to the movie at 7, though. Who else is going?
14 Dec 2010 ~ 10:03pm WagsFTW Magic and I will probably be in attendance, with some others. (Spencer and Meghann?) Not sure who else.
15 Dec 2010 ~ 8:34pm danball1976 I found a majority of the sound track rather boring.
17 Dec 2010 ~ 10:56am WagsFTW Since no one communicated anything, and just found out that no one (other than AlexDeGruven) is going to the movie... and it doesn't sound like there is any set get together... Magic and I are staying home this weekend. Wish there was more communication on what people were still doing...

See you all for New Years.
17 Dec 2010 ~ 11:13am primesuspect Can't afford the movie tickets, sorry.
17 Dec 2010 ~ 11:14am AlexDeGruven Well, crap. I already bought my ticket, and it's not in my neck of the woods. Is ANYONE here still going to the 7pm show and djmeph's thing after?

I really detest going to movies alone. Even one I've been looking forward to this much.
17 Dec 2010 ~ 11:16am primesuspect I think Ryan Meray is still going, can't be sure though...
17 Dec 2010 ~ 11:28am RyanMM I think we're planning on doing a Saturday night show; no one bought tickets yet and today's a really bad day for me. Gonna be with clients till 8pm or so.

Alex, you can try contacting customer service and returning it if you don't want to make the drive, day of they sometimes will.
18 Dec 2010 ~ 11:16am SpencerForHire If / when you guys figure out exactly what time we're going let me know.
18 Dec 2010 ~ 11:19am RyanMM I'm inclined to do an evening show personally. There's a 7:30PM show at the MJR 20 in Real3D; the trade-off is the audio isn't as bowel-quaking as IMAX but from what I hear, the Real3D's projection and glasses technology is superior to the IMAX implementation.

I will be driving by that theater today around 2pm, and would love it if I had an accurate count of tickets because I could buy them then. They can also be obtained on Movietickets.com if you want to pay the $.50 per ticket service charge. Otherwise, they're $12 per ticket.
18 Dec 2010 ~ 11:56am Cliff_Forster Zoe and I are kickin it in 2D at 4PM because we are old school like that. Vibrant color and contrast > headache inducing effects.
18 Dec 2010 ~ 10:07pm UPSLynx I'm seeing it in 2D tonight, mostly because 3D tickest in California get up to $14 dollars. Plus, it won't suck as bad.
18 Dec 2010 ~ 10:32pm Cliff_Forster I just want to say I thought the film was great. Sagged a little in the middle, could have cut a good fifteen minutes of needless disposition, but the action sequences, and the visuals are top notch. They do an amazing job of creating an truly unique fantasy world. I hope it catches on with the audience. I can see some viewers trying way too hard to make sense of it all. Suspension of disbelief mandatory. You just have to go with it and loose yourself in the fantasy.