FAQ about Freak Wars 2021 Online
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One more year the situation forces us to repeat Freak Wars in online format. The 2021 edition will be from your sofa once again. However, we have learned many things that we are going to put into practice in a new event that you can't miss.
Here is a summary of the most frequently asked questions you may have. For any other, you can ask us through our usual channels
When will Freak Wars Online be?
From 10 to 12 September 2021. We maintain the same date but remember that you will not have to move from your sofa because this year the event will be online.
What's new in FWO21?
We are working on all the new features but we can tell you that they will not leave you indifferent. We have learned a lot from the first online edition and although we are eager to see each other face to face again, we are aware that digital can be much more, and we are going to do it.
This new edition will improve communication, content and, of course, collaborations. We are preparing many surprises that we know you will like. We will keep you informed.
How will Freak Wars Online be?
Freak Wars Online will keep the essence of our physical event. We want to continue being the biggest event in Spain of wargames, painting, modelling, cosplay and board games, but taking into account the current situation we also want to take care of the health of all attendees. Therefore, we will move to Internet the best talks with painters, sculptors and brands; the painting, sculpture or cosplay contests; and some tournaments. All for continue being the best meeting point to discover the best news of the wargame, painting and cosplay world.
The event will be live broadcasted on our Youtube channel (don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date with everything we are uploading) and on Twitch. This year as a novelty, we are opening a Discord channel to the whole community where you will be able to interact with all the attendees not only during the event, but throughout the year.
Of course, you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For those who can't watch the live streming, all the contents will be available deferred later on both the official Freak Wars YouTube and Facebook accounts.
Which is the schedule for Freak Wars Online?
Although all the contents can be viewed later in deferred, Freak Wars Online will have the following schedule (Spanish time - GMT +2):
- Friday 10 September: 18:00 to 00:00
- Saturday 11 September: 11:00 to 1:00
- Sunday 12 September: 11:00 to 17:00
Will there be contests?
Of course. We keep the painting, illustration, sculpture, cosplay, scenery and short story contests. But the rules will change slightly. You will be able to check them in the activities section of the web.
And will there be miniature, T-shirt or dice?
Of course. We've already introduced you to The Crab Samurai, the miniature of Freak Wars 2020. This one, along with the official T-shirt, the dice and some more surprises will be available soon.Of course. Stay tuned, because in the coming months we will show you everything we have prepared for this edition. We also promise that we have learned a lot from the first online edition and orders will take much less time.Of course. We've already introduced you to The Crab Samurai, the miniature of Freak Wars 2020. This one, along with the official T-shirt, the dice and some more surprises will be available soon.
Do I have to pay?
No. Freak Wars continues to be completely free and open to anyone who has a computer, tablet or mobile phone with an Internet connection.
How can I contribute?
Although Freak Wars Online is free, organizing this event involves a significant resource cost. It's true that this year the budget is much smaller, but that does not mean that in order to continue Freak Wars along the time, economic and human support isn't needed
- If you are a brand and/or association interested in having a presence at FWO21, you can contact us at info@freakwarsmadrid.com
- If you like the hobby and you have an interesting proposal to make, you can write to info@freakwarsmadrid.com
- If you are a blog or media, you can write us to prensa@freakwarsmadrid.com
- If you want to help us to organise this event, we are waiting for you at ejercito@freakwarsmadrid.com
- If you like the hobby, pay close attention because soon we will launch our merchandising with some surprises that you will like!
Moreover, the philosophy of Freak Wars continues intact: a non-profit and solidary event, so we will also keep supporting those who need it the most.