My entry for the MML3PV Contest is a viral-type video available since May 22nd at the following YouTube address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95POwgRrcXAThe objective of my campaign is to promote Mega Man Legends 3 through a short video produced to generate speculation through the audience – using a concept similar to the previously cancelled Mega Man Universe title, which had a “Your world, Megafied” motto, my video shows a real world take to a common Mega Man Legends scene, in which Volnutt kicks a can in the ground into proper places such as the garbage can.Audience reaction and feedback is expected through view statistics (such as linking into blogs or forums), comments and “like”s.I’ll keep you informed of any updates into the campaign =D

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I bring you a report of the first week of my Mega Man Legends 3 advertising campaign located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95POwgRrcXABefore the video upload:
05/21 – Shooting at the Oswaldo Cruz University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A wide audience of students, professors and passerbys were told it was a promotional campaign for Mega Man Legends 3.Since the video was uploaded:
05/22 – Shared through instant-messaging means.
05/22 – Posted at “O Mundo de Rockman” forums.
http://z11.invisionfree.com/mdrockman2005/index.php?showtopic=5761&view=findpost&p=3703624
05/23 – Started to recieve hits from YouTube searches for “megaman legends 3”
05/24 – Posted at “Capcom-Unity Devroom” forums.
http://www.capcom-unity.com/devroom/go/thread/view/114725/27679333/Your_world,_Megafied
05/24 – Posted at Twitter.
http://twitter.com/#!/landxhp/status/73193324298780673
http://twitter.com/#!/GNO2/statuses/73217303768072193
05/24 – Posted at “Gamer Nerd Otaku” blog.
http://gamernerdotaku.blogspot.com/2011/05/video-legal-mega-man-legends-3d.html

During the first week, the video got over 160 views, that’s around 23 views daily. 5 people liked it and 2 disliked, making for about 70% positive acceptance of the campaign.
Plans for the coming week include further linking of the video and making full articles on Mega Man Legends 3 to be posted into game-related websites.

Once again, I’ll keep you updated on further progress for the campaign =D

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Here’s the report for the second week of my Mega Man Legends 3 advertising campaign located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95POwgRrcXA05/27 – Started to recieve hits from YouTube’s related/suggested lists for Mega Man videos.
05/29 – Posted a full article at “FURT” forums.
http://www.romhacking.trd.br/index.php?topic=8174.0
05/31 – Posted at “MML3:PV” GameFaqs forums.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/609523-mega-man-legends-3-prototype-version/59290700
05/31 – Posted a full article at “Alaplaya” forums.
http://en.alaplaya.net/forum/offtopic-f86/legendary-way-to-build-games-t444737.html
06/01 – Posted a full article at “Aeria Games” forums.
http://www.aeriagames.com/forums/en/viewtopic.php?t=1218601
06/05 – Got featured at “Save The Gene”, marking the first website in which I wasn’t directly involved myself in the publishing proccess.
http://www.savethegene.com/?p=603
http://twitter.com/savethegene/status/77500598903246848On the second week, the video met the total of over 230 views, adding around 70 views to the previous week’s results, that’s 10 views per day.At the moment, a sequel video is being planned, but there’s no defined date yet. For the following week, I’ll keep on publishing the video elsewhere.

Next week I’ll send the final progress report before the contest’s closing call!

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Here’s the final weekly report for my Mega Man Legends 3 advertising campaign!06/08 – Posted at Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/landxhp/posts/191015290948602
http://www.facebook.com/megaman/posts/216033611763839
06/09 – Posted at “Melty Brasil” forums.
http://meltybrasil.forumeiros.com/t495-campanha-mega-man-legends-3
06/14 – Posted a full article on “JBox” website.
http://www.jbox.com.br/2011/06/14/games-faca-parte-de-mega-man-legends-3/Unfortunately, the sequel video couldn’t be played out due to a twist in my right foot on friday, which rendered me futile for shooting during the weekend =/

Either way, I just managed to get an article about MML3 published on a very known pop media brazilian website today!
In the end I feel like I’ve really helped bringing MML3 news to varuous audiences, and even if I don’t win first place, I’ll still feel great because I know I’ve really surpassed myself to promote my favourite game series ever!

Thank you very much for the contest!

Hello Heatman and the network team.  This is Servebot #286 reporting in the progress data for the Megaman Legend 3 Prototype Version promotion campaign.  I did my best of my effort to bring Megaman Legend 3 awareness to my area and bit outside from my home town.  I will restate all the progress I had in May to now.  Most of the flyers that I printed out are from the college that I am in and working the summer classes at WCC in Valhalla, White Plains. The computer staffs were kind enough for me to use the machine.

My first promotion duty was printing out flyers of the MML 3 PV (Megaman Legend 3 Prototype Version) through a local GameStop in Central Avenue, which the employees are familiar with me and agree to take the flyers by distributing the paper to other gamers and stores.  The first batch was about 150 copies given to them and second batch was 100 copies making 250 copies distribute on May.  During the June time I had to recreate the third batch since the news about MML 3 PV delay and send it to the GameStop again since they needed more flyers so I made 100 copies at that time.   I also recently made 20 summary papers about the MML series and the upcoming Prototype Version for the employees at the Nintendo World Store.  The paper explains the Prototype Version game mechanics system and summarizing story so far from 1 and 2.  The reason I did this so the Nintendo World Store employees can read about the upcoming game and can tell customers about it which at first I needed the manager permission before doing this action which she/he agrees to the cause (that store has multiple managers there).  I finally made my final batch of the flyers to GameStop and gave out 150 flyers making 250 papers of June which total up to 500 flyers made and given out at Central Avenue and White Plains area.

So my final result that I made 500 flyers in total and made 20 summarizes paper of MML 3 PV as well a short backstory to MML.  I hope I did okay with it since I had to make sure there were areas I can give out the flyers or finding a place to distribute them.  I hope my effort along with other people did well.  In the mean time I got to work on a mascot for the Bright Bat as well as making a clay sculpture of a Servebot and Data.

From

Servebot #286

PS:

Sorry if their anything word structure didn’t make sense and if so email back for any you don’t understand.

While the main part of my project has not been deployed the wheels have already begun to turn.  I am a gigging classical/flamenco guitarist currently in a guitar duo, and my project is playing a Mega Man tribute concert promoting MMLegends 3 prototype edition.  We will be performing not only songs from the Mega Man series but also songs from other popular game series (mario, street fighter, etc).  The flyer, which is attached to this email, is already posted all over Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach.  I will keep you updated as time progresses.  Please let me know if any other information is needed.

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Update 1: Attached to this email is the handbill that will handed out at tonight’s show not only promoting the Mega Man tribute  concert but also the Prototype Edition.  Stacks of these will be left at friendly establishments around town.  Please note the handbill will be about the size of a postcard, and although there is color on the pdf they will be in black and white.  Oh and if you were wondering why Mega Man has long hair and a beard in the flyer, it’s because I refashioned him to look like yours truly.

Daniel Jreisat

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Update 2: So the next step in my project went beautifully!  Tons of people at last nights gig that were pumped about handbills with MegaMan on them.  Its really nice to see how many people, of all ages, really dig the blue bomber.  Lots of the folks I talked to seemed generally interested in MML3, and the majority of them will be at the tribute show. I’m hoping these people buy the prototype, mainly for my selfish reasons of wanting Capcom to make MML3.  Ha!

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Update 3: I checked back at the establishments where I left handbills, and about 90% of them were gone so that’s good.  Also, at this weekends gig more megaman songs were played along with promotional announcements and handbills.  I will try and get some audio clips of the Megaman tribute concert on the 20th either from my iphone or direct in through the soundboard.  If I’m updating to much let me know (just excited).

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Update 4: Learned/reinterpreted Cold Smile In Ressonance for dual classical guitars, should be a nice addition to the concert.  I will make sure to get you a soundboard recording of this.  Another addition, I’ve decided to give out some prizes just some random things we have: our album, gift certificates, etc.  Doesn’t cost us much, but more incentive to get people in the doors.

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Update 5: Here is the tentative setlist (and song styles) for this weekends show:Set I:Introductions/MML3 “plug”

MM II: Dr. WIly’s Castle (Classical)

Super Mario Bros 2: Overworld (Gypsy Jazz)

MM: Elecman (Classical)

Street Fighter II: Vega’s Theme (Flamenco)

Super Mario Galaxy: Comet Observatory (Classical)

Raffle drawings/MML3 “plug”

MMZ: Cold Smile in Resonance (Classical)

Banjo Kazooie: Click Clock Wood (Classical/Fingerstyle)

Super Mario Bros: Medley: Overworld – Underground – Water stage (Classical)

Super Mario 64: Jolly Roger Bay (Classical)

MM VI: Dr. Wily’s Castle (Classical)

MML3 “plug”

Set II: Originals and covers of flamenco/classical songs with MML3 “plugs” throughout.

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The next few emails I will be sending will contain photos’s and audio of the show.  Also, I wasn’t extremely pleased with the performance of Cold Smile in Resonance on Friday night so, as a gift for you and myself, I made a recording of it this weekend.  I might add that the show went great. There was a nice turnout and the raffle was fun.  This email contains some photos the next will be audio.  All the best.

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Here are the audio tracks.  They are as clear as we could get them.  We got a buddy to record them on his smart phone near the speaker, unfortunately because he was close to my speaker you can’t really hear Jordan’s guitar parts all that well in the Vega theme.     Also, about the extension of the contest I am against it, because I feel it’s a little unfair to the folks who put their time and effort into a project to meet an allotted time.  I am all for promoting Legends 3 more, but that can also be done outside of the contest rules.  For instance, I am planning another Mega Man concert where I plan to play the entire Resonant Vie album arranged for guitar, but ultimately it’s up to you.  Feel free to post Cold Smile in Resonance on themmnetwork site ;).

Daniel K. Jreisat

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Update: Since the majority of my project has already been deployed there is nothing that huge to update.  However, at all my gigs since the may 20th show I have been playing more MegaMan songs followed by an announcement concerning MegaMan Legends 3 prototype edition.

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Re-send of last Update: Since the majority of my project has already been deployed there is nothing that huge to update.  However, at all my gigs since the may 20th show I have been playing more MegaMan songs followed by an announcement concerning MegaMan Legends 3 prototype edition.

Hey TMMN!

Long time no chat! I thought I’d submit something for this contest of yours because hey… I’m dying for that D-Arts MMX at the least.

My idea for the contest was to create something infectiously cute, or rather, something that could infect the US with a large dose of kawaii while profiting in the process. I came across some Super Mario keychains at Toys R us a few weeks ago that I couldn’t pass up. They came in a set of 3 and sold for about $7.50 altogether. I’ve included a picture of 2 of them in the attachments. So I thought, wouldn’t it be great if the same thing could be done for MML? Sell charms (or keychains) individually while injecting society with something as equally, if not more so, cute than “Domo” or “Hello Kitty”, right?

Voilà! The servbot charms were born! These little buggers are essentially the different faces and emotions of the servbots, plus a few originals (Bonne Family symbol, Bon Bonne). The art is based off of stuff I found on the internet, with the basic servbot head template based on some contest that Capcom had a while back.

What are they?

– Servbot Charms! Join the Air Pirates!

What can you do with them?

-Almost anything! Put them on your bracelet, your anklet, your necklace, your earrings, your keychain, or even on the slider of the zipper of your jacket! Show them off to the world!

How much does it cost to make? (semi-estimates from local metal printing shops)

– 1 Aluminum sheet (0.040 gauge, 10″ x 14″) plus vinyl or applicant and punching them out = Roughly $30 – $40 per sheet.

– 60 charms fit on one sheet. Each charm is roughly 1.25″ x 1.25″

What is the profit?

– $2 each? That’s $120 minus $30 = $90 (Probably the most reasonable price for charms)

– $3 each? $180 – $30 = $150. This all depends on the quality of the charm and metal, of course.

What is the appeal?

– Collect them all, find the rare ones, catch people’s attention with bright yellow colors and cute faces! Variety and rarity (limited supplies) are key factors here.

Where can people buy them?

– Hot Topic (lots of kids go there), official Capcom kiosks at E3, the online Capcom store, and so on.

In conclusion, something that costs so little to the consumer while being incredibly applicable could collectively make lots of profit for Capcom. I am including the .png template for the charms in the email (if Capcom wants the .psd, well, that’s up to them). I would have printed some charms out to pass out, but it seems no one in my hometown is capable of cutting out small metal images because the vinyl could slide off. I really wanted to give some away for free too… ah well. Maybe I just need to keep looking. If I manage to make this happen, I’ll update with a second email with pictures of models wearing the charms. Later!

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Hello once again TMMN!

Here’s the follow up to my previous email. I found a few places that would be able to help, in some way or form, with my project. At a jeweler, the molder said that making a mold of one character would run me $150, and any derivatives (charms) of that mold would be $80-$100. This was out of the question, obviously. I only had roughly $30 to work with!

The only individuals that could do this for me on a budget were FedEx. I wound up changing the material too, because there’s no way in heck I’d manage to neatly cut aluminum or metal for this type of thing without the use of a jigsaw. The print job on the plastic was a bit lackluster as well. You’ll see that in the photos, the servbots have brown dots all over them. The only ones that looked nearly unaffected by the print job were the skulls.

This is what my budget got me:

7mm Jump Rings (144 pieces)                                    = $3.24

Earring attachments                                                   = $3.24

2 Plastic sheets (0.040 gauge @ 12” x 12”)                  = $28.28

20 Legal size papers                                                   = $2.00

1 Hobby Knife                                                             = $4.00

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Total = $40.76

Extra Materials & Tools:

Hammer & Nail (for punching holes for the jump rings)

Wooden Cutting Board (for cutting on)

Clean Metal Nail File (for sanding)

2 Pliers (for managing the jump rings)

Time (Lots of it)

Production

After receiving my product, it was time to cut them out. Luckily, the plastic was thin enough for me to manage and cut with scissors. I have to say, this project has to be the most meticulous (and physically exhausting) one I’ve ever done, but yet so rewarding! I cut and sanded each one individually under pale moonlight, and then I placed them all in hoop rings and a few on earrings. I had no idea that, having done the skulls, that I’d have created Tron Bonne’s earrings. I was so psyched!

I created over 55 charms, with the exception of Bon Bonne. I wound up only giving one Bon Bonne away, because the job of cutting him out and sanding him was incredibly difficult. I’ll talk about this in the Things I learned while making this section. Afterward, I taped each one to a single flyer. Then it was time to distribute these.

Distribution & Feedback

The point of doing this was to get the word out about MegaMan Legends 3 while distributing (for free) something I personally created. My target audience was anyone not appearing older than 25 years old, and no younger than 5 years old. I visited two Gamestops and a mall. There, I distributed 45 charms and flyers today. Here are some interesting statistics for you:

Out of the 45 people that received flyers and charms, 2 people knew what servbots were! One was a female Gamestop employee, and another was a boy with a 3DS at the mall.

In fact, the child at the mall approached me after I gave him the flyer, and asked what the progress was on the Prototype of the game. To avoid seeming like a CAPCOM employee, I told him that decision was up to CAPCOM, and there might be something at E3. He then said he would attach the charm that I gave him to his 3DS. I was flattered.

What I learned from this project

1.)    There are MegaMan fans in my hometown. Awesome!

2.)    I created something that I’ve always wanted, and what made an array of kids smile. It seems there is a market for these types of charms..

3.)    Like with any chemically constructed material, always cover your mouth and nose while sanding & cutting.

4.)    Cutting sharp corners became incredibly tedious, especially with Bon Bonne. If I were to do another project like this again, I will have the characters punched out for me, and I will rework the lineart in photoshop. I would even do new characters that are easy to cut, like reaverbots.

5.)    Working with plastics is potentially dangerous. I’d propose using metal for anyone interested in doing something similar. If the process calls for the use of power tools or heavy machinery, please have a professional nearby to assist.

6.)    I have exceeded my artistic limits. I know now that if I want it bad enough, and if I put my mind to it, that I can achieve it.

7.)    I consider this project a huge personal success. Creating something that I can use and give away is a very rewarding feeling.

8.) The work involved in manually cutting and filing the charms is very exhausting and time consuming. For anyone interested in doing something similar, like I said, I insist that you have someone punch them out for you.

I’m attaching a few pictures for reference. If you have any questions about my project, please do let me know. You can also reach me by cell phone and I’ll give you the number if you ask!

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Howdy again TMMN!

Have you all heard of a website called reddit? I made a post today asking for feedback on my finished project. Here’s the link to the thread, with people’s feedback on it. Needless to say, I’m very flattered 🙂

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/hshc5/i_made_a_buttload_of_these_megaman_legends_charms/

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Hey fellas! Omar here.

So this is that final update you requested on your latest TMMN blog. Below are all of the replies I sent you, including production costs and the result of passing out flyers with my charms. I’ll also include some photos of my work.

But I’d also like to reiterate the mass amount of feedback I got on Reddit:

http://www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/hshc5/i_made_a_buttload_of_these_megaman_legends_charms/

When you click, look around the upper right corner. You’ll see some statistics about the thread. Namely, that my thread received 824 upvotes.

So let’s do some simple math here. Let’s say CAPCOM were to create charms like these and sell them at Hot Topic, or Gamestop, or some place like that. Let’s say CAPCOM sold them for $2 each. For something so applicable and within that price range, CAPCOM could make around $1648. If I were to do this myself, I would need to create 12 sheets of charms at $13 each, which would cost roughly $156 all together.

That is $1492 in profit.

Not only would selling something that people want be profitable, but it would also turn heads and create buzz about this game. If I could say just one thing to CAPCOM about my project here, it would be “People want this. This is how I promoted the game and how you should too. Get to it.”

~Omar

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