Help the clueless newbies

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Dec 04, 2004 7:38 am

[quote="gigglesnort"]Hey, I need a clue from you veteran eplayans about how TO GET THE FUCKING BOARD OUT OF MY FUCKING HEAD as I am having a hard time getting any work done these past few days. I am certain I had no idea what I was letting myself into here....all clues welcome....[/quote

You are doomed giggles. There is no cure that I know of, though Geekster seems to have been able to disappear for a month (only to return of course).

swampdog · Post by **swampdog** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 11:44 am

I finally got around to putting together my virgin year notes. It's a little lengthy, and kinda personal in places, but it may be useful to you. Various comments about what worked and didn't work for me in my first (and not last) burning man adventure. http://tinyurl.com/4jbp6

Telefunken · Post by **Telefunken** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:58 pm

Forgive me if this question is covered somewhere on the site, I just haven't found an answer yet.. but when I get to the gate on the 29th with my ticket and tent and stuff ready to go, do I just find a place to camp and plop down? Or are there assigned camps and such... some clarification would be awesome!

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 6:06 pm

Or are there assigned camps and such... some clarification would be awesome!

When you get to the gate you'll probably receive a packet which gives a map of the city complete with notations showing where the theme camp areas are located, various neighborhoods, open space and other info. Short of setting up right on the Esplanade or parking butt in the middle of Death Guild's turf you'll be OK. Also, you'll probably receive a summer mailing that may spell this out as well - assuming you puchase your ticket before ariving at the gate.

Telefunken · Post by **Telefunken** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 7:45 pm

Hey, thanks for the information, that clears everything up! :D

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 8:49 am

And it is always a good idea to first ask your neighbors if it is OK to camp there. Not "required", but it can help avoid nasty confontations later. Also a good way to meet your neighbors! (and they might just let you know that they host a 3am to dawn rave every night...in case that is not your cup of tea)

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 9:00 am

I tend to favor more water-y lagers on the playa rather then the more "chewy" ales, stouts or porters. YMMV

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 9:11 am

blyslv wrote:I tend to favor more water-y lagers on the playa rather then the more "chewy" ales, stouts or porters. YMMV

Why is that? I am normally a die-hard believer in not being able to see through the beer you drink, but on the Playa I favor the cheaper beers (mass produced).

In general, bringing the thread back in-line, "things you will crave and enjoy on the Playa can be completely different from what you would crave in the real world". This is normal, to be expected, and should bring no shame.

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 9:49 am

Hmmm, how to avoid looking like a newbie? Stop caring how you look. :)

While all the advice here is good, at heart the label, "newbie," says more about the speaker than the person they're trying to describe with it. No matter what you do you'll discover that some "old timer," will feel the need to explain some decision you've made/action you've taken via your experience at burningman. Don't worry about it. It's got more to do with them being grumpy, stuck in the past, confusing their own internal changes with changes in the event, and so on.

So, want to not look like a newbie? Ignore the foggies who will call you one. :)

Ron

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:28 am

Plenty of people volunteer that they are "newbies", or should be called that. Says as much about contemporary culture as it does about bunringman, IMO.

Help the clueless newbies

my notes

Setting up camp

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