• Q: What is NCFC?
  A: NCFC (Nintendo Community Fangame Convention) is an online convention-styled event for Nintendo fangame creators. The convention takes place over the course of five days and features fangames, workshops, chats, a radio program, a guest Q&A, and other special events.

• Q: What’s changed this year?
  A: There have been a lot of changes since last year’s NCFC. For a complete list, please see the What’s New? page.

• Q: When is it?
  A: NCFC will take place through October 21st to October 25th.

Participating

• Q: I want to show off my project! What do I do?
  A: You’ll need to register your “booth.” Head over to the Registration page and fill out the form provided. Booth registration ends October 1st.

• Q: A “booth”? What’s that?
  A booth is a website where you can showcase your game demo, trailer, or other information.

• Q: Do I need to host my booth on my own webspace?
  A: Nope. If you need hosting, we can provide it; just indicate this on the registration form. If it’s absolutely necessary, we can also create your booth for you.

• Q: What types of games am I allowed to showcase?
  A: This year, we’ve loosened our restrictions on booth content. Previously, games had to deal strictly with Nintendo franchises. Now we’re allowing booths based on Nintendo-related third party games. For a full explanation, see the What’s New? page.

• Q: What’s a workshop?
  A: A workshop is a chat-based event for learning and teaching fangame-related skills. Workshops can encompass any subject. For example, last year’s workshops included spriting, sound design, programming, and level design. Workshops will be held in NCFC's IRC channel.

• Q: I feel like hosting a workshop. How do I sign up?
  A: Go to the Registration page and fill out the form. Make sure to indicate your preferred date and time for the workshop. We’ll be in close email contact as the event gets closer and we create an official schedule. Workshop registration ends October 1st.

• Q: Do I have to register to participate in a workshop?
  A: Absolutely not. Workshops are open to everybody.

Q&A

• Q: What is the Q&A session, and how will it work?
  A: The Q&A session is a chance for you to ask questions to people involved in the gaming industry. Questions must be submitted ahead of time, so visit the Ask page to ask a question. The format for the event has yet to be determined: it may take place live in the #NCFC IRC chat, or it may be conducted ahead of time.

• Q: Who will be participating in the Q&A?
  A: Guild Software, the developer of Vendetta Online will be participating. They should give you a closer look at what’s it like to be a professional game developer. For more information, see the Ask page. Q&A questions are due October 1st.

Other Stuff

• Q: What other events do you have planned?
  A: We’re bringing back the events from last year: the minigame competition, trivia contest, and radio shows are all returning. Plus, we’re adding a few new, extra special ones, including a few tournaments! For more information, check the Events page.

• Q: How can I get to the chatroom?
  A: If you have IRC, connect to irc.windfyre.net and head to #NCFC. If you don’t have IRC, just visit the Chat page.

• Q: You didn’t answer my question!
  A: Contact us.