Turk Coffee: Come see us!

[SephiChan]

Hey guys!

This is Anna, member and cofounder of the Turk Coffee Cosplay group. We attended our first group convention together back in April at Sakura Con, and are bringing the maddess to Kumoricon. Unfortunately, we won't have a skit this year, but we're going to be doing some pretty cool things around the con that we wanted to let everyone know about!

Wonder what would happen if the Turks actually distributed coffee? Well at Kumoricon 2007 you get to find out.  Members of Turk Coffee Cosplay will be wandering the halls handing out our patented coffee along with gil and some other special goodies. Wanna know what's inside our coffee gift packs? Then find us in the halls and ask us anything you want.   

What do we do with this gil, you ask? During the weekend, the members of Turk Coffee will be walking around and collecting gil--not money, but GIL--to see which member/character you want to see covered in silly string. The member/character who has collected the most gil by Monday afternoon will be doused in silly string by their fellow members in front of a live audience. 

We are also constructing (and almost finished with) a small set replica of the gondola from Gold Saucer, shown in the date scene in Final Fantasy VII. For those of you unfamiliar, see the photo below! We plan on having it set up near Gaming for most of the convention, and taking it to the park as well. It'll be open for any cosplayers that are interested to take "date pictures". Even if you don't have a camera, we will, and we'll be putting our photos online after the convention. Just look for the set & the Turks. (At least one of us will be with it at all times.)


It's going to be a lot of fun so keep an eye out for us in the halls. We'll be hard to miss.

[EveofAbyss]

Yay! Great ideas. My gf is a coffee fiend, so I'm sure she will hunt you guys down. I love the implementing of gil, awesome plan!

And yes.....I'm so there for the photo scene.

[QElderHell]

hmmmm. Would i fit right back in, or would the Turks hate me? I mean, i beat the crap out of you guys more then once, but i USED to be a turk....

[kyletothejones]

This is a genius idea! Now, I'll be dressed as the Vault Dweller (Fallout Series, RPG, go look it up) and be carrying around hub bucks (bottle caps, currency in game). Will you guys accept hub bucks? Perhaps we can set up some sort of... currency exchange program! I'd say hub bucks will be slightly more inflated, so maybe 2 hub bucks per gil? Hahaha.

[TomtheFanboy]

We need to make a Convention Economics Guild (CEG for short) where we can manage the echange rates for Gil, US dollars, yen, hubbucks, Canadian Dollars, Universal Credits, bars of gold pressed latinum, rupies, and GP (and eventually we might be able to get Kumorikash in the system).
It'll all be based on the cost of one box of Pocky.

Pocky Club National Bank will be glad to oversee the proceedings to make sure that the negotiations don't break down.

[SephiChan]

Mr_Mustash: Yay! We'll be glad to see ya~

EveofAbyss: Awesome~ Yeah, I know you were one of the people on the Jenova's Witness thread I talked to :3 Glad your g/f likes coffee; I was a little worried not all of the attendees would be too thrilled with that. XD

QElderHell: Ara, who're you cosplaying; Vincent? I'm sure we could get some pictures with you. Though I'm -not- sure what sort of pictures. XD (Pictures of us "beating people up" seemed to be popular at Sakura Con.)

kyletothejones: I think we could accept that! Very cool that you're doing it, too~ I don't know that we'll have extra gil on hand, so don't worry about exchanging. I'd think the rest of my group would be interested enough that you made a currency, too, and would take it.

TomtheFanboy: Brilliant idea. You seem to be full of those.

[kiraraplushie]

I'm excited! I think you guys were my favorite group of Turks at Sakuracon! It'll be awesome to see all of this in action at Kumoricon!

[TomtheFanboy]

Hmmmmm....

Vault Dweller, what is the Hub buck conversion rate for Bottlecaps? I'm making a chart.

[kyletothejones]

Hmmmmm....

Vault Dweller, what is the Hub buck conversion rate for Bottlecaps? I'm making a chart.

2 to 1, as it inspires me to drink more beer to make up the difference! Hurray, beer. Oh, for a frame of reference, I will be easy to spot. Look for the big blonde hair, blue jumpsuit, large 13 on the back. I'll have a gas mask with me and possibly a sign "WTS [Water Chip] ?"

[guspasho]

Please tell me this coffee is also fake.

[TomtheFanboy]

Hmmmmm....

Vault Dweller, what is the Hub buck conversion rate for Bottlecaps? I'm making a chart.

2 to 1, as it inspires me to drink more beer to make up the difference! Hurray, beer. Oh, for a frame of reference, I will be easy to spot. Look for the big blonde hair, blue jumpsuit, large 13 on the back. I'll have a gas mask with me and possibly a sign "WTS [Water Chip] ?"

OK so 2 hub bucks for one bottlecap?

Because I've calculated the scrap metal value of tin alloy bottle caps and black market dollar value FFXI Gil as being 8.14 Gil per bottlecap. Which would mean 16.28 gil equal one hub buck (or 4.07 Gil if you go the other way). Eaither way you're very generous.

Just so you all know, bottlecaps are the other currency in the Fallout setting. If I could find the price of an "iguana kabob" I may have been able to do the conversions myself.

Here's the rest of my findings;
http://pockyclub.com/conventioncurrency.rtf

[SunneyTehBunney]

D: You know, every time  I hear the word Turk I forget what you guys mean. I'm actually TURKISH, from Turkey and it makes me think of that.


You should serve Turkish coffee, it'll fit better XD

[TomtheFanboy]

This is something I've wondered about for a long time. I know the term was chosen because a "Young Turk" is supposed to have the same connotation as a "Mafioso". The turks definitely have that feel to them.

I've heard the term used in a lot of movies, usually by older people, sometimes by European immigrants. So I wonder, if someone acted like a mobster and was rough with people and strong armed them, would they be called Turkish? Is that the sort of image the Ottoman Empire embedded in the consciousness of Europeans?

Is there an etymologist in the house?

[guspasho]

Please tell me this coffee is also fake.

[SephiChan]

This is something I've wondered about for a long time. I know the term was chosen because a "Young Turk" is supposed to have the same connotation as a "Mafioso". The turks definitely have that feel to them.

I've heard the term used in a lot of movies, usually by older people, sometimes by European immigrants. So I wonder, if someone acted like a mobster and was rough with people and strong armed them, would they be called Turkish? Is that the sort of image the Ottoman Empire embedded in the consciousness of Europeans?

Is there an etymologist in the house?

As far as other contexts, I don't know where the term originated. But, in FFVII, TURKS is an acronym for Tactical Urban Reconnaissance and Killing Specialists. :3

[SephiChan]

Update~
Our cosplay group met today to stuff bags and finish work on the gondola set! (Which is now complete, yay!)
I bring you a couple of pictures and video of our shenanagins. These may help you get an idea of what to expect from us at the convention:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca014.jpg Stuffed bags
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca027.jpg Stephen cutting out the window
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca029.jpg Me IN the window
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca033.jpg Sacha, Kayla, and Kevin playing IN the window
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca041.jpg Power tool theater
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y248/SephiChan/tcworkday/tca044.jpg The finished product! (Motorcycle not included)

Short clips of my brother and I waiting for the glue to dry on the window frame while working on the gondola project:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nsUCZgKZK4Q
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vZe2moMxdys

Clip of everyone stuffing bags:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=jNVPZupvas0

Clip of part of the group trying to sneak up on my brother and I while we finished the gondola set:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48iTweT9IPs

Plenty of goodies to keep you busy if you don't already have enough on your plate before the convention! XD

[SunneyTehBunney]

This is something I've wondered about for a long time. I know the term was chosen because a "Young Turk" is supposed to have the same connotation as a "Mafioso". The turks definitely have that feel to them.

I've heard the term used in a lot of movies, usually by older people, sometimes by European immigrants. So I wonder, if someone acted like a mobster and was rough with people and strong armed them, would they be called Turkish? Is that the sort of image the Ottoman Empire embedded in the consciousness of Europeans?

Is there an etymologist in the house?

As far as other contexts, I don't know where the term originated. But, in FFVII, TURKS is an acronym for Tactical Urban Reconnaissance and Killing Specialists. :3

Finally! I learn what Turks means.

Well D: i still say you should serve turkish coffee. Many people will scream and throw it at you thinking it's mud, the ones with a pinch of intelligence and an open mind will actually enjoy it.


That may be a quarter of the con

[EveofAbyss]

Sweet! Thanks for putting so much work into making such a cool, and inventive, idea. I know that will be a hit. ^_^ Can't wait to get my picture taken!

[TomtheFanboy]

Guys seriously, make sure there's no coffee in those bags. It will confuse the hotel and make them think you're selling food/undercutting their coffee shop. Make it more clear that "Turk Coffee" is just a joke and a play on words and not an actual free sample campaign or solicitation of business.

I went through a lot of this sort of stuff with Pocky Club so I know how easy it is to get in trouble.

I like the look of the gondola. I was totally confused until I went back and looked at the screenshot you posted and, oh yeah, the gondola wasn't a giant gold blob like the rest of the saucer! >_<

Do you guys have velvety cushions to sit on?

[SephiChan]

EveofAbyss, I don't think it was actually our idea! Someone on the Jenova's Witness thread mentioned that it'd be cool a while back, and I signed my group up to do it. XD

TomtheFanboy, a different member is currently in contact with guspasho about the coffee, and if it doesn't work out, we do have non-coffee stuffed bags. I understand what you're saying and all, I'm just more in charge of the gondola project, and said other member is in charge of the bags. :3 So whatever happens, we'll be okay.
And sadly, no, no velvety cushions! ;o; We wanted to make the benches, but there really wouldn't have been room for us to transport them, so we have folding chairs! Yay! XD

[TomtheFanboy]

EveofAbyss, I don't think it was actually our idea! Someone on the Jenova's Witness thread mentioned that it'd be cool a while back, and I signed my group up to do it. XD

Who has two thumbs and brilliant ideas?
d ;Db
This guy!

Not that I would try and steal your thunder you guys have put a lot of work into something that benefits everyone and I respect that.

I guess i can deal with a lack of velvet cushions. What do we get to look at through the window? do you guys have a large print of the Gold Saucer to hang back there?

If it gets placed so there's room back there, I want to set up a shot of Barret and Cloud in the gondola with a pouty Aeris and Tifa peeking in the window. That's be hilarious! Must assemble cosplay team to help me get my shot!

[QElderHell]

---------------- Gold Pressed Latinum
1 Strip/ 100 Slips
1 Bar/ 2,000 Slips (20 Strips)

Uniform - 5 Strips
Fancy Dress - 18 Strips
Quark charges Rom ten slips of latinum for a crate of root beer to be given to Nog.
2373
2007

Projected interest rate %4.5
$10.20 = 12 bottles = 1 crate
0.46 a year, 366 years, $178.56 for one case of Rootbeer in Next Generation times.

$178.56/10 slips of Latinum
$17.86/ 1 slip of Gold Pressed Latinum

OMFG so many hugs. Next, complie me a list of the Rules of Acquisition.

[EveofAbyss]

That's a great idea, Tom! And yes, two hundred kudos bars and internets to all the great idealists who contributed to this project!

b ^_^ d

[SephiChan]

EveofAbyss, I don't think it was actually our idea! Someone on the Jenova's Witness thread mentioned that it'd be cool a while back, and I signed my group up to do it. XD

Who has two thumbs and brilliant ideas?
d ;Db
This guy!

Not that I would try and steal your thunder you guys have put a lot of work into something that benefits everyone and I respect that.

I guess i can deal with a lack of velvet cushions. What do we get to look at through the window? do you guys have a large print of the Gold Saucer to hang back there?

If it gets placed so there's room back there, I want to set up a shot of Barret and Cloud in the gondola with a pouty Aeris and Tifa peeking in the window. That's be hilarious! Must assemble cosplay team to help me get my shot!

You wouldn't be stealing our thunder; it wasn't our idea in the first place! XD So that's fine. We just went a little crazy and actually decided to DO it.
Actually, we did something cool with the window. Because in most of the game shots, the window's just black, we've got a black curtain that can be pulled down behind the window. However, we made it so the curtain can be pulled up and tied out of view, so if people want to stand in the window or have whatever scenery in the background, that can work too.

[TomtheFanboy]

OMFG so many hugs. Next, complie me a list of the Rules of Acquisition.

Done and done!

and if you want to be really really picky with me....

COMPILED!

1. Once you have their money, you never give it back.
2. The best deal is the one that brings the most profit.
3. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to.
4. A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen.
6. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. or Never allow family to stand in the way of profit.
7. Keep your ears open.
8. Small print leads to large risk.
9. Opportunity plus instinct equals profit.
10. Greed is eternal.
11. Even if it's free, you can always buy it cheaper.
12. Anything worth selling is worth selling twice.
13. Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.
16. A deal is a deal.
17. A contract is a contract is a contract. But only between Ferengi.
18. A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all.
19. Satisfaction is not guaranteed.
21. Never place friendship above profit.
22. A wise man can hear profit in the wind.
23. Nothing is more important than your health. Except for your money.
27. There is nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
31. Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother...Insult something he cares about instead.
33. It never hurts to suck up to the boss.
34. War is good for business.
35. Peace is good for business.
40. She can touch your lobes, but never your latinum.
41. Profit is its own reward.
44. Never confuse wisdom with luck.
45. Expand or die. (The 95th rule is also given as "Expand or die" on one occasion.)
47. Never trust a man wearing a better suit than your own.
48. The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.
52. Never ask when you can take.
57. Good customers are as rare as latinum. Treasure them.
58. There is no substitute for success.
59. Free advice is seldom cheap.
60. Keep your lies consisten
62. The riskier the road, the greater the profit.
65. Win or lose, there's always Hupyrian beetle snuff.
74. Knowledge equals profit.
75. Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum.
76. Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies!
79. Beware of the Vulcan greed for knowledge.
82. The flimsier the product, the higher the price.
85. Never let the competition know what you're thinking.
89. Ask not what your profits can do for you, but what you can do for your profits.
94. Females and finances don't mix.
95. Expand or die. (The 45th rule was also given as "Expand or die" on one occasion.)
97. Enough... is never enough.
98. Every man has his price.
99. Trust is the biggest liability of all.
102. Nature decays, but latinum is forever.
103. Sleep can interfere with... [cut off]. (The rest of the 103rd rule was never stated onscreen as Pel was interrupted before finishing.)
104. Faith moves mountains... of inventory.
106. There is no honor in poverty.
109. Dignity and an empty sack is worth a sack.
111. Treat people in your debt like family. Exploit them.
112. Never have sex with the boss's sister.
113. Always have sex with the boss.
121. Everything is for sale, even friendship.
123. Even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum.
125. You can't make a deal if you're dead.
139. Wives serve, brothers inherit.
141. Only fools pay retail.
144. There's nothing wrong with charity... as long as it winds up in your pocket.
162. Even in the worst of times, someone turns a profit.
168. Whisper your way to success.
177. Know your enemies... but do business with them always.
181. Not even dishonesty can tarnish the shine of profit.
189. Let others keep their reputation. You keep their money.
190. Hear all; trust nothing.
192. Never cheat a Klingon... unless you're sure you can get away with it.
194. It's always good business to know about your customers before they walk in your door.
202. The justification of profit is profit.
203. New customers are like razor-toothed Greeworms. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.
208. Sometimes the only thing more dangerous than the question is an answer.
211. Employees are the rungs on the ladder of success. Don't hesitate to step on them.
214. Never begin a business negotiation on an empty stomach.
217. You can't free a fish from water.
218. Always know what you're buying.
223. Beware the man who doesn't make time for oo-mox.
229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.
236. You can't buy fate.
239. Never be afraid to mislabel a product.
242. More is good... all is better.
255. A wife is a luxury... a smart accountant, a necessity.
261. A wealthy man can afford anything except a conscience.
263. Never allow doubt to tarnish your lust for latinum.
266. When in doubt, lie.
284. Deep down, everyone's a Ferengi.
285. No good deed ever goes unpunished.



Edit:You're lucky I got a call while you were typing Mustash!

[Runa]

Turks:   We need more skits 
so you should enter Cosplay competition.... PLEASE   

[QElderHell]

you guys so win

[SephiChan]

Turks:   We need more skits 
so you should enter Cosplay competition.... PLEASE   

You guys don't have very many?
We had one written up, but didn't have time to get everything done for it (we were going to do prerecorded audio and all) between group members' vacations.

[TomtheFanboy]

A skit that fell apart!? BAH! I can write a skit for you in an hour. Heck, I already have one for you!
--and we only need to recruit 4 more people!

Remember what I said about good ideas?

[kyletothejones]

Hmmmmm....

Vault Dweller, what is the Hub buck conversion rate for Bottlecaps? I'm making a chart.

2 to 1, as it inspires me to drink more beer to make up the difference! Hurray, beer. Oh, for a frame of reference, I will be easy to spot. Look for the big blonde hair, blue jumpsuit, large 13 on the back. I'll have a gas mask with me and possibly a sign "WTS [Water Chip] ?"

OK so 2 hub bucks for one bottlecap?

Because I've calculated the scrap metal value of tin alloy bottle caps and black market dollar value FFXI Gil as being 8.14 Gil per bottlecap. Which would mean 16.28 gil equal one hub buck (or 4.07 Gil if you go the other way). Eaither way you're very generous.

Just so you all know, bottlecaps are the other currency in the Fallout setting. If I could find the price of an "iguana kabob" I may have been able to do the conversions myself.

Here's the rest of my findings;
http://pockyclub.com/conventioncurrency.rtf

Hehe, confusion abounds! hub bucks are actually the bottle caps used as currency. That is the name of them. So when I say hub bucks, I mean bottle caps. I'm generous about the conversion because the higher requirement of bottle caps means the more beers I have to drink in order to obtain said caps.

[TomtheFanboy]

Wait a minute Vault Dweller.... in that case... what the heck was the conversion rate for?
2 hub bucks for one gil? Ack!

[kyletothejones]

Wait a minute Vault Dweller.... in that case... what the heck was the conversion rate for?
2 hub bucks for one gil? Ack!

Hey, you enjoyed doing it, right? That is all that matters. I'll see you guys at the con, by the by! Feel free to shout hello to me if you see me in the halls.

[SkylarTheAizen]

Dear Turks,

You guys all rock, Thank you so much for letting me get a photo with you guys(Girls), it was the highlight of my Kumoricon!

Rude... You're the most intimidating person I've ever met... Except when covered in silly string. But once again, Thanks a lot, I look forward to seeing you guys again at Sakuracon.

[SephiChan]

Dear Turks,

You guys all rock, Thank you so much for letting me get a photo with you guys(Girls), it was the highlight of my Kumoricon!

Rude... You're the most intimidating person I've ever met... Except when covered in silly string. But once again, Thanks a lot, I look forward to seeing you guys again at Sakuracon.

I remember talking to you!
I'm glad you enjoyed our antics & had a good time at the con~! We had a blast. But we're all absolutely exhausted now!
Will most definately see you at Sakura Con.  

[SkylarTheAizen]

Hah, I felt like a silly fan girl every time they walked by. I got all giddy and jumpy, and I was seriously afraid that Rude was going to sock me in the jaw.

[SageBell]

hehe rude got silly stringed... sum1 missed a lilttle and i got silly stringed grrr

[BoredHorror]

you guys are awesome. lol cosplay chess was hilarious and when rude walked in the lobby all silly stringed I was like "hey rude, looking sharp!"

haha, anyway, keep up the silly antics because you guys rock! and the coffee candies you gave out are delicious

[Rude]

hehe rude got silly stringed... sum1 missed a lilttle and i got silly stringed grrr

Don't worry; I took the brunt of the attack for you... All I can say is I am glad you guys decided to spray lower, the fumes were really starting to make the colours look rather pretty.

[SageBell]

rotfl
i actually sorta in a way chill with you a wee bit today

[Rude]

rotfl
i actually sorta in a way chill with you a wee bit today

Like that one time with the guys at that one place with the thing? Or like the other time next to the place with the other thing?

Glad you all had fun with the silly string action though. We were semi biting our nails on how that would be recieved. And seeing over 1000 gil in my box; seriously you all are just cruel. All the perfect creases and spot free jacket... gone. *tear... but it's hidden by the shades*

[Mirithespazz]

rotfl
i actually sorta in a way chill with you a wee bit today

Like that one time with the guys at that one place with the thing? Or like the other time next to the place with the other thing?

Glad you all had fun with the silly string action though. We were semi biting our nails on how that would be recieved. And seeing over 1000 gil in my box; seriously you all are just cruel. All the perfect creases and spot free jacket... gone. *tear... but it's hidden by the shades*

It was pretty great though

[SephiChan]

I'm glad, Rude, that it was your suit's perfections getting ruined. x3
But it came off pretty well, didn't it?

[SageBell]

rotfl
i actually sorta in a way chill with you a wee bit today

Like that one time with the guys at that one place with the thing? Or like the other time next to the place with the other thing?

Glad you all had fun with the silly string action though. We were semi biting our nails on how that would be recieved. And seeing over 1000 gil in my box; seriously you all are just cruel. All the perfect creases and spot free jacket... gone. *tear... but it's hidden by the shades*

i was with patrick todayso that chick taller then him with the blue dress and black spandex

i didn't know what i was getting into when this whole thing started out but i now know who you all are

[Rude]

i didn't know what i was getting into when this whole thing started out but i now know who you all are

And knowing is half the battle... G.I. J-copyrighted

[kiraraplushie]

You guys are awesome for doing all of that.

[Soubi]

You guys totally rule, y'know?

I think the entire highlight of...one of my days was looking across the park and watching Rude eat a corndog.
Don't ask me why.
It's just very amusing to me.
x3

LOVE 'YA GUYS A LOT!
SERIOUSLY!
I still have 55 gil for some reason.
-hoards-

[Mei Long]

I heard there was gil, but I never got to see it. D= What did it look like?

[ThiefKingsHier]

    I showed my grandma the bag of coffee I got, thinking it was all awesome and in her typical old people ways was like' Is not. Theyre just trying to promote therye company'  I LOLd my ass off XD

[SephiChan]

I heard there was gil, but I never got to see it. D= What did it look like?

[Rude]

I heard there was gil, but I never got to see it. D= What did it look like?