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Hi there!
Welcome to Halothon! Starting May 10th, 2013, we're going to live-stream 80 hours of the Halo series right here at Waterthon.org to fund clean drinking water in the places that need it most!
And now, a word from Seargent Johnson...
TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN HUT!
Did you think that just because you can survive the toughest, most difficult and demanding make-a-grown-man-cry BASIC training this side of the Milky Way that YOU have what it takes to join the UNSC Marines!?
Well, typically the answer to that question would be "Sir, yes sir!", but unfortunately due to some new legislation that is no longer the case...Thanks Obama...
The reason I've brought you pathetic posse of pansies here today is to politely inform you of the new training regime our higher-ups have deemed necessary to completely prepare you to be a big boy in the real world.
I suppose by now you're wondering what could possibly prepare you more than having to survive several weeks of living in close quarters with certain unnamed individuals who refused to take any measures to preserve their personal hygiene.
Now, soldiers, understand that the task you have ahead of you will not be easy. Understand that many of you will fall, and even more of you will fail. But know that it is necessary to appease the higher ups.
The final test on your road to becoming the universes' best soldiers is this: 80 hours of the universes' most intense Simulated Ass Kicking (SAKing) through the best video games known to humankind, Halo.
You heard me right, soldier! 80 straight hours of pure Halo to prove your worth in the field of battle!
Now due to some budget cuts (Thanks Obama!) we unfortunately do not have enough copies of Halo to give to all of you. So we have recruited a group of individuals to run through the games for you. Therefore, your final test will actually be 80 hours of Simulated Simulated Ass Kicking (SSAKing)!
Now, you may wonder exactly who we have picked to carry out the game playing procedure. Trust that we have selected the finest, most prestigious, decorated and...
Wait, WHAT!? We picked THOSE GUYS?
...May God help you.
Over and out,
-Sgt. Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
General
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Where can I contact you guys?
Email Eric for general things, or check our player bios to contact us individually.
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What caused you to pick the Halo franchise?
Here at Waterthon.org, we believe Halo is a pretty cool guy. Eh fights aliens and doesn't afraid of anything. Anyway, most of us here grew up playing zombies at four in the morning so we thought we'd relive our childhoods and raise some money for charity.
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When does it start?
May 10th at 2:00pm EDT
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I have fan art or memes, where should I submit them after linking them in chat?
Like good parents, we want to take your masterpieces and staple them to the fridge. But since we're too poor for luxuries like ice boxes, you can go to our subreddit and submit them there.
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I can't donate, but I still want to help! What can I do?
Spread the word! Share us on Facebook or Twitter! Also, linking us on a forum that you're actively involved in, or other small community you think would be interested in us, is a great way to generate authentic interest. Please exercise courtesy when posting, and, most importantly, don't spam!
Donations
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Where can I donate?
By pressing the donate button above! 100% of your donation goes directly to Charity: Water, nothing comes to us. You can pay with Paypal™, VISA™, MasterCard™, American Express™, or Discover™.
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Why Charity: Water?
You can find out more about Charity: Water by clicking the "About" tab, or by visiting http://charitywater.org/whywater.
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Is my donation tax deductible?
Charity: Water is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are fully tax-deductible. Charity: Water will email you a recepit with the tax information within 24 hours of your donation.
Friday, 10 May
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| 0:00 | Getting Excited |
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| 14:00 | Halo 1 Campaign |
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Saturday, 11 May
| Hour | Playing |
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| 0:00 | Halo 1 Campaign (Cont'd) |
| 1:00 | Halo 1 Multiplayer |
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| 4:00 | Afterhours 1 |
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| 10:00 | Halo 2 Campaign |
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| 12:00 | Halo 3 ODST Campaign |
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| 14:00 | Halo 2 Campaign (Cont'd) |
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| 19:00 | Halo 3 ODST Campaign (Cont'd) |
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Sunday, 12 May
| Hour | Playing |
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| 0:00 | Halo Wars |
| 1:00 | Halo 2 Multiplayer |
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| 4:00 | Afterhours 2 |
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| 10:00 | Halo 3 Campaign |
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| 14:00 | Halo 3 Multiplayer |
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| 16:00 | Halo 3 Campaign (Cont'd) |
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| 20:00 | Halo: Reach Campaign |
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Monday, 13 May
| Hour | Playing |
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| 0:00 | Halo: Reach Campaign (Cont'd) |
| 1:00 | Halo: Reach Multiplayer |
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| 4:00 | Afterhours 3 |
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| 10:00 | Halo: Reach Campaign (cont'd) |
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| 13:00 | Halo 4 Campaign |
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| 21:00 | Halo 4 Multiplayer |
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Duels and Prizes and Stuff
Prize Hours
Any time from 1:00 to 2:00 will be a prize hour (because it contains the best Halo time, 1:17)! All donations during a prize hour will earn you a chance to win a customized laser-cut UNSC badge, $1 = 1 entry.
Prize Auctions
To big on a prize, you must donate non-anonymously and mention which prize you want in your donation comment. The same donation can also count towards supporting an option in one of the below duels.
| Prize Description | Top Bidders | Top Bids |
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| Breaking Dawn poster, signed (3) | -- | $0.00 |
| Magic Mike poster with our faces poasted onto it, signed (2) | -- | $0.00 |
| 3D printed item [anything that can be downloaded from http://thingiverse.com] (2) | -- | $0.00 |
| Refresh Data | ||
Donation Goal Events
These events happen when we achieve a donation goal for our Charity: Water campaign!
| Goal Event | Donations Needed | Total Donations |
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| Push-up Contest / Copy of Magicka giveaway | $100.00 | Look at our stream for the current donation total! |
| Giveaway a Showdown Effect key | $150.00 | |
| A Human Pyramid Attempt | $250.00 | |
| Audience Request | $500.00 | |
| Eric Hotsauce | $1,000.00 | |
| Prank call Wal-mart | $1,500.00 | |
| Order pizza and introduce the delivery guy on stream | $2,000.00 | |
| "Who's Line is it Anyway?" improv game | $2,500.00 | |
| Audience Request | $3,000.00 | |
| Somebody goes to goodwill with $20, buys all they can, and wears it for the rest of the marathon. | $3,500.00 |
"Like"-Based Goal Events
These events are triggered when we accumulate a certain number of likes on our Facebook page.
| Goal Event | Likes Needed | Current Likes |
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| Ben sings "Call Me Maybe" | 100 | |
| Willie sings "What is Love" | 150 | |
| Seaborn sings "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" | 200 | |
| Andrew sings "Get Lucky" | 250 | |
| Dustin sings "Colors of the Wind" | 300 | |
| Eric sings "Somebody to Love" | 350 | |
| MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA | 500 |
Eric Smithson, Benevolent Dictator
I'm just that guy, you know?
I organized this here marathon with only the best oats and grains in all of America, but some people call me Suit Guy. That's because I used to wear a suit during all these marathons, but those days are no more as I must express my other terrible fashion choices.
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
Going to Seminole State and I'm going to major in Physics. I also want to be a voice actor among other things.
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What are your favorite online communities?
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Websites?
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
There are three things that all humans can't live without. In order of importance, these things are: air, water, and food. Since we've already organized a large task force of trees to take care of the air, we're focusing on water. It's the 21st century and 1 billion people still don't have easy access to clean drinking water. Clean water really does change everything. There are very tangible and long-term solutions to this problem, but it doesn't come without your help. Your donation will make a world of difference to people in need.
Dustin Fletcher, Hot Sauce Connoisseur
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
I’m not currently enrolled in any formal education. I plan to do some travelling around the world, try to lose myself and find myself in the process or something equally cliché. Hopefully find some sense of meaning in this crazy world and live in tune with my purpose. Try to do some good for humanity before my time’s up. You know, basic human stuff. If I could inspire a few people with ideas, that’d be dope.
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Websites?
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
To make the world more awesome, make people smile (and not die), and feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Ben Truckenbrod, CFO CFYOLO
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
Going to UCF studying electrical engineering. Plan to one day rule all I survive. I will be a kind tyrant.
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What are your favorite online communities?
r/electronic_cigarette
http://github.com
http://hackaday.com
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Websites?
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
Water is important. You cant' do much without it. Charity: Water is the best way to get water to people who really need it.
Andrew McAuliff, Prime Minister of Staring Contests
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
Currently I�m going to UCF and majoring in Digital Media.
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What are your favorite online communities?
I guess instagram is pretty sweet sometimes. Definitely a Mayfair kinda guy. Just browse reddit on occasion. Other than that, I try not to spend too much time online. I really love This American Life. Ira Glass is my hero.
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Instagram
http://thisamericanlife.org
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
Who doesn't like water?
Daniel Swann, Captain of <p> Tags
Hi.
I code.
I made this wobsite.I think it looks pretty cool.
You need some boost.
I'm usually right about most things.
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
I go to UCF and I'm majoring in Computer Science. I want to advance the field of Artificial Intelligence and help bring about The Singularity as soon as possible.
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What are your favorite online communities?
I'm more of a lone wolf kinda browser. -(|||)_(|||)-
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Websites?
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
The real question is, why wouldn't you?
Willie Segrest, Corporal Flat-Butt
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Where are you going to school and what do you want to do with your life?
In between high school and college. Plan to major in Film Studies and, perhaps, make a living.
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What are your favorite online communities?
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Websites?
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Why should I donate to Charity: Water?
Simple and fun way to donate to those in need. Earth is a big ball of people all deserving the same quality of life, though some never see luxurious living. Do what you can to help those you'll never see.
About
Charity: Water
Water is essential to life. However, diseases from unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. (source)
Charity: Water builds wells and provides sanitation training in developing nations. It has a Charity Navigator rating of 65.14 (out of 70).
People spend 40 billion hours every year just walking for water. (source) It's usually the women and children who have this burden. Having wells near home reduces the amount of hours spent traveling under dangerous conditions, and increases the hours these people will spend in school and with their families.
In Africa alone, the overall economic loss due to a lack of safe water and sanitation is $28 billion (billion, with a B), or about 5% of their GDP. (source) Also, every $1 invested in improved water supply and sanitation ields an average of $4-$12 for the local economy. (source) Building wells will provide numerous benefits to communities. With water nearby, growing crops is much easier.
If you need more information on why to donate, just visit http://charitywater.org/whywater.
Waterthon.org
Eric had his first aspirations to raise money for charity after participating in Marathon Man's first Zelda marathon, in which he wore a suit, fell in love, fell out of love, and cut off a bit of Eric's hair (other Eric's hair). It was then conceived in Eric's head: a marathon like none other before it, a marathon featuring Valve games, a marathon with destiny. He beckoned the forces of Dustin, Ben, and Andrew to put on our first marathon, the Valveathon, on July 6th, 2012. Through the kindness of our viewers, we raised $2,000 for clean water.
After the Valveathon, Eric quickly learned the importance of not planning another marathon 2 months after the last marathon finishes... Yep.
Anyway our third second marathon and most recent one was the Spookython, which raised $1,150. It was then that we first took the name of "Waterthon.org." There were scares, there were cares, and most importantly, there were Daniel and Willie, who joined our team.
Now, after a 7 month hiatus, we are back to show you just how much of a cool guy Halo is.
Special Thanks
Andrew's Parents, for letting us use their basement for the event.
Mrs. Segrest, for offering to match donations for a while and bringing in quite a bit!
Daniel "Very Handsome" Swann for designing this gorgeous wobsite.Monotone Tim, for being awesome and giving us tons of shot outs. Check him out at http://twitch.tv/monotonetim.
Vics, Andy (bottlecrew), Beaux (Retrorama) for modding chat.
Viewer Stuff
A video about water access in Tanzania, by Doublesnf in the Twitch chat. Check it out!