Here's a quick FAQ on the event:

Q. What can I, the entertainment consumer, expect from this event?
A. I think this can best be summed up with a quick list: video games, booze (if you're over 21,) great friends, live DJs, and plenty of raucous merrymaking. Prices on drinks for the night will be forthcoming but trust me, they'll be completely reasonable. I promise. Even if you're under 21, there's plenty of fun to be had with music, dancing and games.

Q. When do I have to reserve a room by to get it in your block?
A. The cutoff date for reservations is Monday, December 21, 2009. So get those reservations in while you can!

Q. Are there going to be activities the following day?
A. Again, I don't have precise details now but I'm going to plan a few group excursions for the next day to get people out the hotel and back on their feet, hangover or no. More details will be revealed closer to the event. As for the morning, the hotel offers free breakfast, so you can get some coffee and delicious food (really, it's quite good!) to start off your new year right.

Q. Can I help?
A. Absolutely! We're not a con, we don't have con resources, and we rely almost 100% on the generosity of our attendees to make sure the night's awesome. We could use a few game consoles, if people want to bring them by - we keep very close tabs on them and will have someone monitoring the game room at all times. Also, we need some 'staff' to help out with basic functions throughout the night.

• Security - Can you spot a wristband-less wrist from a mile away? Have a sixth sense for people who aren't wearing badges? Do you enjoy sitting near a door and greeting everyone walking through it? Security's the job for you - you don't need to do it all night, but we need people to do basic things like ensure people have badges to walk into rooms and ensure that our "no ID, no drinks" rule is properly enforced. Also, you can help with checking people in and registering them!
• DJs - Like playing music? We could use one or two more DJs to fill the night with thumpy, bouncy joy. Just toss me an e-mail at protocollie@protocollie.com with a demo mix or something and we'll see what we can do. Sound kit will be provided, just lemme know what you need available.

Q. What should I bring?
A. Make sure you have $10 to get into the party, and another $5 and your ID if you want to drink. You should also dress warmly, as our rooms are separated by outdoor balconies.

NYFB appreciates all sorts of donations, but please understand that we cannot waive registration fees based on values of those donations. While we do greatly appreciate anything people are willing to bring to make the party better, we lay out a lot of money in advance for things we think we'll need based on how much money we expect to bring in, and the organizers will take a financial hit if we don't make that cash back. Still, if you feel like contributing a little to the fun, chips, dips, bottles of soda, streamers, new years decorations and paraphernalia and other sorts of food are all greatly appreciated. Please do not bring your own liquor into the main party rooms.

So that about covers it!