Salute 2024

**Guntruck** · 08-28-2023 10:52

Just when you are still looking forward to Doncaster - an invite to put on a game at Salute next year. Saturday 13th April at Excel. A bit early perhaps, but anyone interested?

**David Manley** · 08-28-2023 12:08

I'm interested, I will probably be in town that weekend

**camel crew** · 08-29-2023 05:05

Appeals to me. Have to check closer to the date

**Flying Helmut** · 08-30-2023 04:51

19th April 2024 will be a Friday....

...and, anyway, I'll probably be in Prague.

**Guntruck** · 08-30-2023 05:16

Finger trouble! Should have been Saturday 13th April.

**Flying Helmut** · 08-30-2023 05:24

Originally Posted by Guntruck

Finger trouble! Should have been Saturday 13th April.

Says you!

I've never known you to have difficulties utilising a finger (or two)!

Hmm, Saturday 13th - I might be OK for this, now that it doesn't clash with Prague...
It's too soon to tell just yet.

**mikeemagnus** · 08-30-2023 09:50

A bit early to say, but interested

I'll put it in my diary and hope it doesn't clash with anything else.

**Guntruck** · 11-12-2023 11:04

Just had confirmation we have a table at Salute. Nearer the time I'll see if there is enough interest to run some games.

**tikkifriend** · 11-13-2023 09:59

Originally Posted by Flying Helmut

19th April 2024 will be a Friday....

...and, anyway, I'll probably be in Prague.

See you in the Bar then Tim , Usual hotel at the end of the 29 Tram line ?

**Flying Helmut** · 11-13-2023 10:35

Originally Posted by tikkifriend

See you in the Bar then Tim , Usual hotel at the end of the 29 Tram line ?

No - it's booked out!

I've had to go further in towards the centre.

**johnbiggles** · 12-30-2023 06:10

Hi All, Ruth and I should be ok for this again
Happy to assist if someone else wants to run it this year.

**Flying Helmut** · 12-30-2023 07:34

It's still on my radar, but I still can't confirm this far off.

**Guntruck** · 02-01-2024 02:57

Well, that's stuffed it! Now have to go to a relatives 90th Birthday bash on the same day as Salute so can't get to the show (much as I would prefer to). Quick question though for those who have shown an interest - what's the feeling about whether there are enough bodies to run the game properly, given that those who do attend need a break every now and then?

**mikeemagnus** · 02-01-2024 04:30

what's the feeling about whether there are enough bodies to run the game properly, given that those who do attend need a break every now and then?

In answer to your question, I believe it would be difficult to run a game table all day with fewer than four of us. That said, personally I am still uncertain about this one. Yon and I are off to Canada again soon. I've already agreed with her to call off going to Prague for that reason and other uncertainties and although we are back in the country by then I have no idea what kind of physical state I'll be in. If its anything like last time I shall be wrecked. However, if I can make it I shall. Let you know for sure nearer the time.

**Guntruck** · 02-02-2024 00:33

Mike, I can accept that people may not be able to commit right at this point, but a decision has to be made fairly soon before the Salute organisers tie everything up and produce their lists/table allocations and send them off for printing. So far, we have only got John and Ruth who have signed up for this.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 02-02-2024 00:44

I agree with you totally Steve and Mike. When the arrangement was first made for conventions, it was ruled that at least four members were required to run a table if using the Wings title. Fewer than that and the organisers start noticing gaps in play and you then get a bad name around the circuit and offers start to dry up.

Rob.

**mikeemagnus** · 02-02-2024 03:37

Mike, I can accept that people may not be able to commit right at this point, but a decision has to be made fairly soon before the Salute organisers tie everything up and produce their lists/table allocations and send them off for printing. So far, we have only got John and Ruth who have signed up for this.

Right enough Steve. Totally understand. So with that in mind I shall have to say no. Then if you get four takers and the table runs and I get back from Canada in one piece, I shall just rock up, pay for myself to get in then do my bit to help. How does that sound?

**Guntruck** · 02-02-2024 03:49

Fair enough Mike.

**Flying Helmut** · 02-02-2024 05:27

I'm afraid I have to bow out.

Saturday 13th April is the day I fly out to Prague.

**camel crew** · 02-02-2024 09:15

I'll stick my name down

**johnbiggles** · 02-02-2024 23:11

Thanks Ian. I'm a bit late to this discussion but..
One person to concentrate on running the scenario, one person to stand off and talk to passersby, one person each side to assist newbies, one extra to rotate, allow for toilet/ lunch/ back ache breaks. A 6th person is helpful but not mandatory.
This is the ideal for shows, but 4 really does have to be the absolute minimum for the best punter experience.
I've done shows with other groups where we have ended up with 3 people who know what they are doing and it is incredibly difficult, particularly when one has to stop and talk to other interested parties, thus slowing game play right down

**Guntruck** · 02-03-2024 01:10

John, this is what I am concerned about. At present we will be lucky to get 4 people.

**Guntruck** · 02-12-2024 07:59

OK - anybody think there are enough bodies to run a game at Salute? If so shout now, otherwise I will cancel our table at the weekend.

**Guntruck** · 02-15-2024 06:16

Reluctantly, I have cancelled our table at Salute. I know I said I would wait until the weekend before I did so, but the organisers sent through the games list and table plan asking for final OK before they went out to print. I had a short deadline to respond to this, therefore I cancelled.

Fortunately they were all right about it, and were sorry we couldn't make it as, in their words: "we were a bit of a fixture". Hopefully if we want a table next year (and can gather enough bodies) there shouldn't be a problem.