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The Cowman
12-12-2011, 12:18
The last few time a group of Ohio players has met it has been asked if we are considering running events at Origins this coming year or holding out and going to GenCon instead.

I have finally been able to speak with the folks at GAMA about the status of the club and the upcoming convention. Origins is being held from May 30 - June 3rd this year. These dates fall a bit earlier in the year than normal for the con and it is a Holiday Weekend. I believe attendance will be down some this year early in the week due to school being in session. GAMA is making efforts to make the convention more affordable this year, including providing cheaper hotel rates in the Convention reserved blocks of rooms.

I need to know how many of our members are interested in attending the con this year, who wishes to run events or assist with events. Anyone signing up will receive half price admission to the con. There will likely be a few free tickets and perhaps rooms for those who participate in running events. it all just comes down to the numbers...

I also want opinions if the group would rather attend GenCon this year so I can look into those details if needed.

Speak up soon please as we will be on a deadline to submit events to Origins by February 1st this year.
Tommy Z
12-12-2011, 13:17
Of course, I'm in for Origins as I'll be there working anyway & can run a few games or help out with others as my schedule permits. I'll have an Exhibitor badge already. Not sure if I can make GenCon I usually have a conflict at that time.
CappyTom
12-12-2011, 15:00
I'm game. Let me know about the compensation plan they have to offer.
Just wondering do you want to check into Gen Con?

Tom
Jeff Cope
12-12-2011, 15:04
I usually attend both Origins and Gen Con.

I think Origins this year is a big mystery to everyone. I know of a few companies that are Origins staples that will not be there this year (Looney Labs, Amarillo Design Bureau, among others) due to the date change.
CappyTom
12-12-2011, 15:33
Or we could just go to Ken's place for a week.
Tommy Z
12-12-2011, 16:00
Or we could just go to Ken's place for a week.

Cow-con? :lol:
CappyTom
12-12-2011, 17:10
Cow-con? :lol:

Mooooving to a cowtown near you....
The Cowman
12-12-2011, 18:27
I marked this thread National to amke it clear that anyone from the site can join the local group and take advantage of the savings, all we ask is that you come and play and /or help us out.
Zakopious
12-12-2011, 21:28
Cow-con? :lol:

Unfortunately, the name "Cow Con" is already taken.

"For those not familiar with Cow Con, it is a gathering of Dead Milkmen fans, mostly from the FFA, to finally meet up after engaging in online conversations for sometimes months and years. The first Cow Con took place in Philadelphia in November of 2004."

It appears that the Dead Milkmen were some kind of music group.
Tommy Z
12-12-2011, 21:31
Unfortunately, the name "Cow Con" is already taken.

"For those not familiar with Cow Con, it is a gathering of Dead Milkmen fans, mostly from the FFA, to finally meet up after engaging in online conversations for sometimes months and years. The first Cow Con took place in Philadelphia in November of 2004."

It appears that the Dead Milkmen were some kind of music group.

I did not know that..and I love the Dead Milkmen!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyaK3jo4Sl4
The Cowman
12-12-2011, 22:01
Its ok... i'll invite a bunch of you over one weekend and we will call it "Raid Ken's FridgeCon"... ;)

Now back to the "Original" question. Who is interested in being listed on the Game Club roster this year, attending Origins for half price or better, and do you want to run events??
Oberst Hajj
12-13-2011, 03:55
Ken, as long as I find a new job and the finances are not completely out of whack, I'd like to attend and run events this coming year. As you know, I am not plugged into the Con scene at all, so I'll let my betters decide if we want to do Origins or Gen Con.

I know that all sounds iffy, but put me down as coming!
The Cowman
12-13-2011, 05:26
Origins is going to be a much better value than GenCon... and since we ran events there last year we might see some improvement in our fill rates. The more I think about it the more I am leaning toward running events at Origins with the club, and then maybe attending GenCon for two days... but that is just my opinion.
Tommy Z
12-13-2011, 14:22
I usually attend both Origins and Gen Con.

I think Origins this year is a big mystery to everyone. I know of a few companies that are Origins staples that will not be there this year (Looney Labs, Amarillo Design Bureau, among others) due to the date change.

I run a booth for Profantasy Software & spoke with a few guys who would not be there Belle & Blade being one of them. We'll have fun no matter what!
CappyTom
12-14-2011, 02:44
Sounds like we're going in again. Let the fun begin. Now this time lets set a game scenario for all of us to play for fun. I wants some air time with all of the forum members to show our skills. I'm starting to get siked already.
:thumbsup:
Tom