[Deptheads] Marketing Email - COMMENTS?

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A couple of suggestions:



1) It's not just the Radisson, it's the REMODELLED Radisson.? It was never a dump, but many old timers will remember that is was not a snazzy as the Westin.? This extra word can only give a positive buzz, and defuse potential old-grump comments about going "back there."



2) Put "Steve Jackson" in all caps.? Just to stand out more.



I think it's a good advert/release.



Eric N.


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Lionheart <spinachcat at yahoo.com>
To: Deptheads at strategicon.net
Sent: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:26 pm
Subject: [Deptheads] Marketing Email - COMMENTS?




This is the Mass-Mail Marketing eMail that we will be sending to 3000 email addresses of people who have come to the convention in the past.?? If something needs to be changed, let me know ASAP.? Also, thank you to Janice, John and Norm for sending me suggestions for this initial email. 

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Hello from Strategicon!

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We are sending you this email because you love games. Strategicon brings a wide array of family, historical, fantasy, and science fiction board, card, computer, miniatures, and roleplaying games at each and every one of our conventions. Strategicon is owned and operated by gamers, for gamers.

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Our next convention is OrcCon 2008 at our NEW location at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Airport.? (Remember when we used to be at the Hyatt?? The old Hyatt is?now the Radisson.) Our gaming convention happens for four days over President's Day Weekend, February 15th to 18th.? OrcCon will draw over 1000 gamers to play more than 400 games. Join us for a gaming vacation!

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Visit www.strategicon.net to learn more about the convention, all our events and special guests.? You can buy your badge online and pre-register your whole weekend of games. 

Also, book your room with the Radisson at the special rate of $109/night. 

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That's?our short message!? Scroll down below for many more exciting details.? We look forward to?throwing dice?with you at OrcCon 2008.

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Best Wishes, 

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The Strategicon Staff

www.strategicon.net

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FOUR DAYS OF GAMING GOODNESS???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? 

Avast ye hearties and behold the meatier email!? Here we cover lots of topics ranging from the new hotel, guest of honor, new happenings at the?convention?and the impressive line-up of special events!? 

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GAMING OVERVIEW Play Everything!

OrcCon 2008 will host over 400 events plus plenty of open gaming.??Come play traditional and Euro boardgames, CCG and CMG?favorites,?miniatures events from every historical era, fantasy and science fiction setting, roleplaying games including RPGA Dungeons & Dragons, Indie/Story Games and Live Action RPG events including the Camarilla.?? We host many boardgame and card game demo events and prize tournaments so?come win some dealer dollars!

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GUEST OF HONOR Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson, the gaming guru who brought us Munchkin, Car Wars, Ogre and GURPS is coming to OrcCon.?? He will be hosting demos of his new pirate game!? Come meet Steve and play some games with a master game designer.? 

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WARHAMMER GRAND TOURNAMENT Broadside Bash!

Waaaaaagh!? The Southwest Warhammer Grand Tournament is coming to OrcCon 2008.? This major 40k and Fantasy Battle event happens only once per year per region and we are hosting it with Broadside Bash. Broadside Bash has run many successful Rogue Trader Tournaments and ran the Bug Fest event?that was featured in White Dwarf #311.? They won Best Club Award (Kill Teams) at Games Workshop's Games Day 2005 and?Best Club Award (The Pacific Marauder's Flying Circus) at Games Day 2007.? Be sure to see White Dwarf magazine issues 335 and 336 for pre-event coverage!? Visit http://www.broadsidebash.com/?to learn more about the Grand Tourney!

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BOFFER WARS 

OrcCon will be hosting live action combat all day Saturday and Sunday.?? Come pit your daring and speed against your friends and other warriors. 

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WAY BETTER PARKING

Parking as a special event?? Here in LA, it's a competitive sport!?? The Radisson has excellent parking with their hotel lot plus two adjacent parking lots.? The discounted parking cost will be $10 / day and now includes "in & out" privileges.? This means you can finally take advantage of the many great restaurants around the LAX area, including In & Out (remember to order your 3x3s animal-style). 

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MORE GUESTS OF HONOR Ed Teixeira

Ed Teixeira of Two Hour Wargames is the creator of the popular Chain Reaction Engine. 

Ed won?his Origins Award for "All Things Zombie"?and his games include Six-Gun Sound, Black Powder Battles, Montjoie!, Nuts and 5150.? Come play with Ed and prove that the games of Two Hour Wargames can indeed be played in 2 hours!? 


LARGE SCALE HISTORICALS Mustangs and Messerschmitts

Mustangs and Messerschmitts returns to Strategicon!? We are starting a large scale miniatures room and first up is your chance to play?1/72 scale WW I, WW II, Korean and Vietnam war era dogfights and missions.? Our staff will be providing 20 planes and teaching the fun and easy rules.??New gamers most welcome!?

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ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT

OrcCon 2008 will host our Annual Awards Night that honors the major tournament winners from our three 2007 conventions.??Meet these challengers so you can beat them next year!

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MORE SPECIAL GUESTS Play with the Creator

Strategicon draws game designers from all over the region.? Our "Play with the Creator" event track gives you a chance to play with the people who designed your favorite games.? Also, many of our?designers will playtest and demo their?newest?creations?with you.?Check the website to see who is coming and what events they will be hosting this year.? 

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

1) Starting today, you can buy your badge online at www.strategicon.net for the $35 discount rate for a full convention weekend.? 

2) Starting Monday January 7th, you can pre-register for all game events.??Schedule your whole weekend of gaming goodness in advance. 

3) You must book your hotel room by January 24th to get the discount rate.?? The Radisson is offering $109 / night for double occupancy.??? Book early for the best rooms.? Call 310-670-9000 and ask for the Strategicon Convention special discount. 

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WHAT ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS?
Gamers know gamers.? Please forward this email to all your friends.?? Strategicon has been running three conventions per year for over 20 years.? The new owners and new management team?are pleased to carry on the best of the old traditions and unleash?a flurry of new excitement. Our attendees tell us that we put on a great show, but our convention is only great because all the terrific gamers dedicated to make the weekend so much fun!??See you soon. 

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