[Deptheads] Notes from the meeting today December 9th

[Eric Burgess]

It should be noted that the setup at BGG.CON I was describing was not what
they had a GenCon SoCal - at least not in the last year when I was there.
GenConSoCal had no real security - it was in a big open space with plenty of
ways to slip in and steal things. There was security there but it was not
closed up.

BGG.CON had two three part wings in the largest open gaming area. The wings
were opened and closed when the dealers did. When they were closed, the
walls were put up and could be locked in place. I thought this was possible
in the dealer room, too. Isn't there a happy medium? The walls go up to
protect the dealers at closing time and the room remains open with security
until midnight. Then, the room is cleared and sealed. During those heavy
hours in the late evening, it would provide a lot of extra space. At worst,
having some gaming in the dealer room space (even if it is during dealer
hours only) is a good thing for both gamers and the dealers. That's the main
point, I think.

...ERB
www.boardgamebabylon.com

On Dec 13, 2007 9:51 AM, Victor B <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  There are at least 5 to 10 locals that come to strategicon just for RSI.
> You do not see them at the con when RSI is not present.
> RSI is something for con attendees to do around the clock and allow them
> to do everything else they want to do at  the con since turns process every
> other hour for the different games. They are good people and all they do is
> enhance our convention. They are an attraction that costs us nothing but
> space and proper outlets for around the clock.
> An area that allows 24 hour open gaming AND would fit them would be great.
> Security for dealers can not be compromised but they need to be somewhere
> that works for them.
>
>
> Vic
>
>
>  ----- Original Message ----
> From: "Evil5757 at aol.com" <Evil5757 at aol.com>
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:01:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [Deptheads] Notes from the meeting today December 9th
>
>  Excuse me...
>
> During an average convention, even with our low numbers, RSI has over 70
> of our attendees playing their games, with as many as 50 or so at a time.
> Back when we had attendance, they had over 130 people playing a weekend.  I
> was under the impression that we WANTED events that entertained large
> portions of our guests.  Which 3 people were you talking about?
>
>  RSI needs a place where they can be open 24 hours.  Unfortunately,
> because of their logistical needs, they need an area with outlets capable of
> 20 amp service (two 9 amp printers and two computers).  My point was we need
> to get with the hotel and find out where they have either 20/25 amp breaker
> outlets or adjoining outlets connected to separate breakers.
>
> My question was, will the DEMO area be open 24 hours...I was unclear
> wether or not it was able to be separated from the main Dealer's Room or
> not.  Apparently, it can't be separated, so question then becomes where can
> they set-up to do their event?  They spend approximately $2000 of their own
> money to come from Phoenix to run stuff for us...the least we can do is find
> them a good place where they can set-up and attract players.
>
> John
>
>
>  In a message dated 12/11/2007 11:44:09 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> hksingh1 at comcast.net writes:
>
> What your not going to focus on 3 people at the con!
>
> Janice Sellers wrote:
> > No, it can't be open 24 hours, because the dealer room will be locked at
> night.
> >
> > Janice
> >
> > On 12/11/07, Evil5757 at aol.com <Evil5757 at aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Will the Dealer's Room Demo area be open 24 hours?  RSI events run 24
> hours
> >> a day.
> >> John
> >>
>
>
>
>
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