[Deptheads] Engaging the Audience

[Karl Kreder]

Hello,

I think Robyn touched on something here I haven't heard a discussion on.

I happen to notice that there quite a few people who wander around a lot
looking at lots of stuff but not playing much.  Some I have seen before,
others I have not.  Most are shy and seem to be looking for an "In"  to
start a discussion.  And some walk around seeming not to have understanding
what is going on around them.

I admit a few times I have talked to people like this I have to hear about
how cool the 17th level Paladin is for an hour but I really think it is our
job to make them feel welcome and engage them if they seem interested in
what I am doing.

I feel (and I could be wrong, I am OK with that) we need to do this more I
think too many are slipping through the cracks because no engages them.

Just my two cents.




On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Robyn Nixon <robynln at gmail.com> wrote:
>
 In the classroom we call this bell-to-bell instruction.  The same concept
> should be in play for the convention.  Provide activities that will keep our
> audience entertained and engaged from the time they walk into the con, until
> they leave.  If someone isn’t engaged, it shouldn’t be because of lack of
> activities, but rather a conscious choice on their part.
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