[Deptheads] Demographics Sheets

[Tanya Aldrich]

On Feb 6, 2012, at 11:04 AM, Mickey Tan wrote:

> Questions involving the RPG sheets:
> 
> Do we fill these out after every game? 

Yes, well right now for RPG/RPGA/LARP most of it should be done right before the game starts. Only documenting winners, if there are any, would be after the game. Also, any questions that get listed can be answered at any appropriate time before turning in the sheet.

> Or is this just the replacement for what I was turning in for payouts for the RPGA "winners"?

Probably, though since I don't have copies of the sheets turned into payouts, I can't say yes.

> I don't understand what the "slot number" and "names" sheet represent? Is that if we run the game in multiple slots?

Ignore the term slot. I will remove it. I was trying to label each column. It's a signup sheet. Since RPGs have limited space, each space is accounted for. And since RPG/RPGA/LARPs rarely have actual payouts, it's an all inclusive sheet.
One sheet per game run, if you have multiple offerings of the same game, each gets a sheet.

> It doesn't look like it collects much demographic information on the participants: just badge ID and name.

Initial goal is to be able to track participants. What they show interest in (signup sheet) and what they actually attend.

That would be because no one in has given me any questions or suggestions on what to add (to these sheets). These have to be questions GMs can answer without polling the participants. [The questionaire/survey will become a new discussion]
Boardgames has # of rounds, # of games, time for each round and "Where there enough copies of the game for the first round?", and "How many people needed to be taught the game before playing?"

I'm not a role player, so my knowledge base is limited. The only question that I'm guessing may have bearing on RPG and/or RPGA is the last one, but I don't know. What else might be relevant, I don't know. What differences there are between RPG and RPGA, I'm not really sure. If it's relevant to data collection, enlighten me, please.

Thanks, Mickey, for helping me clarify things.

Tanya

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> Mickey Tan
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> From: tparry at strategicon.net
> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 02:03:03 -0800
> To: deptheads at strategicon.net
> Subject: [Deptheads] Demographics Sheets
> 
> Hi Everyone,
>  
> I've reviewed the discussion about this topic from just after Gateway. There was a lot of discussion of pros and cons, but not much in the form of actual questions.
>  
> I've tweaked some of the sheets to produce a more uniform look and hopefully help make the process easier for you, payouts and whomever ends up doing the annual awards. I only have real sheets from Monday of the con for RPGs, and a blank and the file merge template for boardgames, so bare with me on this.
>  
> The boardgame post-game sheet is basically what I'd expect the collectibles and video games sheets would look like, unless I'm given more information.
> The RPG sheet is basically what I'd expect the LARP sheets to look like and possibly Miniatures, which brings me to an important question. For RPGs and Miniatures, it seems most events have no winners, but the few that do, need to be handled. How are we handling these events currently? And, this Orccon, we have a LARP tournament, how is that being handled? [I'm referring to our paperwork, not outside sponsorship.]
>  
> The one exception to the format would be a longer sign-up list for the LARPs. Would LARPs have alts? Would LARPs need the list to continue on the back?
>  
> So, what this comes down to...
> Do you like the new formats?
> Do you have any suggestions for questions to put on these sheets? Please be specific as to whether it's for all depts or which. Yes, no, or numeric answers are best, but I want to hear what inquiring minds would like to know?
>  
> I'm working on the sign-up sheets next. Do miniatures sign-up sheets have/need the description on them like RPGs?
>  
> Also, how does each dept generate the sign-up sheets? I appear to have the data for boardgames. Not sure about the rest of you. Just because you've mentioned it to me, doesn't mean I remember. I'm trying to make this a smooth modification.
>  
> There is also the possibility of a questionaire, and/or suggestions form to be available at each dept and registration. These are obviously voluntary, but we really should offer specific ways for people to comment on things. The Feedback Forum only works for those who are willing and able to attend. Again, what questions?
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> Tanya
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