[Deptheads] Banner Art

Fri Sep 7 12:58:49 PDT 2012

...nevermind.  I'm too tired to debate this.  I have more pressing issues
to deal with than trying to keep confusion out of the tours that are
already confusing enough.  History lesson accepted, not needed; points made
within not actually relevant to what I was saying, but noted.

Have a fine day and I'll just explain whatever title ends up on the
banners.  Side note: I find it hard to believe that people who play
collectibles games would not understand a banner with the word
"COLLECTIBLES" on it.  Or, has my own common sense and intelligence just
further removed me from the "average con attendee"?  Why, yes, I'm slightly
agitated this morning....someone needs a dirty chai.

On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM, Victor B <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Collectable card games and Collectable miniatures games (Heroclix and
> other clix games, wotc cmg games, pirates, and dice....like dragon dice).
> CCG and CMG are their official abbreviations. There have always been minis
> in collectables.
> Many conventions, like Strategicon for the past 3+ years, simply title it
> "Collectable cards & Minis". Saying "Collectables" was more confusing to
> people...even the ccg and cmg players scratched their head..
> "Collectable Card Games" has to be in the title even if it is the only
> title. Cmg players know at most cons coast to coast they are with ccg and
> those who don't will see the room in the event description.
>
> As far as events not all in same room---At the Westin collectable cards
> were in 3 different rooms (AEG had their own room)  and miniatures had a
> different room for warhammer and 40k from regular miniature games. At
> Radisson Collectable cards was in 3 rooms and miniatures were all over the
> map each con with
> Warhammer and 40k upstairs. Board games has always had more than 1 room
> too. Loud games like pit have their own rooms, werewolf and cash and guns
> aren't in main ballroom either and always had separate areas, trivia games
> always had separate rooms. Video games separated
> Rock band and guitar hero from main room so video gaming always has 2
> areas too. Larps have been in rooms and cabanas and penthouse. Roleplaying
> games are rpga, pathfinder and rpg. Each is not a specific room but an area
> and you find the specific room (same as other events).
> Basically within each category there are subcategories (pathfinder of
> roleplaying, werewolf of boardgames, wargames bootcamp of boardgames,
> warhammer/40k of miniatures, rock band of video games). Each can have their
> own space not just mixed in with the main.
> Are you a werewolf is so big it can be it's own sub-department. It has the
> biggest following. There are no non-miniature events that have more
> attendees during the con. They were in 5 areas at once of 15-20 people per
> group one night. It is also the most inclusive game that draws from
> everywhere.
> People will find a game as long as we have good signage to areas and the
> events have the rooms they are in listed in con book. This is why Tim
> reminds everyone to list the specific room when submitting an event.
> Our problem has been outgrowing space assigned. And our con growing and
> growing is a good thing......See the larps this con? They were packed.
> Several old timers back and lots of new blood. Pathfinder was full.
> Dealer's room was busy. Video game room was stuffed. The monday
> auction was beyond standing room only. Everyone did a great job and it
> resulted in a great show. A certain person dropped by and almost had tears
> seeing how packed the con was.
>
>
> V
>
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Kryssie <phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com>
> *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net
> *Sent:* Friday, September 7, 2012 11:32 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Deptheads] Banner Art
>
> Apparently, there are minis in collectibles! This is why I'm asking....
> Minis are in the lobby; Warhammer/Warhammer 40K are on the 3rd floor;
> now....we have minis in collectibles?  It's a bit confusing and trying to
> explain it to guests who've never been here is going to get
> interesting....so, I suppose I'm asking why "Collectibles" doesn't work?
> It's all-encompassing....
>
> On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Mike James <mjames2871 at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Three areas for minis? This is news to me. I know we put the larger
> tournaments up on the third floor because of space, but where else? What
> more have you not been telling me!?
>
> Mike
>
>
>
>
> On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:23 AM, Kryssie <phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just as a side note from a marketing and tour perspective.... it's *very
> difficult* to explain why there are (now) three areas for minis.  Why and
> when was it changed?
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Victor B <fhoenix88 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Collectables does not work....that is why it was switched to collectable
> cards and mins.
> Could just use "Collectable Card Games". The event descriptions for the
> other collectable games will list "collectable card games" room as location.
>
> V
>
>   *From:* mike fryer <darkbeerdrinker at gmail.com>
> *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net
> *Sent:* Friday, September 7, 2012 9:45 AM
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Deptheads] Banner Art
>
> 2x5 ft.
>
> I was planning on using "Collectibles", and "Video Games" The font size
> can be reduced for the longer names. Once a design is finalized, I plan on
> creating a complete set of images. We can then discuss any issues with
> specific titles.
>
> Here is the full list of possible banners;
> Collectibles
> Video Games
> Boardgames
> RPG & LARP
> Miniatures
> Dealer Room
> Information
> Registration
> Dealer Dollars
> Game Library
> Paint & Take
> RPGA
> Pathfinder
>
> On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 9:25 AM, Tanya Aldrich <tparry at strategicon.net>wrote:
>
> If you plan to keep things standard across the con, I suggest using our
> longest dept name for sampling.
>
> Collectible Cards and Minis
>
> Video and Computer Games
>
> Tanya
>
> On Sep 6, 2012, at 11:32 AM, mike fryer <darkbeerdrinker at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > <Banner 1.jpg>
> >
> > All banners will be the same with different dept. names.
> >
> > Comments?
> >
> > Mike Fryer
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