[Deptheads] Re: Strategicon - Gamex 2013 - GM games

Thu Apr 18 12:42:43 PDT 2013

Yes, that is exactly what I meant, thanks Dean.

Mike Fryer

On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Dean Taylor <deanatay at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't think Mike was suggesting that Dang try to GM both games himself.
> Someone else (most likely the owner of the game) would have to GM the
> second game.  Dang would simply be the man who resolved any rule disputes,
> and decided on any house rules.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM, Renee <whatawhale at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I think Mike's solution will work out. I like his idea of mentioning in
>> the description that there will probably be only 1 game run.
>>
>> However, I do have to disagree with this:
>> "they will be able to handle the second game and Dang will handle any
>> disputes that might arise"
>>
>> The point I was trying to make is that you cannot expect Dang to run
>> multiple tables of some of his games.
>> There are few GMs capable of running Arkham Horror with all it's
>> expansions successfully the way Dang does.
>>
>> Some board games need the GMs to be really involved. When the game is
>> already several hours long, it would be so lame if players had to wait for
>> the GM to jump back and forth between the tables.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* mike fryer <darkbeerdrinker at gmail.com>
>> *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net; Renee <whatawhale at yahoo.com>
>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:06 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [Deptheads] Re: Strategicon - Gamex 2013
>>
>> I would like to suggest that an exception is not needed. If Dang submits
>> AH with expansions A B C & D, Dang will bring one copy of the game with
>> those expansions. If nobody brings another copy with those expansions,
>> there is no problem with Dang turning away the extra players. If some does
>> bring the game with those expansions, they will be able to handle the
>> second game and Dang will handle any disputes that might arise. A note in
>> the description mentioning that there will most likely only be a single
>> copy of the game would be polite. The one difference between a public game
>> and a private game would be in a public game Dang could only play if he did
>> not have to turn away players.
>>
>> Mike Fryer
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Renee <whatawhale at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I think it might be wise to  make an exception for the games Dang runs.  In
>> a way they are like role-playing games.
>> His games take more commitment to run and play are basically like the
>> rpgs.
>> When Dang runs his epic version of Arkham Horror with ALL the expansions
>> it seems completely ridiculous to expect him to not limit the players.
>>
>> Since the RPGs have limits and it is first come first serve, it doesn't
>> seem out of the ordinary to have a few of the board game run like this as
>> well.
>>
>> -Renee
>>
>>
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* Shane Sauby <ssshanucon at yahoo.com>
>> *To:* DN <2bct1adppo at gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Monday, April 15, 2013 10:52 AM
>> *Subject:* [Deptheads] Re: Strategicon - Gamex 2013
>>
>> Hi Dang,
>>
>>     The choice is yours.  If you want to play one game and limit the
>> number of players to 8, than this would be considered a "private" game.
>> Its the equivalent to putting a flag up in open gaming and asking players
>> to join you.  If, on the other hand, you are willing to let as many players
>> join you as want to play, fill out the appropriate paperwork, and play more
>> than one round, if necessary, than you will be running a "public" event or
>> tournament.
>>     Now, TI3E is somewhat special, since it has a history of drawing only
>> 7 or 8 players, requiring only one game to determine the winner of the
>> event or tournament.  Let me know what you would like to do with your
>> event.
>>
>> Shane Sauby
>> Dept. Chair Board Games
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* DN <2bct1adppo at gmail.com>
>> *To:* Shane Sauby <ssshanucon at yahoo.com>
>> *Sent:* Monday, April 15, 2013 10:19 AM
>> *Subject:* Re: Strategicon - Gamex 2013
>>
>> Shane, I don't fully understand this. As described I fall into this
>> category with my Twilight Imperium game. I have an 8 hour slot with a limit
>> of 8 players max. The game can't accommodate more than this so this means
>> if I have more than 8 people show up I have to run more than 1 game?
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM, Shane Sauby <ssshanucon at yahoo.com>wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>     I needed to mention something before I got to Phase 4, which is when
>> I approve everything left that is not a tournament.  I noticed that some of
>> you have been submitting events and limiting the number of players to one
>> game.  I will not be approving these as public events anymore.  If you are
>> scheduling a public event, that means you are willing to take all comers,
>> which may result in more than one game being played and therefore requiring
>> more than one round.  This is especially true of new games that players are
>> interested in learning.
>>
>>     If you would like to play a game and limit it to one game, please
>> submit the game as "Private."  Private games do not earn credit hours
>> towards badges, but they are on the schedule.  If you have any questions,
>> please contact me.
>>
>> Shane Sauby
>> Dept. Chair Board Games
>>
>>
>>
>>
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