cyberfluxor
09-13-2007, 06:47 PM
I know you're out there! If you want to get involved, post in here ideas or how you want to help.
Current status:
I'm currently looking at places to host a decent sized gathering of gamers in the near future. Depending on the head counts it'll either be at a small convention center, public library or someones house. The way it looks right now the first setup will be at a library but we'll see.
Pro/Cons:
Center: Costs $$, will have to charge fees, however we can run all day and all night.
Library: Free or very cheap, may be able to get donations to reserve, however it's only open 9-5pm and we have to close shop @ 4:30 to cleanup.
House: Limited space, noise issues and other limitations. However we have more control over the gathering and is ideal if it's a really small group.
What's there:
We're going to have home consoles and arcades setup for casual play and competitions. If we get an extra room then we'll set it up for panels and will be taking ideas when the time comes. If it is large enough we'll add a LAN room and bring your laptop/desktop along for the ride.
Promoting:
A few local stores are leaning towards promoting the gathering by posting up a flyer and discussing with customers. A lot of gaming websites have Events and Gathering sections to help spread the word (thanks DP!) and have already reached a few people here and there that wouldn't mind comming.
I'd prefer to keep this free and available to everyone around here so newer gamers can join in and make it a larger event. Once again if you're remotely interested in comming or just helping out just post here so we can have a more public head count.
Current status:
I'm currently looking at places to host a decent sized gathering of gamers in the near future. Depending on the head counts it'll either be at a small convention center, public library or someones house. The way it looks right now the first setup will be at a library but we'll see.
Pro/Cons:
Center: Costs $$, will have to charge fees, however we can run all day and all night.
Library: Free or very cheap, may be able to get donations to reserve, however it's only open 9-5pm and we have to close shop @ 4:30 to cleanup.
House: Limited space, noise issues and other limitations. However we have more control over the gathering and is ideal if it's a really small group.
What's there:
We're going to have home consoles and arcades setup for casual play and competitions. If we get an extra room then we'll set it up for panels and will be taking ideas when the time comes. If it is large enough we'll add a LAN room and bring your laptop/desktop along for the ride.
Promoting:
A few local stores are leaning towards promoting the gathering by posting up a flyer and discussing with customers. A lot of gaming websites have Events and Gathering sections to help spread the word (thanks DP!) and have already reached a few people here and there that wouldn't mind comming.
I'd prefer to keep this free and available to everyone around here so newer gamers can join in and make it a larger event. Once again if you're remotely interested in comming or just helping out just post here so we can have a more public head count.