buzz
Adventurer
[highlight]This thread is for planning purposes only. A separate thread will be created for player sign-up closer to Gameday. A link to that thread will be posted here.[/highlight]
[h1]Gameday 30 Planning[/h1]
This is the planning thread for Chicago Gameday 30. If you're interested in running an event for Gameday, or just have planning help to offer, this is the thread for you. If you're confused, go here to learn more about Chicago Gameday.
[h2]Current Event Lineup[/h2]
Morning: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Afternoon: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
[h2]The Time, The Place, The Basics[/h2]
[highlight]Gameday 30 will be held on Saturday, October 15th. Events start at 9:30am[/highlight]. Gameday 30 will be hosted by Games Plus, a.k.a., Earth's Greatest Game Store™.
Gameday has two event slots that are 4-5 hours each: a morning slot from 9:30am to 2:30pm, and an afternoon slot from 3:30pm to 8:00pm (and beyond). We typically run at least six events in each slot, with 4-6 players plus GM in each event. GMs may request more/fewer seats in their event, but we have found that 4-6 players per event is ideal.
If you do not have an ENWorld Community Supporter account with Private Messaging enabled, please make sure I have your email address. Feel free to email me.
[h2]Submitting and Running an Event[/h2]
How do I sign up to run an event?
If you would like to run an event for Gameday 30, please post a proposal in this thread.
What info should I provide as part of my proposal?
At the minimum, we need to know:
Optional, yet helpful info you can provide includes:
How long should my event last?
Your event should last at least 4 hours.
If you are running an event in the morning, it should not run longer than 5 hours, so you don't cut into the lunch break.
Events run in the afternoon may last longer than 5 hours, but please be respectful of: a) Games Plus's hours of operation, and b) the needs of players who may be reliant on the Metra scheudle.
When do poeple sign up for my event?
A separate player sign-up thread will be created in a few weeks. You will be notified in advance of the sign-up thread going live. If you are not currently on our mailing list or our Facebook page, please let me know, as this is how we notify event planners of when sign-up goes live.
May I screen potential players?
Pre-approval of player sign-ups is not allowed. By volunteering to run an event, you're agreeing to run it for whomever signs up. Thankfully, everyone who comes to Gameday is totally awesome.
What if I want or need to cancel my event?
You can't! Okay, seriously... please try not to offer an event unless you are certain that you will be able show up and run it come Gameday. If an emergency comes up (and they do, it's okay), please email me as soon as you can, or, worst-case scenario, you can call Games Plus and they should be able to convey the message.
May I run more than one event?
Yes. However, if the scheudle is particularly crowded, please be willing to accomodate other volunteers.
[h2]Suggestions[/h2]
If you have suggestions, recommendations, or ideas for enhancing the fun of Gameday, please feel free to post them here and we'll open up discussion.
[h1]Gameday 30 Planning[/h1]
This is the planning thread for Chicago Gameday 30. If you're interested in running an event for Gameday, or just have planning help to offer, this is the thread for you. If you're confused, go here to learn more about Chicago Gameday.
[h2]Current Event Lineup[/h2]
Morning: 9:30am - 2:30pm
- Dice Quest, Reidzilla, Table G
- Surcoat Medieval Fantasy Combat Miniatures Game, Mark, Table H
- Call of Cthulhu d20, buzz, Table F
- The Quiet Year, Nev the Deranged, Table B
- World of Darkness, RFlastone, Table E
- D&D 4e, strider1970, Table C (private room)
- Supernatural, Ninjacat, Table D
- Triune, WJMacGuffin, Table A
Afternoon: 3:30pm - 8:00pm
- ICONS, Reidzilla, Table G
- Griffins & Grottos Medieval Fantasy Wargame and Roleplaying System, Mark, Table C (private room)
- Ghostbusters, TracerBullet42, Table E
- Dresden Files RPG, Ninjacat, Table D
- Recon, ekb, Table B
- Witch Hunter, Vyvyan Basterd, Table F
- Kill Puppies for Satan, WJMacGuffin, Table A
- ...
[h2]The Time, The Place, The Basics[/h2]
[highlight]Gameday 30 will be held on Saturday, October 15th. Events start at 9:30am[/highlight]. Gameday 30 will be hosted by Games Plus, a.k.a., Earth's Greatest Game Store™.
Gameday has two event slots that are 4-5 hours each: a morning slot from 9:30am to 2:30pm, and an afternoon slot from 3:30pm to 8:00pm (and beyond). We typically run at least six events in each slot, with 4-6 players plus GM in each event. GMs may request more/fewer seats in their event, but we have found that 4-6 players per event is ideal.
If you do not have an ENWorld Community Supporter account with Private Messaging enabled, please make sure I have your email address. Feel free to email me.
[h2]Submitting and Running an Event[/h2]
How do I sign up to run an event?
If you would like to run an event for Gameday 30, please post a proposal in this thread.
What info should I provide as part of my proposal?
At the minimum, we need to know:
- ...The game system you will be using
- ...How many players will be accommodated
- ...[highlight]What table you wish to use (take a look at the table map); the size of your event may limit you to certain tables.[/highlight]
- ...A catchy title
- ...An event "blurb," i.e., a basic summary of your event
- ...Whether you want to run the event in the morning or the afternoon
Optional, yet helpful info you can provide includes:
- ...Whether your event expects prior experience with the rules
- ...Whether your event is or isn't suitable for all ages
- ...Whether pregens will be provided
- ...Links to said pregens (PDFs, Word files, etc)
- ...Links to info about the game system
- ...Links to any other files you'd like to offer potential players
- ...Any images you might like included in the final event description
How long should my event last?
Your event should last at least 4 hours.
If you are running an event in the morning, it should not run longer than 5 hours, so you don't cut into the lunch break.
Events run in the afternoon may last longer than 5 hours, but please be respectful of: a) Games Plus's hours of operation, and b) the needs of players who may be reliant on the Metra scheudle.
When do poeple sign up for my event?
A separate player sign-up thread will be created in a few weeks. You will be notified in advance of the sign-up thread going live. If you are not currently on our mailing list or our Facebook page, please let me know, as this is how we notify event planners of when sign-up goes live.
May I screen potential players?
Pre-approval of player sign-ups is not allowed. By volunteering to run an event, you're agreeing to run it for whomever signs up. Thankfully, everyone who comes to Gameday is totally awesome.
What if I want or need to cancel my event?
You can't! Okay, seriously... please try not to offer an event unless you are certain that you will be able show up and run it come Gameday. If an emergency comes up (and they do, it's okay), please email me as soon as you can, or, worst-case scenario, you can call Games Plus and they should be able to convey the message.
May I run more than one event?
Yes. However, if the scheudle is particularly crowded, please be willing to accomodate other volunteers.
[h2]Suggestions[/h2]
If you have suggestions, recommendations, or ideas for enhancing the fun of Gameday, please feel free to post them here and we'll open up discussion.
Last edited:
