Albany Gameday VI - Sept. 9th - Thanks for coming
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Zweihänder
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peerwon said:
Nope.
guedo79
Explorer
Here are the basics of how I run the Albany gameday:
1. Finding a date that works for you and your location. Keep in mind you will have to compete with things like Larkfest and Tulipfest. I'm willing to help you set up a date. George is very laid back and usually likes to be around when we are there so it shouldn't be too hard.
2. People. Getting people to show up usually isn't a problem. Where we tend to run into a problem is we're always short DMs. For every 5-6 people you need one DM. We can usually fill 3 slots in the morning and 3-4 in the afternoon. Of course, every time we do it things change more people show up, people don't show up, or we get a DM who is willing to take 7 or more players (bless them).
3. Advertising. ENwrold has treated us well. Unlike Boston, the Albany, NY population on ENworld is a bit lacking. I tend to start a tread on Zombie Planet's boards, sometimes on rpg.net, print a flyer for Zombie Planet's cork board and put flyers in comic shops and any place that people who might be interested would see.
4. Getting people to show up. Life always gets in the way. A good percent of people who say they might make it don't, a small part of players the sign up might not show up, and some have flaked in the past leaving players in the lurch. When I'm not running two games, I try to keep a small game I could run on hand in case a DM drops out.
5. The Games. I always have to beg, borrow, steal, plead, and blackmail to get DMs. Sometimes enough people that want to run fall into my lap but I usually have to give some people a nudge that say "I'd like to run X someday". A gameday is a great place to run something you would never get to run otherwise.
6. Communication. I tend to keep two lists of games and players. This is basically for the people that aren't on ENworld. Since some people aren't into message boards and don't seem to 'get' them.
7. Food. I always lose money on the food. It's gotten to the point where we go through two 24 cut pizzas easy. Last time I ordered 3 24s and that seemed to be too much. At different times I've been a few dollars short of getting all the money I put into the food back and at others I've been a good $20+ into the red.
The way I do things isn't the only way to organize a gameday so your mileage may very. It has gotten easier with each event I do but every six months can at times feel like not enough down time. The spring has always brought in less people so I though it would be a good time for a 'vacation'.
1. Finding a date that works for you and your location. Keep in mind you will have to compete with things like Larkfest and Tulipfest. I'm willing to help you set up a date. George is very laid back and usually likes to be around when we are there so it shouldn't be too hard.
2. People. Getting people to show up usually isn't a problem. Where we tend to run into a problem is we're always short DMs. For every 5-6 people you need one DM. We can usually fill 3 slots in the morning and 3-4 in the afternoon. Of course, every time we do it things change more people show up, people don't show up, or we get a DM who is willing to take 7 or more players (bless them).
3. Advertising. ENwrold has treated us well. Unlike Boston, the Albany, NY population on ENworld is a bit lacking. I tend to start a tread on Zombie Planet's boards, sometimes on rpg.net, print a flyer for Zombie Planet's cork board and put flyers in comic shops and any place that people who might be interested would see.
4. Getting people to show up. Life always gets in the way. A good percent of people who say they might make it don't, a small part of players the sign up might not show up, and some have flaked in the past leaving players in the lurch. When I'm not running two games, I try to keep a small game I could run on hand in case a DM drops out.
5. The Games. I always have to beg, borrow, steal, plead, and blackmail to get DMs. Sometimes enough people that want to run fall into my lap but I usually have to give some people a nudge that say "I'd like to run X someday". A gameday is a great place to run something you would never get to run otherwise.
6. Communication. I tend to keep two lists of games and players. This is basically for the people that aren't on ENworld. Since some people aren't into message boards and don't seem to 'get' them.
7. Food. I always lose money on the food. It's gotten to the point where we go through two 24 cut pizzas easy. Last time I ordered 3 24s and that seemed to be too much. At different times I've been a few dollars short of getting all the money I put into the food back and at others I've been a good $20+ into the red.
The way I do things isn't the only way to organize a gameday so your mileage may very. It has gotten easier with each event I do but every six months can at times feel like not enough down time. The spring has always brought in less people so I though it would be a good time for a 'vacation'.
Zweihänder
First Post
I think this is definitely something I can do, and am willing to do. I'm not committing to it just this moment, but I will be by thursday.
I am not subtle.
[EDIT]: Also, would you be willing to keep your Albany Gameday website updated? I'd pass along the information, and even design the new logo (as you seem to have a different one for each gameday), so all you would have to do on that front is actually put the information in. I know it has been a useful resource to myself and others, so it would good if it could keep getting used.
Or, would you want this to be part of a totally different series of gamedays, not officially associated with the ones you've been running?
guedo79 said:
I am not subtle.
[EDIT]: Also, would you be willing to keep your Albany Gameday website updated? I'd pass along the information, and even design the new logo (as you seem to have a different one for each gameday), so all you would have to do on that front is actually put the information in. I know it has been a useful resource to myself and others, so it would good if it could keep getting used.
Or, would you want this to be part of a totally different series of gamedays, not officially associated with the ones you've been running?
guedo79
Explorer
I don't own Albany Gameday so I don't see a problem with someone else organizing one and using the name.
If you wanted to organize things I'd be more then willing to help. I'd like to still be the contact for George since I'll be doing this more in the future and I'd be happy to keep the website updated if you email/pm me the changes you need when they come up.
Are you sure? I though you were once. You know that time, you did that thing, all secret like.
If you wanted to organize things I'd be more then willing to help. I'd like to still be the contact for George since I'll be doing this more in the future and I'd be happy to keep the website updated if you email/pm me the changes you need when they come up.
Zweihänder said:
Are you sure? I though you were once. You know that time, you did that thing, all secret like.
Zweihänder
First Post
guedo79 said:
Awesome. And, now I am officially comitting to doing this.
That's actually good for me that you'll be the one contacting George, since I'd probably stumble over myself trying not to screw it up.
guedo79 said:Are you sure? I though you were once. You know that time, you did that thing, all secret like.
Oh yeah, when I did that, with the stuff. Yeah, that was a fluke.
The closest to subtle I've ever gotten was during that Paranoia game at Gameday IV; even then, not terribly subtle. I tried the hand-over-the-badge-so-they-can't-see-my-traitor-points thing, but that didn't work quite as well as it did with the other guy.
...wait, was the other person who did that you? Or was it scholar? I can't remember...
Zweihänder
First Post
Bravo, monseignur.
As for the discussion of date, would it be better to continue this via E-Mail or Private Message, or should we go ahead and keep talking here?
As for the discussion of date, would it be better to continue this via E-Mail or Private Message, or should we go ahead and keep talking here?
