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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WhimsyTheFae" data-source="post: 2521106" data-attributes="member: 8964">Oh Rel, your opinions carry much weight (and not only because I agree after looking at those prices).  I am not sure about Indy, but it has been my experience (small town and large) that a park or portion of a large park will usually be free enough for a group of people to set up a picnic.  So, I agree that Plan B should be something along the lines of what Rel has proposed.I still like the tentative date and time of Saturday from 11ish to 4ish.  I also still like the idea of planning multiple games around this time.  These are my current thoughts:Prior to GenCon '06 - <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Locate a few possible locations: Military Park being one, Waterfront Pavilion behind the zoo is another possibility</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Plan activities: people volunteer to run games, people sign up to play in said games</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Check appropriate event calendars: The White River State Park has a calendar that can be checked so that we will know ahead of time if any events are taking place in an associated park.  Other possible locations may also have calendars that can be checked</li> </ul>At GenCon '06 on the day of the gathering - <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Prior to gathering time: scout locations and phone back which will be used (this would include possible indoor locations at the convention center or hotels)</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">At gathering time: anyone who wants to attend should get there around this time (bring some food/snacks/drinks for yourselves or to pass)</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Eating time: after a bit of socializing and setting up - we eat</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Gaming time: based on area and conditions, we split up into our planned games</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Clean up time: we leave the location cleaner than we found it</li> </ul>I think that this should still be an organized event for smoother running, yet flexible enough to be moved and free enough to not require a financial burden.  If we had, as Mark suggested, some sort of sponsorship it may just add the burden of expectation (to gather enough people or to play certain games).  It is a good idea, but I'm not sure if this is the time for too many complications.  We've already heard negative comments about the possible (and likely) weather.  I am negative on the costs.I say for our initial GenCon Picnic-n-Games we may be better off shooting for free.  GenCon itself is already enough of a burden on many of us.  If we get a good response, it will work itself out.  If we do not, then we can look at the reasons.If things work as planned, this can still be a fun event (made more fun by not having to ask for financial assistance).All opinions are welcome.</blockquote>

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