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<blockquote data-quote="Mark" data-source="post: 1441617" data-attributes="member: 5">The first one is the trickiest.&nbsp; guedo79 is right, in a way, butI have to lean toward what Crothian said about initial set up.&nbsp; It's hard to garner much interest if you can't set a date and it's hard to get a game store to commit to a date if you can't show there's enough interest.&nbsp; See if the game store will at least give you a few dates to use as possible gamedays.&nbsp; Then try to form a core group and have them choose the date (make sure they are all good for you, since you're doing the work!)The first Chicago Gameday was somewhat on the order of what JoeM is interested in joining, but if you plan to have more than one, Rel's advice is spot on when it comes to not only the first but also second, third, and more gamedays over the long haul.&nbsp; I wouldn't worry so much about having a huge gathering for the first one.&nbsp; It might turn out that way but let it become whatever it does and try to concentrate on the quality.&nbsp; Whether you restrict it to just board members, require anyone signing up to sign on to the boards, or allow people to sign up by proxy there are some difficulties that can arrise, but don't let any of those things overshadow the fun.&nbsp; It's important to always keep in mind that you're doing this to meet new gamers and, perhaps especially for some, to meet those you already know through the boards.&nbsp; It's all good.I haven't set one up as formally as you (MixM) and Amal are suggesting but I doubt it could hurt things if you have the time.&nbsp; In fact, I'd be very interested in watching as it develops.&nbsp; Keep me in the loop if it winds up off-board, please.You might want to give a longer lead time for the first one but try to keep it active as you get it together to maintain a good level of interest.&nbsp; As Morpheus mentions, getting some prize support can help with the interest level.Maybe thalmin, MattyHelms, and buzz will pop in with their thoughts on the matter.&nbsp; I'll ad some more thoughts and comments as I think of them and you can count on CMG for some electronic prizes.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mark, post: 1441617, member: 5"] The first one is the trickiest. guedo79 is right, in a way, butI have to lean toward what Crothian said about initial set up. It's hard to garner much interest if you can't set a date and it's hard to get a game store to commit to a date if you can't show there's enough interest. See if the game store will at least give you a few dates to use as possible gamedays. Then try to form a core group and have them choose the date (make sure they are all good for you, since you're doing the work!) The first Chicago Gameday was somewhat on the order of what JoeM is interested in joining, but if you plan to have more than one, Rel's advice is spot on when it comes to not only the first but also second, third, and more gamedays over the long haul. I wouldn't worry so much about having a huge gathering for the first one. It might turn out that way but let it become whatever it does and try to concentrate on the quality. Whether you restrict it to just board members, require anyone signing up to sign on to the boards, or allow people to sign up by proxy there are some difficulties that can arrise, but don't let any of those things overshadow the fun. It's important to always keep in mind that you're doing this to meet new gamers and, perhaps especially for some, to meet those you already know through the boards. It's all good. I haven't set one up as formally as you (MixM) and Amal are suggesting but I doubt it could hurt things if you have the time. In fact, I'd be very interested in watching as it develops. Keep me in the loop if it winds up off-board, please. You might want to give a longer lead time for the first one but try to keep it active as you get it together to maintain a good level of interest. As Morpheus mentions, getting some prize support can help with the interest level. Maybe thalmin, MattyHelms, and buzz will pop in with their thoughts on the matter. I'll ad some more thoughts and comments as I think of them and you can count on CMG for some electronic prizes. [/QUOTE]

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