Ancalagon
Dusty Dragon
No - why I said "apparently" - this is second hand information from someone who has spoken the "sponsor" and told they weren't sponsoring. I consider the source reliable, but I can't guarantee it is true.
TSR LaNasa is back, and working with TSR Hobbies
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The really low thing (in my opinion) is it's not bad enough they switched the con dates to leech off of all the hard work Luke and his partners have done to make GaryCon happen, and the logistics of getting everyone there on those dates, but Justin has the audacity to ask Luke for 5 grand to have access to the DHM during that weekend.
The sad thing, is knowing Gary's business practices, that's something he would do. But at least Gary contributed greatly to this hobby and helped found it. LaNasa and team have all the business morals of Gary, but zero of the creativity and charisma, and certainly not having any ability to deliver on actual products.
The sad thing, is knowing Gary's business practices, that's something he would do. But at least Gary contributed greatly to this hobby and helped found it. LaNasa and team have all the business morals of Gary, but zero of the creativity and charisma, and certainly not having any ability to deliver on actual products.
I'll just ask Stefan Pokorny to borrow his house. He lives in Seattle, and his house is pretty much a castle. What's he gonna say, no?
Stay in a Castle in "Little Norway's" Quiet Countryside - Kitsap County
Nordic Hill Manor - $900 avg/night - Kitsap County - Amenities include: Internet, Air conditioning, Hot tub, Fireplace, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & dryer, Parking, No smoking, Accessible, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 7 ✓ Sleeps: 25 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online - Book...www.vrbo.com
PERFECT. Seattle Washington "Castle".
$650/night, sleeps 25. $26 a night per person.
Set that up for a 4-day Weekend, get 40-50 people to show up. Put the excess toward Food, Drinks, and Entertainment...
Heck... we could launch a Kickstarter for the "Level Up Team" to get a 4-day Weekend hanging out there... That would probably be well loved be the whole team.
If we get something that can match Dashcon out of this, I will be amazed. Or even the crazier failed conventions. I doubt it'd be the worst, but just, imainge if this somehow gets bad enough they end up bein banned by every hotel service in a state.
Like, I don't want anyone to GO there and reward this, but, conventions are absolute money sinks at the best of times. Don't run a convention if you want money. So if anyone goes go to poke the thing with a stick, the Internet requires ample video evidence.
We don't want 'em!Well, maybe they hope if they keep digging, they come out in Australia or so
Stay in a Castle in "Little Norway's" Quiet Countryside - Kitsap County
Nordic Hill Manor - $900 avg/night - Kitsap County - Amenities include: Internet, Air conditioning, Hot tub, Fireplace, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & dryer, Parking, No smoking, Accessible, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 7 ✓ Sleeps: 25 ✓ Minimum stay from 2 night(s) ✓ Bookable directly online - Book...
PERFECT. Seattle Washington "Castle".
$650/night, sleeps 25. $26 a night per person.
Set that up for a 4-day Weekend, get 40-50 people to show up. Put the excess toward Food, Drinks, and Entertainment...
Heck... we could launch a Kickstarter for the "Level Up Team" to get a 4-day Weekend hanging out there... That would probably be well loved be the whole team.
Note: for a shindig that large, you'll probably need significant set-up and break-down times that will eat into that 4-day weekend. Expect to need the equivalent of a day stocking the kitchen and bar at the beginning, and cleanup at the end.
I'm thinking Fyre Festival.
schneeland
Hero
That's fair. I think they would qualify for a game of whack-a-mole. As moles.
Fair point.
But with a Housecon like that, 30-40 people could show up that first day with all kinds of stuff to stock the house with, hang out in a pizza party with gaming and hangout in the evening, party for 2 days, then help clean up on day 4 before heading out.
Y'know. If they knew each other in advance.
LordEntrails
Hero
Squid Game
LordEntrails
Hero
Not sure how I got the bad link. Maybe it was a typo from their FaceBook page, but it's not there now.
So this is the FB page; Wizard Tower Games
That page includes the "Press Release" from yesterday. And it links to; Wizard Tower Games
The previous page I thought had a store and was their new website, but is actually someone else is Home
Sorry about the confusion. Not sure how that happened.
So this is the FB page; Wizard Tower Games
That page includes the "Press Release" from yesterday. And it links to; Wizard Tower Games
The previous page I thought had a store and was their new website, but is actually someone else is Home
Sorry about the confusion. Not sure how that happened.
Considering three of them are all companies registered to Justin himself, and one is Don from Wizard Tower Games, pretty certain that those are solid. @TSR-Hobbies confirmed as much, and said no one should take issue with Justin having three companies sponsoring his fourth, since he's paying for it.
While yes, no one has a problem with him funding his own convention, it has a really dishonest feel when you've got several shell companies of your own main company listed as sponsors. It gives people the impression you've got several companies supporting you, when in fact you don't.
I don't think anyone answered this yet, but all LLC means is that if you sue TSR for some reason, you can't sue board members for their personal finances. When I was in college, one of the groups I was a member of looked into what it would take because there was a slight chance that people could get hurt. If someone was litigious, they could go after everyone who was listed as an officer. It came down to paperwork and some money, which probably is not a huge hurtle for a company but was so for college kids.
darjr
I crit!
Yes, but in order to claim to be an LLC dosn't it need to be registered as such? Somewhere?
LordEntrails
Hero
I assume it depends on the jurisdiction, but yes, you actually have to file with the state to be a LLC where I am. You can get the various form templates off the internet and then you turn those in with some money. Maybe it was a couple hundred dollars? Not serious for a business, but yea, at least something to keep it from being trivial.
Looking at Michigan's website, Don actually had a few LLCs in the past, so he knows the process. Got me why they didn't do it this time but are portraying themselves as having one. To sound more official?
Also, by being an LLC, there are certain tax benefits as long as your board meets once a year.
And herein, we prove that, while we may not be a real concom, we can probably plan better than these jokers.
Maxperson
Morkus from Orkus
J.Quondam
CR 1/8
I'm guessing that's probably the shop in New Hampshire mentioned upthread? I think someone said that store was (re)established in 2016, which jibes with the date on that registration.
Ancalagon
Dusty Dragon
I'm roughly aware of what an LLC is. But if you state you are an LLC and you aren't... couldn't this be construed as fraud in some cases?
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