Ohio Gameday (January 18, Ohio State Campus)

[Mr Fidgit]

isn't there one called the guard tower, something like that? Do they have any rooms we might sweet talk them into using?

i really doubt the Guardtower would give up all its tables on a weekend day...they're usually claimed by miniature game players (when i've gone in...)

the Ohio Union isn't a bad idea, but i don't know what it takes to get rooms there (reserves, money, etc.), it would be easy to give directions and parking would be a breeze (with a garage next door)

wallshot, i do think you should at least ask about your hotel connections - it would give more us options (and maybe better ones if it costs liitle or nothing, and the location is easy to get to from a freeway)

 

[DanMcS]

The Minature and Gaming Association at OSU uses the basement of the Ohio Union for thier meetings. *snip*

MGAOSU. Those guys are still around? Last I checked their webpage hadn't been updated in years. I went to a couple of their 'meetings' when I was a freshman at OSU, oh, 5ish years ago. They were insular, kinda hostile, and didn't want new people joining their groups. I'm surprised they're still around, being that hostile to new members and all.

 

[Mr Fidgit]

i know the MGAOSU was around when the 3e preview happened at OSU a few years ago, and i saw some the MGAOSU old guard at Origins '01... (i didn't go this year). is CapCon still going on? (MGAOSU convention at the Ohio Union, usually around Easter, IIRC)

 

[DanMcS]

Yeah, you know, I do vaguely remember them being involved with that 3e preview thing. According to their website, they are still around, the last capcon was in april of this year, hmm. Maybe I'll stop in there and see if they're friendlier this time around. I want a game, darnit.

 

[Crothian]

Thanks for the ideas guys, this is looking pretty good. It does seem like I'm heading this up and I don't mind that. I talked to a guy at the Gaurd Tower and it doesn't seem like it would be possible there. They are pretty well booked solid with the weekend minature games.

So, I really don't know where else to look. So, if you have any ideas or conection in the greater Columbus area please check into them.

Any information pertaining to anything or question comments or concerned can either be posted here or e-mailed to me directly it you want to keep it private. Again, thanks guys.

 

[Clear Dragon]

I am in my 5th and final year at OSU and never really bothered to check out the group earlier as I have always had plenty of gamers from the dorm, then when we moved out we kept playing together and still do. I went ahead I signed up on their e-mailing list this year, but the people working the involvment fair did seem a bit more interested in playing their CCG than talking to people that picked up flyers. Of course, I can't say that I would be much more outgoing in such a setting myself.

 

[Crothian]

We have time, but ew really need to figure out a date and a place to host this.

 

[ashockney]

Crothian,

I would suggest checking out OSU first. That would be centrally located, easy to get to, and possibly cheap(free).

We should solicit Ravenstone, Comic Town, Guard Tower, Laughing Ogre, and The Soldiery for "support" in organizing the gameday. I don't think any of them would need to host. I can call on any of these guys if it would be helpful to you. They may (should) put up some help with organization and/or prizes, and will probably run some things (Heroclix, Magic, Living whatever, etc.)

I think it would be beneficial if Wallshot would forward you the contact information to check on the hotel possibility. I'm thinking that would do fine in housing a group such as this. Anything near the airport would be in my backyard, so that's bonus points.

If these don't work, we can check on Amvets, Eagles, Lions, Knights of Columbus, etc. to see about getting a room. For that matter, I'm sure a number of local churches could probably house us fairly easily. Anyone feel brave, and want to offer up their church contacts to 30 - 50 people you don't know for a day in January?

My vote is for January 27th or January 13th.

Give me a holler if you need a hand with anything.

 

[Crothian]

I need as much help as I can get

I can go talk to Ravenstone games as that is sort of close to me and I'm sort of known there since that's where I shop. So, anyone who is able to go to any of the other stores and ask them would be helpful.

As for a place, I'd like to fine one that free if possible. I like the OSU idea, but having never lived on campus (I comuted) I don't know what buildings have rooms other then the Union. And from what I remember the Union is pretty well booked every weekend.

 

[Some guy from Ohio]

Sounds like fun!