GZG ECC VI is past us and I wanted to provide my own thoughts on this
convention.
The Games
The Gamemasters did an excellent job this year in event preparation in terms
of figures, terrain, and their scenarios. We had some events that weren't run
due to the lower than normal attendance, but those that
did were well received.
Some events were so popular that those who didn't play them want them to be
repeated.
Excellent job, GMs!
The On-site Vendors
Carl Scheu and Bill Spring had a vast selection of figures and gaming supplies
for us. They also donated a number of prizes for our events. Thank you!
The Off-site Vendors
Jon Tuffley, Tony Francis, and David Dunn were very generous this year. We had
a lot of newly released figures and prizes for the painting contest. We'll
soon have the Newman SDN available for purchase from Brigade. Thank you for
your support of the ECC convention!
The Painting Workshop
Rick Rutherford ran a painting workshop this year and demonstrated his
blending techniques. Bill Spring, Laurel Caldwell, Bill Chapman's children and
I experimented with Rick's figures and methods. It was very enlightening and
I'm interested in trying some more of his technique. Thank you, Rick!
The Shirts
Albert Cho, Adrian Johnson, and Nick Caldwell did a super job with the shirts
this year. Not too many people wore them in the convention room, due to the
cooler temperatures, but I'll enjoy wearing mine at other gaming events.
Thanks!
Thought I'd chime in on this. I won't likely be attending but I recall when
plannign for my wedding reception a large, high volume coffee dispensor wasn't
much to rent at all. WE went throug ha local rental company. After that it's
just a quick visit to the local warehouse store to buy some bulk coffee and
you should be set. Another option is to have just hot water on supply so
people can bring their own hot beverage of choice. This way tea drinkers,
cocoa fiends and decaffers are all taken care of. I myself, as a coffee
drinker, have found it handy to carry a small french press with me when I
travel.
Eli
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From: "Jon Davis" <davisje@nycap.rr.com>
> The Hotel
What are the chances of having coffee in the room next year? Are we talking
about a significant cost or has it never been an issue? I'm sure everyone
wouldn't drink it so we might not need 100 gallons of the stuff but a few cups
here and there would be nice.:)
Damond
OOOo that's bad.
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I think I'm going to be sick:)
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> Damond Walker wrote:
> we might not need 100 gallons of the stuff
Speak for yourself, Damo-san.... Nectar of the gods... ;)
> Damond Walker wrote:
Good question and one that I'd be happy to answer. It has been raised before.
The issue becomes one of significant cost. We ran the numbers for coffee
service and we couldn't afford it. Assume they came in with coffee on Friday,
Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. (Four visits) A coffee
service runs about $2 per person and given the size of our group, we'd pay
about $60 per service. With four services, we're up to $240 of coffee.
> Good question and one that I'd be happy to answer. It has been raised
I think Eli hit it on the head... We (the ECC attendees who are interested)
should just chip in and purchase the goods each year. The coffee maker would
probably cost around $100. Supplies...well...that's on a yearly basis.
It would cost less than $240...that much is for sure.:)
Damo
I manage a hotel and one thing you have to watch for is that many hotels have
a policy about no outside food and beverages. And have additional charges to
back it up if you violate the policy.
John O
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We would have believed it was suicide if he hadn't reloaded TWICE!
> From: "staremu" >Reply-To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu >To: >Subject: Re:
ECC VI After Action Report >Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:07:16 -0600 >
> Thought I'd chime in on this. I won't likely be attending but I recall
Friday, February 28, 2003 8:49 AM >Subject: Re: ECC VI After Action Report > >
> > From: "Jon Davis" > > > > > The Hotel > > > > > > Usually all my headaches
come from my dealing with the hotel each year.
> > > This year was the smoothest year we've ever had with the hotel.
The >room > > > layout required only minor tweaking. We had plenty of
provisions > > > for us with water and trash disposal. I was very happy with
the hotel > > > this year and there is a benefit to repeating our business
there. > > > > What are the chances of having coffee in the room next year?
Are we > > talking about a significant cost or has it never been an issue? I'm
sure > > everyone wouldn't drink it so we might not need 100 gallons of the
stuff >but > > a few cups here and there would be nice.:) > > > > > > Damond >
>
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Oh,
Hey cool
Was well-timed if unintentional
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> John Owen wrote:
Exactly! We (The convention) were able to bring our own food at the early
conventions, but had to restrict it in the past few years.
> On Fri, Feb 28, 2003 at 11:02:47AM -0500, Jon Davis wrote:
> The issue becomes one of significant cost. We ran the numbers for
I suspect that the approach would not be to get a coffee service but to
see how they'd feel about one of the in-room coffee makers being taken
down to the function space - and whether they'd be prepared to supply
some of the packets of coffee to go with it.
R
> Damond Walker wrote:
If the hotel would allow it... I can check for you for next year.
> At 08:07 AM 2/28/2003 -0600, you wrote:
So you can ready a newly minted copy of a Paris newspaper whilst you drink
your coffee?
> staremu wrote:
Does this call for a duel on the ftjava field of battle?
Mk
> ----- Original Message -----
Or you could just go to the "Square One Coffee Shop" across the street behind
the hotel's parking garage. I've been going there for the past
couple of years -- it's a nice little place with good coffees & teas.
> staremu wrote:
Well, I was actually serious, not making a pun. Didn't intend for that to
happen (but those are sometimes
the best ones, no? ;-)
http://home.nycap.rr.com/davisje/ftjava/index.html
Mk
> ----- Original Message -----
> > Well, I was actually serious, not making a pun. Didn't
<grin> the best ones have malicious intent. "Guys, it's getting late
and I have to get up at 5am to get my dead presidents--I have red
Eisenhower yours?"
Too much coffee?
On Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:07:41 -0600 "staremu" <star_emu@hotmail.com>
writes:
> I think I'm going to be sick :)
* Bad * is Good. At least the Narns won't come calling.
On Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:57:24 -0600 "staremu" <star_emu@hotmail.com>
writes:
> OOOo that's bad.