Simon has asked Rob and I to find out what events people would like to see at Historicon in November. The Con looks like it will very likely happen. Personally, I just got my second vaccine shot, which I am hoped will both prevent COVID and improve my dice.
I have heard mostly from folks in Nrthern California where I live, and there seems to be a range of opinions. Some think we should heavily emphasize PACTO, with tournaments daily, demo games, and walk up games to introduce the rules to new players. There is a lot of merit to this.
Others think we should emphasize Magna. The games are shorter, which means we can get in 4 rounds in one day and maybe have both an open and a theme. The armies are smaller and easier to transport, which both helps out people who have to travel long distances and migh draw a few ADLG players in, since army sizes are comparable.
Still others really want at least one 4-5 round Magna tournament, maybe an open, maybe a theme, or maybe two three round events over two days.
Personally, I like big games with lots of toys, but the point here is to maximize participation, encourage new players, and provide the kind of spectacle that gets gamers interested and adds to our rapidly growing group.
I’ve are hoping lots of you will weigh in with your opinions. Tell us what you want and we’ll do our best to make it happen for you!