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ddavison
August 8th, 2016, 15:04
This was the last year for us to run a booth at Gen Con. We have greatly enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by and said hello and we have had a blast hanging with our awesome volunteers. Next year, we will try to set up some seminars and panels to do our traditional demo for newcomers, and also to cover some topics for existing users.

A special thanks to Jim Hauber (jshauber) and Phillip Greig (Zacchaeus) for hanging out at the booth so much and helping run people through demos.

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MarianDz
August 8th, 2016, 19:25
Thanks for every news about FG from GenCon 2016 especially if it looks as last one. And makes fragile moment catched on this picture more valuable, because some of us living far, far away and we cant meet you there :(
Thumbs up boys!
NotRussellCrowe
August 8th, 2016, 19:35
Welcome back, everyone!

Are you able to tell us what the discussion regarding the digital future of 5e was all about? I haven't seen anything about it on other sites yet and don't really know what was said but the title alone makes it sound interesting.

Thanks!
Trenloe
August 8th, 2016, 19:36
And makes fragile moment catched on this picture more valuable...
It was definitely a fragile moment with all of those kilts! :o
midas
August 8th, 2016, 21:10
Man, I knew I should have just bitten the bullet and found time to make it down there. I really only wanted to come down here and say hi to the Smiteworks team (I'm in Michigan), and visit a couple of other booths but couldn't find the time to drive down there for a few hours to do so. My chance was wasted! Wasted, I tell you!
Nylanfs
August 8th, 2016, 23:57
Its not like they wont be there, but if it takes 20 minutes to explain FG then it isnt really worth the cost of the booth. Other than networking opportunities and a fixed base where publishers know they can find you a booth isn't terribly useful if you aren't moving product.
midas
August 8th, 2016, 23:58
Right, but the booth is the best way for me to give hugs!
Zacchaeus
August 9th, 2016, 19:26
It was definitely a fragile moment with all of those kilts! :o

Is that why you slept through 2 of the 4 days :)
jshauber
August 10th, 2016, 05:45
Right, but the booth is the best way for me to give hugs!

Zacchaeus LOVES hugs!!! We found that out when the Female Braveheart impersonator stopped by the booth and told him how much she liked his "outfit". Of course the best part was when he answered and she found out he was a real Scotsman!
damned
August 10th, 2016, 08:10
Zacchaeus LOVES hugs!!! We found that out when the Female Braveheart impersonator stopped by the booth and told him how much she liked his "outfit". Of course the best part was when he answered and she found out he was a real Scotsman!

Lucky that one wasnt on Facebook because Mrs Z was keeping one eye on him thru that channel :)
Zacchaeus
August 10th, 2016, 11:53
Zacchaeus LOVES hugs!!! We found that out when the Female Braveheart impersonator stopped by the booth and told him how much she liked his "outfit". Of course the best part was when he answered and she found out he was a real Scotsman!


Lucky that one wasnt on Facebook because Mrs Z was keeping one eye on him thru that channel :)

Yeah, she was a doozy that one. She had coloured half her face blue with what I imagined was a felt tip pen (I think you call them Sharpies). She was also obsessed with poking my sporran with her sword :)
dulux-oz
August 10th, 2016, 12:11
She was also obsessed with poking my sporran with her sword :)

You sure that wasn't you poking her sporran with your sword?!? :p
Zacchaeus
August 10th, 2016, 12:20
You sure that wasn't you poking her sporran with your sword?!? :p

Naughty Aussie :)
dulux-oz
August 10th, 2016, 12:43
Naughty Aussie :)

I aim to please! :)
JohnD
August 10th, 2016, 16:02
Yeah, she was a doozy that one. She had coloured half her face blue with what I imagined was a felt tip pen (I think you call them Sharpies). She was also obsessed with poking my sporran with her sword :)

Dude looks like a lady....
dulux-oz
August 10th, 2016, 16:26
Dude looks like a lady....

:D

How about:

L.O.L.A - Lola
Callum
August 10th, 2016, 19:34
I once had my kilt lifted up by a drow maiden...
jreddin1
August 12th, 2016, 05:17
Did I hear something about SmiteWorks moving to Florida? If so, where? If not, I better take another Prozac...
Zacchaeus
August 12th, 2016, 11:12
Smiteworks HQ is indeed moving to Florida.
Nylanfs
August 12th, 2016, 12:49
Ie Doug is moving, over in the Space Coast area I believe. :)
ddavison
August 12th, 2016, 14:29
Yep. Merritt Island.
LordEntrails
August 12th, 2016, 20:07
Yep. Merritt Island.
No excuse not to see a few rocket launches. Always wanted to, as I used to be in aerospace, but never have. Bucket list :)
jreddin1
August 12th, 2016, 20:39
Yep. Merritt Island.

Dang. So close and yet so far. I'm over in Tampa. East Coast is too long of a commute. I wonder if they'll let me work remotely??? :rv:
CryAxe
August 12th, 2016, 20:56
Yep. Merritt Island.

Interesting. You're going to be able to play the Adventurerers League game that you are in with DDM David, in person. Ironically, no need for a VTT. ;-p
Mortar
August 13th, 2016, 07:34
Just out of curiosity what does a both at GenCon cost?
Nylanfs
August 13th, 2016, 12:29
$1,800 USD for a 10' x 10'
Mortar
August 13th, 2016, 13:45
Wow. Didn't realize it was that steep.
midas
August 13th, 2016, 14:51
Just down the road a piece from TableTopping Dave!
LordEntrails
August 13th, 2016, 18:35
Interesting. You're going to be able to play the Adventurerers League game that you are in with DDM David, in person. Ironically, no need for a VTT. ;-p
But for a combat tracker and integrated map... :)
I use FG for in-person games all the time.
ddavison
August 13th, 2016, 22:55
We upgraded to a 20x20 a few years back. Hotels like to jack their rate up as well, so with the booth, hotels, flights, uber, food and beer, it costs a pretty penny to go to Gen Con each year as a company. We will still have roughly the same costs without the booth but we think it will be more strategic and better suited to our audience.
Nylanfs
August 14th, 2016, 01:52
d20pro had a demonstration table setup at Gen Con
Mortar
August 14th, 2016, 08:46
We upgraded to a 20x20 a few years back. Hotels like to jack their rate up as well, so with the booth, hotels, flights, uber, food and beer, it costs a pretty penny to go to Gen Con each year as a company. We will still have roughly the same costs without the booth but we think it will be more strategic and better suited to our audience.


Food? No need of that silly stuff.....
Mask_of_winter
August 14th, 2016, 08:52
Food? No need of that silly stuff.....
Last time I was at GenCon I survived on Subway, 5 hour energy drinks and adrenaline.
dulux-oz
August 14th, 2016, 08:59
Food? No need of that silly stuff.....

That's right! At SydCon (here in Oz) we survive on BEER!

And meat pies!
MarianDz
August 14th, 2016, 16:15
eventualy you can share and eat one "daily ratio" from your hero :p if DM allows it.
jshauber
August 14th, 2016, 18:14
That's right! At SydCon (here in Oz) we survive on BEER!

And meat pies!

That is the way to do it!
ddavison
August 14th, 2016, 19:05
That is the way to do it!

We normally do, but they started serving us beer in plastic cups at the restaurant.
Mortar
August 14th, 2016, 20:57
We normally do, but they started serving us beer in plastic cups at the restaurant.

Real gamers skip the cup/glasses and start with pitcher of it :p
JohnD
August 14th, 2016, 21:08
Real gamers skip the cup/glasses and start with pitcher of it :p

Or a boot full if you're playing a Dwarf.