Author: Steve Segedy

Amanda Valentine raises some great points about reaching out to the younger players at GoD. We experimented a bit…

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Amanda Valentine raises some great points about reaching out to the younger players at GoD. We experimented a bit with adding rating levels (mature, kid friendly, etc.) to the game menus this year, but I’d be very interested to hear more ideas about how to address this issue. Extra points if you want to step up and help make it happen!

Originally shared by Amanda Valentine

Tweens fall into their own weird category of gamers where they’ve outgrown kid games for the most part but don’t quite have the self control to handle some of the etiquette expected at adult tables. Some thoughts on the difference between “all ages” and “kid friendly.” https://www.ayvalentine.com/2013/09/all-ages-isnt-necessarily-kid-friendly/

https://www.ayvalentine.com/2013/09/all-ages-isnt-necessarily-kid-friendly/

Games on Demand – Gen Con Update

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Games on Demand – Gen Con Update

It’s been a few weeks since Gen Con, and we’ve finally pulled together most of the data from the event. I’ll share more of the details soon, as well as a link to a survey to gather feedback, but for now, here’s a summary:

– 354 game sessions run

– 92 distinct games (not including scenario variations)

– 232 two-hour games

– 122 four-hour games

– 1667 players seated

Nicely done, everyone! Thanks to the volunteers for helping to make it happen, and to the many players who joined us this year!

One Week to Gen Con Games on Demand!

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Gen Con 2013 is now only one week away, and our Games on Demand event this year will be bigger and better than ever! The event will be held in the Convention Center on the second floor overlooking the Exhibitor Hall in room 237. We’ll be running games from 10am-midnight on Thursday through Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Come play with us!

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If you’d like to print copies of this map to hand out, take this 2-up version, and our thanks!

Gencon Indie Games on Demand: GM Tutorial and Q+A

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In case you missed it last night: Gencon Indie Games on Demand: GM Tutorial and Q+A

We’ll be covering all this again on Wednesday night at Gencon as well!

We talked about:

– how signups work

– how to prepare for your games

– what you’re responsible for as Host or GM

– pitching games to players

– teaching rules

– time management

– our harassment policy

– what to do about problems

– 2 and 4 hour time slots

– adult and queer content

– how much time to spend on intros

– and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL0Z7MKA-Js&feature=youtu.be