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07
Aug/2008

The woes of a con organizer
There are many highs and lows associated with my job as a con organizer which are only exaggerated by my personal style of OCD perfectionism.  I love my job when I'm meeting great folks like I did at OGC and I hate it when I can't do everything I think would make things even better. 

I am a firm believer in content over fluff, working your butt off to get the best of the best GM's to come to your event, listening to player wants and needs, but dang-it-all...I want it wrapped up in a nice looking package too (throw in everyone happy, rolling magical dice, and enjoying the con as much as possible!).  Is that too much to ask?  I want it all and then some.  I'm not ashamed to admit it.

I can't do it all, and even if I could, I don't know how but I bet I could find some really cool peeps who could help me  Hey, a girl has to have dreams!!

With 6 months and 13 days to go until TotalCon XXIII, I've got too much time to stress yet not enough time to accomplish everything I want.  I need to trust in the game, stop worry about things I can't control, and simply do the best I can.  I guess pigs can fly too

Anyone who thinks organizers do this for glory, fame, or even fun , has to be crazier than me! 

Any other organizers out there that can understand my rant? joys? frustrations?  Share with me!
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From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:38:00

StupidSmurf wrote:
That's why I go all out to run as many slots as possible.....I sure as heck don't want to run a con, but at least I can be a good soldier and runs lots and lots of stuff that hopefully will draw people in!


OGC is very lucky to have your help at the con.  I had a great time there this year as well as others and it is a direct result from their ability to attract quality GM's like you! 

Like I said before, no con can survive without talented/dedicated GM's and players wanting to have fun.  So even if you don't attend Total, I still appreciate everything you do to keep gaming alive in our community!!  Thank You!


From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:34:04

Laggy wrote:
Our little thingies in Ohio, called "Troll Hoots," just aren't to the point where we stress. We still arguing about the perfect location, some will tolerate the dingy hotels because they have a bar, and others like conference rooms at Holiday Inn Selects, though their managers are sleazy and sneaky.


Troll Hoots...love the name!!  Here's hoping you find a good compromise!


From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:30:11

TwoGunBob wrote:
These days it seems cons are lucky to break even. The more people, the more events, the more money that needs to be shelled out by the organisers. After the horror stories I've heard of just organising a good convention added in with the skullduggery I've seen when someone got shifty with money and caused the whole thing to explode... Very much not for me and I give a golden glowing halo to those that brave the muddy fronts and go 'over the top' and brave the mines and machinegun fire that goes along with trying to assure fun for the masses.

Me? I'll just stay in a foxhole and run a game if someone asks or says they need help filling time slots cause they're short game masters.


Actually, you and other GM's are the ones who deserve the golden halo's.  There would be NO great gaming, NO conventions, without your support.  We put it together but GM's are the heart of any good con and Players are the soul.  There is no surviving without either one. 

So thank YOU and others like you who help us keep going strong!


From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:27:21

crazytrpr wrote:
My wife's a convention director (for associations)  I sympathize.  Best of luck with your con


Thank you!!


From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:26:18

Captain_Khel wrote:
**blink blink** There's fame & glory in convention organizing? I understand your frustrations. But in the end, the only thing you can do is do your best, step in when you need to, and hope it all comes out right.


I knew  you would understand!!  Thanks for the support.


From: crazycongirl
08/11/2008 16:25:33

Darkforce wrote:
I love your rant. It makes it even sweeter when I show up and offer up a dose of Dilly Green Bean Games humor! I am already brainstorming events to run and even have a new demo guy coming with me (with both our families). So I won't be asking for strippers, dead hookers or donuts. Well....maybe donuts.

As a rebutal to John and Blix's Mutants and Masterminds event from OGC, I am going to run a GU2 powered Marvel Adventure: Weapon X: No Country for Mutant Kind...... I'll show you guys what REAL Marvel gaming is all about ;)

Well that sounds frickin awesome!!  And I'm glad you aren't asking for strippers or dead hookers cause all I can offer is low cut shirts and tired, saggy....well, let's not go there and ruin illusions a good push-up can create .

Looking forward to more Dilly Green Bean humor!  It's stuff like that, that gets me through the con with a bit of sanity left!


From: Darkforce
08/07/2008 20:58:48
I love your rant. It makes it even sweeter when I show up and offer up a dose of Dilly Green Bean Games humor! I am already brainstorming events to run and even have a new demo guy coming with me (with both our families). So I won't be asking for strippers, dead hookers or donuts. Well....maybe donuts.

As a rebutal to John and Blix's Mutants and Masterminds event from OGC, I am going to run a GU2 powered Marvel Adventure: Weapon X: No Country for Mutant Kind...... I'll show you guys what REAL Marvel gaming is all about ;)

From: Captain_Khel
08/07/2008 19:11:13
**blink blink** There's fame & glory in convention organizing? I understand your frustrations. But in the end, the only thing you can do is do your best, step in when you need to, and hope it all comes out right.


From: crazytrpr
08/07/2008 18:02:00
My wife's a convention director (for associations)  I sympathize.  Best of luck with your con

From: StupidSmurf
08/07/2008 13:36:20
That's why I go all out to run as many slots as possible.....I sure as heck don't want to run a con, but at least I can be a good soldier and runs lots and lots of stuff that hopefully will draw people in!



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