Re: FT at Origins, or lack of

krs@geohex.com wrote:
> 
> Glen (and the list in general)
> 
> I received NO requests for prize support from anyone for
> Origins.  We haven't attended the show in the last few
> years due to low turnout, VERY poor sales, and very high
> cost.  I was fortunate that Fortress Games, one of my
> wholesale accounts, wanted to represent us at the show
> otherwise we would have had no presence at all.

I wasn't able to be at the con as I had a prior engagement with
a Mountain in the greater NorthWest (Rainier, didn't summit due
to a team member succumbing to altitude sickness :-/ ).  Not
sure the schedule for next year, either.

> My feeling is that the card events overshadow everything
> else at that show, and miniaturists are few and far
> between.  We used to do very well at Origins when the
> show had less of a focus on card games.
> 
> If you are planning to attend Origins next year and wish
> to run some events I would be happy to sponsor you.

I can happily endorse KR's statement here. I've run games
at Origins in the past and he's always been very supportive
of 'his GMs'.  :)

Mk