RE: [CON] ECC IV - winter time?

These are all valid reasons why GZG-ECC is scheduled for 
early in the year.

We try to maintain at least a two week schedule difference
from Cold Wars, also in Lancaster.  Some of the ECC attendees
also attend that convention.

We also get very reasonable rates with our current hotel.
Our current room arrangements are ideal for a gaming convention.
It allows us a lot of flexibility in table arrangements.

Jon Davis

-----Original Message-----
From: bkb@beol.net [mailto:bkb@beol.net]
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 6:56 AM
To: gzg-l@CSUA.Berkeley.EDU
Subject: Re: [CON] ECC IV - winter time?

While I am not in on the decision of when the convention is run, I
believe
that the answer comes down to seveal primary factors:
1) First and foremost, money. The GZGECC is, greatfully, placed in
off-season. This allows the participants to use thier gaming dollars
better
(buying from the vendors). 
2) To avoid conflicting with holidays and vacations. The convention is
usually placed in a timeframe away from the major holidays and away from
the normal vacation times. I have a sporting intrest that ALWAYS plans
an
event for Mother's day. This keeps me from participating every year.
3) Off-Gaming-Convention-Schedule. Being placed where it is also helps
avoid conflict with other gaming events (Gen-Con, Origins, etc.). I
appreciate not having to make a choice about which one to attend based
on
schedule (I still have to make one based on cost; which is why GZGECC
wins
most of the time).
  I for one appreciate all the work the organizers do to provide such an
excelent and unique gaming experience. Three Cheers!

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Brian Bell
bkb@beol.net
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Why do you northerners insist on having these things in the dead
of winter when I would have to come away from the warm Florida 
sun and freeze my tuckus off?	How about summer time when I 
want to get away from the hot Florida sun and lightning-filled
daily thunderstorms (I hear one approaching now)  ?	 :)

Glen
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