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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