tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post6171447294679652440..comments2024-03-27T07:28:18.776+00:00Comments on Frontline Gamer: Sunday Sermon: Conventions and trade shows are they a good thing!Frontline Gamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-21763136959607278572012-10-06T10:41:15.452+01:002012-10-06T10:41:15.452+01:00Sorry buddy I must have totally missed this commen...Sorry buddy I must have totally missed this comment first time round. My apologies. Somebody I know actually wanted to go to Gaelcon because he has friends in Dublin. I've just never got round to it. I've had people invite me to Spiel and the one in Antwerp as well. Just never got round to doing it.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-67141120625651653682012-05-11T18:38:36.137+01:002012-05-11T18:38:36.137+01:00Pop over to Dublin for Gaelcon sometime. It's ...Pop over to Dublin for Gaelcon sometime. It's not anything like Salute so you'll come home with your wallet intact and gamed out.Arquinsielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290858295232803685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-91781006108192363622012-04-24T19:27:25.912+01:002012-04-24T19:27:25.912+01:00Thinking about it, I probably should have bought t...Thinking about it, I probably should have bought two separate starter sets for Heavy Gear Blitz as it's another one of those games that I'm going to have to rope other people into. In the first instance I might try and get some models painted up and leave them laying around seductively at one of our club meets.<br /><br />I think I might have made a slight cock up with my purchases in that I grabbed a Southern starter set and stuffed it in my bag. When I went back for more I grabbed more Southern stuff but didn't do it in any sensible sort of way; I just went with what looked the coolest meaning that I ended up with a Fire Support Cadre which I'd already got in the starter set, oops!Hendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688180011818556068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-53578096097723578152012-04-24T19:10:13.669+01:002012-04-24T19:10:13.669+01:00Awesome sauce!!!
That's what I like to hear. ...Awesome sauce!!!<br /><br />That's what I like to hear. I'll be really interested to hear your thoughts on Heavy Gear Blitz actually. I'm obviously smitten with it right now so I guess I might have my blinkers on a bit. Always good to hear what others have to say.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-82405340339210008552012-04-24T19:03:13.841+01:002012-04-24T19:03:13.841+01:00I managed two bags of swag in the end; my mate was...I managed two bags of swag in the end; my mate was far too restrained and bought barely anything so I commandereed his bag space too.<br /><br />Thankfully there were no tears as Wayland took a healthy supply of Heavy Gear Blitz stock so I took a lot of that off their hands (I bought a starter set and then went back for more when I found I still had cash left).<br /><br />Micro Art Studios, Sarissa Precision and Antenocitis Workshop all found their stocks depleted as I bought enough stuff to make a good start on my Infinity board. Also picked up some more Infinity starter sets so as soon as it all comes together there'll be a lot of local gamers getting introduced to the joys of Infinity!Hendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688180011818556068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-11329798404494907892012-04-24T18:48:48.776+01:002012-04-24T18:48:48.776+01:00No that's cool. It'd be good to meet some ...No that's cool. It'd be good to meet some of the people who hang around here and other places online. If for no other reason than I enjoy chatting 'hobby' with people. :)Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-78181352325002280932012-04-24T18:47:55.538+01:002012-04-24T18:47:55.538+01:00Adepticon has a big pull and rightly so. It's ...Adepticon has a big pull and rightly so. It's an exceedingly well run event and they deserve all the success they get. Could something similar happen in Europe? Yeah sure why not. I've started looking into the sorts of logistics required already. It's no easy task that's for sure!Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-65543386939207347192012-04-24T18:46:13.991+01:002012-04-24T18:46:13.991+01:00Clubs can't really do this sort of thing witho...Clubs can't really do this sort of thing without companies with resources committing to making them work. Can I see that happening... actually yes I can, if they cans see something in it for them too. Like a lot of things in life it's about pitching them right.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-88124432482312487392012-04-24T18:44:43.538+01:002012-04-24T18:44:43.538+01:00Heya Fiendil I was aware actually but it's con...Heya Fiendil I was aware actually but it's constant shipping around the place put me off and I actually heard that it wasn't that well run so I never actually went. Beyond that I can't really comment.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-68965830433581136352012-04-24T18:42:57.239+01:002012-04-24T18:42:57.239+01:00I can't give you an answer I'm afraid as t...I can't give you an answer I'm afraid as the feckless idiots at Blogger still haven't responded to me in over two months. I'd love to be able to offer advise but I've got none. Sorry.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-52763861686090396472012-04-24T18:41:40.524+01:002012-04-24T18:41:40.524+01:00That's not too bad I guess, it could certainly...That's not too bad I guess, it could certainly be a hell of a lot worse. I guess for you though there's also the added grumble that expenses like flying etc. are better spread across more days so to speak. I'm glad you managed to come away with a bag of swag though!Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-36369884823469881622012-04-24T18:20:23.164+01:002012-04-24T18:20:23.164+01:00I didn't have far too come; just over the Chan...I didn't have far too come; just over the Channel from sunny Jersey where everyone knows each other, we're all minted and don't pay any taxes (I wish! :) ).<br /><br />It's a bit expensive to get over for these sorts of events and having to fly over limits the amount I can buy to whatever I can stuff into a bag but I still managed to spend a small fortune and it was nice to get away for a few days.Hendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688180011818556068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-84196191617472592692012-04-24T14:33:30.619+01:002012-04-24T14:33:30.619+01:00FG: You know there was a Gencon in the UK until 20...FG: You know there was a Gencon in the UK until 2008? Ran for several years as Euro Gencon, then as UK Gencon for several more years (Euro Gencon moved to Paris). Then the US guys who own the name stopped licensing out the Gencon thing to anyone outside the US.<br /><br />They kept moving the venue in the UK, which may not have helped. I went to one of the Loughborough ones and to the Manchester one, both held at the respective universities, and while the Manchester one felt disjointed, the Loughborough one was ace.Fiendilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055669422174866775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-55180366316820218942012-04-24T12:33:41.286+01:002012-04-24T12:33:41.286+01:00no - just wandering around spending lots of money....no - just wandering around spending lots of money. I had taken the Antenociti Jet-bikes and Vipers I painted for Jed and spent most of my time not spending chatting to Jed and Tim near their stand and tables. Maybe next year....dwartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07355013748362310480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-66425002662260426772012-04-24T10:18:50.270+01:002012-04-24T10:18:50.270+01:00Agreed. I think you're probably right. I tal...Agreed. I think you're probably right. I talked with a couple of friends about your post last night and we agreed that any club, or clubs, would struggle to have the co-ordination and resources available. Which, as you mentioned, does leave the industry pulling together to sponsor and support such a show. I'd anticipate that in the current financial situation, a significant project of this sort isn't going to be high on the agenda for most industry big-hitters. Time will tell. Thanks again.Sidney Roundwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795563060856586670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-9471393935688155142012-04-23T23:40:11.276+01:002012-04-23T23:40:11.276+01:00Hi, I see your post here http://groups.google.com/...Hi, I see your post here http://groups.google.com/a/googleproductforums.com/forum/#!searchin/blogger/contact$20blogger/blogger/XuANRMeYayQ/EelbJExfPR4J<br /><br />I have the same problem.<br />How to restore blogspot blog?<br /><br />Thanks..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-10134990458073316492012-04-23T19:41:03.170+01:002012-04-23T19:41:03.170+01:00Yeah Adepticon is a big pull. I've seen it hap...Yeah Adepticon is a big pull. I've seen it happen, when our little local con here, for some reason decided to run the same day as Salute. Needless to say it was only the little traders who couldn't be bothered going to Salute that came that year, and it's since moved. Though I think at the same time, more European and UK companies come to Salute as it's cheaper to go to than Adepticon. <br /><br />Cool, just wasn't sure, though I thought you would. As I say I've never been, though I'd like to go one year, as I've heard it's good.Mecha Acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790550382189794512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-57752737746438542952012-04-23T18:54:09.106+01:002012-04-23T18:54:09.106+01:00I also don't think it's the marathon they ...I also don't think it's the marathon they have to worry about. They clash with Adepticon and with the best will in the world if a company has to choose between attending Adepticon and Salute I know where I'd rather put my resources.<br /><br />I also know all about the UK Games Expo. I've attended it more than once.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-8385293277281384842012-04-23T18:51:00.160+01:002012-04-23T18:51:00.160+01:00Indeed, I'd rather there was something than no...Indeed, I'd rather there was something than nothing. But in the case of some store holders I wander whether they really got there money's worth out of it in the end.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-10925416807344689772012-04-23T18:50:05.625+01:002012-04-23T18:50:05.625+01:00Yes if you were coming from the States to Salute i...Yes if you were coming from the States to Salute it'd be a big old waste of money. Part of me thinks that's why we don't see Privateer Press et al attending as it's just not worth the expense and they would really get to do a show properly and really push things.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-2347175244444717992012-04-23T18:47:54.753+01:002012-04-23T18:47:54.753+01:00Frontline Expo might have to wait until 2014/2015....Frontline Expo might have to wait until 2014/2015. Takes a long time to start organising such things.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-19514282889557042282012-04-23T18:46:36.799+01:002012-04-23T18:46:36.799+01:00PS where did you come from Hendie?PS where did you come from Hendie?Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-79429385790492240852012-04-23T18:45:40.742+01:002012-04-23T18:45:40.742+01:00Yeah, when I talk to most people who have to atten...Yeah, when I talk to most people who have to attend international conventions people generally prefer Birmingham and the NEC / ICC over the London venues. On just so many levels but mainly:<br /><br />ease of access<br />cost of attending<br /><br />It possibly wasn't as bad in terms of rudeness stakes this year as previous years, but I think much of those issues I saw would have been mitigated by having the event over multiple days.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-90099802593181498522012-04-23T16:51:54.838+01:002012-04-23T16:51:54.838+01:00Yep maybe. :)Yep maybe. :)Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448296907784874327.post-20215172056629559042012-04-23T16:51:37.767+01:002012-04-23T16:51:37.767+01:00I don't think it's a club thing. You'd...I don't think it's a club thing. You'd need the big boys in the industry to pull together to agree to it and you'd need a water tight business plan to make sure that you were able to pull the punters in. However, the benefit of such a venture for all concerned might outweigh the initial costs... however, I'd bet the first few years would run at a loss, possibly big losses.Frontline Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110901356802705087noreply@blogger.com