Conquer Club

OK, this topic has already been covered, but I probably either missed it or didn't start reading the General Discussion threads until later. Would it be fun or worthwhile for Conquer Club to have a convention?

If you think so, what country would make a good host? Also, which cities would be the best site for something like this? What would be the best time of the year for an event like this to be held?

My own vote is for Canada, and the real reason is because I would want an excuse to travel up there and get to know the culture a little better. Whatever you vote...let us know your reasons. Obviously the cost of making the trip to wherever it would be held will affect people's decisions.

Some people argue whether England is part of Europe, but I made them separate for the purposes of this poll.

What do you mean by a convention?

hecter wrote:What do you mean by a convention?

By a convention, I mean a place where members can meet each other personally as well as the mods. We all get to look at the new maps and discuss ideas in forums, but it's not the same thing as talking with someone face to face.

The obvious danger in this is when people who can't stand each other might meet in person and all hell would break loose. The most recent controversy involves Dougcarr1, would he show up and go postal on people? I don't know.

Perhaps it's not a good idea after all, but I thought I would at least ask the question. So what kind of things would you like to have at a convention, if they were able to hold one?

Would be easier to have several locations worldwide.

If it was in BC than Canada.

Nah, Montreal or Toronto.

luns101 wrote:OK, this topic has already been covered, but I probably either missed it or didn't start reading the General Discussion threads until later. Would it be fun or worthwhile for Conquer Club to have a convention?

If you think so, what country would make a good host? Also, which cities would be the best site for something like this? What would be the best time of the year for an event like this to be held?

My own vote is for Canada, and the real reason is because I would want an excuse to travel up there and get to know the culture a little better. Whatever you vote...let us know your reasons. Obviously the cost of making the trip to wherever it would be held will affect people's decisions.

Some people argue whether England is part of Europe, but I made them separate for the purposes of this poll.

I have voted no convention because all the countries stated up there are so far away from me unless some1 gets me the visa and the ticket money i will fly anywhere u want

wicked wrote:Would be easier to have several locations worldwide.

Has Lackattack ever discussed it with you guys? If so, what was his general view on such an event/events?

Who the hell argues that England is not in Europe ? And if not then where the hell is it.

podge wrote:Who the hell argues that England is not in Europe ? And if not then where the hell is it.

over there. *points*

qeee1 wrote:

podge wrote:Who the hell argues that England is not in Europe ? And if not then where the hell is it.

over there. *points*

LOL

i think this is the single greatest idea i have ever read on this site. i voted for U.S. because i estimate that the plurality of members live in the states. however, i agree w/ wicked; maybe a north american convention, an aussie/south asia one, euro, etc.

this is awesome for so many reasons. i have a feeling it would be an absolute madhouse wherever we had it. nothing like nerd debauchery......

then there's the marketing potential of this kind of event. nice exposure and this place would become HUGE among strategy gamers. wowie wow wow....

Would be the awesome.

Strategy worskhops from the best players.
Real life tourney using home made CC boards.
Random entertainment from "talented" CC members.

I'd definately go to one in Europe if at all possible. I'm such a nerd.

We could play risk

It would be suitable in either of these places:

-Eastern U.S.A. (New York, Boston, etc.)
-Eastern Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, etc.)
-Western Europe (London, Paris, etc.)

Apparently, most players are from U.S.A. or Canada. And it would be more convenient to the meeting occur in the east coast, since it has more population and it is closer to Europe.

why have two on the east coast of north america? lol one on east coast, for eastern US & Canada, one on west coast for western US & Canada, those of you in the middle are screwed once again.

We can have one in Toronto, one in California, and one in Scotland. How's that sound?

wicked wrote:why have two on the east coast of north america?

I meant, either of those places would be suitable, if only a single meeting was set.
Hecter gave good locations, by the way.

I vote for Detroit! They have a good size airport and then I wouldnt have to drive far.

Funny that you mention having a convention! I had a dream the other night that there was one. It was weird.

Phoenix in late July.

Fireside Poet wrote:Phoenix in late July.

Been there, done that, it sucks.

However I would like to suggest Anchorage, mid-January.

It should be in January when it is really cold and there is TONS of snow so we can make FP do snow angels.

happy2seeyou wrote:It should be in January when it is really cold and there is TONS of snow so we can make FP do snow angels.

That would be snow poets.

I know some nice places in Toronto, but expensive. London, Ont. has a GREAT place called the lamplighter inn, if this thread grows, I'll ask my buddy there how much the hall is for the day or weekend. any feeling for or against London, Ont? .....it's much easier and nicer to get around in than Toronto!

well i say new york city, the greatest city in the world