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I've add the page at http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2013_game_night. Sorry, I realize this is a bit last minute. If for some reason you can't edit the wiki but want to sign up for a slot or add a game you're willing to run, send the info to me. I'll add it as I get time. I'll probably be adding some more of my games, but I need to go to dinner ;). Jon Gorman On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:59 PM, Jon Gorman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Sorry for a bit of delay on posting. I've got a few folks who have > volunteered to help. It's hard to tell numbers for sure, since some > folks might not come and others may show up that haven't signed up. > > As Francis says, the solution is likely to be nimble. (And again, I > want to thank Francis and the rest of the host crew. They've been > doing fabulous with disorganized folks like me ;) ). > > First, some logistical details. > > I'm thinking that we'll say that a goal will be to have this rough schedule: > > 7:30 - start setting up games, getting organized > 7:45 - start first round of games > 10:30 - start wrapping up. > 11:00 - call it a night? (Walk back or catch the bus as a group to > various hotels may not be a bad idea) > > I've got a plan (with helpful advice from several folks, thanks!), and > we'll see if it a works. I'm going to work a bit tonight on setting up > a new page on the wiki. It's going to be structured in a manner that's > similar to the newcoming dinner, but instead will be games. Each game > will have a number of seats. If you're bringing a game and are willing > to play/teach it, add an entry. Estimate a starting time if it's not > going to be when it starts. > > t'll probably look something like... > > Game Name (#n - if more than one entry for the game, add a number to > make less confusing) 7:45. > Game description (with maybe link to boardgamegeek) > 1. Patty Gauzweiller (T) > 2. Leslie Humphries > 3. Mona Wert > 4. Eddie Ramirez > 5. > > To sign up, put your name in one of the seats. Don't add seats ;). If > you can teach/lead the game, note it. (If you want to teach but not > play, that's awesome. I haven't quite figured out how to note this, > but I'm thinking I'll just add a line at the bottom.) > > We'll try to set up sections big enough for the games and put up signs. > > Here's the warning. I'll probably be making judgement calls on what > games get set up in the "main room", preferring games that I and any > volunteers just coordinating can teach to go there and also based on > other factors. If we hit the reasonable size for the room, we'll try > to have some recommendations for places to go w the group. > > This is probably not the ideal solution as it makes quicker/lighter > games somewhat tricky, but I'm hoping for some of those some people > won't mind playing multiple games in the row, maybe teaching someone > who will teach the next group and allow a little of mingling that way. > > Jon Gorman > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Francis Kayiwa <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> On Fri, Feb 08, 2013 at 04:39:22PM -0500, Cynthia Ng wrote: >>> Just an idea if space is really an issue. Would it be possible to >>> simply get a second room next to (or at least nearby) the first one? >>> As I image not everyone will be playing the same game, I don't see it >>> as a problem. >> >> As I said to Jon. The people here will have to be nimble. The big >> problem is as a `historically` commuter campus the open spaces become a >> premium late and night. What we will need from those who signed up is >> willingness to track email/wiki for changes. I've asked for other spaces >> but no word yet. Finally unless you have more than 40, this room will >> fit the current number without a problem. >> >> Also no (as they will find out when they get there) it isn't a matter of >> spill over to the next room. >> >> Cheers, >> ./fxk >> >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Jon Gorman <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >>> > Hi all, >>> > >>> > I've been getting some questions and I realized there was some >>> > confusion about the Game night. I was a bit late in organizing it and >>> > quite frankly haven't done the best job. >>> > >>> > I put out a request for people to express their interest on by Jan. >>> > 14th by signing up on the wiki or sending me an email, but I didn't >>> > actually put that date in the wiki and it was only mentioned in the >>> > email on this list (which was on the 10th of Jan if I remember). That >>> > wasn't a hard and fast deadline, mostly so we could get an idea of >>> > what sized room we need. However, in the past week or two , we've >>> > gotten a lot more people sign up and I've also heard from several >>> > folks now that they thought the signup was only for bringing games. >>> > As it stand though I realized this morning we had about 15 people >>> > expressing interest a month ago and now are looking at over twice that >>> > number. >>> > >>> > I don't want to turn anyone away, but this does pose some logistical hurdles. >>> > >>> > Mea cupla, this is my fault, not any of the Chicago folks. I'm going >>> > to try to work with the folks on the ground on seeing if we can get >>> > another room at the UIC Library. I'll also try to find out some >>> > surrounding locations that can serve as overspill, like cafes that >>> > would be fine having a table of people show up and play. I'm also >>> > nervous about the number of games vs people who want to play games. >>> > If you are attending and can bring some games and teach them, that >>> > would be wonderful. (Also, I've run gaming events like this up to >>> > about 20 people, but could really use a person or two to serve as a >>> > helper. Mainly that just means joining people to games, answering >>> > questions, etc) Due to the scale, I have some ideas like signup sheets >>> > for various games at the registration desk, rather like the signups >>> > for the newcomer's dinner. >>> > >>> > Again, sorry about this, >>> > >>> > Jon Gorman >>> >> >> -- >> When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. >> Now I'm beginning to believe it. >> -- Clarence Darrow