Anyway, I listened to all of you, even suesue, and responded with moderate interest in participating in group dinners. Then today I got this:
*Scheduled Games *
For the last few months we've had a chance on the website to discuss and plan some of the larger game events that will be taking place, so now it's time to start getting some of these games scheduled and formalized.
So this is my call out to all of you who are intending to run some kind of formal game event during the week. I need to get a confirmation of what game you'll be running, how many sessions (min and max), time per session, what days and times you would like to run your game, and who you have as confirmed players, as well as open spaces.
I need to begin looking over what space will be available, and making setting things up to make sure the planned games have the space they need to run.
This of course won't prevent pickup games from happening, it will just mean priority and spaces if given to those events that have scheduled something ahead of time.
So DMs, MCs, Storytellers, etc get me the information I've requested up above to me as by next Wednesday (the 10th) to make sure you get the space you need.
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*General stuff*
I intend for this week to be pretty loose in terms of scheduling. I don't want to give this event a feeling of excessive structure. My only real goal is to make sure that we have the resources and communication available for the games and events people are planning to hold. So with that in mind, don't stress if things aren't scheduled, or if you decide at the last minute that you really want to host that Care Bears RPG you've been dying to run (hey, I'd play it). This is all very open format.
Also, if you've proposed a game but did not get the response you were looking for on the website discussion, *don't give up*. If you really want to run that game still, make sure you have the materials with you. I can almost certainly guarantee you can sucker enough people into playing it with you. We have a wide variety of experience levels in the people attending Hyde-Away, and some people may not want to give a firm commitment until they get a chance to know more about a game. So bring the games you're passionate about, and be prepared to run them on the fly.
I am getting the distinct impression that Mr. Kuus and I are not going to fit in well at all. That said, are we expected to sign up for and play these things, or can we just, you know, chill on the beach?
Post by starrieskies on Apr 3, 2013 11:44:03 GMT -5
Oh my... Please tell me there will be alcohol! Because that's about the only way I'd be able to do this, and I consider myself to be a pretty easy going person.
At least they are suggesting board games. At first I thought he was talking about sports games and I was crying a little bit for you. I don't do sports.
Some of these games could be kind of fun, I would just participate at my leisure if it looked fun. If it looked not fun I would drink a lot and hide.
You know, there WAS a detailed, rigorous plan for hard liquor. Maybe I should do a lot of volunteering for that.
No one is getting any of my wine-filled chocolates, though.
I'm with you Kuus the liquor will be needed. This doesn't sound like a vacation. This sounds like crazy camp Now boy's and girls it's 11pm it's time to put your pajamas on.
I feel like you should go, be friendly and do whatever you want. The bring food/play games thing is really to much.
GAUUUUULT!!! Oh, gault, we need you! Aren't you th one that dated the larp guy?
Yes, yes they are. But the couple who invited us knows that we aren't, so... ? I have no idea what to think.
In this case, I doubt you are expected to participate, although I am sure you are welcome to do so if you wish. They will do their thing and hopefully respect that you are not into it and you will avoid being completely antisocial by showing your face at most meals- at least dinner each night.
Post by Wrath0fKuus on Apr 3, 2013 12:08:10 GMT -5
Yes, five e-mails or so about this get through to my inbox most days. I have no idea how many actually get sent, but it's enough that I just dump the spam folder without going through it. Everyone on the list seems to hit reply-all instead of reply when responding.
Yeah, I guess. I don't know. Most of the e-mails about the vacation are getting caught in my spam filter, though five or so per day get through.
I would, no lie, email the person I know the best going on this trip and ask quietly wtf is going on. "To be honest, I just kind of wanted to drink a lot and lie on the beach. Will these people think we're antisocial or horrible?"
I am so relieved to hear that this is okay to do, because this was my instinct, too.
Ok, I take it all back. No amount of gin and wine filled chocolates can make this ok. 5 emails a day?!?!?! Run. That is the only solution. Maybe Mr. Kuus can push you down the stairs so you have a broken leg or something. That sounds preferable.
I would, no lie, email the person I know the best going on this trip and ask quietly wtf is going on. "To be honest, I just kind of wanted to drink a lot and lie on the beach. Will these people think we're antisocial or horrible?"
I am so relieved to hear that this is okay to do, because this was my instinct, too.
You can absolutely do this. And should.
If you don't feel comfortable asking about it, you are going to have a miserable time.
I would, no lie, email the person I know the best going on this trip and ask quietly wtf is going on. "To be honest, I just kind of wanted to drink a lot and lie on the beach. Will these people think we're antisocial or horrible?"