Monday, January 21, 2019

NEWS: A Note About Facebook and RSVPs

I'm beginning to move away from Facebook for a variety of reasons.  For purposes of BTGC, a few of our members are not on FB (including Tim), so I want to focus on a platform that will reach everybody.

The other reason I'll be using FB less is because their Events feature doesn't work well for planning. Knowing about how many people will be attending helps us know what rooms and how many tables to set-up (or if we need to cancel because it's a bad weekend for folks).  FB doesn't allow us to turn off the "Interested" response, which isn't helpful to our planning.

For now, I'm trying Eventbright to handle the RSVPs.  I'm hoping this will give us a more accurate count of attendees for each event.

Some notes about Eventbright... you do not need to print or bring the "ticket" to the event.  We get a list of who will be attending and that's enough for us.  If you register for an event, but something comes up, NO PROBLEM... just email us and let us know.  We can take your name off the list.

Finally, if you're not on FB a lot yourself, you can get updates from this website by either signing up through an RSS feed (Subscribe to BTGC), or entering your email address (Follow by Email)... or both.  I won't flood your inbox with daily emails.  I generally keep posts to Events (once or twice a month), Newsletters (once a quarter), Post-Event synopsis (sometimes, not always), and news updates like this (irregular).  If I feel chatty, it will go on FB.

We're not getting rid of the FB group, because it definitely has its uses.  I am, however, going to be presenting all the information for the group in this webpage/blog, then simply posting the link onto FB.  Our son, Alex, will be helping to keep the FB current and monitoring it regularly; so - for the die-hard FB fans, you won't miss a thing and I will still be responding in a timely manner!

I have also set-up New Email Address for the group so that you can RSVP via email if you'd like.

Thank you and we'll see you all on February 16th for our monthly gaming day!!

Monday, January 14, 2019

A Year of Gaming

The BTGC Calendar of Events is really heating up!  Be sure to check it out!  Recent additions include:

  • BTGC Gaming Days for February and March
  • BTGC Intro to RPGs Workshop sessions for the end of February and beginning of March
  • DAWG's January Event
  • Springfield Day of Games Events
  • Several Gaming Cons, including Williamsburg Muster, Dreamation, Genericon, Simcon, Mepacon, Dexcon, and the World Board Game Championships.  

Already on the calendar were Cold Wars, Historicon, and the Kennett Library's Tea and Boardgames nights.

Each event includes a description with links for registration and more information.

If you know of any events or are running your own, please let me know and I'll be sure to get it on there!  I'm always happy to advertise events for gamers!

Monday, January 7, 2019

EVENT: Intro to RPGs

We have had a member express interest in learning how to play RPGs, so will be offering an Intro to RPG Workshop over the course of two sessions. New (and seasoned players with an esprit de corps who have patience with new players) are VERY welcome!

Tim will teach the basics of an RPG and do a dungeon crawl to put those basics to use. Tim is a seasoned DM (Dungeon Master) and has been running games since 1979.  He teaches the game strictly as a tabletop game (not cos-play, so please... no costumes...) and teaches in a learn-as-you-play format.

WHAT:  Introduction to RPGs (using D&D 2nd Edition - we're a little behind the times, but the basic concepts are the same).

WHEN: Session 1:  February 23rd, 1pm - 6pm
             Session 2: March 9th, 1pm - 6pm.

WHERE: 140 Thompson Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348

RSVP:  We need 4 - 6 people committed to both sessions for this to work.  If we don't get four people we'll cancel.  HOWEVER, get your RSVPs in early because we are capping the attendance at 6 people (we will keep a waiting list or schedule another workshop for the overflow). RSVP BY 2/16/19.  If we need to cancel, we'll let you know by 2/19/19. RSVP for session I at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/btgc-intro-to-rpgs-session-i-registration-54535044787 and session II at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/btgc-intro-to-rpgs-session-ii-registration-54536116994

UPDATE:  Registration is now closed and we have our players for these events.  AS A REMINDER TO PLAYERS who came on 2/23/19... the 2nd session is moved from March 9th to APRIL 6th! Tim will have calculated everybody's new levels and we will complete the adventure.  THANKS FOR A GREAT time!!

WHAT TO BRING:  Your own food and drink, dice if you got em' (we have them if you don't), an open mind, and your creativity.

SESSIONS
Session 1 (2/23/19):  The Basics
  • What are RPGs?
  • Rolling up characters.
  • Storyline basics.
  • Beginning adventuring


Session 2 (3/9/19) (4/6/19):  Completing the Adventure
  • Continue and finish the adventure.
  • Level up!

Saturday, January 5, 2019

EVENT: February Open Gaming

When:  February 16, 2018. 1pm - 6pm

Where:  140 Thompson Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348


RSVP  is necessary and can be done at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/btgc-february-open-gaming-day-registration-54387653937 by 2/14/19. (Please!  It helps us know how many to set-up for!)


What:  
MINIATURES:  TBD - Looking for a Table Host.

BOARD GAMES: Open table gaming tables will be available and we're always looking for folks to be Table Hosts.


CARD GAMES:  Open table gaming (choose when you get here). Did I mention you can be a Table Host?!

We are looking for Table Hosts! Please let us know if you'd like to host a particular game during this event.


Open table gaming can be chosen from our own game list or you can bring your own.

Please be sure to read Things to Know, since it includes things like bringing your own food, drink, etc. and other courtesy-like things.  See you soon!

NEWSLETTER: January 2019

  
BTGC NEWSLETTER
                                                                                  
Edition 2, Issue 1
January 2019



The latest quarterly is live! Edition 2, Issue 1 is out and we're ready to kick off the New Year!

UPDATE:  There is one error... the next DAWG meeting on January 12th begins at 1pm, not at 7pm as listed.  It is correct in the Calendar of Events online.  

Please give us feedback as to what you want to see. Don't forget... we need you!  We're looking for contributors for
  • Game Reviews
  • Convention Reviews (particularly board game conventions and events)
  • Gaming Clubs
  • Event Announcements
  • Event Synopsis
  • anything else...???
So - check out the new newsletter!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1994JHjjmZqxH-hskfC9lXZIsHiS2YZIB/view?usp=sharing