Guys and gals...and you too Spat,

Just wanted to mention this to kind of parallel Kevin's Dinner thread...DC is going to be here before we know it...

Over the past few years, we've neglected to have a proper display at the Legacy table...sans the banner. This year Ive decided that since I live only 25 mins away, I'm going take on the display since I can transport it the easiest...I was very impressed to see the way the HH Collection is displayed, that I was inspired to maybe do the same for us...in an easier "breakdown" display though.
Ive thought about getting 4 grid wall sections to go behind the table...with the four flags displayed above at the "corners"....and have a weapons/armor rack on the grids with descriptions of what the weapon is/does/rate of fire etc...same goes with armor descriptions. This way our table doesn't look so cluttered with our gear, and looks a bit more professional and inviting.
Ive also wanted to incorporate the signature black and yellow caution stripes we see throughout the movie..and perhaps a caution "siren lamp" like the Power loader has..

These are just a few ideas. Id really like to hear some basic and simple ideas...remember, we have to have this stuff up pretty quickly the morning we get our table...so no outrageous ideas:)


Derek

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There was talk last year of having some kind of notice board at the fan table so that everyone could use the table as a hub and meeting place for D*Con activities.

There was a small amount of confusion last year because of things changing time at the last minute and some folks not finding out. This way everyone should be encouraged to check the board and check in at the fan table as much as possible so as not to miss anything.

Harry

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Oh yeah...I did mean to add that...thanks Harry.


Derek

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that is an awesome idea harry , as i completely missed the awards going to lance and carrie , that was the only let down of the whole trip ., i also would like to suggest that we have some kind of sign up for watching the table , so lskiv isn't stuck there all the time .but i don't think we should do that until closer to the cons , so we kinda have an idea of whats going on and when .....

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Fantastic idea, Derek! Keep us posted on how the rest of us can help.

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Some very cool ideas here... I like what Harry's stated.

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Yeah, that one was Airborne Mike's idea... a dry eraser board would be good... don't need to be too big. Just enough to jot the daily schedule.

Yep, I can't take credit for that one - I just remember talking about it and thinking it was a great idea. Nice one Mike!

Harry

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We've actually tried to have a sign up list before (like 2004,2005)...


But nobody would sign up.


I for one would love to see a proper rotation schedule for the fan table so one person is not stuck there for hours on end.

Besides anything beyond an hour gets you a ribbon award if I'm not mistaken!


As for everything else Derek has suggested- I'm all for it of course!

I especially like the rotating yellow warning light- but we would require a plug for it. Does anyone know if we have requested power this year at the table? Tony maybe?


Kevin

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They make battery powered ones bro...thats what Im trying for.


Derek

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I made a cheap wooden stand to hold my armor and helmet, something like that could sit on a table. Also, you might want to look at getting 2 tables if possible. I've only been to DC once, but it got tight around the table, and if the marines were around no one else was getting to it.

Maybe we can make a gun rack that stands up behind the table like in the locker room. Again, having been there once I'm not sure how much we want to do and how much is allowed by the con.

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More like an hour a day!

I brought a power pack last year, but we ended up not needing it. I can bring it if necessary.

I think that two tables would be out (however it never hurts to ask). Groups like the 501st, Rebel Legion, and The Jedi Assembly get to have their tables next to each other due to their mutual theme of Star Wars (they also are guaranteed the best spots... must be nice).

D-Con really pissed me off last year about the tables though.

Traditionally tables are reserved on a first-come first-reserved basis. You are told to show up Friday morning to pick your table; the people there the earliest get the best ones.

So I was in the Marriott, in uniform, at 7:30am Friday morning to secure a table for us...

Only to find out they were taking reservations Thursday evening! GRRRRRR!!!





I don’t see a problem with that, but just that the D-Con staff pushes the table as close to the wall as humanly possible, leaving only enough room for two chairs to squeeze behind it. With the attendance numbers rising exponentially every year, I’m sure they are attempting to maximize the walking space.

The only three big rules are the table must be manned at all times by at least one person, there is to be no sales of items conducted at the table (that’s what the Dealers’ Room is for ), and that nothing is to be attached to the walls/pillars of the Marriott in any way shape or form (no tape, glue, tacks, hooks, strings etc.).

Those are DCon's official rules. Our rule of course is that nothing is to be left at the table overnight- you won't see it again come the morning.

Kevin

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Don't forget: No raffles at the tables!

I liked the clandestine in-room raffle draw last year though. It felt like a Stonecutters meeting!

Harry

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Yeah they really were anal about that weren't they.

I kinda like the private raffle as well; you don't have to deal with passers-by wondering what's up.

Seeing as (as far as I know) there won't be an auction at Max Lager's this year, it should allow us the time to hold it there?

Kevin

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I've not reserved anything for DC09 as far as I know.
If I did it was lost when I had to format my hard drive so I've no way to confirm

I'd recommend reserving the table (or confirming we have one) ASAP because they ran out in March 08 and time is really flying by.

Power is about $80 for the weekend (maybe a little less) so if the group does get it I say make use of it for as much as possible.
Camera screens, flashing light and maybe some sound effects too?

Love the grid wall idea Derek...best thing I can say is try to make it moveable in one go. Nothing worse than trying to take the display back to your room in more than 1 trip right before dinner or something.

Roster idea is great...punishment for people who sign up and don't follow through though. Round of drinks should be punishment enough at those prices
DC still looks like its out for me, but if you need help with anything please let me know.

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Hmmm...

What about having the auction to raise money to pay for the food?

Excess goes to a charity, or whomever hosts the AL server to pay for the next couple of years or something?

Just thinking out loud.

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There is a reason for this. A few years ago somebody held a raffle at a table then tried to use the funds raised as a personal tax write off. Come to find out it is illegal to take raffle dollars, from people from foreign countries, then try to write it off. A lawsuit entailed and D*con got into some legal troubles involving raffles.....

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Okay I can appreciate that...

But our raffle is 100% free.

Items are donated by fellow members to be raffled off. The tickets are handed out at the raffle (and Dom has his "rise and shine" extra tickets if you get up early on Sat morning for the cornbread).

Of course there's no arguing with DC so we'll either have it at Max Lager's or someone's hotel room like usual.


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About reserving the table itself:

Tony I could have sworn you said we were signed up for this year at last DCon (though like you said- no way to know). I just checked the DC website and there is no page up at the moment for fan tables (or even a place to register).

So anyone know who the contact might be BEFORE the offical sign up list is posted? Seems like things are sold out/gone before they even begin lately.

Kevin

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Please do the raffle at the dinner this time! A lot of people missed out on it, including me.

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I'm pretty sure I did....but lord knows I don't want say I did and come to find I didn't
I'll check my hard drive....I may have some old e-mails in a folder that I can decode.
I'll e-mail DC to confirm and forward you the confirmation tonight.

Thinking on it I think I reserved the table as soon as I returned last year.....I'll check

That raffle issue just goes to show....when it comes to events like these one truly can spoil it for everyone else.

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Oh thanks. As if I don't have enough on my plate this year.


Kevin

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GREAT IDEA CPL, btw i have no problem to be stuck there all the time
After all in the real world was a REMF also

We could have the drawn i ve done for the UACM part
http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?t=5773

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I saw that post earlier ,but unfortunatly i can't read a dam thing

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