DDM Players,

With the end of GenCon SoCal, a gap has opened in that timeframe for a larger scale minis event. Dwayne ( Tried ) and his crew have been looking at a Vegas Open ( seems like forever ) to help fill that gap.Â

 Gaming and Vegas just seem to go together. Recently, a new convention has been put into the works for October (about 3 weeks earlier than the Vegas Open was planned for): NeonCon (http://www.neoncon.com/). (Oct 13 weekend)

 I was contacted to help setup a DDM floor, with demos and events. Dwayne was put in contact with me, and together we feel that moving the Vegas Open into NeonCon could  provide a number of benefits, most of which will include lessening overhead of venue, floor space, and variety of events (for the non-DDM folks you may bring).

 Currently, we are looking at running a number of DDM events.   These include general stuff, like demos for new players,  throughout the weekend (Fri-Sun), the Las Vegas Open (Western Regional Championship) itself on on Sat(200pt Constructed), a Limited event similar to the community draft (Sat or Sun) and an Epic event (Sat or Sun).

 Depending on demand and support, we can possibly sneak in another event or two.  Suggestions have been made, for example,  for a 50 point duels format, a secondary constructed event for those dropping from the Open, and possibly some minis-delve like events.  We may not run all these events, but certainly will run several.  The idea is to have not only a highly competitive event (the open) but also events for those players who aren’t concerned with the competitive scene.  

We would also organize a SWM section, for those cross-over players. Combined with the rest of the Con and Vegas, there should be enough things to do and see…

Prize support is always a big issue.  Currently it is being negotiated and will most likely include a few boosters for the smaller event winners, with more prizes going to the Open’s Top 4 (repaints are a standard award).

 At this point, we would like to get community feedback.

1. Is this Con at a good time (distanced from GenCon/XP and other events)?

2. Is this a good location (Vegas is easy to fly in and out of, as well as a moderate drive for the West Coast folks)?

2.  Does having the Open at a Con (or just in Vegas) help increase the odds of your attendance?

3.  Over and above the Con entry fee, what sort of ratio of event entry/fee to prize support would you expect, and at what point would these entice or hinder your desire to attend?Â

4.   Most importantly, if we do it this year – if we build it – will you come?

 

Thanks all, and spread the word!

- Randal (Jai on H boards, Jailoco on others), Dwayne (Tried (on MM, H and WotC boardss)

Wow, sounds great and I would definately like to attend.Â

But Las Vegas is a LONG way from Buffalo NY.  And finances are tight right now (bought a new house and closing in a month, and can't sell old house).  On top of that likely moving shortly after closing right around this con time.Â

So hopefully this is one convention that does well this year and maybe more of us can wind up plans for attending next year and keep growing it bigger and larger.Â

Thanks for the post and information.Â