TOPIC: Gencon News and Updates (New)

Rebeg wrote: These are some of the groups/companies who have expressed interest-in being there, but keep in mind, they have not been given the go-ahead from GC yet that they will be allowed space.

ATTENDING

25th Century Games

AEG

Baldman Games and their giant room of D&D.

Brotherwise games - "We’re planning to be there! Definitely with a booth and likely with some events."

Catalyst Game Labs

Cosplay Deviants

Crystal Caste

Czech Games Edition

Dryad Tea

DWARVEN FORGE

Fight in the Skies Society

Fogel Pens and Creations

Funko Games

Flying Frog

Grand Gamers Guild

Jason Anarchy Games

Kenzer Co

My Little Demon

MU Skulls - running events

R.Talsorian Games

Rogue Maille

SFR, Inc

Steve Argyle

Zombie Orpheus Entertainment

Jolly Blackburn said on FB that KenzerCo is going.

Last I heard from AEG was they were planning to go but that it could change.

Kenzer is going - maybe someone could convince Jolly to run Great Space Race and Aces and Eights.

Fred

Fred K wrote: Last I heard from AEG was they were planning to go but that it could change.

I saw on FB that AEG even said they're hoping to run their Big Game Night at half capacity so that is promising for bigger events.

bpsymington wrote: What do you mean, not given the go-ahead. Wouldn’t GC have exhibitors mostly settled by now? Are they still waiting for further COVID issues to be settled wrt state and local health officials?

From GC's own page on exhibitors.

Gen Con 2021

We are not currently accepting applications for 2021, however if spaces open up, we can notify you.

Even groups running events, only the large premiere groups like TD were contacted directly, others had to contact GC and ask for permission to submit events. And of those, they were told just because they could submit events doesn't mean they will have space. It still depends on distancing rules.

I reached out to AEG and they said they had not decided yet and would announce at a later time.

Edit when asked “will you be at gencon 2021” the response was “ We will do an official announcement soon.”

bpsymington wrote: What do you mean, not given the go-ahead. Wouldn’t GC have exhibitors mostly settled by now? Are they still waiting for further COVID issues to be settled wrt state and local health officials?

With so many large exhibitors backing out in the last week (not to mention TD relinquishing a good chunk of the exhibit hall), they are now confirming the companies/groups that are taking those slots. So, yes, they probably know a healthy amount of the groups attending, but they probably don't know all of them yet.

Rebeg wrote:

bpsymington wrote: What do you mean, not given the go-ahead. Wouldn’t GC have exhibitors mostly settled by now? Are they still waiting for further COVID issues to be settled wrt state and local health officials?

From GC's own page on exhibitors.

Gen Con 2021

We are not currently accepting applications for 2021, however if spaces open up, we can notify you.

Even groups running events, only the large premiere groups like TD were contacted directly, others had to contact GC and ask for permission to submit events. And of those, they were told just because they could submit events doesn't mean they will have space. It still depends on distancing rules.

Exhibitor friends that I know personally have already had the opportunity to fully commit to attending. They've rolled-over their booth fees and even locked in housing through the GenCon block.

bpsymington wrote:

Rebeg wrote: These are some of the groups/companies who have expressed interest-in being there, but keep in mind, they have not been given the go-ahead from GC yet that they will be allowed space.

ATTENDING

Steve Argyle

Steve's buddy Jason Engle is attending too.

Pandasaurus Games announced they will be there. I emailed them and said in thanks that I will buy Dinosaur World if it is for sale there.

Boardgametables.com will be there.

I’ve been contacting companies and encouraging them to attend, letting them know I will be there. I’m sure I am making a difference.

Gooey Cube was given the opportunity to upsize their booth for this year only. And we sure will be there. I feel as much as it sucks for a lot of people the opportunity for our little company to get noticed is a blessing.

I heard from Thunderworks Games that they will be there - also at Origins, PaxU, and GHC. They publish te awesome Cartographers and Roll Player games.