I did get some updated information about the VFCC Casino fiasco. Looks as if the VFCC managed to "update" the agreement just under the wire. Construction of the casino has already been started and it looks as if HMGS will be out 34,000 sq ft of convention. The VFCC has been "gracious" enough to accomodate the con with other meeting rooms, etc...
What does this mean? As the email from HMGS alluded, "the show must go on." Maps will be better detailed so one could traverse the maze which is VFCC/Scanticon/Radisson. GMs will be forced to carry their stuff furth (my personal worry, I just want to know where I can unload and where I need to go. Since the Duke doesn't have his own corner this year, that spot can be considered a gain or acceptable loss, depending on the construction.
Still, the sky is not falling. Even if they ran games at the Radisson's pool, the walk would be less than one at Origins or GenCon. There was no need for the masses to get worked up about what could happen, it was the job of the HMGS BoD and ConOps to be able to adapt to the fluid situation of the casino license. When the news feel on April 1st, they went over the options and got information out, at least to HMGS members via the yahoo board. Could have been better, but now we know.
Perhaps the only benefits is if we force our fellow wargamers to actually walk, the next generation won't need as many scooters to transport their fat asses.
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