Comments on: Brainstorming Ways To Keep HDWT Alive http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/ Keith's World Tour Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:52:49 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Christina Staun Biangslev http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 Christina Staun Biangslev Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:05:18 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1418 What Søren said. :-D What Søren said. :-D

]]> By: Søren Staun http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1406 Søren Staun Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:04:25 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1406 Easy, Stay longer! Staying longer in the same place will keep travel cost down, expectancies on how much DM'ing you need to do down, allow you to work productively (that's always connected to known surrounding and peace and quiet). You're always welcome with Christina and I, Keith :) Søren Easy,

Stay longer! Staying longer in the same place will keep travel cost down, expectancies on how much DM’ing you need to do down, allow you to work productively (that’s always connected to known surrounding and peace and quiet).

You’re always welcome with Christina and I, Keith :)

Søren

]]> By: Keith Baker http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 Keith Baker Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:58:05 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1365 Good ideas. I enjoyed the Hastings signing. And I'd be all for doing some sort of workshop or event at a local game store. Good ideas. I enjoyed the Hastings signing. And I’d be all for doing some sort of workshop or event at a local game store.

]]> By: Kevin Rank http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1364 Kevin Rank Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:50:17 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1364 Interesting, the links didn't come through. Picture 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/3569348150/ Picture 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/3568536593/ Interesting, the links didn’t come through.

Picture 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/3569348150/
Picture 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/3568536593/

]]> By: Kevin Rank http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1363 Kevin Rank Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:48:18 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1363 I guess what I was getting at, is stay an extra day in town, or set aside some time to go to a store. When you were here, I know we wrangled up some time to get you into a book signing at Hastings. It sounded like it was at least somewhat successful. If you could do something like that, but ask for a store to sponsor your expenses (say, some extra food money, gas money, to make the trip). I wonder if you could set up some "game design workshops" when you are in areas. I know we have a group here called Fandamonium. It is a loose group of people that put on the yearly "fan convention". I could see them getting behind a workshop like that. <a>Picture 1</a> and <a>Picture 2</a> of Keith GMing the game here in Boise, for those wanting pictures. :-) A funny note, our kitten crawled into his seat before the game started... the look on his face when he felt something touching him from inside the seat... was priceless. :) I guess what I was getting at, is stay an extra day in town, or set aside some time to go to a store. When you were here, I know we wrangled up some time to get you into a book signing at Hastings. It sounded like it was at least somewhat successful. If you could do something like that, but ask for a store to sponsor your expenses (say, some extra food money, gas money, to make the trip). I wonder if you could set up some “game design workshops” when you are in areas. I know we have a group here called Fandamonium. It is a loose group of people that put on the yearly “fan convention”. I could see them getting behind a workshop like that.

Picture 1 and Picture 2 of Keith GMing the game here in Boise, for those wanting pictures. :-)

A funny note, our kitten crawled into his seat before the game started… the look on his face when he felt something touching him from inside the seat… was priceless. :)

]]> By: Keith Baker http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1344 Keith Baker Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:17:19 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1344 Certainly a good point, Daniel. And something I've always meant to address. So far, it's simply been a matter of time. To begin with, I was trying to continue a normal freelancing career WHILE traveling. That didn't work at all, and in the process, I ended up being up against or behind deadlines; I spent pretty much my entire time in Sydney holed up writing. As a result, I didn't have time to write about the travels, because whenever I had spare time I was working on those deadlines. I want to completely reboot the website over the next few months - both finally telling some of those travel stories and also posting gaming material. But actually, that's a good subject for a new thread. In any case, it's certainly something I intend to work on - it's simply the case that I've been hard pressed for time for what feels like forever (and I spend much of what free time I do have posting on Eberron message boards!). Certainly a good point, Daniel. And something I’ve always meant to address. So far, it’s simply been a matter of time. To begin with, I was trying to continue a normal freelancing career WHILE traveling. That didn’t work at all, and in the process, I ended up being up against or behind deadlines; I spent pretty much my entire time in Sydney holed up writing. As a result, I didn’t have time to write about the travels, because whenever I had spare time I was working on those deadlines. I want to completely reboot the website over the next few months – both finally telling some of those travel stories and also posting gaming material. But actually, that’s a good subject for a new thread. In any case, it’s certainly something I intend to work on – it’s simply the case that I’ve been hard pressed for time for what feels like forever (and I spend much of what free time I do have posting on Eberron message boards!).

]]> By: Keith Baker http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1343 Keith Baker Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:10:56 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1343 Dealing in what, Tina? Dealing in what, Tina?

]]> By: balard http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 balard Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:14:25 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1340 I think the problem is that the first leg of the trip, even if it's kind novel and a very nice idea, was pretty hidden. We didn't get to see photos, we didn't get to read blogs, we didn't get to hear podcasts with the hosts. What could be an amazing travel bloging experience got lost. That kind of content being generated could have brought attention to your trips, maybe sponsors, or just advertisement for the website. Do a nice coverage, I bet that it will bring a flux of readers to the website, and you can cash on that. I think the problem is that the first leg of the trip, even if it’s kind novel and a very nice idea, was pretty hidden.
We didn’t get to see photos, we didn’t get to read blogs, we didn’t get to hear podcasts with the hosts. What could be an amazing travel bloging experience got lost.

That kind of content being generated could have brought attention to your trips, maybe sponsors, or just advertisement for the website.

Do a nice coverage, I bet that it will bring a flux of readers to the website, and you can cash on that.

]]> By: Tina http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1339 Tina Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:38:15 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1339 How about being a dealer at anime or gaming conventions? These places attract large gaming crowds so there's a good market to target there. How about being a dealer at anime or gaming conventions? These places attract large gaming crowds so there’s a good market to target there.

]]> By: Zach Hoefler http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/2010/06/brainstorming-ways-to-keep-hdwt-alive/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 Zach Hoefler Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:44:58 +0000 http://bossythecow.com/hdwt/?p=88#comment-1330 Lemonade stand? ;) Oh, I've got it! Become an adventurer, and get insanely rich if you don't get utterly slaughtered by kobolds on day one! You could also try becoming friends with a magic user to teleport you around, but if you do go that route, make sure to check what spell he's planning on using, because teleportation is pretty darn risky in some magic systems. Worst case, you could just say "it'd be appreciated if transportation costs were covered, but it's not at all a necessity" or the like. Teleporting would be so much more fun, though ;) Lemonade stand? ;)

Oh, I’ve got it! Become an adventurer, and get insanely rich if you don’t get utterly slaughtered by kobolds on day one!

You could also try becoming friends with a magic user to teleport you around, but if you do go that route, make sure to check what spell he’s planning on using, because teleportation is pretty darn risky in some magic systems.

Worst case, you could just say “it’d be appreciated if transportation costs were covered, but it’s not at all a necessity” or the like. Teleporting would be so much more fun, though ;)

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