Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

cabrubak

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

This is my first year attending Origins. I was considering buying a Board Game Ribbon, as I want to play several Board games and it seemed like a good deal. Here is the description of the Board Room :

The Origins Board Room welcomes both the master and the apprentice board gamer! Enjoy the room's extensive game selection, or bring a few of your own favorite games. Sample every game you love and keep coming back for more! The room also includes showcase area for all the newest board game releases! Relax away from the crowds and tempo of activity by gaming with old and new friends alike in a great setting.

However I was looking at the schedule of table top spreadsheet only a few things are listed as requesting the BoardGame ribbon, Only 115 events, then 6% of the total. Most of the rest are (76%) are listed as None, and a lot of those are Board Games.

Is there a separate room for some board games? Or does the Ribbon only work on a few Board Games in the Room? Will more games be added for the Ribbon?

If I buy the Ribbon and pay for a game that the ribbon covers can I get a refund? If I buy the Ribbon and I don't think I'll play enough games to make it worthwhile can I get a refund on it, and just pay for the game individually?

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treilly

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Hi there!

The Board Room Ribbon applies to events in the Board Room. As that room is mostly structured open gaming, there aren't a lot of events on the schedule for it.

The room is set up to be a player matching service for boardgamers, without tying you down to a firm "I'm playing Caylus at 3pm" schedule. There's a huge game library in that room, and the kind folks from CABS staff the room to help with player matches and game rules. Since being in the Board Room costs one generic token ($2) for every two hours of play, we offer the Board Room ribbon as a convenient and economical way for those folks who like to play in the Board Room all weekend to manage their time and expenses.

The scheduled board game events are usually in the Tabletops Hall, which is right across the hall from the Board Room. Tabletops events are the ones you're seeing marked as None. The Board Room ribbon does not apply to them, and you'll just buy tickets for them like you would for any other event at Origins.

You're welcome to buy tickets for events that are covered by a ribbon. If you've bought the ribbon, the system won't charge you for the ticket.

If you buy the Ribbon and decide later it isn't worth it, you can get a refund for the ribbon, minus the cost of any tickets you bought that were covered by the ribbon.

Hope that helps!

-Trey

Trey Reilly
Programs Director, GAMA
programs@gama.org
(614) 255-4500 x103
www.gama.org

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cabrubak

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Yeah that helps a lot. Not going to Origins before I don't realise there was a seperate tabletop and boardgame room. And the to the badge just described the board game room, and didn't mention any other rooms.

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treilly

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Excellent point. I've updated the Board Room description - let me know if that helps.

-Trey

Trey Reilly
Programs Director, GAMA
programs@gama.org
(614) 255-4500 x103
www.gama.org

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cabrubak

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

That's a great description. I doubt I would have had any questions base on that.

Clint Brubakken

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treilly

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Awesome. Thanks!

(FYI, my Tabletops Director just sent me a whole roster of ribbon changes for the Board Room. I'll be updating the excel sheets in the next few hours to reflect those changes. All of the CABS events should be fine and stay as they are)

-Trey

Trey Reilly
Programs Director, GAMA
programs@gama.org
(614) 255-4500 x103
www.gama.org

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cabrubak

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

It looks like your have the permission issue with the newly uploaded files again

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treilly

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Arrgh.

Got it. Fixed. Refresh the page if it isn't working for you - that may help.

-Trey

Trey Reilly
Programs Director, GAMA
programs@gama.org
(614) 255-4500 x103
www.gama.org

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dakuwaqa

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

I want to do a couple of the slotted events in the Board Room (Hanging Gardens and Zooloretto). I bought the Board Room ribbon so I should not be chanrged for these two games, correct? However, when I go to check out it shows I owe $$ for them. How can I remedy this?

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treilly

Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing

Please contact registration@gama.org with your account and situation details. They'll be able to help you out.

-Trey

Trey Reilly
Programs Director, GAMA
programs@gama.org
(614) 255-4500
www.gama.org

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cabrubak	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing This is my first year attending Origins. I was considering buying a Board Game Ribbon, as I want to play several Board games and it seemed like a good deal. Here is the description of the Board Room : The Origins Board Room welcomes both the master and the apprentice board gamer! Enjoy the room's extensive game selection, or bring a few of your own favorite games. Sample every game you love and keep coming back for more! The room also includes showcase area for all the newest board game releases! Relax away from the crowds and tempo of activity by gaming with old and new friends alike in a great setting. However I was looking at the schedule of table top spreadsheet only a few things are listed as requesting the BoardGame ribbon, Only 115 events, then 6% of the total. Most of the rest are (76%) are listed as None, and a lot of those are Board Games. Is there a separate room for some board games? Or does the Ribbon only work on a few Board Games in the Room? Will more games be added for the Ribbon? If I buy the Ribbon and pay for a game that the ribbon covers can I get a refund? If I buy the Ribbon and I don't think I'll play enough games to make it worthwhile can I get a refund on it, and just pay for the game individually?
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treilly	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Hi there! The Board Room Ribbon applies to events in the Board Room. As that room is mostly structured open gaming, there aren't a lot of events on the schedule for it. The room is set up to be a player matching service for boardgamers, without tying you down to a firm "I'm playing Caylus at 3pm" schedule. There's a huge game library in that room, and the kind folks from CABS staff the room to help with player matches and game rules. Since being in the Board Room costs one generic token ($2) for every two hours of play, we offer the Board Room ribbon as a convenient and economical way for those folks who like to play in the Board Room all weekend to manage their time and expenses. The scheduled board game events are usually in the Tabletops Hall, which is right across the hall from the Board Room. Tabletops events are the ones you're seeing marked as None. The Board Room ribbon does not apply to them, and you'll just buy tickets for them like you would for any other event at Origins. You're welcome to buy tickets for events that are covered by a ribbon. If you've bought the ribbon, the system won't charge you for the ticket. If you buy the Ribbon and decide later it isn't worth it, you can get a refund for the ribbon, minus the cost of any tickets you bought that were covered by the ribbon. Hope that helps! -Trey Trey Reilly Programs Director, GAMA programs@gama.org (614) 255-4500 x103 www.gama.org
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cabrubak	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Yeah that helps a lot. Not going to Origins before I don't realise there was a seperate tabletop and boardgame room. And the to the badge just described the board game room, and didn't mention any other rooms.
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treilly	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Excellent point. I've updated the Board Room description - let me know if that helps. -Trey Trey Reilly Programs Director, GAMA programs@gama.org (614) 255-4500 x103 www.gama.org
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cabrubak	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing That's a great description. I doubt I would have had any questions base on that. Clint Brubakken
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treilly	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Awesome. Thanks! (FYI, my Tabletops Director just sent me a whole roster of ribbon changes for the Board Room. I'll be updating the excel sheets in the next few hours to reflect those changes. All of the CABS events should be fine and stay as they are) -Trey Trey Reilly Programs Director, GAMA programs@gama.org (614) 255-4500 x103 www.gama.org
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cabrubak	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing It looks like your have the permission issue with the newly uploaded files again
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treilly	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Arrgh. Got it. Fixed. Refresh the page if it isn't working for you - that may help. -Trey Trey Reilly Programs Director, GAMA programs@gama.org (614) 255-4500 x103 www.gama.org
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dakuwaqa	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing I want to do a couple of the slotted events in the Board Room (Hanging Gardens and Zooloretto). I bought the Board Room ribbon so I should not be chanrged for these two games, correct? However, when I go to check out it shows I owe $$ for them. How can I remedy this?
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treilly	Date: 7/29/2008 7:48 pm · Subject: Re: Question about Board Ribbon and Event listing Please contact registration@gama.org with your account and situation details. They'll be able to help you out. -Trey Trey Reilly Programs Director, GAMA programs@gama.org (614) 255-4500 www.gama.org
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