Nef Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hello! We are looking to identify a few good people to aid us in the best four days of gaming: GenCon. If you know our games and like to interact with customers/teach games, please consider giving some of your time to Wyrd as a volunteer. There's a lot going on the show, and you can help make it happen! GenCon is taking place August 2-5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you'll be there and willing to help, check out the shifts we have available below (strikethrough means taken)! THURSDAY Customer Service 8:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 18:00 (2 slots) Learn to Play Malifaux 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 The Other Side 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 TTB Adventures 11:00 - 16:00 15:00 - 20:00 FRIDAY Customer Service 9:30 - 14:30 14:00 - 18:00 (1 slot) Demos Malifaux 10:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 18:00 The Other Side 10:00 - 14:00 (2 slots) 14:00 - 18:00 (2 slots) Board Games 10:00 - 14:00 (1 slot) 10:00 - 14:00 (2 slots) Learn to Play Malifaux 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 The Other Side 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 TTB Adventures 11:00 - 16:00 13:00 - 18:00 16:00 - 20:00 SATURDAY Customer Service 9:30 - 14:30 14:00 - 18:00 (2 slots) Demos Malifaux 10:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 18:00 The Other Side 10:00 - 14:00 (1 slot) 14:00 - 18:00 (2 slots) Board Games 10:00 - 14:00 (1 slot) 10:00 - 14:00 (2 slots) Learn to Play Malifaux 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 The Other Side 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 17:00 17:00 - 21:00 21:00 - 01:00 TTB Adventures 11:00 - 16:00 13:00 - 18:00 16:00 - 20:00 SUNDAY Customer Service 9:30 - 14:30 14:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) Demos Malifaux 10:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) The Other Side 10:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) Board Games 10:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) Learn to Play Malifaux 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) The Other Side 9:00 - 13:00 13:00 - 19:00 (includes Breakdown) Through the Breach 10:00 - 14:00 TTB Adventures 11:00 - 16:00 If you are interested in any of these shifts (and you can take as many as you want!), please e-mail Kai at hobby.assistant@wyrd-games.net. Please include GenCon Volunteer as the subject line, your full name, which shifts you want, and your t-shirt size. Below is a breakdown of what each shift entails. You must be comfortable with the game(s) you're signing up for. Rules can be provided to you in advance if required. Customer Service - You will be responsible for answering a variety of questions about our games and products. Malifaux Demos - Run a variable number of walk-up Malifaux demos. Walk-up demos shouldn't last more than 30 minutes, and 15 minutes or less is preferred. Your job is to foster an interest and basic understanding of the game. Full learn to plays are a different offering. TOS Demos - Run a variable number of walk-up The Other Side demos. Walk-up demos shouldn't last more than 30 minutes, and 15 minutes or less is preferred. Your job is to foster an interest and basic understanding of the game. Full learn to plays are a different offering. Board Game Demos - Run a variable number of walk-up demos for board games. You must have a familiarity with at least two of the following games: Darkness Comes Rattling, Puppet Wars, and Bayou Bash (rules will be provided to you). Learn to Play: MFX - Teach up to 2 people at a time how to play the game of Malifaux. Each set of 2 is ticketed and lasts for an hour, but players will be able to stay for a second hour and may have questions for you. Learn to Play: TOS - Teach up to 2 people at a time how to play The Other Side. Each set of 2 is ticketed and lasts for an hour, but players will be able to stay for a second hour and may have questions for you. Learn to Play: TTB - Run up to 4 people through character creation and a 10-minute (or less) pregenerated adventure to familiarize them with Through the Breach. These happen in 2 hour increments. Through the Breach Adventures - Run up to 5 people through a pregenerated adventure, which will be provided to you. Each adventure lasts 2 hours. Breakdown - If a shift includes breakdown, it means hanging out after the show and helping us pack up! It is physically demanding, but good for a little bit of a workout! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted June 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 A reminder that we are still looking for volunteers! Come and hang out with @Kyle and help him make fun of me! Or come and defend me from him. The choice is yours but only if you come volunteer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 I am interested in volunteering and helping. What times are left to help? And what does a 4 day badge require? thanknyou for your time and consideration. Jonathan P Sturgill The Sturgill Law Firm 5018 Quail Ridge Lane Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 317-201-3292jonnysterg@msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted July 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hey, @Jon send me an email at kai@wyrd-games.net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemineye42 Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 I can do Saturday board games at 10am would love to run bayou bash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatguy Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Dang. Wish I had seen this earlier. Maybe next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OracleToronto Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Totally down to volunteer again - i can even help with tear down this year if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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