TOPIC: Combo Times and other trades (UPDATED)

OK, knowing that what ever time I pick will likely be a time when someone is not available, i have to pick times that work with the dungeon and schedules.<br /><br />I heard from most that either early or late was preferable, having as little encroachment into normal event schedules so that you did not have to sacrifice gaming time.  last year we did things in the tavern and that was quite a disruption so, we will TRY (depends on Marriott) to have the combo trades right outside the event, if possible.<br /><br />Given that I am not a morning person and I usually am the last to leave the event, turning off the lights and that my time in the morning is spent going through the dungeon with Jeff C, checking out the electronics and turning everything back on, I am setting the combo times on Thursday and Friday to late in the evening.  We will do combos on Saturday in the morning, because to do them in the evening will conflict with tear down.<br /><br />Thank you for your understanding.<br />

Combo Times (will be posted at the event as well)<br /><br />Thursday 10 PM to 12 AM (or until we run out of tokens)  Trading for 1C and 2C only.<br /><br />Friday 10 PM to 12 AM (or until we run out of tokens) Trading for 3C only.<br /><br />Saturday 9 AM to 10 AM (or until the line is exhausted) Trading for the 4C only.<br /><br />

I will be willing to trade for small amounts of Reserve Bar and trade Item tokens during the combo sessions (e.g. quantities of one or two).<br /><br />Any quantities greater than one or two of a particular (Reserve gold or Trade Item) token, contact me during the event and we can arrange a time to trade.<br /><br />I am considering additional times or staff for Reserve trades and Trade Item exchange, but can not make that call at this time, I will do so closer to the event.  Rest assured that we can make accommodations for most schedules for things other than the Combo items.<br /><br />Dave<br />

Here is how I would like trading to work this year.  If at all possible, we will conduct the combo trading outside the event in the hall where the auction was last year.  Second floor Marriott, West hall for those who were not there last year.  This location is pending the OK form the Marriott, but we do not anticipate an issue. <br /><br />1. People will queue up with the tokens at hand to make one of that day's particular token (or one set of tokens on Thursday).  We will make the exchange and you may proceed to the end of the line if you wish to make additional trades. <br /><br />2. If you do not have your tokens ready to hand to me (or a helper) when it is your turn, you will be asked to step aside and we will work around you until you are ready.  Give me the stack, pre-verified.  If you are still sorting out of a bag, you will be asked to step aside. <br /><br />3. Tokens must be handed to me (or helper) loose (in baggies is fine), no taped (or tape residue) tokens, it is a real hassle and it will slow down the process.  If they are taped together, I will ask you to step out of line and remove the tape first. <br /><br />4. We will continue the process until we are down to the last handful of people wishing to trade.  If there is no objection, and there are enough tokens to cover remaining trades we will process the remainder "en mass." <br /><br />5. Volunteers, on duty during the time of combo trades, will be allowed proxy trades which will be processed one set at a time each time the line starts over (just as if they were in line, too). <br /><br />6. After the line has died down, I will allow trades for Trade Items and Reserve Tokens in small quantities (e.g., 1 or 2).  Anything greater than a few will be taken and processed over night.  They can be picked up the next day. <br /><br />7. I will try and remain there for the entire time posted, but please understand an emergency that halts the event will take precedence, if I am needed. <br /><br />Dave

OK, we have added one additional time where all tokens left will be available for trade on a first scome first served basis.  One set of each per trip through the line from 12:30 to 1:00 PM Sunday after the Auction.