Soth and I have been having a few discussions trying to evaluate the two Eurobashes held so far.
Last year when the idea was suggested I was quietly sceptical about the usual internet enthusiasm and when we started looking at 15-20 all saying they would come I think a few of us went:
"Yeah so we'll see 10 if we're lucky"
So what happens - 17 turn up and we have a great weekend.
So fast forward a year and given the success of last year, no internet scepticism for me
- certainly everyone who came last year will want to come this year, plus all those who didn't come last year.and then some of the newer members seeing pics and hearing what went on .....well we'd probably have 25 or more.
So one big kick in the nuts later ............ what went wrong.
Don't get me wrong - I had a great time, and actually overall enjoyed it more than 2008, but it would have been even better with more members.
Differences:
2008:
Mid July
Two days - Sunday and Monday (a Belgium Holiday)
Cheap Campsite Accomodation in very small 4-man huts.
25-30minutes travelling between Campsite and Gaming CLub
Gaming mainly centered on W-E Marienburg Campaign
2009
Mid August
Three Days - Friday (Belgian Holiday) Saturday & Sunday
More expensive Hotel in centre of town
5 Minute walk to Gaming Club
Attempts at Might Empires style Campaign that struggled a bit to get everyone gaming at the same time.
Personally I really liked the three days, and the hotel which although dearer was excellent value, and the breakfast built iinto the price meant we didn't need any lunch.
The main thing Soth and I felt was the dates. Most no-shows seemed to revolve around other holiday activities.
So what do you guys think.
We are looking for comments and opinions from those who have attended, and those who considered attending, so other North American Bashers can butt out ............