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Posted by cloak72 xantherleon
#1251

xantherleon wrote:
Again, scientific studies have not proven that a clothed made mask prevents anything, or even that its an improvement.  Those studies are still being conducted.

There is actually a study that suggests that the homemade cloth masks are better at containing the virus in individuals who are positive.   In the interest of transparency, it was an incredibly small sample size, with some funky methodology.   However, if it's followed up and holds true, it suggests some interesting things. 

Posted by wildcat78
#1252

Trying desperately to bring it back to Gen Con specific before you summon Great Mikethuhlu

anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

Posted by gskhaladon
#1253

NEWS from Vesuvieus Media (current kickstarter for Pacific Rails, and the Dwar7s saga of games) in my email this morning.

Convention Pledge Pick up CancelledYesterday, SPIEL, one of the largest board game conventions in the world, announced it will postpone its convention until October 2021 due to COVID-19. As per our previous update, UK Games Expo also cancelled this year. Although Gen Con has not yet officially cancelled, our flights from Halifax, Canada to Indianapolis, USA were cancelled by the airline due to COVID-19. Unfortunately, that means we can no longer offer convention pick up for your pledge. 

So that's one down for sure from the Dealer's Hall.   

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Posted by mikeboozer wildcat78
#1254

wildcat78 wrote:
Trying desperately to bring it back to Gen Con specific before you summon Great Mikethuhlu
anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

I'm drawing a circle and gathering the ingredients now, but unfortunately one is a protective mask...

Mike

Posted by yooperjer1 wildcat78
#1255

wildcat78 wrote:
Trying desperately to bring it back to Gen Con specific before you summon Great Mikethuhlu
anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

Me too!  Me too!

I have been lurking here for weeks and not commented but this needed a response.  

Posted by gnollandvoid wildcat78
#1256

wildcat78 wrote:anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

I'd be happy with the pixel Genevieve from the 8-bit shirt 

Posted by captain_nemo
#1257

I'd be happy with a mask that had "This Space for Rent" on it.

Posted by traveller mikeboozer
#1258

mikeboozer wrote:
wildcat78 wrote:
Trying desperately to bring it back to Gen Con specific before you summon Great Mikethuhlu
anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

I'm drawing a circle and gathering the ingredients now, but unfortunately one is a protective mask...Mike

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Posted by mikeboozer traveller
#1259

traveller wrote:
mikeboozer wrote:
wildcat78 wrote:
Trying desperately to bring it back to Gen Con specific before you summon Great Mikethuhlu
anyone think Gen Con or Off World Designs will have an officially licensed mask?  I want a d20 or a dragon mouth....

I'm drawing a circle and gathering the ingredients now, but unfortunately one is a protective mask...Mike

Very nice!

Posted by rong
#1260

To Our Gen Con Community:It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of Gen Con 2020 this August in Indianapolis. The safety and health of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff are of the utmost importance to us, and we cannot in good conscience host a gathering of thousands while doing so could threaten the health of so many.

https://www.gencon.com/press/updates-gen-con-covid19

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Posted by mikeboozer
#1261

Hello all,

Gen Con 2020 has been cancelled. You can see our announcement here: Click here to read the full announcement.

I will be locking this thread as it has served it's purpose, a big thanks to all of you who participated.

I will begin a new thread for questions about the cancellation that you might have.

Mike Boozer
Customer Service & Event Team Manager
Gen Con LLC 

Posted by jillt
#1262

Thank you, Mike, for all your hard work, best wishes to everyone, and I already ordered 2 t-shirts so yes, I will be attending in my quarantine attire :)

Jill in Nashville, TN

Posted by akb mikeboozer
#1263

mikeboozer wrote:
Hello all,
Gen Con 2020 has been cancelled. You can see our announcement here: Click here to read the full announcement.
I will be locking this thread as it has served it's purpose, a big thanks to all of you who participated.
I will begin a new thread for questions about the cancellation that you might have.
Mike Boozer
Customer Service & Event Team Manager
Gen Con LLC 

Thanks Mike.

Rolling my VIG over.  Stay healthy.

Posted by dullorb ladye
#1264

ladye wroteIf GenCon goes on, it's because the city, the ICC and the hotels won't let them out of their contracts. The city DESPERATELY needs the money generated by the convention. I'm speaking as an Indy local, here. I'm not particularly happy about it, but I'm not going to blame GenCon if they have to choose between having this year's convention, or going out of business, because of the city.

I fully understand that.  It is horrible to be in a position where the only option you have to maintain a wonderful tradition, ensure the livelihood of employees who rely on you and support yourself requires you to endanger innocent lives.  There is a tremendous amount of pressure in our society to devalue human life when weighed against revenue streams and it drives good people to make bad choices every day.

I can not state strongly enough how happy I am that the ethical decision was chosen and I will do what little I can as an individual to support GenCon going forward.

Posted by ar6474
#1265

Thank for you patience with all of us. See you next year.

Posted by ar6474 akb
#1266

akb wrote:
mikeboozer wrote:
Hello all,
Gen Con 2020 has been cancelled. You can see our announcement here: Click here to read the full announcement.
I will be locking this thread as it has served it's purpose, a big thanks to all of you who participated.
I will begin a new thread for questions about the cancellation that you might have.
Mike Boozer
Customer Service & Event Team Manager
Gen Con LLC 

Thanks Mike.Rolling my VIG over.  Stay healthy.
Thank for you patience with all of us. See you next year.

Posted by captain_nemo
#1267

Thank you to all who tried to promote civility and signal over noise in this thread, and thank you for keeping us as updated as you could.  Sorry to see it, but I understand, and I will be rolling my badge over to help for next year.

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