OOTP Convention?

fantom1979 · 06-26-2006, 01:10 AM

I was just reading through some old posts and came across the 2004 OOTP Convention in Toledo, Ohio. This was announced as an annual event, but I do not remember them having one in 2005, and didnt see any info about it for 2006. I know the SI merger happened around the same time, so did that end this annual event? Hopefully they will bring it back, it sounds like everyone that attended enjoyed it and I would love to go if it was within a couple hundred miles of where I live.

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ctorg · 06-26-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fantom1979

I was just reading through some old posts and came across the 2004 OOTP Convention in Toledo, Ohio. This was announced as an annual event, but I do not remember them having one in 2005, and didnt see any info about it for 2006. I know the SI merger happened around the same time, so did that end this annual event? Hopefully they will bring it back, it sounds like everyone that attended enjoyed it and I would love to go if it was within a couple hundred miles of where I live.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=56802

Those of us who couldn't make it to that one brought up the idea of having regional ones. I, for one, would love to have one in New York City, which would be more convenient for many of the game's fans who are here in the northeast. In fact, when I return to live in NYC, I'm considering the idea of trying to organize something.

But I haven't heard anything else about any "official" gatherings since the Toledo one.

sporr · 06-26-2006, 04:04 PM

There were plans to have one last year, but they fell through.

Marc Duffy · 06-26-2006, 04:35 PM

SI certainly havent had any input into this but if one were to happen, I'd certainly try to make it.

Warrior · 06-26-2006, 05:37 PM

I was at the Toledo OOTP Convention, it was great.

I hope the will do another one!

molarmite · 06-26-2006, 06:22 PM

Definitely do one in MN because of the mass population of OOTPers who are from the tri-state region.

Rizon · 06-26-2006, 07:04 PM

I would go, but I'd probably receive a warning there.

BigMember · 06-26-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

I would go, but I'd probably receive a warning there.

Yeah, I'd disagree with someone with almost 3,000 posts and get shot in the backroom probably.

cinredsfan2000 · 06-26-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ctorg

Those of us who couldn't make it to that one brought up the idea of having regional ones. I, for one, would love to have one in New York City, which would be more convenient for many of the game's fans who are here in the northeast. In fact, when I return to live in NYC, I'm considering the idea of trying to organize something.

That'd be cool ctorg Nyc is definitely doable for me toledo is most defin. out of the question. Couldnt imagine what you fubes from around the area would be like .

marc · 06-27-2006, 09:37 PM

The convention was a great idea, having it in a ****hole like Toledo on the otherhand.....

ctorg · 06-28-2006, 07:49 AM

I would think that having regional conventions would be more successful than having a national one. Pick hubs where there are many OOTPers - New York, Minneapolis, LA, etc. - and have conventions there. That would get more people in on it.

silvam14 · 06-28-2006, 09:01 AM

Being in Boston, I could most likely do a NYC convention. But one in Beantown would be even better.

TC Dale · 06-28-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ctorg

I would think that having regional conventions would be more successful than having a national one. Pick hubs where there are many OOTPers - New York, Minneapolis, LA, etc. - and have conventions there. That would get more people in on it.

The costs for multiple conventions would be very high especially in the larger cities, and scheduling something like that would be a headache in of itself.

When it is done again, (and I really do think it should be too) I don't see them doing regional official cons as the cost would be multiplied..

But I hope we can get another scheduled sometime in the next 12 months.

ctorg · 06-28-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TC Dale

The costs for multiple conventions would be very high especially in the larger cities, and scheduling something like that would be a headache in of itself.

When it is done again, (and I really do think it should be too) I don't see them doing regional official cons as the cost would be multiplied..

But I hope we can get another scheduled sometime in the next 12 months.

By getting more people involved, though, you can get more money to pay for things. I'm sure, for instance, you could get quite a few people in the NYC area to put in money to go to something (certainly more than Toledo). The Minneapolis area seems to have a disproportionately large number of players, and I'm sure LA would be good. You could do a feasibility test to see who would be willing to pay and where most of those willing to pay would want to have it, and then see what the costs involved would be.

If I were to put one together for NYC (which I may one day), it would be "unofficial", not an OOTP-sponsored sort of event, and would probably be more of a "get to see other people in person" kind of thing than anything. An official convention has all sorts of fun and games, from what I gather.

marioh · 06-28-2006, 10:13 AM

I'm down with an Amsterdam OOTP convention.

marc · 06-28-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by marioh

I'm down with an Amsterdam OOTP convention.

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molarmite · 06-28-2006, 03:02 PM

If they have regional conventions, Markus and Marc are going to be doing some travelling.

sporr · 06-28-2006, 06:38 PM

The first OOTP Convention was held in Toledo due to some connections there.

semperatus · 07-10-2006, 09:39 AM

An event at Cooperstown would be a nice extra draw.

I haven't been there since Lou Gehrig became a US postal stamp.....years ago.

Bobble · 07-17-2007, 07:34 AM

Any thoughts on having an OOTP convention this year?

06-26-2006, 01:10 AM	#1
fantom1979 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,498	OOTP Convention? I was just reading through some old posts and came across the 2004 OOTP Convention in Toledo, Ohio. This was announced as an annual event, but I do not remember them having one in 2005, and didnt see any info about it for 2006. I know the SI merger happened around the same time, so did that end this annual event? Hopefully they will bring it back, it sounds like everyone that attended enjoyed it and I would love to go if it was within a couple hundred miles of where I live. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=56802 __________________

06-26-2006, 05:37 PM	#5
Warrior Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 78	I was at the Toledo OOTP Convention, it was great. I hope the will do another one! __________________ Leagues to which I belong: 4 Corners Baseball Association - Tierra Del Fuego Breakers Cooperstown Diamond Legends - Colorado Rockies Mud Hen's Out Of The Park Association - San Jose Giants

06-26-2006, 06:22 PM	#6
molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,927	Definitely do one in MN because of the mass population of OOTPers who are from the tri-state region. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

06-26-2006, 07:04 PM	#7
Rizon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF Area, California Total Posts: 531,691 Posts: 2,370	I would go, but I'd probably receive a warning there. __________________ JML MILKSHAKES

06-27-2006, 09:37 PM	#10
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	The convention was a great idea, having it in a ****hole like Toledo on the otherhand..... __________________

06-26-2006, 04:04 PM	#3
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	There were plans to have one last year, but they fell through.

06-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#4
Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Street, London Posts: 4,741	SI certainly havent had any input into this but if one were to happen, I'd certainly try to make it.

06-28-2006, 07:49 AM	#11
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	I would think that having regional conventions would be more successful than having a national one. Pick hubs where there are many OOTPers - New York, Minneapolis, LA, etc. - and have conventions there. That would get more people in on it. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

06-28-2006, 09:01 AM	#12
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 10,170	Being in Boston, I could most likely do a NYC convention. But one in Beantown would be even better. __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

06-28-2006, 10:13 AM	#15
marioh All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 1,162	I'm down with an Amsterdam OOTP convention.

06-28-2006, 03:02 PM	#17
molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,927	If they have regional conventions, Markus and Marc are going to be doing some travelling. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

06-28-2006, 06:38 PM	#18
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	The first OOTP Convention was held in Toledo due to some connections there.

07-10-2006, 09:39 AM	#19
semperatus Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 16	An event at Cooperstown would be a nice extra draw. I haven't been there since Lou Gehrig became a US postal stamp.....years ago.

07-17-2007, 07:34 AM	#20
Bobble Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: High and outside Posts: 4,036	Any thoughts on having an OOTP convention this year? __________________