Re: {LibGaming} One Game One Community

[BWS Johnson]

Salve!

Rochester did something like that.

http://picturetheimpossible.com/

>I've got a curiosity about organizing a tabletop gaming program in the
>style of the fashionable and popular One Book programs. Has anyone
>tried such a thing?
>
>Our community has two public libraries (plus one branch), two brick
>and mortar game shops, and one large university. I'm also aware of
>multiple, unrelated board gaming groups, in addition to those groups
>devoted to a particular game (Magic, D&D) or more specific table top
>genres (war games).
>
>I feel that such a program could bring together some of these groups,
>or at least introduce them to one another, as well as introduce the
>board gaming hobby to those with minimal awareness. There are games
>beyond those commonly thought of gateway titles that many gamers are
>tired of playing that are easy enough to introduce new players to the
>hobby (Power Grid, Dominion).
>
>I'd love to think through the idea with anyone via email who'd be
>willing to send me a note off list. I'm wondering whether such a
>program is practical and considering what would need to go into the
>execution. If the idea interests you, please send me a note.


Where are you located, out of curiousity, cause I'd help if you're local. :)

Cheers,
Brooke

[Brian L]

Hi Brooke,

I'm a librarian at the Urbana Free Library, which I'm thinking you may be familiar with seeing your illinoisalumni address.  Are you still in the area?

Brian

[BWS Johnson]

Salve!

>I'm a librarian at the Urbana Free Library, which I'm thinking you may be familiar with seeing your
>illinoisalumni address. Are you still in the area?

D'oh, that is most certainly not local. I am not still in the area, I live in DC. I was a LEEPer, so I was never properly in the area, but I know there was a good thai place down the street ;) Let me know if you've got questions at a distance.

Cheers,
Brooke