2021 Ideas

The 2021 ideas channel was mostly about how we were going to handle our new COVID policies and keep everyone as safe as possible.

Marketing

• Make it clear through marketing materials that masks are required, not just encouraged (Aminomiko)
• Start with strongly worded "Masks required" messaging, can loosen later if needed (Dragon_paragon)
• We should ensure our marketing and other comms are set up such that no one can reasonably complain that they weren't warned before they registered that masks were required. "masks are encouraged and may be required" or something to that effect. (elemecca)

Signage

• Theme signage encouraging masks for "avoiding hostile agents" etc (Cupcakedoll)

Contracts

• Add cancelation policy language to merchant and guest contracts for possibility of cancellation (Beta.mfd)

Venue

• Rentable handwashing stations not likely feasible due to cost and venue rules (Cupcakedoll)

Vendors

• Increase vendor prices for decreased vendors due to layout changes (Beta.mfd)
• Do refunds rather than rollovers if cancellation occurs (Nurikowindchaser, Dragon_paragon, Beta.mfd)

Registration

• Have signage that masks are required, not just encouraged (Aminomiko, Cupcakedoll)
• Do not allow one person to handle entire registration flow for multiple groups (Tjsomething)
• Do not allow laminator person to do anything else at same time (Tjsomething)
• Communicate any registration flow changes to senior staff (Samschuler)
• Sell masks as registration upsell (Samschuler)

Merchandise

• Sell cloth masks as swag if budget allows, could encourage mask policy (Bloominninja)

Equipment Needs

• "Dirty" and "clean" pen buckets for registration (Samschuler)
• Pallet jack for unloading truck (Jmichaelvincent)

Event Ideas

• Cardboard box city building and kaiju event on main stage (Dragon_paragon)
• Cardboard robot battles or LARP with cardboard set pieces (Thevillaininglasses)