What do you look for in civilian events?

[MissMaggie]

Re: What do you look for in civilian events?

I just wanted to let you all know that I was meant to reenact after all. I have managed to work things out so that I could avoid the horrible mainstream event I was going to in September with a much much better event in October. While the event isn't totally great...off in a far field you will see some parade float tent sitters. But I will be off in the opposite corner with a friend having a little mini-immersion by ourselves in an 1850's cabin. Its amazing what a random conversation with the right person will get you in life (ok, so it was more like whine about lack of good events until a friend invites you to come as her guest to an invite only event).

[LindaTrent]

Re: What do you look for in civilian events?

I'm sorry to hear that you regret hosting the COI, because I do think that it had value and that people did apply the skills we learned.

My regret comes in putting on another "how to" event when so many are out already out there . There are COIs, lectures, seminars... offered by various people and groups, but there are so few opportunities for the participants to use what they learn.

I personally feel as though I have failed the hobby by putting on an event on a weekend that Maggie and others like her were able to get the time off, had the money... and wound up coming to hear about "how to reenact" rather than actually getting the "experience" of attending an immersion event.

Linda.