 Editor in Chief Bill   | 23 Dec 2025 3:53 p.m. PST |
I see some people online complaining about the convention management and the date change. (What's new?)  What does everyone here think? |
pzivh43  | 23 Dec 2025 6:09 p.m. PST |
I'm good overall. They say they moved it to deconflict with several smaller regional cons (Wmsburg Muster, Cold Barrage, C&G Con, etc.) Always found them to be fairly well run, esp considering everyone is a volunteer, |
| Rustycop Retired 2019 | 23 Dec 2025 7:10 p.m. PST |
I'll be there running a game and looking forward to seeing my friends. The venue is all updated and lots to do. Zero complaints here. |
| 14Bore | 24 Dec 2025 1:58 a.m. PST |
I am more disappointed there isn't one in my area every month. Weather still can be a factor that time and place but that is a slim chance this far out. I have 4wd so I will make it |
| YogiBearMinis | 24 Dec 2025 7:02 a.m. PST |
We used to go regularly, driving from the Midwest, and the weather even in early/mid March was a crapshoot, so I am not sure that it makes a big difference statistically to move it to this new date. It is nice, however, to have Cold Wars in February because March kicks convention season into full gear, so CW will have e little competition. |
| Rotundo | 24 Dec 2025 8:18 a.m. PST |
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| Mini Wanderer | 24 Dec 2025 9:43 a.m. PST |
I'd love to go, but it's just too close to snow season. I'll stick with Historicon and Fall In. |
| 14Bore | 24 Dec 2025 2:23 p.m. PST |
One can see a week out and go at last minute.
Generally winters are mild. |
| HMS Exeter | 24 Dec 2025 4:38 p.m. PST |
I'm going. February weather is always a crapshoot. I remember coming home from a Williamsburg con in early February some years ago. Halfway home I checked my cars dash outside thermometer. It read 70⁰. Roll dem dice..l |
| robert piepenbrink | 24 Dec 2025 6:52 p.m. PST |
My vote no longer counts, I think. Getting to be too long a drive.
That said, I'd worry more about bad weather in February, especially since the motels are expecting more notice on cancellations. And, Host loyalist that I am, that last flea market in the theater about broke me. I never expected to be dumped in so dark a corner my would-be customers needed flashlight features on their smart phones to see the merchandise. If I were a tournament player or a day-tripper, the calculations would be quite different, of course. |
| HMS Exeter | 24 Dec 2025 7:05 p.m. PST |
FWIW, my understanding is that the CW Con Director has decided NOT to use the theater for the 2026 Wallys Basement. |
| TSD101 | 25 Dec 2025 6:50 p.m. PST |
People will complain ahout anything. I will go, I will host games, and I will have a good time. Just like last year at the Ike even though people weren't thrilled about the location. |
| 14Bore | 26 Dec 2025 4:50 a.m. PST |
Have 2 games Friday, 1 Saturday. Always seems to have 2 games at same time I want to play.
But will have time to look around in-between |
| Mini Wanderer | 26 Dec 2025 8:37 a.m. PST |
One can see a week out and go at last minute.
Generally winters are mild. Unfortunately, there is too much at work for me to take off with a week's notice. I normally have to give at least month for PTO (unless it's an emergency) That being said – I hope Cold Wars is a success and the people who are able to attend have a great time!! Best wish this holiday season to everyone! |
| OSCS74 | 26 Dec 2025 12:21 p.m. PST |
pzivh43 HMGS moved it closer to the Williamsburg Muster. Only a week apart. Enjoy the better weather and go to the Muster. Christmas I was on the shoreline of the James River in a T-shirt. Though I cannot guarantee the weather, generally in the winter it is 10 to 15 degrees warmer in Williamsburg than in Lancaster. |
