so. will we stay in the same area? move and relocate?

whereto if so?

I'm in favor of either north carolina area or georgia. but I'm throwing this out for people's thoughts.

I heard california was in the running but doubtful. is it still there?


so where do you want it?

I second that opinion about staying in the same region. This year was great, except for not having outdoor. I'd like to do the same area again. We can change specific centers if we want, but stay in the same region.

I live in California and would love to host an Armageddon there as a separate regional competition, perhaps sometime in the spring; something that would be completely separate like the UK and Sweden Armageddons are. California would probably be more foreign to many of you then Sweden (but definitely not the UK- that place is completely foreign!). I agree with Rave that trying to host the US National Armageddon in California would be a very bad idea.

-Zigs

I would prefer going back again next year. For selfish reasons, it's close to me.

I would also like to go out to CA.

I would say play the same sort of area. Despite any moaning or bitching, no system was dropped... I don't even recall someone calling for a system to be dropped - I think that's a first in all the years I've been to Armageddon.

A Cali event would be great, and if Ziggy can organise something over that way as a separate smaller event then it may ignite a spark over there. We know he can organise events by the outdoor tournaments he has run.

I agree that we should keep it in the same area. Moving in 2-year blocks allows the preservation of some of the logistics, center relationships, etc. so it should be a bit easier for the tournament organizers. I think a little bit of stability is good for the tournament.

As Mike said, the systems all worked well, and we already know that the Force center will accommodate both of the portable systems, so that is a big plus. I have to add that the hotel next to that center seems like it would have been the best place we stayed at for 'social night' so maybe we could work that into our plans for next year.

My main suggestion would be to consider using the Zone center that is just 1 or 2 miles from the first center we played at on this year's route. I loved seeing the old Alpha Field and the ILTA Museum collection in Louisville, but logistically it seems silly not to take advantage of the close proximity of those other two arenas next time. It would potentially save a lot of time and driving.

Also, while we all enjoyed the visiting pirate ship Laser Blast center, the maze itself really didn't play too well. I'd say we should consider using a different Blast center if one is available.

--Tavas

something to think about . is the OLD laser web store is vacant. from what I've been told . most of the walls are still there( stacked in the back) plus the upper level is still in place.
perhaps some thing could be worked out with owners of the building . if the place is still vacant next year. given the track record of that strip mall. it looks good.

that could give us plenty of flexibility. next year for storm/qzar . since we could move things around.

plus that location is . close to LQ,blast,Darklight sites from this year. also food ( burger king and wendys) within walking distance.
and several hotels nearby. with a good source of alcohol down the street about 10min.

I will keep an eye on it and see what happens . just in case.

The player units were actually supplied by the manufacturer of Laser Storm. There is no reason to think he won't do it again.

There are multiple problems with this idea.

The terms "code" and insurance come to mind immediately.

-=havok=-

Yeah our "social" night this year was really really put in check due to the hotel...while this is good for the people that are not so into partying putting 40+ people into a 2 bed hotel room wasn't very fun...well besides Ohio kicking PA's ass in flip cup! :-D I really like our new hotels we have been staying in lately but the "social night" is one of the huge pulls of armageddon for a lot of people so I think it should be taken into consideration...Almost as important to me as the actual competition! (Almost)

CC

That would be great as long as we schedule enough time there to make it worthwhile. If it's one of those deals where we have this great place to stay but we're only there for 4 hours it would be pointless.

I like the idea, though. Make it so.

--Tav