TTRPG Pickup Con XVI: Post Event
This was an amazing month for pickup con. All of our games met their player minimums and were able to run. It was excellent to see more chatter on the Discord channel, more folks joining in and a lively discussion in our first panel presentation as well. Huge thanks to everyone who participated! You make this all worthwhile.
I’m thrilled to be launching into another con for November which will be our last one for the year. As we’re in the prep phase for that, please take a couple of minutes to fill out the feedback form linked below. It helps so much to know what worked and didn’t work for the community, including those who weren’t able to join in the fun this month.
Fill Out the Feedback Form Here
What’s Next?
Pickup Con XVII is set for Nov 19 through 21. Sign Up Day will be Saturday, 11/6. I will open the sign up forms at noon central time. So, mark your calendars and keep an eye on the Discord. You can also follow @indecisionist on twitter for live updates as games get added to the schedule.
Registration is open for game runners
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Discord Reminder
If there is a game, panel or learning session you’d like to see, we also now have a dedicated channel for those suggestions. Check out #game-and-panel-wishlist to see what others have recommended and see if there’s anything you’d like to add.
Please also take note of the new identification tags which are there to help everyone know what your pronouns are as well as what you’re interested in as part of the con.
Mea Culpa
A few days ago, I was on Facebook and saw a posting from someone regarding the recent uproar around Dave Chapelle’s anti-trans comments. This person lumped in JK Rowling, of course, but then I saw a name I wasn’t expecting; Terry Gilliam.
I quick google of “Terry Gilliam controversy” revealed that the director (who I celebrated just a couple of months ago as the main focus of promotion for this event) made some troubling comments about trans identities, the MeToo movement, and white male privilege during an interview in January of 2020 which are very much not in keeping with the values of TTRPG Pickup Con. You can read the Independant’s interview here. He also took a problematic stand regarding race following the release of Black Panther.
I want to apologize if anyone felt alienated, offended or excluded by the use of Gilliam’s work and name in connection with TTRPG Pickup Con. It was a blind spot which I should have checked before making my choice of theme. That fault lies with me alone. While I doubt any future themes will be tied to individuals, I’m going to vet future themes and promotional materials more closely. It’s my duty to you to make this event open, inclusive and inviting.
I am sorry for my mistake.
As always, please reach out through the site’s contact form (which can be anonymous), via email (Ansel@Indecisionist.com) or on Discord (TheCaptain#7281) if there is anything I can help with or if you have ideas to share.
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