 Folklorist Hoping to Interview Gamers at GenCon 2008 |
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 Aug 5 2008, 02:45 AM
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Target  Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301  |
Hello! I am a folklorist based at a public university in central Louisiana. I will be attending GenCon this year Wednesday through Saturday, and while there would like to interview gamers about their interests and experiences with gaming. Interviews would last approximately 20-25 minutes and would be on a strictly voluntary basis (i.e., there is no monetary stipend as compensation for assisting with this fieldwork). While I am especially interested in meeting with gamers from Louisiana and East Texas, I would also be happy to interview gamers from elsewhere. I am a longtime gamer myself (Shadowrun and D&D) and will be in costume during some of the Con as I hope to participate in one of the Shadowrun LARP sessions, so please do not be put off if I am looking less than "professional" when we meet!
Interviews will be audio recorded, and participants must sign a waiver before taping can begin as per proper fieldwork ethics. The data obtained from these interviews will potentially be employed as part of an academic article, presentation (class or professional conference), or monograph written by the interviewer. In order to protect their privacy, the names of interviewees will be changed for purposes of publication. All interested can post here with questions or send me a personal message. I am a bit uncertain as to the geography of GenCon as of yet (this will be my first Con), but will be happy to give you my cell number (getting a new number most likely Aug. 5th or 6th) and we can play it by ear at the Con or we can set up a place and time to meet at the Con via personal messages and have everything arranged before the Con begins. I will also certainly be at Adamu's Shadowrun the Cardgame Celebration. Thanks! |
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Aug 5 2008, 03:57 AM
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MechRigger Delux Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,151 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Hanger 18, WPAFB Member No.: 1,657 |
As an anthro guy who did quite a few folklore classes, I'm game for it. Shoot me a PM if you want to get some info so we can meet. I'm sure I can convince at lest 3 or4 others to contribute as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Aug 5 2008, 09:20 PM
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Technomancer Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,638 Joined: 2-October 02 From: Champaign, IL Member No.: 3,374 |
I'd love to help out. Drop me a PM and we'll coordinate. I'm running games for CGL, though, so we'll have to find a time that works for both of us. Shouldn't be too hard to do.
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Aug 6 2008, 12:24 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
I'd be happy to help. I'll be in the CGL booth on Friday from 14:00 to 18:00 for demos, but I'd be happy to show up early and meet you there.
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Aug 6 2008, 12:34 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301 |
Excellent. Thanks so much for these generous responses. I'll PM each of you by the end of the week with my new cell number and we can play it by ear at the Con. Thanks again!
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Aug 6 2008, 02:08 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
There will be a few of us at the Meet & Greet, so we could probaby hook up during that and doa group chat session as well if needed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aug 6 2008, 03:15 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301 |
Fantastic. One more reason to look forward to Adamu's event. (And yes, I'm also bringing my cards!)
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Aug 6 2008, 05:28 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Awesome, this should be quite the little gathering (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aug 8 2008, 07:05 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 28-March 05 From: NA/UCAS/IN/ Member No.: 7,246 |
I wouldn't mind helping with your research either. I'll be there Saturday, just not available from noon to 3 pm, which oddly corresponds with the SR and Battletech meetings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But PM me and we can set up a meet.
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Aug 8 2008, 07:13 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 21-March 08 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 15,800 |
Racoondog! I don't know if I am a suitable subject, since you already know a great deal about my personal and gaming history, but yeah I'll do an interview. Actually, maybe all of that will be to your advantage.
Don't forget, the loser Thursday night sleeps on the floor. HA! |
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Aug 9 2008, 06:38 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301 |
Jack, You were already on the list, I just hadn't informed you yet! And yes, I'll see about contacting the hotel for some extra pillows so that you'll be more comfortable on the floor.
I've sent PMs to everyone on this forum who's voiced an interest in being interviewed. However, I'd be happy to contact any other volunteers should more folks want to meet. Thanks to everyone so far! |
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Aug 11 2008, 01:53 PM
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Technomancer Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,638 Joined: 2-October 02 From: Champaign, IL Member No.: 3,374 |
QUOTE (raccoondog @ Aug 9 2008, 12:38 PM)  ... And yes, I'll see about contacting the hotel for some extra pillows so that you'll be more comfortable on the floor. Point for his side... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Aug 18 2008, 02:59 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301 |
My heartiest thanks to all of the gamers who I was able to interview at the Con. Your assistance was more appreciated than you can know, and I loved meeting people so dedicated to the gaming community. For those I wasn't able to meet up with due to confusion or time issues (I'm home today and wish I could have stayed like Adamu until Monday morning!) perhaps we can talk at GenCon 2010 or whenever it is that I can afford to make it there next. Again, my sincere and heartiest thanks to all who helped with this project. - Raccoondog
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Aug 18 2008, 05:31 PM
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MechRigger Delux Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,151 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Hanger 18, WPAFB Member No.: 1,657 |
Sorry I missed out on actually sitting and talking with you "officially", but I enjoyed the gaming time! As a side-note... there's way more time to talk with folks at Origins, but not as many of us there (right now)
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Aug 19 2008, 05:47 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 8-December 06 Member No.: 10,301 |
Caine, I was also bummed a bit that we didn't actually get a conversation on tape, and unfortunately I can't make Origins due to job constraints. Hopefully at a future Gen Con we can chat officially, and play another round of cards. - R
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