Diesel wrote:Same sort of thing that the hope chest does? I've not been in for a while, to buy 'megic cerds' but when we talked to her I wasn't aware of much of a MGT community in Kdy.
Diesel wrote:There is also the gaming thing at the abbotshall church every Sunday which is pretty much full of people playing warhammer (but your probably already aware of that).
Dave wrote:I suspect people are most likely to go wherever they can get what they want for the cheapest and least inconvenience. Personally I've either shopped in Dundee, or in Edinburgh when Dundee has failed to have what I wanted. But then I have a car, making such trips relatively easy. I have no idea what public transport to Kirkcaldy is like compared to Dundee.
Dave wrote:As far as I am aware, there's only Highlander and GW in Dundee - both catering to distinctly different types of "gamer" (although obviously not mutually exclusive). That said, and I presume you're already aware of this, it's quite likely you'll have equal, if not greater competition from online stores. I personally prefer to buy from a local shop - even if it is more expensive (certainly for MtG) - I've seen two game shops close in St Andrews after only a couple of years each - and I think it's important, certainly from the pov of gaming communities, to support local retailers.
Dave wrote:From the fact that you're going to have gaming space, it appears that you're aware of the community aspect. So then it's a matter of gathering information from others about what would attract them as users of the shop space - and as customers. Which is obviously what you're trying to do here.
Jono wrote:There's a Wargaming club running out of Leuchars? I should have probably known about that! Oh well...
Jono wrote:In terms of WARsoc, the main issues are value for money and support. Community surrounding a gaming shop is of course valuable. However, the society already provides a social hub for gamers to some extent. I'm interested in doing whats best for the society, which means we need good value for money on the products purchased (Affiliation to the Students' Association actually requires that I find the cheapest means of doing things before spending the society's money). In terms of support, we'd be interested in whatever you could offer. I'm not talking about sponsorship (Although that would certainly be welcome). We have events, including our annual convention, which could really benefit from having a hobby shop to hand.
Jono wrote:Also, Interest in games tends to wax and wane (Warhammer is currently non-existent after a short spring two years ago. Popularity for MTG exploded last year, and is still strong). Support from a local retailer (for example, with taster sessions, competitions, and other goodies), would be a brilliant way of bucking, if not softening that trend. If I think of anything else I'll let you know.
Jono wrote:Also, If you fancy coming along to a meeting of WARsoc, we meet on Wednesdays at 20.00 in the Students Association. The society email is wargames@st-andrews.ac.uk . If you're interested, could email me in advance to let me know you're coming so we can show you in and sort out a guest pass.
Jono wrote:As for Wednesday, You're welcome to come either time. Just let me know before hand so that I can stay downstairs and sign you into the Union.
Jon.
Frank wrote:Note there's also the Dunfermline/Glenrothes populations to keep an eye on too. IIRC Dunfermline's only gaming resource is Abbey Models, which stock a limited variety of GW materials and a much larger supply of generic model stuff.
Frank wrote:I know Mrs B from the Hope Chests (Kinross, Kirkcaldy) has been a approached a fair few times with regards to Warmachine's folks and some other 'less popular' (i.e. non-GW) wargames manufacturers but has maintained that there's simply not enough demand. (In fairness, I wonder just how representative the Abbotshall[Lang Toun Hive] is of local wargamers, there's a fairly big club in Dunfermline, at least.)
Frank wrote:Anyhow, I'd be inclined to say "I want muffins and coffee" in an almost Black Books style. Which is to say: I'd be quite keen on frequenting a venue that is:
- 'Open late'. Both for myself (a student), the schoolkids and the workers in general, access to a well stocked gaming environment (big tables with decent chairs for RPGs, 6'*4' tables with scenery for Wargames ideally) after hours is of no small interest. It'd be difficult to regulate the crowd (i.e. to prevent it being an afterschool club or youth group), but something nice, wholesome and catering to a variety would be excellent.
- Access to or permission to 'bring in' food/drinks (non-alcoholic, presumably). Being near a coffeeshop would be decent too, or simply maintaining an urn and some mugs etc.
Frank wrote:Well, that's just idle wishing. Stuff to think about, hmm?
Jono wrote:SABRE will be at the beginning of March. Basically so its two or three weeks into semester two.
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