traveller wrote:
Not to pour rain on those who are suggesting late Oct-Nov dates, but there are a number of factors you are missing.
I think Traveller has it right. The NFL expects to put their schedule out in Mid-May this year. My guess is there won't be an in-person con at all this year. Not to pour rain on those who are suggesting late Oct-Nov dates, but there are a number of factors you are missing.
- Volunteers: The bulk of the staff roles are filled by volunteers. With many of those in the college age range you will have issues with not enough people.
- NFL: Its not just the ICC that needs to be free, but also Lucas Oil. Until the NFL puts out a schedule you won't see any real dates.
- Weather: Midwest weather in the fall is chilly. Average Oct-Nov high/low 65/43 - 51/34. Rainfall in Aug and Oct is about the same, but in Nov it gets wetter. While these temps might not be a big deal to those from the north and midwest, those from the west and south will find this puffy jacket weather.
- Setup time: Its not just the 4 days of the con. The con is open to the public for 5 days (Wed badge day) in addition there are setups that need to be done so you are looking at a time of Monday-Sunday)