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CONTESTS


Q:   Can I be a guest judge for the ________ contest?


A:   No. Ancient City Con doesn't have judging panels for ANY of its contests. Winners are voted on by the attendees of the convention in every contest. Staff members of the convention only vote in the event there is a tie that needs to be broken.


COSTUMES


Q:   Is my costume OK? I'm not sure about _______.


A:   Email us a picture of it to ancient_con@yahoo.com and we'll be more than happy to tell you if it's OK within the convention & hotel rules.


Q:   Can I have a Nerf gun as part of my costume?


A:   Yes, however, if you are firing it at the convention you will be asked to leave without a refund. Leave the ammo at home.


Q:   Can I bring a radio/boom box as part of my costume?


A:   Yes, however, if the radio is disturbing other attendees/staff of the convention in any way (i.e. a single complaint) you will be asked to shut it off. If you refuse, you will be asked to leave the convention area.


GAMING


Q:   Do I have to pay to play the games?


A:   No. All you need is your badge you purchased to get into the convention. Unless specifically stated in the game description such as a CCG booster draft or charity tournament. Otherwise, all scheduled games are free to play and are usually “beginner friendly” to teach people how to play. Each game has a sign-up sheet unless it is listed as “open play”. All scheduled games have “con swag” prize support available.


Q:   What does “Open Play” mean?


A:   “Open play” games are ones that are usually setup for people to play during the scheduled time that do not require a gamemaster to run them. For example console video gaming. “Open play” games do not have any prize support. There is also no game sign-up for “open play” games they are first-come-first-serve.


Q:    How do I reserve a seat in a game prior to the convention?


A:   First, you must be pre-registered for the con. Second email us the games you would like to play in (no more than 1 per session) to ancient_con@yahoo.com If you are, mailing in your registration you can also send in the game reservation form at the same time. “Open Play” games cannot be reserved. Otherwise, there will be sign-up sheets at the convention for all games on a first-come-first-serve basis.


Q:   Will there be tables available for open gaming?


A:   Yes. Please check with a convention staff member before beginning an open game at a table just to be sure that there isn’t something assigned there already. Staffers can also create a sign-up sheet for open gaming as well. There is no prize support available for open games.


REGISTRATION


Q:   Do I have to pre-register?


A:   Only Dealers, Creator's Alley participants, Gamemasters,  Discussion Panel Leaders must pre-register in order to receive their discounts and have their events put onto the schedule. Otherwise, pre-registering gives you a discount on your admission price vs. paying the full door price, a pre-printed badge, and allows you to reserve seats in gaming.


Q:   Are tickets available for sale at the convention?


A:   Yes. Tickets are available for purchase on both days. Cash only.


Q:   I'm paying via Paypal....Do I still need to mail in a form?


A:   Not unless you are a Dealer or Creator's Alley participant. Dealers and Creator's Alley participants will still need to mail (or scan & email) the signed authorization even if they pay via Paypal. Regular attendees who pay via Paypal can also reserve games via email to ancient_con@yahoo.com


Q:   I am paying online via Paypal how do I buy multiple tickets?


A:  You will need to click on the Paypal “Add To Cart” buttons until you have the appropriate quantity. When buying multiple passes please email us the names you would like on the extra badges along with the Paypal transaction ID#. Multiple badges will need to be picked up by the name of the purchaser.


Q:   I don’t have a Paypal account is there another way to buy online?


A:   No. You don’t actually need a Paypal account in order to use the Paypal checkout. Otherwise, you will need to print out a registration form and snail mail your registration with a money order or bank cashier’s check, OR pay with cash at the door on either day of the convention.


Q:   I pre-registered already, but haven't received my badges/shirt. When do I get them?


A:   Badges and shirts are not mailed out. Everything you purchased through pre-registration will be waiting for you at the Registration desk when you arrive at the convention. You will need to have a photo ID available in order to pick up.


Q:   Somebody else is buying my tickets for me. What do I need to do to get them?


A:   The tickets will be filed under the name of the person who actually paid for the tickets at Registration. They may only be picked up by the purchaser unless instructions are given otherwise by the buyer PRIOR to the convention. Email those instructions to ancient_con@yahoo.com


Q:   Do you give out special press passes for members of the media?


A:   Yes. Please contact ancient_con@yahoo.com to discuss.


Q:   Do I need to mail in the pre-registration form?


A:   Only if you are paying by cashier’s check or money order.


MISCELLANEOUS


Q:   My question wasn’t answered by this FAQ.   Who do I contact?


A:   Contact ancient_con@yahoo.com with “ACC Question” in the subject line so that if it accidentally goes to spam, we can find it.


Q:   Are t-shirts pre-order only?


A:   No. There will be a limited quantity of t-shirts available for sale at the convention.   If you need a size that is larger than 2XL, it is best to pre-order.


Q:   What time does the convention start?


A:   The convention opens to the public at 12:00 pm on Friday and 8:00AM on both Saturday and Sunday. A Master Time Schedule will be online shortly after pre-registration closes.


Q:   Can we send you fliers or other promotional materials to distribute to your attendees?


A:   Yes. We have a “Free Stuff” table where attendees can pick up ads and promos. Please email ancient_con@yahoo.com before sending.


Q:   Can I purchase an ad in your program book if I am not attending the convention?


A:   Yes.




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