Winter War FAQ
Updated April 15, 2008- Where is Champaign, Ilinois?
- Where are the Hawthorn Suites?
- What about other lodging?
- Where are the nearby restaraunts?
- Are there any other conventions in the area?
- Why don't you have {insert name of company or game} events at your convention?
- Why don't you have movies for non-gamers at your convention?
- Why don't you get some game designers as guests, or hold seminars?
- What happened to Al Conrad?
- I would like to sell games, cards, artwork, etc at Winter War. How do I reserve some space for a booth?
- I would like to run a game or two next year at Winter War. What do I need to do?
- What is your refund policy if I can't make it?
Q: Where is Champaign, Ilinois?
A: Click Here for a map!
Q: Where are the Hawthorn Suites?
A: Click Here for a Map!
Q: What about other lodging?
A: Check out Yahoo Maps Here!
Q: Where are the nearby restaraunts?
A: Check Yahoo Maps Here!
Q: Are there any other conventions in the area?
A: Check out These Links!
Q: Why don't you have {insert name of
company or game} events at your convention?
A: More than likely, we didn't have anyone who wanted to run that
kind of event this last year - contact us immediately about
running that game for our next Winter War!
Q: Why don't you have movies for non-gamers
at your convention? A:
Commercial fees for movie display is very expensive; it is not
as simple as getting a VCR and playing a tape - that is illegal,
and while you probably won't get caught, if we do, we are just a
student organization at heart, and not millionaires. Q: Why don't you get some game designers
as guests, or hold seminars? A:
If you want to go to a seminar, or see a designer formally, go
to a convention like GenCon or Origins. We believe that Winter
War is here to PLAY GAMES. Successful game designers want a per
diem fee, as well as room and board, plus often, a companion,
paid for, as well as travel expenses. We provide a quality
environment to play games, not feed businessmen. Q: What happened to Al Conrad? A:
He's still here! He is the Convention Treasurer, and he also runs our live auction! After
the WW20 (1993) convention, Al decided to take a break and let someone younger sweat the
small stuff. I (Don McKinney) opened my mouth. Q: I would like to sell games, cards,
artwork, etc at Winter War. How do I reserve some space for a booth? A:
See our Dealer Policy webpage. Q: I would like to run a game or two next
year at Winter War. What do I need to do? A:
See our Judges Policy webpage. Q: Hey - didn't you guys call yourselves
the University of Illinois Conflict Simulation Society? A:
As of Winter War 35, we no longer have a direct connection to the University, and
the Conflict Simulation Society no longer exists as a student organization. Q: What is your refund policy if I
can't make it? A:
We've long said, "You can't have a Winter War without snow!"
So, while all refunds are at the Convention Chairman's discretion, generally we only issue
refunds for event cancellations or schedule changes.
Besides, we have had game designers at Winter War for years -
they come to play games, and they game with the public; I
personally find playing with the "GODS" more rewarding
than paying homage to them.
HOWEVER, as of WW31, attendees who are called up for active military service will be issued
refunds without question. Our convention wants to support our friends, our soldiers, and see
them come back, so we can play games with them again!