Modacon 2010

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I honestly don't see any indication that you guys will be able to pull this off or get any backing whatsoever. How do you expect to attract mod teams, dev studios, middleware developers, or sponsors? What assurance can you provide that this will be worth their effort, or that anyone will actually show up? You have nothing to show but a logo.

For Mod Teams
Modacon needs your support. Without donations and booth payments.... By hosting a booth at Modacon, your mod will be exposed to hundreds of guests....

What makes Modacon worth the effort? How is a few hundred extra people potentially checking out the mod worth the time, money, and energy? Doesn't the internet provide a signifcantly larger, more accessible audience for a fraction of the cost and effort?

For Middleware Providers
We ask that you purchase a booth to support the event and advertise your product.

First, they're advertising to a very small audience. Second, the audience that would make the effort to travel to the event and would actually be inclined to purchase middleware is probably already aware of their products, so the advertising doesn't accomplish anything.

For Game Studios
As booth registrations fill up, Modacon will be packed with potential hires.

How can you prove to the studios that a significant number of talented modders will even show up? What about Modacon is significantly advantageous over other avenues of networking, recruitment, and hiring?