Recently, discussion has taken place on the Great Lakes e-group addressing the lack of alternative miniatures gaming events at Great Lakes conventions in the past. The Great Lakes Board of Directors is interested to know what the membership thinks regarding this issue. Pleae photocopy the form below and return it to Brian O'Leary, 184 N Union St, Delaware, OH 43015. Alternatively, you may e-mail your survey answers to: bcoleary@worldnet.att.net.

Alternative miniatures gaming events are defined as games that use fantasy or science fiction armies or magic. It does not refer to hypothetical scenarios based on historical events, or non-historical engagements between historical armies.

1) Should Great Lakes allow alternative gaming in the form of alternative miniatures events at its conventions. If so, what percentage of the total number of events should be permitted?

a. Less than 10%
b. 10% to 25%
c. 26% to 50%
d. Unrestricted, i.e., no limits on games or formats
e. No alternative gaming at GL events

2) If alternative games were allowed in ANY percentage would you refuse to attend?

3) If alternative games were allowed, what is the MAXIMUM percentage that you would tolerate at any Great Lakes convention before you would consider not attending?

a. less than 10%
b. 10% to 25%
c. 26% to 50%
d. Unrestricted alternative gaming wouldn't bother me at HMGS events

4) How important is this issue to you?

a. Vital. It may determine whether or not I remain an Great Lakes member.
b. Important. It may decide which conventions I attend within Great Lakes.
c. Of interest. I'd like to see something done on the subject.
d. Huh, who me? I don't really care one way or the other. (NOTE: this option can also be signified by not participating in this poll.)

5) Are you subscribed to the Great Lakes members e-group?

6) If you are not subscribed, do you visit the e-group site on the web?

7) What one thing would you most like to see added to Great Lakes conventions?

Survey Results