18 February 2011

34th Annual AMFS--First Impressions

LOCATION: EXCELLENT! Easy access, right off of I-85. Beautiful appointments. Plentiful, well laid-out parking: no long walks to the entrances.

HALLS: Awesome! Spacious; very professional atmosphere. Amenities (water, coffee) throughout. Limited access points = higher degree of security.

Lighting in the Exhibit Hall was a C/B depending on your location. Not bad, but I've seen better-including the last venue. I couldn't help but get the feeling that the lights could have been "amped-up" some (i.e., dimmer switches?). We'll see what it's like tomorrow. . .

OVERALL: 4-4.5/5. Every new location is going to have a "break-in" period. This one is no different. Having said that, the staff was very professional and courteous; and the amenities were plentiful and conveniently accessible. I think AMFS made a great selection, and I hope things continue to evolve to the satisfaction of both parties.

PS--There were six tables dedicated to Fantasy. That amounts to just short of one whole side of a row. By the time I left this evening (~2000), Fantasy entries had already spilled into the Saturday overflow tables. . . and some of the BIG guns had not yet arrived!

Remember, Registration is open until Noon tomorrow!

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