I think we should keep everything as simple as possible. Voting: Choose one; most votes wins. Maybe give a "None of the Above" option. I don't want NOTA to win in the first year, but this is another way to encourage participation (and measure participation). If someone plays all three but doesn't like any of them, then we will at least know they played them all if they submit a NOTA ballot. Having people rank all three choices might actually discourage participation. If they don't know if they'll have a chance to play all three, they might skip it rather than risk submitting an "incomplete" ballot. Name: I remember Kristin posting a picture of the Lab Report with "Ice Awards" listed. I prefer the name ICE Awards for the reasons I listed previously. Rules: We should have several copies of the rules for each game. If two groups want to play at once, they'll each need a copy, and we need to have one copy to lose. For that matter, someone should have a master copy hidden away in case they all get lost or stolen. Also, the copies we lay out should clearly be marked that they stay in the Lab so people don't mistakenly think they can take them. Semi-finalists: I think we should keep the focus on the finalists, and only bring those games to the contest. Plus, less work for everyone. Equipment: Everything we need should be available in the Lab, so I wouldn't worry about that part. Anti-ballot-stuffing: There might be some confusion between badge number and Test Subject numbers. Plus, do we want to require someone get a Test Subject number if they don't already have one? I don't know. Maybe it's okay. Maybe we could say "Badge number or Test Subject number" and let them put either one. I'm not really worried about cheating. We have three good games, and frankly, I don't really care which one wins. If we have them specify something, whatever that is, then it stops the obvious, blatant cheating, and I think that will be enough. I definitely think we shouldn't impose upon the TDs or any other working rabbits/Looney-Techs on this. Ballots: There's no task for make ballots. Email ballots: Ryan's GeekList said that Bryan is coordinating. Can you receive email at Origins, Bryan? What about GeekMail? I think we should set the deadline for email/online ballots to be the night before, so we don't have to worry about getting online access at the last minute. I'm local (and commuting), so if it's a problem maybe we could have people send their stuff to me. I could check my email/BGG on Saturday before I go downtown for the day. Posters, award, everything else: You guys are doing a great job, and I won't get in your way. Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to help either, but I'll do what I can on-site. Schedule permitting. - Jeff