Need a Host

[ysabetwordsmith]

We need a host for a November fest.  Is anyone interested?

EDIT 10/21/17: shadowcat will be hosting "Through Space and Time."

Comments

[shadowcat]

What does being a host entail?

Okay ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

1) Pick a theme. It can be anything you like, or you can choose one or more prompt lists from the Bingo Card Generator.

2) Make a list of prompts, or copy one from the generator.

3) Make a public card.

4) Post to the community with the public card and a description of your fest. Some people like to include parameters for winning prizes, or unusual bingo patterns, etc.

5) Keep an eye on the community while the fest is running. Usually they run for one month. Sometimes people ask questions or the fest otherwise needs attention.

It's usually not a large amount of work. I encourage you to try it! So far nobody else has spoken up.

Re: Okay ...

[shadowcat]

Sure, I'm game. I may not come up with a concrete theme until tomorrow after I have slept, but I'd like to host. :)

I don't know what I could offer for prizes, though.

Re: Okay ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Sure, I'm game. I may not come up with a concrete theme until tomorrow after I have slept, but I'd like to host. :) <<

Woohoo! Thank you for pitching in. I'll make a note of this.

Tomorrow will be fine. Try thinking of favorite ideas or worthy causes. People have come up with all kinds of fascinating things. If you get stuck, do check out the lists already on the generator.

>> I don't know what I could offer for prizes, though. <<

Most people have made digital banners. A few have done other things. If you scroll through previous fests, you can see examples.

Re: Okay ...

[shadowcat]

You're welcome. I love this community so the chance to help out is awesome.

I am very bad with art stuff, but I can probably get one of my art-inclined friends to help me make banners. :D

Re: Okay ...

[vexed_wench]

Hi I thought I would share the banner maker I use when I make them when I host.

It is easy and free ;)

excuse the ugly link but it's late.

http://bannerfans.com/banner_maker.php

Have fun hosting!

Re: Okay ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> You're welcome. I love this community so the chance to help out is awesome. <<

Yay! I'm happy to hear that.

>> I am very bad with art stuff, but I can probably get one of my art-inclined friends to help me make banners. :D <<

Prizes aren't required. Most folks who do them will pick something they enjoy making and are good at. But asking a friend to help is fine too! They are fun to collect.

Re: Okay ...

[shadowcat]

I am thinking of the theme through Space and Time... with one card of squares relating to measures of time, one dedicated to space or things close to that... and one card of the two combined.

Does that sound too insane?

Re: Okay ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

That sounds cool! We tend to get a multi-card fest once or twice a year. Often these are made with smaller cards, like 3x3 instead of 5x5, so that folks who want to play all the topics can do so without overloading. The Bingo Card Generator has a toggle for size. If you want to see an example, check the Valentines Fest.