Ambassador Report - May 2003
Ambassador: Matt Clouser

1.Retail/Player Information from your area:

Retailer Scene: There are still NO stores in my area that support STCCG products and activities.  As I reported staring in January, Hastings is no longer reserving space for me for my monthly demos - mainly because I haven't had any attendees at a public demo since October.  They still allow me to show up and do small demos, but on a space available basis.    

CCG Scene:  CCG Scene:  CCG activity remains low in the area - Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic are the most prominent.  There is a LARGE Yu-Gi-Oh gathering on Thursday evenings at Hastings - our local entertainment "super-store". 

Magic players have started open play Saturdays at Hastings - so far the response has been fairly decent, and they are looking towards reviving the tournaments in town.

STCCG remains dead - no player base and little interest.


2. What have you done "For Love Of The Game" in the past month?:

Another disappointing month for STCCG.  I made an announcement (through my email list) for a demos on May 10th and 24th. Manged to get a high school student to sit down for a demo on the 24th - see comments below.

Tournaments: None

Demos: Two.  There was no interest on my May 9th Demo, but had one person sit down for a demo on May 24th.  He was a local high school student who occasionally plays Magic.  He had played LOTR last year, but only had the cash to support one game.  After the demo, he thought the game was "okay" but really didn't like Star Trek as a theme.  I offered to give him a "starter" set (basic Fed and Klingon decks) I had put together so he could show his friends.  He wasn't interested.  So I gave him my contact information and asked him to pass it on to anyone interested.  Not much, but the best bite I've had in a while ...


3. What new target (store, gaming clubs, special event) are you planning to establish contact with in the next month to promote Decipher games. What plans are you making to help current stores become more self-sufficient?

Same story, different month.  My 1E players have showed NO interest in 2E, and I have not been able to attract new blood to the game.  A dedicated venue or retailer is what's needed and I do not have one.  I'm still holding out fot the possibility that a new game store may open locally.  However, I was supposed to have heard from one of the gamers behind this effort - his email address is no longer functioning, and he hasn't returned my calls. 


4. Feedback on Special Promotional events held that month…successes, shortcomings, suggestions for improvement, player/retailer comments

POSITIVE

Nothing ...

NEGATIVE

Not much interest in either STCCG or Star Trek in general.


5. Retailer Store(s) or venues you have run your demos/tournaments:

None ...


Until next month....

Matt Clouser
STCCG Ambassador
San Angelo, Texas USA