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#1 Online conventions are a good idea
Online conventions don’t compete with offline conventions. They make convention going far more accessible to gamers and they help the community stay healthy. Online convetions are safe, fun and a great way to make new gamer friends.
#2 Online tabletops work for RPGs
Have you tried gaming over Google Hangouts yet? Yes, it’s true – it doesn’t work for everyone and it certainly depends on your group but those same words could be used to describe the the tabletop experience. With Google Hangouts, Skype, or smiliar you have a free video experience that lets you see people’s faces, lets the GM throw in surprise sound effects, game in confort and be socialable.
#3 ConTessa is happening and last year people tried to donate
This isn’t an attempt to turn crowd funding into cash. ConTessa already has history, will happen anyway and by backing you’re supporting the gaming community.
#4 Pledges make the convention better
Each time you reach a pledge tier you get access to cool stuff but you’re also ensuring the convention has swag to give out to attendees. This is a great system; you can be sure your pledges are helping the convention be better.
#5 The rules make sense
ConTessa asks that you’re not political. This isn’t a convention just for women. You can turn up and have fun if you’re a bloke. You’re just not allowed to make cam-girl jokes, accuse people of being fake geeks or ask the GM what it’s like to be a women controlling a tribe of orcs.
