What gamer doesn\u2019t want to host the ultimate game day at their home?\u00a0\u00a0 We\u2019ve all had friends and family over for various gaming events.\u00a0 Some events end up being more formal than others and others are more memorable.\u00a0 Eventually, most gamers will want to plan and host an amazing game day that all their friends will talk about for months.<\/p>\n
How does one go about this though?\u00a0 The answer is preparation <\/strong>and expectations<\/strong>.\u00a0 There are a few general categories of things that we will explore below, but each category will still be influenced by the real forces behind creating an epic home gaming day, preparation and expectations.\u00a0\u00a0 We will then go over some tips, tricks and do\u2019s and don\u2019ts that can help anyone flesh out their game day.\u00a0 Lastly, each category will finish off by throwing out a few ideas on how to take those tips and tricks from good to totally epic!<\/p>\n I know, I know\u2026this isn\u2019t a wedding.\u00a0 We\u2019re gamers, damn it!\u00a0 However, there are still many things we as gamers need to take into account before inviting others to our home; this is where preparation comes in.\u00a0 Think about whom you are inviting and what you are attempting to accomplish with your game day.\u00a0\u00a0 Consider some of these questions:<\/p>\n Man I hate it when I show up for a full day of gaming, ready to dive in and\u2026 find out one of the other players is going to be \u201cfashionably\u201d late.\u00a0 A schedule that is set up and communicated to guests before the big game day will go a long way towards avoiding the above issue as well as many others.\u00a0 The trick here is to plan out the schedule and then be clear with your guests as to the expectations for that schedule.\u00a0 Now I should mention here that having a schedule doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you are going to run a by-the-minute event; you can have a loose schedule.\u00a0 The important thing here is that you don\u2019t have a bunch of people show up at your house with different expectations.\u00a0 If you\u2019re just interested in inviting a bunch of people over for \u201cgeneral\u201d gaming and to play whatever tickles your fancy, you might be surprised at how helpful it can be to have a basic schedule outline.\u00a0 Consider some of the questions below:<\/p>\n Wait, didn\u2019t I already talk about food in the scheduling section?\u00a0 Yes, I did.\u00a0 You can take the fact that this is its own section as an underscore to its importance.\u00a0 As I\u2019ve said, food is very important to fuel your gaming and to make sure everyone has a great time.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s make sure your guests note it as a highlight and not a miss.\u00a0 Consider below:<\/p>\n This part is probably the most important.\u00a0 This is the idea that when your guests arrive, your home is ready for them with everything they need to game all day without distraction.\u00a0 This section focuses more on preparation, but there\u2019s still some expectation thrown in for good measure.\u00a0 Let\u2019s consider some of the questions below:<\/p>\n These are just a few ideas, and I\u2019m sure there are many more out there.\u00a0 Remember to set expectations and be prepared!\u00a0\u00a0 Be sure to leave your own ideas in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Invitations<\/h2>\n
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