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How to sanction/order events at a FLGS

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#1
rutherford
Nov 05, 2008 0:05:38 So, I've got a lot of people interested in LFR and RPGA play at my local gaming store, plus, I've got the store owner excited about RPGA in the store (this'll be something new for the store). We need help though, how do we sanction the event? I understand there is a retail option on the sanctioning page when you order a module. However, the owner would like to ensure that he gets credit for housing RPGA events because it helps him maintain Gold Store rating from Wizards. Would he still get credit for the event if I sanction it, or does he have to sanction it? And if he sanctions it, would he have to also order all the modules or is there a way for him to sanction it and then allow me to select and download the appropriate modules? It would be much easier if I could order the modules myself, obviously.

Anyways, thanks for all your help!
#2
telvin3d
Nov 05, 2008 0:18:35 I believe that he gets credit as long as your location information is correct. I know my FLGS owner has been getting a bunch of reward stuff based on the millions of games being run in his store, and he sure isn't doing any sanctioning.
#3
WolfStar76
Nov 05, 2008 5:08:28
So, I've got a lot of people interested in LFR and RPGA play at my local gaming store, plus, I've got the store owner excited about RPGA in the store (this'll be something new for the store). We need help though, how do we sanction the event?

warfteiner wrote a TERRIFIC pictorial guide to sanctioning events. I've included it in the RPGA FAQ at the top of this very forum. I highly recommend you check it out.

I understand there is a retail option on the sanctioning page when you order a module. However, the owner would like to ensure that he gets credit for housing RPGA events because it helps him maintain Gold Store rating from Wizards. Would he still get credit for the event if I sanction it, or does he have to sanction it?

I'm really not sure how this part works. I know that when I sanction my retail events, my FLGS is/was already in the database. Your best bet, so far as I can tell, would be to have the owner check with his WotC Sales Rep for details. I'll poke around a little and see if I can get any specific answers, but I'm doubtful.

And if he sanctions it, would he have to also order all the modules or is there a way for him to sanction it and then allow me to select and download the appropriate modules? It would be much easier if I could order the modules myself, obviously.

Anyways, thanks for all your help!

Part of sanctioning an event is choosing the module(s) for the day.
#4
mistimp
Nov 05, 2008 16:40:37 Hi,

I run monthly game days at our FLGS. Make sure you put in the correct address for the store in the location field AND when you order the event put the phone number that the store has on file with Wizards in the place where it asks for YOUR phone number.

Amy
#5
rutherford
Nov 05, 2008 17:12:46 Thanks guys,

I've already sanctioned home events so I'm familiar with sanctioning events, the issue was making sure that the retail store was getting credit with wizards for hosting RPGA events. Sounds like I can still sanction the events on my own, and as long as I get the address right, the store will get the credit it needs. I'll try it tonight and write if there are any issues.
#6
warfteiner
Nov 05, 2008 18:29:23 I can confirm the following:

1 - Have your FLGS owner/manager/goat-in-charge contact his WotC sales rep and confirm his standing (Bronze/ Gold/ Deep Mauve/ etc) as a retail outlet. Have the owner state that there are sanctioned WotC events being run in the location as "Store-level" events.

2 - Order and sanction ALL - yes, ALL ALL ALL! - events that will be hosted at the store... as "Retail" or "Gameday" events. Very very important that this happens. You can order them *from* anywhere, as long as the location field is identical to the listed address for the retail outlet.

3 - ..... er... play some stuff. With people. And then roll some dice.

4 - Report the event, get the Rewards for the DM & players, and let the nice folks that run the store know how everything is going. Be sure to pick up after the group; rewards and Gold standings are nice but messy gamers lead to store-less gamers.

Yay!

- warfteiner.
PS: Gimme pie.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 rutherford Nov 05, 2008 0:05:38	So, I've got a lot of people interested in LFR and RPGA play at my local gaming store, plus, I've got the store owner excited about RPGA in the store (this'll be something new for the store). We need help though, how do we sanction the event? I understand there is a retail option on the sanctioning page when you order a module. However, the owner would like to ensure that he gets credit for housing RPGA events because it helps him maintain Gold Store rating from Wizards. Would he still get credit for the event if I sanction it, or does he have to sanction it? And if he sanctions it, would he have to also order all the modules or is there a way for him to sanction it and then allow me to select and download the appropriate modules? It would be much easier if I could order the modules myself, obviously. Anyways, thanks for all your help!
#2 telvin3d Nov 05, 2008 0:18:35	I believe that he gets credit as long as your location information is correct. I know my FLGS owner has been getting a bunch of reward stuff based on the millions of games being run in his store, and he sure isn't doing any sanctioning.
#3 WolfStar76 Nov 05, 2008 5:08:28	So, I've got a lot of people interested in LFR and RPGA play at my local gaming store, plus, I've got the store owner excited about RPGA in the store (this'll be something new for the store). We need help though, how do we sanction the event? warfteiner wrote a TERRIFIC pictorial guide to sanctioning events. I've included it in the RPGA FAQ at the top of this very forum. I highly recommend you check it out. I understand there is a retail option on the sanctioning page when you order a module. However, the owner would like to ensure that he gets credit for housing RPGA events because it helps him maintain Gold Store rating from Wizards. Would he still get credit for the event if I sanction it, or does he have to sanction it? I'm really not sure how this part works. I know that when I sanction my retail events, my FLGS is/was already in the database. Your best bet, so far as I can tell, would be to have the owner check with his WotC Sales Rep for details. I'll poke around a little and see if I can get any specific answers, but I'm doubtful. And if he sanctions it, would he have to also order all the modules or is there a way for him to sanction it and then allow me to select and download the appropriate modules? It would be much easier if I could order the modules myself, obviously. Anyways, thanks for all your help! Part of sanctioning an event is choosing the module(s) for the day.
#4 mistimp Nov 05, 2008 16:40:37	Hi, I run monthly game days at our FLGS. Make sure you put in the correct address for the store in the location field AND when you order the event put the phone number that the store has on file with Wizards in the place where it asks for YOUR phone number. Amy
#5 rutherford Nov 05, 2008 17:12:46	Thanks guys, I've already sanctioned home events so I'm familiar with sanctioning events, the issue was making sure that the retail store was getting credit with wizards for hosting RPGA events. Sounds like I can still sanction the events on my own, and as long as I get the address right, the store will get the credit it needs. I'll try it tonight and write if there are any issues.
#6 warfteiner Nov 05, 2008 18:29:23	I can confirm the following: 1 - Have your FLGS owner/manager/goat-in-charge contact his WotC sales rep and confirm his standing (Bronze/ Gold/ Deep Mauve/ etc) as a retail outlet. Have the owner state that there are sanctioned WotC events being run in the location as "Store-level" events. 2 - Order and sanction ALL - yes, ALL ALL ALL! - events that will be hosted at the store... as "Retail" or "Gameday" events. Very very important that this happens. You can order them from anywhere, as long as the location field is identical to the listed address for the retail outlet. 3 - ..... er... play some stuff. With people. And then roll some dice. 4 - Report the event, get the Rewards for the DM & players, and let the nice folks that run the store know how everything is going. Be sure to pick up after the group; rewards and Gold standings are nice but messy gamers lead to store-less gamers. Yay! - warfteiner. PS: Gimme pie.