If you missed the “Grind and Whirr,” the public feedback session we host at the closing of each Clockwork Alchemy, here is a partial list of the notes from attendees.
Gaming
- Enjoyed seeing TTRPGs on the schedules.
- Were confused and thought all games required signups
- Did not see the signup requirements for some workshops
- Need more mid-length games (about 1 hour to play)
- A game guide for the game library would help attendees select games to play
- Generally need more infrastructure around gaming, like a mini gaming con inside the larger con
Authors
- Having authors on panels helps attendees learn about their works
- Liked the Basilisk’s Book Shop
- Missed Author’s Alley and a dedicated space for authors to do readings
Bazaar
- The bone vendor was popular
- Need more signage directing people to the smaller vendor room
- Request for a tea and candle vendor
- Request for lobster tail bustles (monster tails would be appreciated too)
- Appreciated that the incense vendor sealed their wares to contain the smell
- Request for a parasol/holster vendor
- More household items
Main Foyer
- The custom drinks were fun
- Mocktail versions were appreciated
- Have 3 custom drinks so you could try one each day of the con
- Request prettier signage for the cocktails and mocktails
- The mobile bar outside the ball room was good
- The socializing space outside the ball room was good
- Snacks outside the ball room would be good
- Annoyed the bar didn’t take cash
- One person thought the mocktail wasn’t worth the price
Sessions
- Presenter didn’t know the timing requirements for their session
- Might need more people to help turnover rooms and orient presenters on timing between sessions
- It wasn’t clear to presenters where to plug in to the HDMI
- Need more/better ways to alert attendees that some sessions require a signup
- Have a waiting list for sessions that require signup
- Allow for more time for more complex sessions to turn over (e.g. if there’s a lot of equipment)
General
- The Tea Parlour was wonderful
- Wish the group photo didn’t conflict with other scheduled events
- The group photo could use more organization
- Need more info on channels outside of Facebook and Instagram, such as BlueSky and Discord