So, FCFS at an undisclosed time on a server that cannot handle the loads is cruelly stressful and totally unnecessary. There are better methods - I've seen a few discussed on the forum's already. Jury's reasonable, but cost-restrictive, sure; limited-window lottery and third-party systems I think are worth considering also.
You said it yourself - you don't have the tools to test your servers with the kinds of loads that artist alley signups inflict. You aren't equipped to do this. Personally, I'd rather see you move to third-party software and up the price of a table to recoup the cost of moving. But this is painful to watch, and painful to experience. This is not how you get the best crop of artists.
The wheel is broken. Fix it.
Please fix this
Anime would be nothing without art. This forum is here for artists to discuss the art show and artists' alley.
Jump to
- General Convention
- ↳ News and Announcements
- ↳ General Questions
- ↳ Anime Music Video Contest
- ↳ Artists' Forum
- ↳ Guest of Honor Discussion
- ↳ Live Game Programming
- ↳ Masquerade / Cosplay
- ↳ Cosplay Groups and Gatherings
- ↳ Skit Discussion and Recruitment
- ↳ Cosplay Help and Advice
- ↳ Other Programming
- ↳ Panel and Workshop Programming
- ↳ Video Game Programming
- ↳ Video Programming
- Community
- ↳ Anime Boston 2024 Memories
- ↳ City of Boston Information
- ↳ Find a Friend
- ↳ Rooms and Roommates
- ↳ Rides and Carpooling
- ↳ Hometown Anime Fans
- ↳ Clubs, Colleges, and Other Schools
- ↳ Other Conventions and Events
- ↳ Older Anime Boston Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2023 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2022 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2019 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2018 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2017 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2016 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2015 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2014 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2013 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2012 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2011 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2010 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2009 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2008 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2007 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2006 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2005 Memories
- ↳ Anime Boston 2003 & 2004 Memories