BtC – Marcus Ross on conventions
Behind the CardboardSeries
In this episode of Behind the Cardboard, host Ellie Dix sits down with designer Marcus Ross for a deep dive into the world of conventions and trade shows in the tabletop industry. They explore what makes different conventions unique, how to define a “successful” con experience, and practical strategies for getting the most out of each trip. Marcus shares tips on avoiding overbooking, thoughts on tools like Tabletop Simulator, and the joys and challenges of traveling internationally for events. A helpful, engaging guide for designers and creators navigating the convention circuit.
Episode Outline
0:00 Beginning of Show
0:50 End of Intro
6:00 Introductions and the differences between different conventions and trade shows
14:00 What signifies a successful convention; how do you get the most out of the convention?
22:00 Some top tips to create successful convention trips
31:00 TableTop simulator, what do we like and not like?/ Importance of not overbooking
38:00 Traveling outside of the country for conventions or seeing friends and family
44:00 Final questions
45:00 Outro
45:00 End of Show
In this Episode
Marcus Ross - @MarcusRoss
