# Asmodee does the right thing‽ **URL:** \ **Category:** Boardgames\ **Created:** [25 May 2021 09:59 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806 "2021-05-25T09:59:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/rogerbw/32/3_2.png) [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 09:59 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/1 "2021-05-25T09:59:43Z")
Asmodee have said to Gen Con “have the physical event all you like, but we aren’t going to be there”. I think this is the first action I’ve seen them take that was inconsistent with maximising short-term profit. > **[Pandemic, Catan and Pathfinder RPG publishers pull out of physical Gen Con...](https://www.dicebreaker.com/events/gen-con-2021/news/asmodee-paizo-withdraw-gen-con-2021)** > > Asmodee and Paizo to focus on digital offering Gen Con Online. ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 11:56 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/2 "2021-05-25T11:56:49Z")
From Reddit > If Horrible Guild or CGE did this I’d be like “sensible, thank you xxx”. > > But if Asmodee do anything I’m like _fuck you Asmodee._ lol There’s apparently quite few other bigger names dropping it as well. I wonder if it’s a slow shift to conventions where playing matters more.(Massive Hyperbole there) ---
**Author:** ![pillbox](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/pillbox/32/1031_2.png) [@pillbox](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/pillbox)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 12:07 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/3 "2021-05-25T12:07:44Z")
I chalked it up to them looking at insurance coverage for any employees they sent. But maybe it was just a standup move 🤷‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![KIR2](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/kir2/32/1391_2.png) [@KIR2](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/KIR2)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 12:37 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/4 "2021-05-25T12:37:18Z")
I’m wondering if Asmodee will do the ‘E3 thing’ of using this as an excuse to start their own independent con next year separate from Gen Con. Maybe even do a parallel event in a nearby centre for the full on E3 copycat. The only thing holding them back is that a lot more space is needed for board games compared to video games, so is it worth the expense for a big power play? “We didn’t do Gencon last year and everything was fine” is a very business excuse to use for shareholders. ---
**Author:** ![yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/yashima/32/21481_2.png) [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 12:38 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/5 "2021-05-25T12:38:40Z")
I saw that same exact reddit comment… A broken clock is right twice a day. Just because for once they do the obviously right thing (is it though? I have no idea, here several large scale events are still being planned to happen), doesn’t mean that I am not still miffed about the way they do business or treat customers or shops. ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 12:43 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/6 "2021-05-25T12:43:08Z")
But they’re distinctly not equal in my head. I suspect it the insurance issue flagged above more than anything ---
**Author:** ![RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/rogerbw/32/3_2.png) [@RogerBW](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/RogerBW)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 13:50 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/7 "2021-05-25T13:50:58Z")
> [@yashima](#): > > here several large scale events are still being planned to happen The general feeling among people I know round here is “why not just admit that Essen Spiel isn’t going to happen”. Do people feel differently in Germany? (I know nobody with any enthusiasm for the socially-distanced UK Games Expo, either publishers or buyers.) ---
**Author:** ![yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/yashima/32/21481_2.png) [@yashima](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/yashima)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 13:55 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/8 "2021-05-25T13:55:52Z")
We refuse to give up hope… It is not like we think it is a brilliant idea to have a large indoor event in fall… Personally, when I switch on my rational side for a moment I know I should not even consider going because vaccinations or not… unless they severely restrict number of visitors it is just a bad idea™ Apparently, Wacken was canceled… last I know from the festival we have tickets for from last year that one is still on. We are in a different stage of pandemic than UK. Our vaccination campaign is still on a steep upward trajectory and we have yet to get to the point where we realize it won’t magically make covid disappear anytime soon. Ps: also US seems to be leveling out at 50% vaccinations. Despite getting there early that just isn’t enough and may also play a role. Here it is expected we’ll get to 70-75% easily if there is enough vaccine and from numbers that are to be delivered in the coming months there will be enough. Pps: so the Spiel website says nothing except the date and tickets will be available in August. ---
**Author:** ![bruitist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/bruitist/32/31788_2.png) [@bruitist](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/bruitist)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 14:35 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/9 "2021-05-25T14:35:47Z")
> [@RogerBW](#): > > I know nobody with any enthusiasm for the socially-distanced UK Games Expo, either publishers or buyers. Yeh, I’m not even considering going to it. Thought Bubble in November is a hopeful maybe. A lot can happen in 6 months - good or bad. Though it’s not looking good as the government have just (stealthily??) advised people don’t leave Leicester ☹ ---
**Author:** ![KIR2](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/kir2/32/1391_2.png) [@KIR2](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/KIR2)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 14:40 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/10 "2021-05-25T14:40:04Z")
I’m waiting for the ‘don’t leave Bolton’ notice to extend to the rest of Greater Manchester, as it has for the last year. 😫 ---
**Author:** ![mr.ister](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/mr.ister/32/1836_2.png) [@mr.ister](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/mr.ister)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 14:59 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/11 "2021-05-25T14:59:40Z")
The team behind SPIEL are pretty vocal about their conviction that the convention is going to happen this year. I’m curious if Asmodee will issue a statement regarding Essen as well. I couldn’t say how SPIEL and GenCon compare but the former is known for overcrowded hallways and way too many people in general. I can’t really imagine that it’s actually going to happen, but I guess we’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/user_avatar/discussion.tekeli.li/raged_norm/32/21570_2.png) [@raged\_norm](https://discussion.tekeli.li/u/raged_norm)\ **Post date:** [25 May 2021 18:49 UTC](https://discussion.tekeli.li/t/asmodee-does-the-right-thing/2806/12 "2021-05-25T18:49:50Z")
Bizarrely the government went from an apparent legislation to advice to completely removing it within a day. I’d be shocked but given this government _stops due to forum etiquette_