FAQ
The Con
Why did you cancel Spoilercon 2020?
The planning committee considered several criteria in deciding whether we should continue planning an in-person event. Here are those criteria:
1. There are no existing laws, statutes, and guidelines in Oregon that prevent the event from occurring.
2. Attendees can reasonably be assumed to be safe attending and participating.
3. The convention is likely to reflect well upon our community, planners, and podcasters.
4. The convention is likely to promote better, stronger relationships between community members
5. Sufficient members of the planning committee are able to attend the event.
In-person gatherings of more than 25 people are banned in Oregon by executive order until at least September, and the governor has indicated that larger events will not be allowed until there is a treatment or vaccine in place. Even if the state of Oregon did allow such events, Spoilercon is an event that does not allow for physical distancing, and in the absence of a treatment or vaccine for Covid-19 (not expected to be in place by October) we do not believe we can hold the event at the level of safety we would require. Moving forward with such an event, when many other events for the fall have already cancelled, would not seem to reflect well upon our community. Finally, many members of the planning committee are in households with at-risk members, and would not be able to attend an event like Spoilercon in October. It is for these reasons that we made the decision to cancel the in-person event.
Is there going to be an online con?
Yes! The planning committee has already started working on putting together an online event to bring the community together on the weekend of October 2-4, 2020. One event is already confirmed: Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, the narrators of the Wheel of Time audiobooks, will be joining us. More events will be announced as our planning continues. Stay tuned to our newsletter and this FAQ page for the latest updates.
How can I participate in the online con?
There will be a separate registration process for Spoilercon 2020 Online. Those of you who have chosen to roll over your registration from the Portland event will already be signed up. If you did not roll over your registration, or are new to Spoilercon; you will need to register. Registrants will receive additional information on how to access the con server. This will be a separate, unique server just for Spoilercon 2020. Stay tuned for more details.
Will there be a registration fee for the online con?
Yes. Although we won’t be able to provide cookies or venue space, we are still putting a lot of work into making this event fun and worthwhile for you! Plus, there is still some overhead cost associated with putting on this event. 50% of the registration funds will be donated to this year's charity.
When will we know more about the online con?
Very soon! The planning committee is hard at work behind the scenes, figuring out how to make the best con we can under the circumstances.
Will there be swag or tshirts to go with the online con?
We are working on those details right now. Stay tuned to the newsletter for updates.
Will there be Spoilercon 2021?
Absolutely! In fact, we are already working with our venue to plan for an in-person event in Portland in 2021.
Do you have dates for 2021?
Unfortunately no. When we do, they will be announced through the newsletter. Are you signed up to receive it yet?
Is this basically JordanCon on the west coast?
No. This is an event that celebrates Fox and Raven Media and, in particular, the WoT Spoilers Podcast and its fan community. While we will have lots of great events, opportunities to meet virtually and chat with awesome people, and discussions of all things Wheel of Time, our event is much smaller than Jordancon, and not as broad in scope.
Registration
If I registered for the in person convention, can I get a refund?
Yes, you have several options regarding your registration fee! YOU MUST SPECIFY YOUR CHOICE FOR EACH PURCHASED TICKET BY JUNE 15, 2020 OR YOU WILL BY DEFAULT HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE ROLLED OVER TO 2021.
You must email us at spoilercon@gmail.com by June 15, 2020 to tell us which of the below options you would like to pursue for the ticket(s) you have purchased. Email us your name, the Option you are choosing (1 or 2), the paypal-linked email address you used to buy your tickets, and the number of tickets you purchased. We will check this information against our records and process any refunds by July 15, 2020.
Option 1: Rollover to 2021 and Registration for Online Con
You can rollover the full amount of your 2020 registration fee to the 2021 event. Your fee will be considered paid in full for 2021 even if the registration fee for that event goes up. You will also automatically be registered for the online con with no additional fee. Note: if you do not contact us by June 15, this will be the default option that will apply.
Option 2: Full Refund
If you do not wish to register for the online con, you can request a full refund of your Spoilercon registration fee.
Lodging
Do I need to call the hotel to cancel my reservation?
If you made a hotel reservation under the Spoilercon block, you do not need to take any action. The hotel is canceling all the Spoilercon hotel reservations. We anticipate the cancelations should be finalized in the next week or two. If you did not reserve by asking to be put in the Spoilercon block, if you would like to confirm your cancellation, or if you have general questions, you will need to call the hotel at (+1) 866-845-4647 to cancel your reservation. As no one was charged at the time of the reservation, you will not need a refund.
Transportation
I already bought my airline tickets to Portland. What now?
If you’ve already made airline reservations, contact your travel agent or airline to see what your options are to cancel your travel arrangements. Many major airlines have adopted more generous policies on changing or cancelling tickets. Spoilercon itself does not assist with cancelling travel plans.
Why did you cancel Spoilercon 2020?
The planning committee considered several criteria in deciding whether we should continue planning an in-person event. Here are those criteria:
1. There are no existing laws, statutes, and guidelines in Oregon that prevent the event from occurring.
2. Attendees can reasonably be assumed to be safe attending and participating.
3. The convention is likely to reflect well upon our community, planners, and podcasters.
4. The convention is likely to promote better, stronger relationships between community members
5. Sufficient members of the planning committee are able to attend the event.
In-person gatherings of more than 25 people are banned in Oregon by executive order until at least September, and the governor has indicated that larger events will not be allowed until there is a treatment or vaccine in place. Even if the state of Oregon did allow such events, Spoilercon is an event that does not allow for physical distancing, and in the absence of a treatment or vaccine for Covid-19 (not expected to be in place by October) we do not believe we can hold the event at the level of safety we would require. Moving forward with such an event, when many other events for the fall have already cancelled, would not seem to reflect well upon our community. Finally, many members of the planning committee are in households with at-risk members, and would not be able to attend an event like Spoilercon in October. It is for these reasons that we made the decision to cancel the in-person event.
Is there going to be an online con?
Yes! The planning committee has already started working on putting together an online event to bring the community together on the weekend of October 2-4, 2020. One event is already confirmed: Kate Reading and Michael Kramer, the narrators of the Wheel of Time audiobooks, will be joining us. More events will be announced as our planning continues. Stay tuned to our newsletter and this FAQ page for the latest updates.
How can I participate in the online con?
There will be a separate registration process for Spoilercon 2020 Online. Those of you who have chosen to roll over your registration from the Portland event will already be signed up. If you did not roll over your registration, or are new to Spoilercon; you will need to register. Registrants will receive additional information on how to access the con server. This will be a separate, unique server just for Spoilercon 2020. Stay tuned for more details.
Will there be a registration fee for the online con?
Yes. Although we won’t be able to provide cookies or venue space, we are still putting a lot of work into making this event fun and worthwhile for you! Plus, there is still some overhead cost associated with putting on this event. 50% of the registration funds will be donated to this year's charity.
When will we know more about the online con?
Very soon! The planning committee is hard at work behind the scenes, figuring out how to make the best con we can under the circumstances.
Will there be swag or tshirts to go with the online con?
We are working on those details right now. Stay tuned to the newsletter for updates.
Will there be Spoilercon 2021?
Absolutely! In fact, we are already working with our venue to plan for an in-person event in Portland in 2021.
Do you have dates for 2021?
Unfortunately no. When we do, they will be announced through the newsletter. Are you signed up to receive it yet?
Is this basically JordanCon on the west coast?
No. This is an event that celebrates Fox and Raven Media and, in particular, the WoT Spoilers Podcast and its fan community. While we will have lots of great events, opportunities to meet virtually and chat with awesome people, and discussions of all things Wheel of Time, our event is much smaller than Jordancon, and not as broad in scope.
Registration
If I registered for the in person convention, can I get a refund?
Yes, you have several options regarding your registration fee! YOU MUST SPECIFY YOUR CHOICE FOR EACH PURCHASED TICKET BY JUNE 15, 2020 OR YOU WILL BY DEFAULT HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION FEE ROLLED OVER TO 2021.
You must email us at spoilercon@gmail.com by June 15, 2020 to tell us which of the below options you would like to pursue for the ticket(s) you have purchased. Email us your name, the Option you are choosing (1 or 2), the paypal-linked email address you used to buy your tickets, and the number of tickets you purchased. We will check this information against our records and process any refunds by July 15, 2020.
Option 1: Rollover to 2021 and Registration for Online Con
You can rollover the full amount of your 2020 registration fee to the 2021 event. Your fee will be considered paid in full for 2021 even if the registration fee for that event goes up. You will also automatically be registered for the online con with no additional fee. Note: if you do not contact us by June 15, this will be the default option that will apply.
Option 2: Full Refund
If you do not wish to register for the online con, you can request a full refund of your Spoilercon registration fee.
Lodging
Do I need to call the hotel to cancel my reservation?
If you made a hotel reservation under the Spoilercon block, you do not need to take any action. The hotel is canceling all the Spoilercon hotel reservations. We anticipate the cancelations should be finalized in the next week or two. If you did not reserve by asking to be put in the Spoilercon block, if you would like to confirm your cancellation, or if you have general questions, you will need to call the hotel at (+1) 866-845-4647 to cancel your reservation. As no one was charged at the time of the reservation, you will not need a refund.
Transportation
I already bought my airline tickets to Portland. What now?
If you’ve already made airline reservations, contact your travel agent or airline to see what your options are to cancel your travel arrangements. Many major airlines have adopted more generous policies on changing or cancelling tickets. Spoilercon itself does not assist with cancelling travel plans.
