Flights of Foundry 2023 Feedback

We want to make sure Flights of Foundry 2024 is the best it can be. That means finding out what you thought about 2023. Please fill out the form below to share your feedback. If you want to remain anonymous, leave the name and contact fields empty. If you would like a followup from the convention, we will need to have a contact method for you.

First Name

Last Name

Discord ID

Form Length(Required)

There’s a lot of information we’d like, but we also want to respect your time, so there are two versions of this form. If you’re pressed for time, please use the “two minutes or less” version. If you have more time, the other form will still be pretty quick but goes into a bit more depth about your experience.

Two minutes or less

A little more than that

Please select all the ways you participated in the convention.(Required)

Attendee

Panelist

Presenter

Chill-n-Chat Host

Workshop Leader

Dealer

Sponsor

Event Support / Volunteer

Overall, did Flights of Foundry meet your expectations?(Required)

It was amazing

It was better / more than I expected

Everything was adequate

It was fine, but I’m disappointed

This did not end up being what I wanted

I didn’t end up participating

Which aspects of Flights of Foundry do you have feedback for?(Required)

Accessibility

Panels or Presentations

Workshops or Chill-n-Chats

Activities (games, hangouts, meetups, parties)

Dealer’s rooms

Discord

Accessiblity Questions

Please indicate which of the following apply to your accessibility experience at Flights of Foundry

Check all that apply

I interacted with the accessibility team

I did not know how to reach out to the accessibility team

I did not know there was an accessibility team

My accessibility needs were met

I had accessibility issues related to captioning

I had accessibility issues related to screen reader compatibility

I had accessibility issues related to other visual elements

I had accessibility issues not listed here

Please describe any accessibility issues you had, or feedback you have regarding accessibility

Panels and Programming

In what ways did you interact with or participate in programming at Flights of Foundry?(Required)

Watched panels / presentations

Appeared on a panel or presentation

Participated in the Discord

What were some of your favorite panels at Flights of Foundry?

What panels didn't work for you, or didn't turn out to be what you expected based on the title and description?

Who were your favorite speakers, presenters, or panelists at Flights of Foundry?

Are there any speakers, presenters, or panelists at Flights of Foundry who could use some improvement, or were scheduled for items to which they weren't well-suited?

What topics or types of programming would you like to see more of next year?

Workshops and Chill-n-Chats

In what ways did you interact with or participate in limited seating activities at Flights of Foundry?(Required)

I attended a workshop or chill-n-chat

I led a workshop or chill-n-chat

I entered the lottery but didn’t get a seat for a workshop or chill-n-chat

Please select all that apply to your experience of limited seating activities at Flights of Foundry

I missed a session I wanted to attend

I had a good time

I had fun

I learned something new

I knew where to go and what to do

I understood what was expected of me

I was confused

I would do this again next year

What were some of your favorite limited seating activities at Flights of Foundry?

Please share any issues or problems with workshops or chill-n-chats

Please share any feedback on the lottery system

What topics or types of workshops would you like to see next year?

Activities

Anything that wasn’t a panel, presentation, workshop, or chill-n-chat was an activity. Activities include hangouts, parties, the pet slideshow, pitch sessions, meetups, etc.

How did you interact with Activities at Flights of Foundry?(Required)

I participated in an activity

I was the leader / organizer of an activity

My suggestion didn’t make it to the schedule

I did not participate in any activities

I did not know about activities at Flights of Foundry

Please select all that apply to your experience of Activities at Flights of Foundry

I missed a session I wanted to attend

I had a good time

I had fun

I learned something new

I knew where to go and what to do

I understood what was expected of me

I was confused

I would do this again next year

Please share any feedback on this year's activities

What suggestions or ideas do you have for activities for Flights of Foundry 2024?

Dealer's Room Questions

In what ways did you interact with or participate in the Dealer's rooms at Flights of Foundry?(Required)

I participated only in the Dealer’s rooms

I interacted with vendors in the Dealer’s rooms

I browsed dealers from the Flights of Foundry webpage

I browsed dealers highlighted in convention emails and social media

I did not know about Dealers

Please indicate all the ways you indicated with dealers during Flights of Foundry

I made purchases during the convention

I made purchases after the convention

I made no purchases

I signed up for mailing lists

I followed dealers on social media

I recommended a dealer to a friend or acquaintance

I asked a dealer questions about their products or services

I did not interact with the dealers

If you didn't interact with dealers or make a purchse, please let us know why

I couldn’t afford anything on offer

I meant to but forgot or couldn’t follow through

I wasn’t sure how to make a purchase

None of the vendors were interesting to me

What types of vendors would you like to see next year? What changes to the dealer's rooms would help you browse and make purchases?

Discord

How did you participate in the Dream Foundry Discord during the convention?

I asked for / received technical or logistical support

I asked for / received support from the Safety team

I participated in the social channels

I participated in the discussion of programming

I browsed or participated in the non-convention channels

I mostly lurked

I made great connections and met new people

I didn’t participate in the Discord

If you didn't participate in the Discord, please let us know why

I didn’t know about it

I don’t like Discord

I couldn’t figure out how to make an account

I had trouble with my account once I made it

I was overwhelmed by the Discord

I didn’t see a point to the Discord

Please check all that describe your experience of the Dream Foundry Discord during Flights of Foundry

The Discord enhanced my experience

The Discord was my favorite part

I’m now more interested in the Discord

The Discord diminished my experience

I would have preferred to skip the Discord

I’ve had better experiences on other Discord

What ideas or suggestions do you have for the Discord for next year's convention?

Safety

Did you reach out to or contact the Safety team at any point?

Yes

I didn’t know about the Safety team

Please share any feedback you have about the Safety team

If you did not know about the Safety team, please suggest what we could do next year to raise awareness.

How do you feel about your interaction with the Safety team?

My concern was not addressed or I was not responded to

I was responded to but the response was inadequate

The response was satisfactory

The response made me feel encouraged and valued

Why didn't you contact the Safety team?

I never had anything to report or share

Nothing felt like it was “big” enough to involve Safety

I didn’t think I would be taken seriously or listened to

There was a person on the Safety team I don’t trust

The way the Safety team handled a different incident discouraged me

Please indicate your overall feelings about the Safety Team

I knew how to reach out to the Safety Team

I did not know how to reach out to the Safety Team

I felt like the Safety Team was there for me

The Safety Team felt absent

The Safety Team felt appropriately proactive

The Safety Team felt too intrusive or aggressive

I trusted the Safety Team with my needs and concerns

I did not trust the Safety Team with my needs and concerns

Which, if any, were the best parts of Flights of Foundry?

Accessibility and accommodations

Panels and presentations

Meetups and hangouts

Chat and conversation on the Discord

The dealer’s rooms

The opportunities I learned about

The overall atmosphere and culture

The people I met and interacted with

Nothing felt particularly good

Which, if any, areas need to be improved?

Accessibility accommodations

Panels and presentations

Hangouts and meetups

Workshops and chill-n-chats

Conversation on the Discord

The dealer’s rooms

The overall atmosphere and culture

Nothing felt in need of improvement

How did the convention's Time system work for you?

I couldn’t figure it out

It was a struggle but I made do

It was fine

It was better than other systems

It was amazing!

I didn’t attend any convention events

Dealer & Sponsor Questions

Which, if any, quantitative benefits did you see as a result of your presence at Flights of Foundry?

An increase in sales

An increase in website traffic

An increase in newsletter signups

An increase in business inquiries

Other quantitative gain

None

Which, if any, of the following apply to your experience as a Dealer or Sponsor at Flights of Foundry?

I knew what was expected of me

I felt like I connected with my audience

I knew who to reach out to for assistance

Participating was worth what I paid for the the opportunity

Participating was worth the time I spent on it

I would do this again

Please share any feedback about this year, or requests for next year, that would make participating in Flights of Foundry more effective for you.

How did you feel about the communication and support from Flights of Foundry?

Check all that apply

I was fully informed by email communication in advance

I was missing critical information ahead of the convention

Flights of Foundry social media fully informed me

I received too much email from the convention

I found the Discord Survival video helpful

I didn’t know about the Discord survival video

I knew where to go on the Discord to get help

I did not know how to get help on the Discord

The Discord support was very helpful

I did not get the help I needed when I asked for it on Discord

How would you describe the overall atmosphere of Flights of Foundry?

Check all that apply

Awkward

Confusing

Efficient

Friendly

Hostile

Informative

Inspiring

Intimidating

Lively

Overwhelming

Professional

Quiet

Supportive

Welcoming

What contributed to that atmosphere?

Followup?

Check this box if you would like somebody from Flights of Foundry or Dream Foundry to follow up with you about something you’ve shared here. Please make sure you’ve entered contact information if you’ve requested followup.

Followup

Other Feedback

Please enter any clarification or details to things you marked above. If you’ve requested followup, please specify what you’d like the followup to address.

I would like to be added to the Dream Foundry mailing list

Our monthly newsletter usually goes out on the last Thursday of the month. Occasionally we send extra email about the contests or the convention.

Yes, please

I would like to be contacted about working on next year's convention

Yes, please