>>42341867
This. I had a potentially fun idea to play a game with some pony sprites modded in and take suggestions from chat. Just never got around to making the sprites. I had a couple other ideas for panels, but they'd require a lot more effort on my part.
>>42341785
Perhaps it could be that after being exposed to the grandeur of Mare Fair, in combination with this being the fifth or sixth board con, our humble little event doesn't seem as special anymore. The novelty has worn off a little. Of course, I'm sure people will miss it if it goes, like all things people take for granted. You have to also consider people are getting older. University students who may have hosted panels back in the early cons might be too busy with their careers or even families now.

>what could be done to help things for next year?
The best thing to do would be to spend more time preparing panels and making trailers/advertisements for panels. Conceptually simple, but it does take effort. Magic can happen in a panel that's done on the spot, but it can also be done in a panel that's planned out. People should be encouraged to make silly little trailers for their panels to build hype. Even if it's a simple shitpost video, that still takes some effort and will build some interest (they could also easily be linked in the spreadsheet).

People just need to know that a dumb idea with effort behind it is likely going to be a ton of fun.