[mch2021-terrain] Terrain layout: ideas and constraints

[Stef Louwers]

I have added some points to the list below. On Tuesday 29 December we 
have our first meeting, I'll let you know if that yields some additional 
requirements or wishes.

On 24-11-2020 20:45, Ruud Koolen wrote:
> Dear Team:Family,
>
> It's high time we got going on getting a rough version of the MCH2021 terrain
> layout together.
>
> Despite the mantra of copy/paste/improve, the plan is not to use the layout
> from SHA2017 as an authoritative baseline. Many things have changed since
> four years ago, and many lessons were learned; so we are going to take a
> fresh look at the space we have and how to fill it, taking into account new
> opportunities, new restrictions, and feedback about what worked well and what
> did not.
>
> In that context, I'd like to hear what your team would like the terrain layout
> to look like. What big space-using things are you going to be organizing,
> that need a spot? And does your team have strong opinions about where those
> things should go, or where other general-purpose things should go relative to
> each other? Are there things that need to be close to other things, or far
> away from other things, or with access to particular infrastructure, for your
> team to be able to do its job? And are there such constraints that are not
> strictly necessary, but which would be very convenient if it can be arranged?
>
> I have given my best estimates of the answers to the questions, listed below;
> but these are certain to be complete. If you could send me a mail with all
> the things I inevitably missed, I'd be much obliged. General feedback on what
> you'd like to see changed, or what worked very nicely last time and what you
> would like me to not touch, are also very welcome.
>
> If mail is not sufficient, and you'd like to talk it over in more detail
> and/or draw things on whiteboards, ping me on IRC and we'll set something up.
> Or join tomorrow's mumble meeting, and yell at me.
>
> On the topic of tomorrow's mumble meeting, I would be very happy with some
> ideas, wishlists, and inspiration about terrain layout from a broad audience.
> So by all means, join the discussion tomorrow, and tell me all about what
> needs to move and what should stay right where it is, and why.
>
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>> What big space-using things are you going to be organizing, that need a spot?
> - Family village camping area
> - Workshop tents
> - Playground equipment
>
> We would like to use the fields Babbage, Boole and Clarke. Where Babbage will be for camping and some playground for smaller kids.
> The workshop tent for older kids will be on Clarke, together with some larger outdoor play equipment (thinking about the bamboo sticks from SHA).
> The play tent will be on Boole, together with some camping and playground equipment.
>> And does your team have strong opinions about where those things should go,
>> or where other general-purpose things should go relative to each other?
>> - Family Village needs to be at a place that is reasonably secluded, enclosed,
>> and quiet.
>> - Family Village needs nearby toilets, and preferably also showers.
>> - Workshop tents and playgrounds close to Family Village proper.
>> - The workshop tent for older kids and a field for outdoor activities should be at an accessable location, so we get seen / get visitors.
>> - Not next to open water for safety reasons.
>> - Sufficient power on all fields.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>> Team:Terrain