Rob Wilson from Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy shares his experience planning and running events, including the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy event. He discusses the challenges of finding a venue, managing remote management, and the importance of community sentiment in the Legacy format. He also talks about the financial aspects of organizing events and the impact of the Grief card on attendance. The conversation covers various topics related to running community-driven Magic: The Gathering events, specifically focusing on the recent Buffalo Chicken Dip Legacy Open. Rob discusses the challenges faced by the organizer, including low sign-ups, the dominance of certain decks, and the impact of the pandemic. He also touches on the importance of community support and the need for better communication and responsiveness from Wizards of the Coast. Despite the difficulties, the event was ultimately successful, thanks to the organizer's dedication and the community's support.Chapters00:00 Event Planning and Venue Selection18:59 The Importance of Community Sentiment26:20 Balancing Work and Personal Life29:43 The Impact of Decision-Making on Event Attendance32:15 Challenges of Low Sign-Ups and Dominant Decks38:27 Improving Communication with Wizards of the Coast49:22 The Future of Buffalo Chicken Dip53:33 The Importance of Community in Community-Driven Events56:09 Balancing Organizing and Playing in Events59:46 The Maturity of the Legacy CommunityJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE