The "Intro to RPGs" events were mostly a bust - with six seats available in each event, only one ticket sold for one of the three, and the buyer of that ticket, while very nice and a pleasure to roleplay with, was not a newbie at all and was more interested in trying out Savage Worlds, the game system I was using. (For the record, we played anyway and had a pretty good time.)

The "RPGs for Kids" events, on the other hand, were a big hit. All tickets sold out completely, and everyone had a grand time. I ran TOON and Faery's Tale, and both events were a good mix of kids and adults. As I recall, none of the players, kids and adults alike, were familiar with the game being played, and only a few had ever roleplayed before - but all of them picked up on the rules and concept of roleplaying right away. Personally, I consider that the best possible outcome.

It should go without saying - but I'll say it anyway - that I will be organizing even more of the "RPGs for Kids" events for Origins 2008. Hope to see you there!