Quoted from Aurich:Because they're building a game from scratch, not hanging out detailing out a cabinet? That takes a lot of time, and that's time that isn't being spent on much more important things. It's an in-progress prototype, not an entry into a contest. I don't have one on order, I have no skin in the game, but if I did I'd much rather they were spending their time designing and building the game than detailing out something for a show.
Edit: Not trying to pile on you BTW!
Right! Prototype games at shows should be treated and reviewed as such with constructive criticism!