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Title: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <01-23-11/1638:38>
I've got my badge, yes I do!

I've got my badge, how 'bout you?   ;D

Badges went on sale today.  Who else is snatchin' one up and planning on the trip to Indy this summer?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/1821:37>
Oh yeah, I've got my badge.

Now to wait until the Event Catalog comes up. ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/1821:51>
Got my four day badge now just have to register for a room on Tuesday...at noon.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-23-11/1827:37>
Good luck folks.  :)  And I'll see ya there!
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/1836:38>
This year shooting for staying at the Embassy or one of the other hotels directly across from the convention center. Do the room rates for those hotels jump much...on average they are $350 a night.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/1844:07>
The Housing Bureau lists the Crowne Plaza, Indy Marriot, JW Marriot (the new pretty-pretty where the bulk of Catalyst games are being scheduled (http://community.gencon.com/forums/p/25206/277769.aspx#277769)) and the Hyatt Regency as starting between $178-$189 a night (about $225-$230 after taxes). They are all less than a block from the Convention Center.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Jadehellbringer on <01-23-11/1850:13>
May be there, may not. Depends on how finances are looking later this year, but if I do go I'll A) likely be working for Catalyst again, and B) will look forward to seeing you all for a game or two!
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/1857:20>
Housing Bureau...where is their website at? I don't seem them...  >:(
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/1903:47>
Housing Bureau...where is their website at? I don't seem them...  >:(
If you go to the GenCon registration page, there should be a link to the housing bureau. Registrations open Tuesday at noon.

Link to Housing Registration (https://www.genconreg.com/root/housing)
Link to GenCon Housing Information (http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/attendees/travelhousing.aspx)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <01-23-11/1905:10>
Me and my buddies got our room a while ago, and just decided to avoid the Gencon housing block entirely.  I always hated playing refresh-race while trying to get into a room, and watching the available room get farther and farther away.  We've got too much wargame stuff to lug around (and then try to keep an eye on while playing other stuff) to have a room too far away.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/1912:48>
They've actually updated the Passkey system this year so that the room you're trying to get will be "blocked off" for ten minutes as you go through the registration process. And the JW Marriott has added a bunch more rooms to the tally.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: topcat on <01-23-11/2031:22>
Yep!  Possibly even running some SR4...  ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/2114:57>
Housing Bureau...where is their website at? I don't seem them...  >:(
If you go to the GenCon registration page, there should be a link to the housing bureau. Registrations open Tuesday at noon.

Link to Housing Registration (https://www.genconreg.com/root/housing)
Link to GenCon Housing Information (http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/attendees/travelhousing.aspx)

Thanks!

So is it best to simply register online or call in for places like the JW Marriott?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/2127:24>
Housing Bureau...where is their website at? I don't seem them...  >:(
If you go to the GenCon registration page, there should be a link to the housing bureau. Registrations open Tuesday at noon.

Link to Housing Registration (https://www.genconreg.com/root/housing)
Link to GenCon Housing Information (http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/attendees/travelhousing.aspx)

Thanks!

So is it best to simply register online or call in for places like the JW Marriott?
My compatriots and I are using the Housing Bureau, mostly because of the GenCon discount.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/2136:59>
Well I am a big fan of discounts! Means that I can spend more money on buying games and miniatures!!! I have always gone to Gencon last minute so I have never used the Housing Bureau before.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-23-11/2148:52>
Random note for anyone going and considering fighting for rooms...

We're going to be recruiting GM help shortly.  I really should have done this already, but I've been crushed with stuff.

ANyways, I'll have more details soon, but...  GMs can get housing with the block of GM rooms we reserve, and get a large portion of the hotel room comped if they GM enough hours. 

And we need lots of GMs.  We're always short handed.  And I'm ambitious.

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-23-11/2156:31>
If memory serves that takes a significant commitment as to the number of games/hours running games...I used to lose my voice by the end of conventions. At my advanced age not sure that I am up for that!  ;) Still good to know though.

The SR meet and greet is still on Wednesday night?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-23-11/2205:37>
Probably.  THere will also be a couple other meetings for Freelancers and the Missions comittee as well.

And it's not THAT bad, but...  It is a bit of a committment to GM.  Hotel room I think takes 20 hours.   Like I said, I'll post full details soon.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-23-11/2246:11>
I have to figure out my plans, I volunteered for 2 sessions with Pathfinder Society last time, and I'd like to volunteer some more... But it all depends on what's going on.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-24-11/1000:03>
Hopefully this year I will finally be able to stay at a hotel across from the convention center so that I can get in on some after hours gaming (the big drawback to waiting to the last minute is the boony hotels). August seems so far off right now...on this brisk -13 degree day in CNY.

Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-25-11/1253:09>
Well, I was able to book a room at the JW Marriott...so I feel a considerable sense of relief that I am going to be across from the convention center. All in all...not a bad experience...I give it a thumbs up!  ;D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1318:07>
Yay! My friends and I got into JW Marriott as well!

Sleep? Who needs sleep? We'll be 'running through the wee hours.



*Note, FastJack is an old man. He brain may want to do this, but we (his body) are going to collapse on him at about 11:30/Midnight.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Outrider45 on <01-25-11/1346:59>
Yay! My friends and I got into JW Marriott as well!

Sleep? Who needs sleep? We'll be 'running through the wee hours.

Not in the room we got FastJack as the ban hammer on late night gaming will be dropped by the boss...i.e. the wife!


BTW, would the chummers on the board going to GenCon like to meet up one day to chat and whatnot?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Usda Beph on <01-25-11/1350:19>
I can't go to GenCOn angain this year :'( But I will have a house... with cable!

A positive point if you can guess the artist who sang that line. (Not you Chaotic!) :-*
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Usda Beph on <01-25-11/1350:38>
I can't go to GenCon again this year :'( But I will have a house... with cable!

A positive point if you can guess the artist who sang that line. (Not you Chaotic!) :-*
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-25-11/1410:00>
We have a semi-official Shadowrun Meet & Greet on Wednesday Night at the Claddagh, a bar near the convention center, every year.  Usually starting around 8 and closing the place down.

Another good meet up spot is at the "What's Up With Shadowrun" seminar, which is usually on Friday or Saturday afternoon.

Otherwise, many of us are going to be in or around the CGL Shadowrun room (Which MAY be in the JW Marriot this year, we hope) most of the weekend, either playing or running things. 

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1431:07>
We have a semi-official Shadowrun Meet & Greet on Wednesday Night at the Claddagh, a bar near the convention center, every year.  Usually starting around 8 and closing the place down.

Another good meet up spot is at the "What's Up With Shadowrun" seminar, which is usually on Friday or Saturday afternoon.

Otherwise, many of us are going to be in or around the CGL Shadowrun room (Which MAY be in the JW Marriot this year, we hope) most of the weekend, either playing or running things. 

Bull
The one on Meridian?

Claddagh Irish Pubs (http://claddaghirishpubs.com/)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-25-11/1500:56>
I will be driving in around noonish or one, so should easily be able to make the meet and greet.

So how old are you Fastjack?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1503:30>
I will be driving in around noonish or one, so should easily be able to make the meet and greet.

So how old are you Fastjack?
I shall be 38 years young in March. Old enough to truly enjoy an Irish Pub without needing to call the police.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-25-11/1506:50>
38...ahhhhhh...I remember that age...just a few years before I had to start doing lines of Geritol before going to play paintball!  ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1513:33>
Shut up, Outrider!

(wait for it... he'll be along shortly)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-25-11/1516:41>
Outrider???

As in Games Workshop outriders?

This isn't Andy Boyce is it???  ;D

Edit: Scratch that...Andy is actually older than me. Although it would have been funnier than a really hot place that smells of brimstone.  ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1519:54>
No, it's not. Outrider's my best friend (and I'll be rooming with him & his wife @ GenCon) and will indubitably have a comment about my age. ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-25-11/1525:27>
For my 30th birthday I went bungee jumping. For my 40th I went to Castle Conquest for the first time. Not sure what I am going to do for my 50th...maybe have a wake!

Anyway, you are going to be running Shadowrun all night long at the hotel Fastjack? ;D
Maybe we could have a Shadowrun game with paintball guns!!! Hotel might not appreciate that though.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <01-25-11/1528:27>
We have a semi-official Shadowrun Meet & Greet on Wednesday Night at the Claddagh, a bar near the convention center, every year.  Usually starting around 8 and closing the place down.
I should be hittin' Indy about 3-4pm, so unless something goes terribly wrong on the drive up from Kentucky (the last leg of my road trip), I should be there in plenty of time to hit the meet an' greet. 

Any place called "Claddagh" had BETTER damned well have some good pub grub, though.  I'm gonna be hitting Gencon freshly home from studying abroad in Scotland for part of the summer, so my expectations for authentic, pseudo-Celtic pub food will be very high.   :D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: DWC on <01-25-11/1654:02>
Is Catalyst going to be at the current Marriott location, or the new one opening in a few weeks?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-25-11/1710:16>
Christ.  I'll be 37 just after GC (My b'day is on the 10th).   We're  abunch of geezers, ain't we?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <01-25-11/1712:14>
For my 30th birthday I went bungee jumping. For my 40th I went to Castle Conquest for the first time. Not sure what I am going to do for my 50th...maybe have a wake!

Anyway, you are going to be running Shadowrun all night long at the hotel Fastjack? ;D
Maybe we could have a Shadowrun game with paintball guns!!! Hotel might not appreciate that though.

There's a company that does Airsoft events at Origins and Gen Con.  I'd LOVE to talk to them and find a way to do a Shadowrun Airsoft LARP some year.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Caine Hazen on <01-25-11/1719:39>
Only if I get to use my new toy at it :D.  You know I'd work it.

Still procrastinating; think I'll get badges this week finally for the big cons.  I'll get around to a hotel at some point, like I do
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: PeterSmith on <01-25-11/1723:47>
As awesome as it'll be...I don't think I'll be able to get down there for more than a day this year. Which makes me one sad panda.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Caine Hazen on <01-25-11/1726:48>
Yeah, I had to do just a single day last year; which SUCKED!!!  Ok, actually it was a great time, but I want more this year!

Unless I somehow get to go to Ireland again... then I can live with 1 day
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: PeterSmith on <01-25-11/1732:09>
Yeah, I had to do just a single day last year; which SUCKED!!!  Ok, actually it was a great time, but I want more this year!

This is going to be the first time since 2004 that I'm not going to be bringing a load of books in (first year was Handbook: House Steiner, every year after that was the whole fricken' booth), minus the one year I didn't have any vacation time from starting the new job.

Stupid needing two weeks for the honeymoon.

*grumble* *grumble* *grumble*
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/1851:39>
Is Catalyst going to be at the current Marriott location, or the new one opening in a few weeks?
The new one.
Yeah, I had to do just a single day last year; which SUCKED!!!  Ok, actually it was a great time, but I want more this year!

This is going to be the first time since 2004 that I'm not going to be bringing a load of books in (first year was Handbook: House Steiner, every year after that was the whole fricken' booth), minus the one year I didn't have any vacation time from starting the new job.

Stupid needing two weeks for the honeymoon.

*grumble* *grumble* *grumble*
You should combine the two! Heck, get MARRIED at GenCon! ;D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: PeterSmith on <01-25-11/2155:23>
You should combine the two! Heck, get MARRIED at GenCon! ;D

That's already been done, a full-on recreation of Hanse and Melissa's wedding. Real bride, real groom, real priest. The only way to top that would be to consumate the event...and you can imagine how well that one went over with the future missus.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <01-25-11/2202:40>
Hmmm... You could do a Shadowrun-themed wedding. You'd be Slamm-0! and she'd be Netcat. Afterwards, we can write it up and put it in a Missions book! ;)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: PeterSmith on <01-25-11/2328:46>
Hmmm... You could do a Shadowrun-themed wedding. You'd be Slamm-0! and she'd be Netcat. Afterwards, we can write it up and put it in a Missions book! ;)

I've got enough stress with this wedding, I don't need nutjobs like you guys making things worse.

:-p
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Outrider45 on <01-26-11/1859:40>
Anyway, you are going to be running Shadowrun all night long at the hotel Fastjack? ;D
Maybe we could have a Shadowrun game with paintball guns!!! Hotel might not appreciate that though.

As long as its not held in the room we've got (cause that would cause the wife to go Ghostdance on my arse)...that sounds like a grand idea.

As for FastJack's age.....you know I'll leave him alone tonight. However I will share stories about him in public if alcohol is properly applied to my better judgement. What was the name of that pub again?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-26-11/1905:48>
You know, my mother (who is in her 80s) never misses an opportunity to tell embarrassing stories about me in public. I really wish that she was like you Outrider45... requiring the application of alcohol to her judgment.

I looked all through the Kama Sutra and for the life of me I did not find any entries about Ghostdancing and arses so I'm going to chalk that one up to something you kids have thought up recently!  ;D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Outrider45 on <01-26-11/1914:53>
You know, my mother (who is in her 80s) never misses an opportunity to tell embarrassing stories about me in public. I really wish that she was like you Outrider45... requiring the application of alcohol to her judgment.

I looked all through the Kama Sutra and for the life of me I did not find any entries about Ghostdancing and arses so I'm going to chalk that one up to something you kids have thought up recently!  ;D

As for Ghostdancing that arse.....its more the violent reaction of my wife kicking me out of the hotel window and onto the streets below. Like a massive volcanic reaction. And after FastJack takes a picture of my twitching form (and possibly "borrows" my wallet) then posts said pic up here...then he'll call the DocWagon to get me fixed up.

And if I *EVER* find anything in a Kama Sutra style book that remotely covers that technique....I'll share. Chances are its in the Necronomicon.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <01-26-11/1920:20>
There simply isn't anything that I can add to your last post. LOL
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Mystic on <01-26-11/2123:26>
Any place called "Claddagh" had BETTER damned well have some good pub grub, though.  I'm gonna be hitting Gencon freshly home from studying abroad in Scotland for part of the summer, so my expectations for authentic, pseudo-Celtic pub food will be very high.   :D

Place with the same name near where I live. If it's the same place; great food, and lots of Guniess....hehehe Lots of Guniess.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: DWC on <01-26-11/2216:41>
Screw the beer.  The place has a pretty solid whiskey menu.  I remember that we tried a ton of them on Wednesday night, then me and a friend went back Friday and tried them all.  Alcatraz still has better beer, but when you want irish whiskey, it's the spot to be.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Caine Hazen on <01-27-11/1015:33>
Well they're missing a few really good ones there, but I've been spoiled by actually being to the Emerald Isle.  Now if they had some 'Writer's Tears' it'd all be good...  I'll have to see if they carry any Knappogue Castle.  Brought a bottle home with me; and its REALLY good stuff
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: DWC on <01-27-11/1533:08>
Well they're missing a few really good ones there, but I've been spoiled by actually being to the Emerald Isle.  Now if they had some 'Writer's Tears' it'd all be good...  I'll have to see if they carry any Knappogue Castle.  Brought a bottle home with me; and its REALLY good stuff

Of course.  There's no way a chain "Irish Pub" in Indiana is going to hold a candle to the genuine article.  But for what it is, namely an alcoholic's answer to a theme restaurant, it's pretty solid.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Caine Hazen on <01-28-11/0920:01>
Actually, they do well.  Dublin Pu here in Dayton does better, but they go out on a limb to import more.  THings like 'Writer's Tears" and Knappogue are not imported yet that I know of, so of course chains won't carry them.

Gotta get my liver in shape for whisky flights though
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <05-06-11/1331:20>
Is it August yet?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <05-06-11/1736:57>
Our events are largely sold out at this point, though there are tickets still available to certain events. 

If you tried signing up and couldn't get in, well, you still have a couple options.

1)  Show up with Generics in hand.  No shows happen, so there's a chance there will be an open spot even though the game is sold out.

2)  Come GM for us!  Yeah, not the same as playing, but it's still Shadowrun goodness, and you get the experience of helping others have fun with the events!  Plus you can get a free badge, some compensation for your hotel room, and even some free Shadowrun stuff! :)

Yes, #2 means we still could use a couple Gamemasters for the convention.  So if you're interested, drop us a line at srconvention(at)gmail.com!

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Crimsondude on <05-06-11/1837:46>
I'm going to try to finish CC as quickly as possible and then run my ass over to do the Scramble.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <05-06-11/2009:38>
Yeah, unfortunately there's a bit of distance between the two. :(  But, the scramble usually takes a bit to get organized and moving, and in theory most RPG events should be done by Quarter till (Though that's not always the case).

You should be fine.  And we'll likely have a few GMs making the trek from one to the other as well.

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Crimsondude on <05-07-11/0139:23>
Well, I've ... n/m. I can do for a run.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Outrider45 on <05-09-11/1808:57>
Is it August yet?

Not yet. Soon friend, soon.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <05-23-11/1643:05>
Shadowrun Scramble Costume:  Almost complete!  Elf ears and/or fedora is all that's required (and, uhh, and then actually finishing my character).
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Mystic on <05-30-11/2353:44>
Sad thing is, if I really wanted to, some of my tacitcal gear would make a great costume...or make people reeeeealy nervous.

 8)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <05-31-11/0812:39>
Caine_Hazen has a full set of military tac gear he's worn, and a couple other guys bring them as well.  Airsoft stuff can work as well.  I'd just avoid carrying those around town or into the convention center itself, but you should have no problem bringing them to the Scramble.

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Gleeful on <05-31-11/0852:34>
A few questions!

1) For the three of us who preplanned, we have all event tickets. Yay. However, even though I was an intelligent sort, and snagged the 'and one more for me' option, now I discover a few other friends want to enter the tournament as well, yet it is sold out. Is getting in on generics likely, will there be more openings, or are they just out of luck?
2) We bought out one enter run of a Missions--buuuut--there are 7 folks who want to play as a group. How likely is this to be accomodated by a GM? (Obviously the 7th would pay in generics, but I mean, are missions strictly 6, or is this expandable? For instance, I've seen Cthulhu games expand to 8, while RPGA and Nascrag are pretty strictly 6, period.)
3) Tournament teams--how large? 6? 5? Are characters available prior to the con?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <05-31-11/1008:53>
A few questions!

1) For the three of us who preplanned, we have all event tickets. Yay. However, even though I was an intelligent sort, and snagged the 'and one more for me' option, now I discover a few other friends want to enter the tournament as well, yet it is sold out. Is getting in on generics likely, will there be more openings, or are they just out of luck?

We have a hard cap of 72 players for the tournament.  We only have 12 tables, and the games are 6 players per table (Each team gets the same set of 6 pregen characters to run).

That said, there are almost always spots that end up open the day of the Tourney.  There are no guarantees, but have your friends show up with Generic Tickets.

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2) We bought out one enter run of a Missions--buuuut--there are 7 folks who want to play as a group. How likely is this to be accomodated by a GM? (Obviously the 7th would pay in generics, but I mean, are missions strictly 6, or is this expandable? For instance, I've seen Cthulhu games expand to 8, while RPGA and Nascrag are pretty strictly 6, period.)

It depends on the GM.  In the past, our GMs are usually willing to take one or even two extra players (and on occasion, more even!).  While I don't want to turn any player away, we also want to limit this practice a bit this year as there have been complaints from players who end up stuck in these really large games and aren't happy.  Of course, if everyone at the table is all a part of the same group, that shouldn't be a problem.

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3) Tournament teams--how large? 6? 5? Are characters available prior to the con?

6 players, and no the characters aren't available ahead of time.  One of the things that you're scored on is how well you roleplay the characters you're given, and making the characters available ahead of time could provide unfair advantages since not everyone reads the message boards or checks the SR website.

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Gleeful on <05-31-11/1055:06>
Noted, and thanks! Looking forward to an eventful con. :)
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Mystic on <05-31-11/2034:41>
Caine_Hazen has a full set of military tac gear he's worn, and a couple other guys bring them as well.  Airsoft stuff can work as well.  I'd just avoid carrying those around town or into the convention center itself, but you should have no problem bringing them to the Scramble.

Bull

Sweet. Unfrotunately I don't own Airsoft. But then, I can't go to Gencon this year anyway, so the point is moot. If things work out at Origins, maybe I can make arrangements for next year.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <07-06-11/1227:59>
Anyone else get their badge and tickets and stuff in the mail, a couple days ago?

It's almost here!   ;D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: DWC on <07-06-11/1253:08>
I always do Will Call, because it's one less thing to remember to pack.

28 days.  Woo!  Party!
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <07-06-11/1335:08>
I always do Will Call, because it's one less thing to remember to pack.

28 days.  Woo!  Party!
+1 to this. Going with Will Call means that I'm not panicking about:

a) Keeping the badge and tickets in a safe place where the wandering mounds of junk mail and old character sheets won't devour them.
b) Triple- and Quadruple-checking my bags to make sure I put the badge and tickets in there.
c) Making a u-turn after 45 minutes of driving because I forgot badge, tickets and/or bag with badge and tickets.
d) Losing badge and/or tickets when we stop for lunch at that cool roadside diner on the drive out, and I break into my bag to pull out a gaming book to talk about stuff with my friends, causing the badge and/or tickets to "fall" out of said bag without my noticing until 45 minutes later (see c.).
e) Getting to Indianapolis and ripping through my bag to find the badge and tickets.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Crimsondude on <07-06-11/1525:00>
I'd rather drive ninety minutes out of my way than stand in any more lines than is absolutely necessary.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: flatlyne2001 on <07-06-11/1551:26>
I'd rather drive ninety minutes out of my way than stand in any more lines than is absolutely necessary.

But that's half the adventure, or so I hear. 
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Onion Man on <07-06-11/1614:26>
I'd rather drive ninety minutes out of my way than stand in any more lines than is absolutely necessary.

But that's half the adventure, or so I hear.

The other half is planning.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Critias on <07-06-11/1644:20>
I always do Will Call, because it's one less thing to remember to pack.

28 days.  Woo!  Party!
My envelope of stuff's already just tucked away in my gaming backpack, alongside my dice bag.  It won't leave that zipper pocket 'till Indy, if even then. 

I am gonna have to hit a will-call line, though, to pick up my generitickets (which finally went on sale).  I hate lines.  Or, rather, I hate everyone in front of me in lines.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Crimsondude on <07-06-11/1647:20>
You know, the Nazis had lines ... They made the Jews stand in.

Seriously, I cannot think of anything worth standing in line for.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Onion Man on <07-06-11/1720:06>
I'd stand in line for 5 minutes alone with my governor, alone and off camera.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: flatlyne2001 on <07-06-11/1723:40>
I'd stand in line for 5 minutes alone with my governor, alone and off camera.

Gee OM you wouldn't happen to be from Wisconsin would you LOL
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Onion Man on <07-06-11/1744:38>
I'd stand in line for 5 minutes alone with my governor, alone and off camera.

Gee OM you wouldn't happen to be from Wisconsin would you LOL

It's that obvious, huh?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Teutonic Overlord on <07-06-11/2040:22>
I'll be there!  When I get back from Florida, my g/f's badge should be sitting at the house.  I already know Bull will be smiling and handing me my badge when we have our meet...I assume it will be at the usual time and place (Wed/1800/Food Court area)?

I'm still trying to drag Shaun along to GM so keep your fingers crossed that he can make it!
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: MadMaddy on <07-15-11/1315:18>
Dumb question from the newb. Is gencon during the same week and at the same place every year?
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Bull on <07-15-11/1323:43>
Same Place, yes, same week, no.

This link shows the dates for upcoming show:
http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/attendees/futuredates.aspx (http://www.gencon.com/2011/indy/cs/attendees/futuredates.aspx)

Things tend to get shuffled around slightly due to other, larger events going on in Indy, such as the Brickyard and Colts events.

They roll with as close to the same date as possible each year though.  Usually 1st or 2nd weekend in August.

Bull
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: DarkLloyd on <08-04-11/2201:20>
I'd stand in line for 5 minutes alone with my governor, alone and off camera.

Gee OM you wouldn't happen to be from Wisconsin would you LOL

It's that obvious, huh?

Hell. you could have Our governer. Rick Scott...... You want a villan, look no further.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <08-09-11/1143:02>
GenCon was a blast! I didn't know that I could actually function on that little amount of sleep. Great to see old friends and hang out with so many cool gamers!  ;D
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Gleeful on <08-09-11/1716:37>
Agreed! Gen con was totally awesome. Enjoyed GMing more than I thought I would. Possibly because during my time slots, the rest of our 'group' were gming also--mostly LFR, but some other things too. I got to meet new people, who liked the game, always a good thing.

Granted, tormenting John is always enjoyable. I am totally GMing when he's room captain, just so I can have him at my beck and call.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: mccleverly on <08-09-11/2023:31>
It was my first Gencon and in spite of my having to leave early for personal reasons, everyone - especially the folks who ran the Scramble and who played with me - made it very awesome. Thanks so much to everyone!

This con also inspired me to start posting here. So, Hi!

Did anyone snag any pictures? I was a dummy and didn't take any. :(
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: John Schmidt on <08-10-11/1853:56>
Being room captain was cool and I don't mind being at the beckand call of all the GM's running games.  ;D

The one thing that really worked out was that I happened to be staying in the JW Marriot where the Missions were being run. Having to move all of the SR gear at opening and closing was a great deal easier than what it could have been.

Only downside is that a case of ConCrud nailed me at precisely 7:42 last night. Slept most of the day and I am starting to feel better now.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: Teutonic Overlord on <08-10-11/2045:41>
It was great seeing everyone there and I can't wait to see many of you at Origins next year!
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: FastJack on <08-11-11/1242:04>
I've had a lot to think about it and consider what was the best purchase of the entire 'Con.

And, I'm still certain. It's my Hong Kong Cavaliers Combat Biker Team button. Best $1 I have EVER spent.
Title: Re: Gencon, baby!
Post by: nimrod_funk on <08-11-11/1334:13>
Totally classic! Still looking for mini's to do a Buckaroo Banzai game..... I always wished that they made a sequel...Well the eleven year old in me did at least....