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 Aug 13 2007, 08:28 PM
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Freelance Elf  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714  |
My hotel was a couple miles out last year -- honestly, you'd probably be better off getting a cab. They're not that expensive (especially if several of you split it), and parking near the convention center is. |
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Aug 13 2007, 11:09 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
It was less than $20 to cab from the airport to the convention center area a couple years ago. If you're looking at close to that in parking, it may be most convenient to just get the name of a cab company and call for a ride to and from.
I know if you're within a couple miles, it's a $5 flat rate around downtown. 8 miles out will probably be a bit more though. Something to look into, I suppose. Bull |
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Aug 13 2007, 11:58 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
Check with your hotel; they may be running a shuttle to the convention center, as well.
My experience is that Indianapolis cabbies are crazy in the best kind of way. |
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Aug 14 2007, 01:45 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 28-March 05 From: NA/UCAS/IN/ Member No.: 7,246 |
What time do the doors open to the Convention Center on Saturday? I've tried looking on the website, but it's kind of confusing to me.
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Aug 14 2007, 02:06 PM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
The question to ask is... do they actually close the doors? |
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Aug 14 2007, 03:21 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
In previous years, I know certain sections/rooms have certainly been locked up at night, but for the most part there've been people coming and going from the convention center itself at all hours.
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Aug 14 2007, 08:48 PM
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Free Spirit Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,948 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Bloomington, IN UCAS Member No.: 1,920 |
I have left the Convention Center at about 6am and gotten funny looks from security, the only people visible. I have arrived at the Convention Center at 7:45am and the doors are unlocked; however, other aras inside the building can still be clsed. I think th Dealers room opens at 10am.
I have tried getting into the Convention Center at just past Midnight and found the place locked up. It also looks like Sunday is going to bad for traffic and crowded as the Colts are hosting the Bears in an exhibition game in the dome which abutts the Convention Center. |
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Aug 15 2007, 07:28 PM
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Man In The Machine Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,264 Joined: 26-February 02 From: I-495 S Member No.: 1,105 |
They have had games there before during Gencon. The big problem is hotel related. We book months ahead of time, they might book weeks.
Either way, have fun guys! Tell the Con team I said Hi. |
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Aug 16 2007, 06:19 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 28-March 05 From: NA/UCAS/IN/ Member No.: 7,246 |
Got my lever, pushed against Hell, gonna see you there! Thanks for the advice (and answering the dumb questions without making fun of me). :)
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Aug 17 2007, 04:53 AM
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Free Spirit Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,948 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Bloomington, IN UCAS Member No.: 1,920 |
On my hike this night, there were police cars every other block along the way as well as several patrolling. I actually felt like they were watching me, not necessarily watching out for me. And I had the longest walk of my GenCon life - like you couldn't leave me a space when I told you where they could be found. I hit 6 full pay lots before giving up and parking on a street they closed to build I70. |
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Aug 18 2007, 01:49 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,537 Joined: 27-August 06 From: Albuquerque NM Member No.: 9,234 |
If you show up for the 8am games you can find parking. So far I've found it in the south lots, with them only being half full at 7:45-8 am. I did dump a game I considered tonight so I would be able to get in before the lots filled up. Too tired to do another 5 hour night. |
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Aug 18 2007, 11:30 AM
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Man Behind the Curtain Group: Admin Posts: 14,871 Joined: 2-July 89 From: End of the Yellow-Brick Road Member No.: 3 |
I've been coming up I-65 to I-70 then downtown. I've been parking on the lot just south of the railroad tracks and walking the ~1/2 dozen blocks to the convention. Parking has been $2 to $5 for the whole day (depending on when you get there). The area is well lit and as noted above lots of police. I never didn't feel safe.
There are a number of pan-handlers, but not nearly as many as San Francisco and they don't harass you like the one's in SF either. In fact the absolute worst thing I can say about the whole con is Gen Con Management. Opening day of the Hall, they held the opening of the hall for an HOUR and blocked the red carpet area, effectively trapping like a thousand people in the hall. (Was in a game as that was going on, so the info is a little second hand). Second, in my first game, four different people, four DIFFERENT locations (other hotels or buildings) printed on their tickets... none the final location... I can't imagine how many people ended up frustrated and gave up finding their games... Otherwise, been a great con... Beware Nimnu-Net and Mel Gibson, though.. Those of you who know what I mean.. Well, you know what I mean... ;) |
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Aug 19 2007, 04:42 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 28-March 05 From: NA/UCAS/IN/ Member No.: 7,246 |
Thanks for doing the "What's Up With?" seminar fellas. I enjoyed it a lot, and now have a bunch to look forward to. It was great to be able to put a face on you guys, even got a neat drawing done by Klaus in my Shadows of Europe book (which is going to be my default 'troll guy' for quite a long time). I didn't get a chance to say "Hey!" to Loren, so I settled for buying 3 more of the Battletech novels he wrote.
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Aug 21 2007, 02:19 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 3-February 07 Member No.: 10,898 |
Hey! I got a TON of pics from gen-con and some of them just completely and utterly awesome. I figured others might like to see them and whatnot. I'd be more than happy to post some of the pics up but do I need to start a new thread for that or just add em on this one?
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Aug 21 2007, 02:22 AM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
Someone already started a thread here
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Aug 21 2007, 12:43 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Holy crap am I wiped out. It was a goooood con, but exhausting. Too much walking, too much talking, too little sleeping, and too much drinking :)
Good to meet the folks I met, especially those I was meeting for the first time. And a damn shame I didn't get the chance to hang out a little more with any of y'all. Gen Cons crazy like that, though. I'll get my pictures and stuff online soonish, I hope. Bull |
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Aug 21 2007, 12:46 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 3-February 07 Member No.: 10,898 |
Thanks.
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Aug 25 2007, 04:21 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 26-February 02 From: In a hot tub, with lots of bubbles and champagne waiting for you. Member No.: 1,972 |
awww I missed it. If i woulda gone those barbarian babes woulda been all mine. No hot chick can resist my sexiness.
got any more scantily clad babes? |
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