 GenCon 2009, So who's going? |
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 Jul 29 2009, 04:52 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 732 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 7,508  |
Rumors might be that freelancers can be bribed with Pizza and rootbeer and chocolate to talk more about rumors of a special freelancer game with a chair open...
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Jul 29 2009, 08:06 PM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
This is how rumors of chocolate rootbeer pizza parties get started.
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Aug 1 2009, 03:28 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 31-July 09 From: Pensacola, FL Member No.: 17,454 |
Ahh Choclate Rootbeer Pizza Parties.....how I miss the good old college days.
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Aug 3 2009, 12:54 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 14-March 02 Member No.: 2,374 |
QUOTE (Caine Hazen @ Jul 26 2009, 09:56 PM)  I'll be slaving away there. I think I'll be at the booth for quite a bit of the weekend, as I only have 8 hours in tha hall. plus I'll have all my SR cards there for a game. We're working out the details of a meet n' greet as well. If you want to play the card game, I'll bring a deck or two. My schedule is fairly open, so let me know. |
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Aug 3 2009, 02:08 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-November 08 Member No.: 16,576 |
Actually I have a couple of questions I just thought of.
a) I assume that there will be physical SR4a copies there, will we also be able to get the PDF/physical copy deal there? b) Will you have any LE copies there? |
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Aug 3 2009, 07:59 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
SR4A should be there since the street date is a few days before hand, there have been no official answers about the LE date yet. Previous experience has said that the GenCon booth runs separately from Battlecorps (that's why you cna't pick up your battlecorps orders at GC), so I don't think you can do the combo purchase.
Adam may of course come behind me and tell you something different. |
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 Aug 3 2009, 08:09 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 17-February 09 Member No.: 16,890 |
I'll be there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Hope to see everyone, I still have fond memories of 2006. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Feel free to IM/email me for my cellphone number. I also have AIM and Yahoo on my phone. cygnata@yahoo.com Also: We still have room for 2-3 more in the hotel rooms I reserved at the Sleep Inn West. Yes, it's a bit further from the Con, but it's a pretty nice place. Cost'll be about $120-100/person. Again, please email me if you're interested! |
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Aug 4 2009, 12:32 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
I'll be there. I'm staying with a couple of my Shadowrun team and another will have a different room (it wouldn't be right for her to share with three grungy guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ).
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Aug 6 2009, 02:32 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 28-March 05 From: NA/UCAS/IN/ Member No.: 7,246 |
I'm gonna be there on Saturday, as per usual. Job and money leave me with just one free day, so at least I'll be at the "What's up with CGL" and Shadowrun meetings.
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Aug 6 2009, 07:30 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 943 Joined: 24-January 04 From: MO Member No.: 6,014 |
I will be there this year! w00t!
[img]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i318/TrollMamaGuy/Ross_Circle_strafe_dualies.gif[/img] This is my first time. I am coming with my SR group from back home, most of which this will be their 3rd time. I have already signed up for some SR, DnD, and Stargate games. I may spectate the SR larp, but my special nerd powers are not developed enough to handle participating in something like that... I would love to meet people from Dumpshock, but I am not coming in until Thursday morning. If you hear a very loud slightly annoying geek bouncing off the walls with delight... that will be me. |
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Aug 6 2009, 07:41 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (DamienKnight @ Aug 6 2009, 03:30 PM) I will be there this year! w00t! This is my first time. I am coming with my SR group from back home, most of which this will be their 3rd time. I have already signed up for some SR, DnD, and Stargate games. I may spectate the SR larp, but my special nerd powers are not developed enough to handle participating in something like that... Suggestions: Water or Gatorade are your friend. Carry lots of it. (or at least an empty bottle to refill at the fountains). Don't try and do everything, and avoid trying to play 3-4 games a day. You will kill yourself, and while it will likely be fun, you'll miss a lot of the stuff to do there that doesn't involve playing. Walk the dealer hall a couple of times, a couple different days. You will miss a lot the first time through. Bring a camera. if I have one regret about my first GC, it's that I didn't have a camera. My memroy is hazy about a lot of stuff from that first year, and it was all one big exhausting blur... INTRODUCE YOURSELF! This one kills me every year... Forum members who were there, who saw me, but didn't come up and say hi and introduce themselves. in fact, write your forum name on your badge prominently, and wear the badge where it can be easily seen (Wearing your badge on your belt is stylish, but I look like I'm Cock-Gazing when I'm really trying to see your name (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ). Don;t be shy, none of us bite. I'm a big ugly ork and should have a blue mohawk. Adam looks like Jesus with a long mohawk. Jennifer will likely be the only girl at the booth. Etc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) If you routinely piss me off on the forums, still come up and introduce yourself to me. Please. I like meeting trouble-makers face top face... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) There's a lot more advice I can give to first timers, but that's the basics. Oh, and this is a given, but don't be afraid to shower. It's gotten a little better over the years, but "Smelly Convention Gamers" is a stereotype with far too much truth behind it. QUOTE I would love to meet people from Dumpshock, but I am not coming in until Thursday morning. That sucks. Well, I'll be doing a few booth demos on Friday, I'll be playing in the Scramble on THursday, and running One Shots and demos the rest of the weekend. QUOTE If you hear a very loud slightly annoying geek bouncing off the walls with delight... that will be me. You don't quite get the concept of Gen Con yet, do you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Though only "slightly annoying" may help distinguish you... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Bull |
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Aug 6 2009, 08:02 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 732 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 7,508 |
QUOTE (Bull @ Aug 6 2009, 03:41 PM) Jennifer will likely be the only girl at the booth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Not quite the only female, but I'll certainly be the one talking the most enthusiastically about Shadowrun. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (And I'll be the one who looks like she should be driving the soccer-mom van, not hanging out at a geek-fest... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ) |
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Aug 6 2009, 10:19 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-November 08 Member No.: 16,576 |
QUOTE (DamienKnight @ Aug 6 2009, 03:30 PM) I will be there this year! w00t! I would love to meet people from Dumpshock, but I am not coming in until Thursday morning. If you hear a very loud slightly annoying geek bouncing off the walls with delight... that will be me. Well you'll be able to find me, I'll be chained to the PCGen Booth (#1925) all weekend since I'm the only one that volunteered to help out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) . Here's a picture of me (and my wife who will not be coming this year) from last year. And yes I recommend all of the above suggestions. Especially the pace yourself bit, it is VERY easy to get exhausted your first couple of GenCon's. And make sure you know where all your events are some of the seminar's are spread out, verify if any have moved from what's listed in the book. And if you like steak I HIGHLY recommend going to Shula's in the Westin (or is it the Marriott?) at least once , it's pricy but the food, presentation and atmosphere is worth every penny. |
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Aug 6 2009, 11:51 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 17-February 09 Member No.: 16,890 |
You forgot me, too! I owe you a nice big hug, Bull. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Also, who do I still owe alcohol to?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Here's me: http://cygnata.sandwich.net/photos/garb1.jpg |
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Aug 7 2009, 12:34 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
If it's your first GenCon or your tenth, Adam posted some great tips for survival. Part I, Part 2, C. Note--the notation changes are intentional.
Besides Tiger, Gremlin, Tara, and Heather are generally at the booth. (Tiger is the short one who shows off her navel.) I look forward to seeing everyone at Claddagh--for those of you who can't make it, try and find us at the Scramble. (I get to PLAY!) Edit: The 1-2-3 Rule is probably the best and easiest piece of advice. Quoted here: QUOTE (AdamJury.com) Golden rule, courtesy of Paul Tevis: 1-2-3, 1 shower, 2 meals, 3 hours of sleep. Daily minimums. |
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Aug 7 2009, 12:49 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (BishopMcQ @ Aug 6 2009, 07:34 PM) If it's your first GenCon or your tenth, Adam posted some great tips for survival. Part I, Part 2, C. Note--the notation changes are intentional. Besides Tiger, Gremlin, Tara, and Heather are generally at the booth. (Tiger is the short one who shows off her navel.) I'm guessing that a notation here should be added that besides Tiger, those others are all females that will be at the booth (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) THere's a bunch of dudes at the booth all weekend too, unless you've gotten a lot more sexist and are making the wimmen-folk do all the work now! QUOTE I look forward to seeing everyone at Claddagh--for those of you who can't make it, try and find us at the Scramble. (I get to PLAY!) That's right! You're on my team too, aren't you? Table Rating 6 baby! Booyah! QUOTE Edit: The 1-2-3 Rule is probably the best and easiest piece of advice. Quoted here: If you're a bigger guy (or girl), or prone to sweating like I am (gross, I know, sorry), I recommend 2 showers a day. The 2 meals I agree with. 3 hours of sleep? Yeah, 12 years ago when I attended my first con that worked. Now? 4 minimum, and I can only do that one or two nights in a row before I'm toast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) But still, yeah... Don't try and stay up all night. Do get food. Also, snacks like fruit bars are a nice supplement. Bull |
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Aug 7 2009, 07:24 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
Note that 1-2-3 are MINIMUM expectations--please, eat and sleep more than that if you have time. And shower more regularly if you're Bull. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aug 7 2009, 10:08 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 35 Joined: 1-August 09 From: Currently Kazakhstan, but soon Lakewood, CO Member No.: 17,458 |
I wish I wasn't stuck in Kazakhstan until mid-November. I've never been to a gaming convention (have been to NDK in colorado... anime) and I have recently discovered my love for all things technology and Shadowrun. I've played before, but the group didn't last long (about two sessions). When I get back to the states I will certainly find a gaming group (if your in the Denver area and want another member in 4ish months let me know).
I wish I could GM, it sounds like meeting other GMs is fun, but people like me who have a short attention span it just doesn't work. Hard enough to read through the books, especially since I love rigging. As a side note, it also makes it hard to post on forums... and read them; but I try. A few questions about common gaming practices. It sounds like when you game you can just bring a character you've played before. Is that common practice? What if the capabilities of the characters are vastly different? What if everyone wants to play a face/whatever (does that happen)? Would any GM object to someone playing a character that is just starting out as a Runner (300 BP)? Obviously this isn't the correct location to address such questions, but I figured it was a good location since people who attend the Cons know more about gaming dynamics with strangers than the ones who just play with their friends only. Did I forget anything? |
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Aug 7 2009, 10:23 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
Erl, at most convention games, characters are provided, actually. There are exceptions, but they're usually clearly marked, and have basic chargen guidelines listed.
As for three hours of sleep -- I agree on it being an absolute minimum. I aim for five. |
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Aug 7 2009, 12:09 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
QUOTE (Erl of Ingst @ Aug 7 2009, 03:08 AM) I wish I wasn't stuck in Kazakhstan until mid-November. I've never been to a gaming convention (have been to NDK in colorado... anime) and I have recently discovered my love for all things technology and Shadowrun. I've played before, but the group didn't last long (about two sessions). When I get back to the states I will certainly find a gaming group (if your in the Denver area and want another member in 4ish months let me know). Check out one of the meetup groups. The Denver RPG group is mainly Shadowrun with several others. You're certainly welcome to check it out. http://shadowrun.meetup.com/79 Carl |
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Aug 7 2009, 07:24 PM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
My hotel loves me and wants me to be kept informed (it couldn't possibly be that they have a bot which automatically sends emails to guests...really...) so I thought i'd pass the word on. Expect thundershowers--either plan accordingly for brief forays into lightning charged air and possible precipitation, or learn the fastest routes through the skybridge system between your hotel, events, and the Convention Center.
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Aug 7 2009, 10:01 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,763 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Special Hell Member No.: 284 |
Shadowrunners love rain. It's a prerequisite for living in Seattle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Aug 8 2009, 03:27 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
Getting ready to hit the sack. I'm leaving tomorrow morning at around 6am. First camping stop, Medicine Wheel Wyoming. Next North Dakota. Then Michigan, Sault St. Marie for a motel room and then Indy on Wednesday.
See you there! Carl |
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Aug 8 2009, 05:06 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Did some prelim work on my jacket for my costume for Gen Con (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/bulldrek/jacket01.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/bulldrek/jacket02.jpg It needs cleaned up a bit, we used Spray Paint to give it kind of a rough, home made look (WHich well, it is), but there was a bit too much overspray. It looks better in person, the flash really brought the color out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tomorrow, I cut my mohawk and dye my hair blue (Sorry Adam (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ). |
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Aug 8 2009, 09:29 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
Nice.
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