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 Apr 2 2010, 11:23 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-November 08 Member No.: 16,576  |
So last year's meet and greet was a lot of fun (even though we ended up split apart at the beginning). So lets plan for this year!
Anyone have any suggestions besides Claddagh's? Personally I liked the atmosphere and the food so I'm okay with going back there. |
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Apr 6 2010, 01:41 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 11-August 08 Member No.: 16,227 |
Quince thinks there is something about Claddagh that lends itself to Shadowrun.
He plans on being there. Now, if only they served more Soy or Krill based options.... |
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Apr 6 2010, 02:05 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
I'm down for that. We've done it the last couple years, so it makes a good meet & greet locale. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Apr 6 2010, 11:51 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,973 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 13,526 |
I've been an Alcatraz fan for years, but really, I'll go anywhere with a bar.
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Apr 7 2010, 01:49 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 10-November 08 Member No.: 16,576 |
Claddagh's is nice because since it's more than two blocks away you don't get the rush of gamers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Apr 7 2010, 04:26 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 188 Joined: 26-August 05 Member No.: 7,622 |
Where is this place?
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Apr 7 2010, 05:19 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Gen Con, or Claddagh?
Gen Con in in Indianapolis, as is Claddagh. Here's a map. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/bull...th_claddagh.gif |
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Apr 7 2010, 02:06 PM
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Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,946 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Omaha Member No.: 17,234 |
I intend to work enough breathing room into my travel plans to actually make it in time for this, and after 10 hours on the road I'll likely be ready for a drink.
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Apr 7 2010, 02:48 PM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
Whiskey Flights
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Apr 7 2010, 08:39 PM
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MechRigger Delux Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,151 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Hanger 18, WPAFB Member No.: 1,657 |
I am so trying to save up hours so I can partake in whiskey flights again!!!
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Apr 8 2010, 07:10 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 22-August 05 Member No.: 7,587 |
Mmmm... whisky.
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Apr 8 2010, 07:27 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
I really need to get more pictures this year, and actually get people to remember folks names and handles. Because I'm bad by nature, and worse once I've had a few drinks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Apr 8 2010, 08:39 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 27-May 09 From: Evil's Nexus Member No.: 17,207 |
Have room for one to show up?
Also, another question can anybody recommend a hotel that is closer to the convention center, say within a couple of blocks? |
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Apr 8 2010, 09:02 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 (Bob Lord of Evil @ Apr 8 2010, 04:39 PM)  Have room for one to show up? Also, another question can anybody recommend a hotel that is closer to the convention center, say within a couple of blocks? I can recommend several. However, this "late" in the registration process, finding rooms is next to impossible. The Convention has most of the rooms blocked off for folks who register through them, and they sell out fast. As in, within 30 minutes of the reg going live, everything in a 5 block radius tends to be booked solid. :/ That said, the Embassy is nice, has only suites for a reasonable rate, and offers up a good breakfast buffet in the morning, has a free "open bar" for an hour or two in the evening, and lots of seating. It's only a 2-3 block walk, and you can even make the trip going through walkways only (though beware the evil that is Cinnabon, for you have to pass by it often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) THe Westin has really nice as well, and directly across from the convention center. If I had my choice of hotels, that would probably be it, because the proximity is outstanding. I've also stayed at the Marriot (Nice and also directly across from the con center), the Omni and the Crowne Plaza (Both nice, and only a short hike). Good luck! Bull |
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Apr 8 2010, 09:18 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 27-May 09 From: Evil's Nexus Member No.: 17,207 |
QUOTE (Bull @ Apr 8 2010, 09:02 PM) I can recommend several. However, this "late" in the registration process, finding rooms is next to impossible. The Convention has most of the rooms blocked off for folks who register through them, and they sell out fast. As in, within 30 minutes of the reg going live, everything in a 5 block radius tends to be booked solid. :/ That said, the Embassy is nice, has only suites for a reasonable rate, and offers up a good breakfast buffet in the morning, has a free "open bar" for an hour or two in the evening, and lots of seating. It's only a 2-3 block walk, and you can even make the trip going through walkways only (though beware the evil that is Cinnabon, for you have to pass by it often (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) THe Westin has really nice as well, and directly across from the convention center. If I had my choice of hotels, that would probably be it, because the proximity is outstanding. I've also stayed at the Marriot (Nice and also directly across from the con center), the Omni and the Crowne Plaza (Both nice, and only a short hike). Good luck! Bull Thanks, I will check them out and see what is available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) |
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Apr 8 2010, 09:58 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
Just as a note... The map I linked earlier in the thread has most of the hotels listed on it. However, there were a couple new ones being worked on last year, so they're not on this map, as it's a couple years old.
This map does have a black arrow on it pointing toward the Claddagh though. That's the important bit. And yeah, we always have room. They don't do reservations, so we usually just take over large sections of it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Bull |
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Apr 9 2010, 12:53 PM
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Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,946 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Omaha Member No.: 17,234 |
QUOTE (Bob Lord of Evil @ Apr 8 2010, 02:39 PM) Have room for one to show up? Also, another question can anybody recommend a hotel that is closer to the convention center, say within a couple of blocks? I've had reasonably good luck with Gencon's waiting list, although I generally get on it the day it opens. THree years running I've hopped on their system as it opened only to have something screw up during the reservation process and have to start fully or partially over only to find all the double bed rooms sold out, every time I've been able to get a room through the wait list process. Honestly if it wern't for the fact i'm traveling with a large party with wildly divergant interests and schedules i'd likely stay down town and driv ein every morning. Cheaper almost by half even after you factor in parking, but it's hard to beat the convenience of on site. |
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Apr 11 2010, 08:18 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 30-September 04 Member No.: 6,715 |
Just out of curiousity as I'll be making it to Gencon Indy this year, what time do you normally meet up?
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Apr 13 2010, 01:10 AM
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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 |
Im making an attempt to make GenCon this year. First time as a non-Shadowrun Gm. First time as a non-GM actually. Freekin normals...
Id love to meet up with all the cool kids. Like Bull. Well, Bull sans vodka. Ahh memories. |
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Apr 13 2010, 01:33 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 (Lindt @ Apr 12 2010, 08:10 PM) Im making an attempt to make GenCon this year. First time as a non-Shadowrun Gm. First time as a non-GM actually. Freekin normals... Id love to meet up with all the cool kids. Like Bull. Well, Bull sans vodka. Ahh memories. Hey now, I didn't do vodka. I was doing 6-8 ounce shots of Bacardi 151 and/or Bushmills. Flak and Twin-Steve were the ones abusing the Stohli. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Besides, I can't get drunk at a bar. It's too expensive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Bull |
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Apr 13 2010, 02:11 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 297 Joined: 11-April 10 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 18,443 |
Any meetups in NC?
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May 12 2010, 09:15 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 12-May 10 From: North Carolina Member No.: 18,574 |
I would be intrested in a meet and greet. What day/time do you usually have it?
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May 18 2010, 06:23 PM
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Hacker For Hire Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 98 Joined: 15-March 05 From: Cyberia Member No.: 7,165 |
I'll be there this year, maybe drag a Jackal along ;7
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May 18 2010, 07:07 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 11-August 09 Member No.: 17,494 |
Depending on which evening this is, I would be game for it.
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May 23 2010, 04:29 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 23-May 10 Member No.: 18,608 |
I will try to be there too!
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