 GenCon 2012, The last GenCon of the World!! |
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 May 9 2012, 05:36 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker  Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50  |
As a note, there are still missing events from the Event Catalog. They have the RPGs and Mini's events, but a lot of the other events aren't finalized yet. For example,. the SR Meet & greet (Wednesday at 6 PM), the GM Boot Camps (Basic on Thursday at 4, Advanced on Friday at 4) and Whose Run Is It Anyway? (Saturday at 8 PM) aren't listed yet (Or weren't yesterday, they may have been added since then (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
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May 9 2012, 07:36 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
I might be late for the Meet and Greet on Wednesday.
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May 9 2012, 08:13 PM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
Bull (or anyone else who's got a complete list), any chance you can post all the SR stuff here somewhere? It might be cool to get a big fat list of just Shadowrun stuff, and know it's complete, instead of folks havin' to dive all through the GenCon event catalog. If it's something y'all have handy, and could just copy-pasta real quick, that is...
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May 9 2012, 08:29 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 (Critias @ May 9 2012, 03:13 PM)  Bull (or anyone else who's got a complete list), any chance you can post all the SR stuff here somewhere? It might be cool to get a big fat list of just Shadowrun stuff, and know it's complete, instead of folks havin' to dive all through the GenCon event catalog. If it's something y'all have handy, and could just copy-pasta real quick, that is... Like Origins did, it'll go up on SR4.com once everything been finalized. |
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May 10 2012, 02:28 AM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
Swanky.
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May 21 2012, 12:59 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 9-January 12 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 46,890 |
So event sign up was yesterday. How did everyone do? I managed to snag 3 SR Missions games before every single SR event sold out within 1 hour.
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May 21 2012, 03:28 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 8-April 08 From: Bug City, UCAS Member No.: 15,864 |
I did pretty well in comparison. I was signing up for 7 (!) SRMs plus the scramble and the tournament. Even though I clicked the 'process' button at 12:00:02 (Eastern) 2 of those were sold out before I got my tickets! I was shocked!
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May 21 2012, 04:09 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
OK, I'll be in Indy just before Midnight on Wednesday, so I'll be able to make the meet & greet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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May 22 2012, 03:20 AM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
I got into about 2/3 of the stuff I wanted, and the bright side was that one of the things that was sold out just opened up a time slot I needed to reschedule another one that was sold out; I've done the Privateer Press "speed painting" every year since it was a thing, and now it's just a fun little tradition, and an hour off from the rest of the con. I'm glad I was able to get into one, after all. None of my speed painted minis are gonna win prizes any time soon, but it's a cool way to spend $2 on a miniature, and have something cool to take home from every GenCon.
So who else is in the Scramble, at this point? Anyone feel like groupin' up? |
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May 22 2012, 04:30 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Now I have to figure out how the Generic Tickets work, and how many I should buy...
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May 22 2012, 10:09 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 (CanRay @ May 22 2012, 12:30 AM) Now I have to figure out how the Generic Tickets work, and how many I should buy... Generics are $2 each. You need a number of Generics equiv to the cost of the event. Missions are $6, so they're 3 Generics., for example. Bull |
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May 22 2012, 01:58 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
QUOTE (Bull @ May 22 2012, 05:09 AM) Generics are $2 each. You need a number of Generics equiv to the cost of the event. Missions are $6, so they're 3 Generics., for example. OK, thanks. Now to figure out how many to get. Already over budget. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) May end up just GMing. Again.
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May 22 2012, 04:04 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
I didn't realize you have to purchase your cart w/in 24 hours (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) I guess I'm GMing as well.
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May 22 2012, 07:43 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 284 Joined: 16-June 05 Member No.: 7,450 |
It makes me sad to see all of these people that GM all the time and never get to play.
If you guys want, I can kick my brother out of a few of the games and let you in to play some games and have some fun times. I know better then most how GMing all the time can be a drag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) |
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May 23 2012, 11:29 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,973 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 13,526 |
Through dumb luck and button camping, I managed to snag all file Missions events I was looking for, along with a Scramble spot, and I am open to getting recruited for a Scramble team.
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May 30 2012, 03:00 AM
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Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,946 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Omaha Member No.: 17,234 |
I have been blessedly able to get into games with generics most years. Of course the fact that I GM usually counts in my favor.
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May 31 2012, 09:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 20-August 06 Member No.: 9,176 |
After years of going to GenCon annually,1993 to 2006, (yes, clear back to the Milwaukee days)... I am finally making it back! Back in the shadows. What could have changed? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) What do you mean Deckers are Hackers? Meh. Oh, well. Trolls are still 9 feet tall, Predators are still your best friend and you still should never make a deal with a dragon. Right, omae?
This time I am bringing the next generation: my 15 year old stepson and his friend. This is after literally YEARS of him begging to be able to go. The stars aligned and this is the year. It is unfortunate that all the SR events are completely sold out. I was possibly interested in the tourney. 2006, my last year there, I was part of Team Whiskey Tango Foxtrot that won the event. We had a blast. One of the best SR tourneys I had ever been in, and I had been in quite a few up til then. Oh, well, I guess there's always generics and begging of GMs. I do have a question about the Wednesday Meet and Greet. The informal one at the Claddagh. Are they open to minors or is their an age cut-off after a certain time? I would love to swing by there and see some fellow DS'ers, but I am not sure what to do with the teenagers whilst doing so. Vlad |
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Jun 1 2012, 02:53 AM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
Clasdagh, minors are ok ealrier in the evening if we are inside and eating. Later on at night it's not going to work. I think after 9 they check id at the door.
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Jun 1 2012, 07:35 AM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
QUOTE (vladski @ May 31 2012, 04:33 PM) It is unfortunate that all the SR events are completely sold out. Did you check on the Missions Scramble? It's an eight hour event, but that's because it's basically two games in one. Half of it's a LARP, the other half is a sit-down tabletop game (with the same characters, continuing/finishing the same session). Last I checked it still had some spots left, and it's a lot of fun. |
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Jun 6 2012, 05:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 20-August 06 Member No.: 9,176 |
QUOTE (Critias @ Jun 1 2012, 02:35 AM) Did you check on the Missions Scramble? It's an eight hour event, but that's because it's basically two games in one. Half of it's a LARP, the other half is a sit-down tabletop game (with the same characters, continuing/finishing the same session). Last I checked it still had some spots left, and it's a lot of fun. Hey thanks for responding. Indeed, there are openings left for the Scramble. However, 8 hours starting at noon on Saturday is a little too consumptive of the time I have available. I am taking two 15 year old boys to Gencon this year and it's their first time. That would essentially eat the entire day I should be spending with them. The tourney was a possibility since it starts at night and I could spend the day with them in the dealers room, checking out exhibits and showing them around. I was hoping for a 3-4 hour session or two over Thr/Fri/Sat... maybe something that they could also get involved in. We will only be there thru Sat as I need to leave early Sunday and drive for 11 hours to get them back for school on Monday (and me to work!) Thanks again for responding, tho! I am sure that we'll manage to get into something using generics and no matter what, we'll have a blast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Vlad |
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Jun 6 2012, 05:39 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 20-August 06 Member No.: 9,176 |
QUOTE (DireRadiant @ May 31 2012, 09:53 PM) Clasdagh, minors are ok ealrier in the evening if we are inside and eating. Later on at night it's not going to work. I think after 9 they check id at the door. Thanks for the data, chummer. Good intel is always helpful in planning a Run. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Your cred stick has been appropriately fed. Vlad |
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Jun 15 2012, 01:07 AM
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Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
Woooooooooooo -- gettin' closer! almost convention time! -- oooooooooooooo!
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Jun 18 2012, 04:24 PM
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Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,946 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Omaha Member No.: 17,234 |
Can't come soon enough.
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Jun 18 2012, 04:56 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,973 Joined: 3-October 07 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 13,526 |
QUOTE (LurkerOutThere @ Jun 18 2012, 11:24 AM) Can't come soon enough. Amen. |
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Jun 19 2012, 06:42 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 20-August 06 Member No.: 9,176 |
Hey, my Gen Con picture brightened up even more. I went to the GC website to check if there were any new SR events... lo' and behold, there were two tickets available for the Tourney! I snagged them up as fast as I could tear my credit card out of my wallet! Now, if I can just come up with a third ticket. Or, maybe I'll just let the boys play and watch from the sidelines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Really starting to get enthused about returning to GC. Seems all month has been about making plans and taking care of the little things: 1. Install new speakers in the Durango so we have a rocking roadtrip. CHECK 2. Get AC repaired so we can be chill while we rock on said roadtrip. CHECK 3. Dig out old GC paraphernalia so we can be pro's at the con. CHECK 4. Call old friends to let them know I am coming to Indy and staying with them for most of a week... um... I guess I had better get on that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) Vlad |
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