Gen Con Indy Roll Call!

MattyHelms · June 28, 2010, 07:14:12 PM

I'm in this year. I'm running my "1980s action comedy movie" Fudge adventure. Other than that, I'm going on the Haunted Indianapolis walking tour on Friday night, just 'cause it sounds like a riot.

-Matt

Zachary The First · June 28, 2010, 09:15:49 PM

I'm really excited for the people going for the first time!

I'll be doing a few little Indy and show guides on my site--I'll link over to 'em when they're up, if they help.

mhensley · June 28, 2010, 09:49:17 PM

Quote from: Zachary The First;390648I'm really excited for the people going for the first time!

I'll be doing a few little Indy and show guides on my site--I'll link over to 'em when they're up, if they help.

I need all the help I can get. Thanks!

Joethelawyer · June 29, 2010, 12:18:54 AM

if all goes well, next year will be my first time at gencon. 2011 baby! i'm looking forward to it already.

Kinetic · June 29, 2010, 04:49:17 PM

Quote from: Zachary The First;390648I'm really excited for the people going for the first time!

I'll be doing a few little Indy and show guides on my site--I'll link over to 'em when they're up, if they help.

I think this is going to be my one and only trip, so advice would definitely be appreciated. I figure that I should go at least once, and since I have the ENnies thing going on this year I decided it was a good year to go. Next year... who knows. Kinda depends on how this one plays out.

PaladinCA · June 29, 2010, 10:22:59 PM

I'm thinking about running a one-shot of Star Wars Saga Edition.

My problem is coming up with shorter adventures that can be played out in 5-6 hours without running over the time limit.

I have a hard time keeping it simple enough. I'm used to campaign or mini-series play where you have a session of intro and setup followed by a building development during play.

So if I come up with something simple and straightforward that doesn't seem too cliche to me, I might do it.

Zachary The First · June 30, 2010, 06:29:00 AM

Quote from: Kinetic;390770I think this is going to be my one and only trip, so advice would definitely be appreciated. I figure that I should go at least once, and since I have the ENnies thing going on this year I decided it was a good year to go. Next year... who knows. Kinda depends on how this one plays out.

Well, my thing's always been to leave my schedule open, but look at the seminars and games, and buy a few generic tickets (for the games) so that if I'm not browsing or doing a demo in the dealer hall, I know there's a game of AD&D at 16:00 in the Westin Room Whatever, etc...

You also might want to hunt down the Tower of Gygax room and look at the schedule. At some point, it's your chance to be cruelly slaughtered by an old TSR hand like Frank Mentzer or Tim Kask.

Are you staying by the convention, or driving in from further afield each day?

PaladinCA · June 30, 2010, 01:37:02 PM

I don't know if this was a mistake or not but we'll be driving in from about nine miles out each day. I was able to get a discount with the Marriott chains and couldn't pass up $59 a night for a Courtyard room with a Kitchenette.

Is there a parking lot with a decent rate that is within a block or two of the convention center that anyone can recommend?

Kinetic · June 30, 2010, 01:46:55 PM

Quote from: Zachary The First;390856You also might want to hunt down the Tower of Gygax room and look at the schedule. At some point, it's your chance to be cruelly slaughtered by an old TSR hand like Frank Mentzer or Tim Kask.

Are you staying by the convention, or driving in from further afield each day?

Totally sold on the Tower of Gygax now!

I've got a hotel attached to the convention center via my girlfriend's employer, so no driving for me.

Zachary The First · June 30, 2010, 08:44:46 PM

Quote from: PaladinCA;390917I don't know if this was a mistake or not but we'll be driving in from about nine miles out each day. I was able to get a discount with the Marriott chains and couldn't pass up $59 a night for a Courtyard room with a Kitchenette.

Is there a parking lot with a decent rate that is within a block or two of the convention center that anyone can recommend?

That's a pretty good rate.

There's good parking in several places. The White River Garage is really close, and not too expensive.

Koltar · June 30, 2010, 09:26:25 PM

Hey Zachary - If I go up there Saturday , can I be your camera work and blogging assistant?

That way you get more shots of 'YOU' interacting with folks.

Just a thought.

Your choice if I wore the forehead & wig or not.

- Ed C.

Zachary The First · June 30, 2010, 09:39:13 PM

Quote from: Koltar;390999Hey Zachary - If I go up there Saturday , can I be your camera work and blogging assistant?

That way you get more shots of 'YOU' interacting with folks.

Just a thought.

Your choice if I wore the forehead & wig or not.

- Ed C.

Oh, I likes my spot behind the camera. People don't want to see my mug, they want gaming products, sexy dice displays, and hawt chicks attempting to look interested in what they've been rented to promote. Saturday's actually the day I run my Microlite74 game and my GM's Jam Seminar, but I'd love to hang out for a bit in between! We have quite the posse this year! Maybe even hit up a session of Tower of Gygax!

PaladinCA · July 01, 2010, 03:56:48 PM

Quote from: Koltar;390999Your choice if I wore the forehead & wig or not.

- Ed C.

Better you than me Ed. Better you than me.

Koltar · July 25, 2010, 12:48:38 PM

To re-state:

Yes I'm trying to go there.

Not sure if just for one day or more than one day.
This all depends on scheduling where I work.

Saturday I'm pretty sure I'll be there.

- Ed C.

RPGPundit · July 26, 2010, 06:07:37 AM

Someday, damn it, someday...

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