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I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. I am interested in meeting some "familiar" faces, but this will be my first time at GenCon, so I'll be a bit "deer in headlights" all week. So... aside from the useful OP, anyone have any pointers?
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OmegaGoo posted:I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. There's going to be an unwashed nerd smell. It probably isn't you.
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Jul 31, 2014 18:45
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It's a good thing I don't have a sense of smell then!
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Jul 31, 2014 18:51
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OmegaGoo posted:I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. The video game room is actually a pretty cool play to kill time between events, but I say that as someone who plays fighting games - I imagine it's decidedly less cool otherwise. Have a buddy with you when you go to demo games, it makes the whole experience a lot less intimidating and sometimes partners are required for certain games anyway. Bring a game to the con in a backpack or something with your snacks, but make sure it's one you're comfortable teaching (granted, to people who breathe board games). It isn't hard to find random goons or other people to play a game with, and everyone loves learning something new.
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Jul 31, 2014 18:52
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Is that chat app we used last year to coordinate goon shenanigans going to be open again? It seemed to work out last year.
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Jul 31, 2014 19:02
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Len posted:Is that chat app we used last year to coordinate goon shenanigans going to be open again? It seemed to work out last year. http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3606988&userid=0&perpage=40&pagenumber=9#post432340050 Countblanc posted:The video game room is actually a pretty cool play to kill time between events, but I say that as someone who plays fighting games - I imagine it's decidedly less cool otherwise. The Rock Band setup is pretty good. 
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Jul 31, 2014 19:41
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camoseven posted:
I am a tad bit predictable aren't I... But seriously that list is really good and I recomend you guys try them out. We are really pretty spoiled in Indianapolis when it comes to god beer. Then you have the added bonus of being far enough away from that there will be a much shorter wait AND you get better beer then you will get at the RAM. OmegaGoo posted:I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. * Try and spend a good part of a day just checking out the dealer room. If you can do this on Thursday it's even better since it's the slowest day. There will be all sorts of things the look at and demo and it's very easy to just spend a whole day in there. * Look through the events list online, search up games that you enjoy playing, and see if anything jumps out at you. This can be everything from tournaments to super sized games, etc. * Make sure you take time to get some sleep/eat/drink/shower. Doing these things will make your experiance a better one. * The GroupMe app is a really good way to keep in touch with us and find open spots to check out some games or to just grab food with people, because eating alone sucks. Backno fucked around with this message at 20:01 on Jul 31, 2014 |
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Jul 31, 2014 19:51
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I have never been there and as a non-meat-eater the food does not appeal to me, but other goons should go and eat there and get drunk and puke in the bathroom wait what is going on
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Backno posted:* The GroupMe app is a really good way to keep in touch with us and find open spots to check out some games or to just grab food with people, because eating alone sucks. Eating alone is awesome  . No wait even in the most crowded of places, quicker service at the bar, and you can either decompress on your own while eating and having a beer or talk about the con with the total strangers on either side of you who are likely also Gen Con attendees
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Jul 31, 2014 20:12
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OmegaGoo posted:I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. GO TO GEN-CON oh you have that one down Uh Go to the Auction and the Exhibition Hall (stories on the official forums of people not knowing about the former are sad enough, but not knowing about the latter is extra-terrible since it is such a huge part). Sleep enough to not pass out during the day. Eat a big breakfast and go to dinner before the hall closes (or hours after). Do not overbook yourself--subjective, yes, but be sure to give yourself free time. There will be many opportunities for spontaneous fun. Go to whatever Goon meet-up we have on Wednesday night. Bring as much cash as you can justify, as many vendors (particularly noteworthy: the Auction!) will charge you the credit processing fee if you use a card. Enjoy yourself every possible way you can. This is the best four days of the year, not time for worrying about anything else in your life. It is time to meet new friends, see old friends, or just wander around by yourself but feel welcomed regardless. Take in every single thing you can, and soak up the best gaming ambiance in the world. HAVE FUN, KICK rear end, EVANGELIZE FOR GEN-CON, AND NEVER LOOK BACK.
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Jul 31, 2014 21:54
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OmegaGoo posted:I kinda fell into some GenCon tickets, so I'll be there. If you want to wast an hour of your life listening to some nerds talk about Gen Con tips then my podcast recorded an episode for Gen Con tips. If you don't then I'd just recommending hitting Games on Demand at least once, plan to spend way too much money in the dealer hall, and don't buy food or drinks in the convention center. Walk out to the food trucks or the mall.
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Jul 31, 2014 22:05
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OmegaGoo posted:So... aside from the useful OP, anyone have any pointers? You should come to the First Annual Goon Beer Tour, I hear it's gonna be pretty cool.
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Jul 31, 2014 22:10
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What time would the goon meet-up be on Wednesday? I'm actually going with a decently large group myself, and we have plans for dinner on Wed.
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Jul 31, 2014 22:14
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The downside of getting Wyrd to buy my badge, I have to do food and drinks with the Wednesday 
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Just got off the phone with friends over at Cryptozoic and found out I'll be helping them out with running retail at their booth a couple hours a day due to some sudden staffing shortages at the con. So if you see a dude running the register at any point, come say hi, and buy a deck-builder or something. TWOWEEKSOMGOMGOMG
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Aug 1, 2014 00:41
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So, the hotel room I thought I had is not the hotel room that I have. Finding out now is a bit of a problem, as one might imagine. I'm inquiring to see if anybody is willing to have a fellow goon crash in their room. I'm willing to pay my share for a room, plus a little extra. I don't snore that I'm told of and am fine with crashing on the floor. I have my own ride to tool around in. Meeting up when necessary can be coordinated by cell. I'm looking to show up Wednesday evening if feasible. Goon and non-goon references can be provided. I clean myself like a civilized person and have no beard on my neck and no fedora on my head. (It's okay if you have either, tho.) I care too much about Palladium Books but am otherwise pretty inoffensive. If anybody can help and is comfortable with doing so, please me know here or by PM.
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Aug 1, 2014 15:39
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camoseven posted:People that can't make the start are more than welcome to catch up with us later. If NO ONE can make the start, then... I dunno. We can push it back an hour, but the breweries all close at 7 so the later we start the more rushed we'll be! Aw crap, I will still be balls-deep in Netrunner at 7. Maybe I will crash out early and can join in. Or maybe you all will go on somewhere.
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Aug 1, 2014 16:26
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Alien Rope Burn posted:So, the hotel room I thought I had is not the hotel room that I have. Finding out now is a bit of a problem, as one might imagine. I'll talk to the guy in charge of our room tonight and see what he says. If anyone gets in touch with you before then give an update
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Aug 1, 2014 16:50
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saint gerald posted:Aw crap, I will still be balls-deep in Netrunner at 7. Maybe I will crash out early and can join in. Or maybe you all will go on somewhere. Well the bars we are going to will be open after 7, it's the just breweries that we have a time limit on
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Aug 1, 2014 17:16
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It sounds like the rest of my buddies and my roommate won't be in until later on Wednesday, so if there's something going on Wed early evening, I'd love to join.
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Aug 1, 2014 17:50
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So I just realized I have never done any of the sit-n-go MTG drafts at GenCon. I'm assuming I'll need generics for that? Or can I just bring a fat stack of cash
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Aug 1, 2014 20:02
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8one6 I am listening to the Gen-Con tips show RIGHT NOW!!!!! !!!!!!!! Good first tip being anti-harassment. Peas and Rice posted:It sounds like the rest of my buddies and my roommate won't be in until later on Wednesday, so if there's something going on Wed early evening, I'd love to join. And everyone join the Group.Me thing because it is great
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Aug 1, 2014 20:18
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Len posted:I'll talk to the guy in charge of our room tonight and see what he says. If anyone gets in touch with you before then give an update Alright, will do.
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Aug 1, 2014 20:24
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camoseven posted:So I just realized I have never done any of the sit-n-go MTG drafts at GenCon. I'm assuming I'll need generics for that? Or can I just bring a fat stack of cash Yes, they only take generic tickets. There's usually a booth somewhere in or near the TCG hall that sells them, so if you didn't order any with your event tickets, you don't have to go to the main registration line to get them. (They used to take payment at the event registration desk, but I think they're doing away with it this year to keep the lines moving.) If you're drafting, they'll just ask you to stand to the side, since those fire pretty much constantly. If you're signing up for one of the win-a-box events or another on-demand event, they'll give you a pager for when your event starts.
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Aug 1, 2014 21:16
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camoseven posted:Well the bars we are going to will be open after 7, it's the just breweries that we have a time limit on Sweet. I will catch you up with some Marvel of Technology or other.
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Aug 1, 2014 21:31
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Someone should add the GroupMe info to the OP.
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Aug 1, 2014 21:32
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That is a good idea for someone. I genuinely forgot who that someone would be for about ten seconds. Let me see if I can figure this out on my phone before break ends! Edit: Yeses. There we go. Though when updating it I remembered the second post was initially reserved for Goon events. I should probably figure out how many official events we even have this year. And call the Colts Grille to see if they are doing nerd trivia. Unless you want to do that, G0ff Boyz Rude B0yz. Dr. Quarex fucked around with this message at 22:39 on Aug 1, 2014 |
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Aug 1, 2014 22:23
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I should probably mention I'm totally going to be going to this. I only scheduled to play some 18XX stuff early to mid Thursday; other than that I'm hoping people will be around for GAMES. I'm going to be stupid again and bring board games; hopefully some of you gents will be interested! EDIT: And seriously if anyone is interested in a meetup for some slightly longer and/or more complicated board games there's a few on my shelf that are screaming to be played. Trynant fucked around with this message at 22:41 on Aug 1, 2014 |
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Aug 1, 2014 22:36
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I am desperate to play some Archipelago
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Aug 1, 2014 22:53
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Quarex posted:That is a good idea for someone. I genuinely forgot who that someone would be for about ten seconds. Let me see if I can figure this out on my phone before break ends! OK I'm in your crazy Group Me thing, I can't wait for my phone to vibrate at 3am with some crazy poo poo.
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Aug 1, 2014 22:59
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Trynant posted:I should probably mention I'm totally going to be going to this. I only scheduled to play some 18XX stuff early to mid Thursday; other than that I'm hoping people will be around for GAMES. Are you just doing the generic 18xx event? I'll show up to that and play a round of something with you as long as you didn't sign up for the period around the Exhibit Hall opening. Alternatively, if you want me to bring my 18OE because you think we could find another one or two people crazy enough to do a scenario, let me know. I am also of course up for any long complicated board games depending on my schedule.
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Trynant posted:I should probably mention I'm totally going to be going to this. I only scheduled to play some 18XX stuff early to mid Thursday; other than that I'm hoping people will be around for GAMES. gently caress yeah dude, I'm pretty much free all weekend so I'm down. I rarely even get medium weight games to the table lately, I am so up for Archipelago.
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Aug 2, 2014 00:13
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Trynant posted:I should probably mention I'm totally going to be going to this. I only scheduled to play some 18XX stuff early to mid Thursday; other than that I'm hoping people will be around for GAMES. I will play literally any games. I don't have any plans at all except for getting drunk nightly with the guys I'm going with and possibly some magic tournaments.
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Aug 2, 2014 00:28
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Peas and Rice posted:OK I'm in your crazy Group Me thing, I can't wait for my phone to vibrate at 3am with some crazy poo poo. I think GroupMe is part of why I finally decided to put my phone on silent, admittedly.
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Aug 2, 2014 01:25
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I want to play a lot of Yomi but I think I'll be the only person in Indy who actually likes it
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Aug 2, 2014 01:28
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Would any of you be willing to run a Shadowrun one shot? I can bring at least two people with me maybe three if you are.
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Countblanc posted:I want to play a lot of Yomi but I think I'll be the only person in Indy who actually likes it My well-played copy disagrees. I'm definitely bringing archipelago and would like to play 18OE if poker chips are around. I also have a few Splotter games, High Frontier, and other crazy stuff that I love to play. Also, any BattleCON fans? I'm interested in games of that as well. Trynant fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Aug 2, 2014 |
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I'm not in love with BattleCON but I'd definitely play it if it's on the table in front of me. I've been trying to get some more play out of my copy at my local group since I went a bit ham when I bought it (full Devastation box, Strikers, alt/KS characters, individual plastic bags for each character) and didn't end up using it much.
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Trynant posted:My well-played copy disagrees. I would play any of those - especially High Frontier since I've been wanting to play that forever.
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Countblanc posted:I'm not in love with BattleCON but I'd definitely play it if it's on the table in front of me. I've been trying to get some more play out of my copy at my local group since I went a bit ham when I bought it (full Devastation box, Strikers, alt/KS characters, individual plastic bags for each character) and didn't end up using it much. Good enough! I have all that ham plus war...I hear ya. blackmongoose posted:I would play any of those - especially High Frontier since I've been wanting to play that forever. I have the Colonization expansion for High Frontier, which while fairly longer I would highly recommend because it kind of 'completes' the game if not outright creates a whole new experience.
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I love BattleCON and will probably at least pack a few characters in my bag, and Pixel Tactics too.
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