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nesbit37: Dec 12, 2003; Emperor of Rome
(500 BC - 500 AD)

Trynant posted:

Alright so here's an almost final list of (more or less) the games I'm going to bring:

Archipelago

High Frontier 2nd ed. and its expansion Colonization

BattleCON (War + Devastation extended + Strikers)

Android: Netrunner stuff

Roads & Boats &cetera (etcetera is the expansion)

A Distant Plain (COIN game #3)

Agricola or Caverna depending on what people prefer

Mage Wars stuff

The Great Zimbabwe

Space Alert and New Frontier

Gravwell

Pax Porfiriana

Flash Duel

Yomi

Galaxy Trucker Anniversary Edition

Love Letter

Resistance Avalon

X-Wing Miniatures stuff

18OE

gently caress sanity.

I can never decide if it is a wonderful or terrible thing that I fly to Gen Con since it means it is impossible for me to bring pretty much any games with me.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 01:35

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# ? May 30, 2024 17:25

Countblanc: Apr 20, 2005; _{Help a hero out!}

Trynant posted:

Alright so here's an almost final list of (more or less) the games I'm going to bring:

Archipelago

High Frontier 2nd ed. and its expansion Colonization

BattleCON (War + Devastation extended + Strikers)

Android: Netrunner stuff

Roads & Boats &cetera (etcetera is the expansion)

A Distant Plain (COIN game #3)

Agricola or Caverna depending on what people prefer

Mage Wars stuff

The Great Zimbabwe

Space Alert and New Frontier

Gravwell

Pax Porfiriana

Flash Duel

Yomi

Galaxy Trucker Anniversary Edition

Love Letter

Resistance Avalon

X-Wing Miniatures stuff

18OE

gently caress sanity.

Now to just figure out when/where to meet to play

You are the wind beneath my wings.

Since I'm riding in a standard sized car with 3 other people I can really only justify 2-3 games, so I'll save mirror matches in Yomi for online play, though I might bring Rook and Grave just to have in my pocket.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 02:16

OmegaGoo: Nov 25, 2011; Mediocrity: the standard of survival!

I'd like to learn Yomi and play Puzzle Strike!

I'd like to do lots of things. There's not enough time for everything, is there?

# ? Aug 10, 2014 02:49

Countblanc: Apr 20, 2005; _{Help a hero out!}

Assuming most of your GenCon wishes are "play a game," there's actually plenty of time. It gets messy when you start entering time-sensitive events or tournaments (Retro DBZ lasted over 8 hours two years ago), but otherwise it's actually not that bad.

Is there a link to bus routes/times somewhere? I'm 90% sure I'll be staying in a hotel that isn't in walking distance, and I'd rather not be constrained by my driver's schedule the whole weekend.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 02:54

Gareth Gobulcoque: Jan 10, 2008

camoseven posted:

HELLO NEW GENGOONS! Come to the pub/brewery crawl on Thursday!

Also I will play peasant cube maybe.

I will have a couple not goon friends in tow. We are professional drunks.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 03:03

camoseven: Dec 30, 2005; RODOLPHONE RINGIN'

Countblanc posted:

Is there a link to bus routes/times somewhere? I'm 90% sure I'll be staying in a hotel that isn't in walking distance, and I'd rather not be constrained by my driver's schedule the whole weekend.

IndyGo is the bus service in town. I ride it everyday, but it's a bit poo poo and most routes stop running at 9:30. Uber or Lyft will be your friend after that. UberX is 25% at the moment!

Gareth Gobulcoque posted:

I will have a couple not goon friends in tow. We are professional drunks.

Excellent! I am not a professional tour guide, but I do accept tips!

# ? Aug 10, 2014 03:53

Alien Rope Burn: Dec 5, 2004; _{I wanna be a saikyo HERO!}

I'm down for Yomi, though I admit I'm still a newbie at it. I should bring Puzzle Strike myself, it's my favorite Sirlin jam.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 04:06

Mr.Trifecta: Mar 2, 2007

Tempted to bring Dead of Winter with me there, but don't want to lose the precious trunk space for games. Hmm, decisions decisions.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 05:12

WhiteHowler: Apr 3, 2001; I'M HUGE!

Rockker posted:

Nice, didn't see that there was a goon thread until now. First time going to GenCon for me so no idea what to expect (expect long lines, maybe?)

Nope! This isn't DragonCon or ComicCon, where there are hugely popular guests that you have to wait in hours-long lines to (maybe) see.

Since event tickets at Gen Con are sold in advance, you'll pretty much know what you're getting into and won't have to wait in lines. Of course, a lot of things are sold out now, but there's plenty to do. Many events still have tickets available, and I know a lot of people who attend and never actually register for anything, but they still have a great time.

The only really bad lines are registration/will-call on Thursday and Friday mornings, and the line to get into the Vendor Hall each morning (especially Thursday). Those can both be avoid unless you absolutely, positively have to get into the vendor hall early to buy something.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 05:49

InShaneee: Aug 11, 2006; Cleanse them. Cleanse the world of their ignorance and sin. Bathe them in the crimson of ... am I on speakerphone?; Fun Shoe

Countblanc posted:

Would anyone play or learn Yomi if I brought it? It's pretty portable, but I'd still rather know if there's interest since car space will be limited.

Also I'll totally play anyone at Project M or Melee who wants to get bopped.

I like Yomi and Puzzle Strike.

Melee would be chill as hell, too.

# ? Aug 10, 2014 07:11

8one6: May 20, 2012; When in doubt, err on the side of Awesome!

I created a landing page for my podcast's Gen Con episodes, which can be found here.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 03:33

Reverend Redglare: Jan 30, 2010

So, anybody planning on playing Fiasco? I bought it 4 times in .pdf form, but somehow haven't played it yet.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 06:06

Sieje: Jun 29, 2004; My doctor says that I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fibre and that I am therefore excused from saving universes.

Oh hey, a Gen Con thread. Really should have thought to look for this back in February, rather than the week of the con...

First time going and excited!

# ? Aug 11, 2014 12:01

Ego Trip: Aug 28, 2012; A tenacious little mouse!

Reverend Redglare posted:

So, anybody planning on playing Fiasco? I bought it 4 times in .pdf form, but somehow haven't played it yet.

Mememememe

# ? Aug 11, 2014 12:15

Trynant: Oct 7, 2010; The final spice...your tears <3

So now that I'm packing way too many games, maybe there should be some more specific dates on when people can meet up to play some of them (i.e. justifying lugging this mess around); I'm worried just relying on groupme and stuff might not be enough. When would people be able to play? I'm free every day of the con except Thursday morning and evening (and leaving Sunday afternoon...).

# ? Aug 11, 2014 12:36

the_steve: Nov 9, 2005; We're always hiring!

I'm free most of the entire time. Only committed to the Jim Butcher Q&A, a True Dungeon on Thursday morning, and a different meet up on Sunday.

Other than that, I just plan on wandering around aimlessly, maybe slip into a few games with openings that pique my interest.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 13:06

Lawen: Aug 7, 2000

Reverend Redglare posted:

So, anybody planning on playing Fiasco? I bought it 4 times in .pdf form, but somehow haven't played it yet.

I was planning on finding a Games on Demand session of Fiasco but would totally play with goons instead if that's an option.

Trynant posted:

So now that I'm packing way too many games, maybe there should be some more specific dates on when people can meet up to play some of them

Lots of stuff on your list that I'd like to play (Archipelago, Zimbabwe, Roads & Boats, High Frontier). My GenCon buddy is a non-goon that isn't really into euros though and I don't want to ditch him too much, so I'll probably have to play my availability by ear. I'll stalk you in groupme and try to jump in some of your games though.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 13:22

Len: Jan 21, 2008; Pouches, bandages, shoulderpad, cyber-eye...

Bitchin'!

Trynant posted:

So now that I'm packing way too many games, maybe there should be some more specific dates on when people can meet up to play some of them (i.e. justifying lugging this mess around); I'm worried just relying on groupme and stuff might not be enough. When would people be able to play? I'm free every day of the con except Thursday morning and evening (and leaving Sunday afternoon...).

I would like to try Archipelago and Agricola. If you have the stuff with Xwing to teach a person how to play I'd be interested in trying that out too. My availability is pretty shaky but if you shoot me a message via text or the groupme I'll try my best to make it to whatever place at whatever time.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 13:24

Pez: Feb 28, 2002; Thanks to CoX, my stairs will be protected forever!

This will be my first GenCon, I'm about to fulfill a ~25-year wish to go. My buddies and I will likely be throwing pick up games after hours in the lobby of our hotel, so I'll add all the relevant chat links from the OP to advertise to you guys. Or feel free to pm me or find me on Twitter as pezfortytwo.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 13:32

LongDarkNight: Oct 25, 2010; It's like watching the collapse of Western civilization in fast forward.; Oven Wrangler

Reverend Redglare posted:

So, anybody planning on playing Fiasco? I bought it 4 times in .pdf form, but somehow haven't played it yet.

I'm bringing my hard copy and I have some playsets printed out as well.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 13:32

OmegaGoo: Nov 25, 2011; Mediocrity: the standard of survival!

I'm most free Friday morning. Otherwise, I may have overbooked myself.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 14:42

Trynant: Oct 7, 2010; The final spice...your tears <3

Well it sounds like Friday morning will be a good time to put a game in at least. Perhaps Archipelago?

My free times are late Wednesday (i.e. the day I drive into Indianapolis), afternoon Thursday, all of Friday and Saturday, and morning Sunday (i.e. before I leave).

Since some of these games have player counts and significant playtimes here's a list of ones that take a while and their player counts:

Archipelago [2-5 p] (short game is under 2h but longer games get longer)
High Frontier [2-5 p, best with 5] (4h without end-game module, probably 6h with)
Roads & Boats &cetera [2-6 p, better with less] (4h, maybe more)
A Distant Plain [pretty much 4 player only] (probably 6h?)
~Pax Porfiriana [2-6 p] (never had a game go longer than 2h but hey you never know)
18OE [3-7 p probably want 4 to 6](full game is implausible at the 10h mark, but a shorter scenario might play within reasonable time?)

Surprisingly games of The Great Zimbabwe--a hefty euro--are rather quick, with 2 player games taking as short as 30m and 5 player games lasting under 2h.

EDIT: I'm not going to pack Space Alert (a friend is bring his copy) and am probably going to leave Galaxy Trucker (Anniversary ed. is so loving big). Probably going to bring Splendor, Hive, and Dungeon Twister or Dungeon Twister Card Game though. I'll edit that giant list thing accordingly.

EDIT #2: List updated, added player counts for reference.

Trynant fucked around with this message at 15:06 on Aug 11, 2014

# ? Aug 11, 2014 14:53

Pez: Feb 28, 2002; Thanks to CoX, my stairs will be protected forever!

I know I overbooked, but I'm not sure when I'll be able to ever do this again. I'm a bit disappointed that I scheduled a game Friday morning and now Geek and Sundry are having a panel at the same time. I did leave a big chunk of Saturday open for wandering around

# ? Aug 11, 2014 14:54

Dr. Quarex: Apr 18, 2003; I'M A BIG DORK WHO POSTS TOO MUCH ABOUT CONVENTIONS LOOK AT THIS

TOVA TOVA TOVA

Welcome, Pez and Sieje!!! ENJOY THE BEST ~FOUR DAYS ~~IN GAMING~~ OF THE YEAR!

_{go to the Auction, particularly T.O.V.A.}

# ? Aug 11, 2014 15:04

Ego Trip: Aug 28, 2012; A tenacious little mouse!

I'm free most of the time. I'd play a board game or rpg just about any time.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 15:40

LuiCypher: Apr 24, 2010; Today I'm... amped up!

Quarex posted:

Welcome, Pez and Sieje!!! ENJOY THE BEST ~FOUR DAYS ~~IN GAMING~~ OF THE YEAR!

_{go to the Auction, particularly T.O.V.A.}

What makes T.O.V.A. so magical, may I ask?

# ? Aug 11, 2014 15:54

Crackbone: May 23, 2003; Vlaada is my co-pilot.

I'm free pretty much Thurs-Sun except for Sat morning. I'm down for almost anything you put on the list Trynant.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 15:56

nesbit37: Dec 12, 2003; Emperor of Rome
(500 BC - 500 AD)

Quarex posted:

Welcome, Pez and Sieje!!! ENJOY THE BEST ~FOUR DAYS ~~IN GAMING~~ OF THE YEAR!

_{go to the Auction, particularly T.O.V.A.}

I am so bad with auction timing, largely because it isn't fixed each year (understandably). TOVA is usually what, 4-6pm Saturday?

# ? Aug 11, 2014 16:06

blackmongoose: Mar 31, 2011; DARK INFERNO ROOK!

Trynant posted:

Well it sounds like Friday morning will be a good time to put a game in at least. Perhaps Archipelago?

My free times are late Wednesday (i.e. the day I drive into Indianapolis), afternoon Thursday, all of Friday and Saturday, and morning Sunday (i.e. before I leave).

Since some of these games have player counts and significant playtimes here's a list of ones that take a while and their player counts:

Archipelago [2-5 p] (short game is under 2h but longer games get longer)

High Frontier [2-5 p, best with 5] (4h without end-game module, probably 6h with)

Roads & Boats &cetera [2-6 p, better with less] (4h, maybe more)

A Distant Plain [pretty much 4 player only] (probably 6h?)

~Pax Porfiriana [2-6 p] (never had a game go longer than 2h but hey you never know)

18OE [3-7 p probably want 4 to 6](full game is implausible at the 10h mark, but a shorter scenario might play within reasonable time?)

Surprisingly games of The Great Zimbabwe--a hefty euro--are rather quick, with 2 player games taking as short as 30m and 5 player games lasting under 2h.

EDIT: I'm not going to pack Space Alert (a friend is bring his copy) and am probably going to leave Galaxy Trucker (Anniversary ed. is so loving big). Probably going to bring Splendor, Hive, and Dungeon Twister or Dungeon Twister Card Game though. I'll edit that giant list thing accordingly.

EDIT #2: List updated, added player counts for reference.

I'm free anytime except for Thursday morning and Sunday afternoon and those all sound good. I'm sure if you throw up a post for pretty much any game on GroupMe you'll get plenty of interest; maybe try to organize a game/planning session for Wednesday night to get some people to commit to specific times?

# ? Aug 11, 2014 16:10

Trynant: Oct 7, 2010; The final spice...your tears <3

blackmongoose posted:

I'm free anytime except for Thursday morning and Sunday afternoon and those all sound good. I'm sure if you throw up a post for pretty much any game on GroupMe you'll get plenty of interest; maybe try to organize a game/planning session for Wednesday night to get some people to commit to specific times?

This is what I'll probably do. So many groggy games, so little time :getin:

# ? Aug 11, 2014 16:50

Pez: Feb 28, 2002; Thanks to CoX, my stairs will be protected forever!

If I'd known this many goon games were happening I wouldn't have signed up for so many events!

# ? Aug 11, 2014 16:59

Dr. Quarex: Apr 18, 2003; I'M A BIG DORK WHO POSTS TOO MUCH ABOUT CONVENTIONS LOOK AT THIS

TOVA TOVA TOVA

CONFIDENTIAL TO NESBIT37: Yes, usually around 5 on Saturday.

LuiCypher posted:

What makes T.O.V.A. so magical, may I ask?

A lot of it is the infinite charisma of the main auctioneer Josh; he is infamous for being able to sell things worth $5 for like $50 by getting everyone laughing about the item. It is kind of like a nerdy religious revival, everyone getting together to reminisce about the treasures and crap of the nerd world of yesteryear. Plus the things being sold are often sort of hilarious in themselves, depending. Like a bag of sand, Star Trek branded coffee from the early 1990s, or a box of VHS tapes, many of which contained poorly-recorded pornography. To be fair that last one should not have been sold as it could not be fairly linked to The Hobby but it was hilarious anyway.

Disclaimer, I am one of the other auctioneers, though I have been in evangelizing T.O.V.A. since years before I joined up. And T.O.V.A. is why I volunteered.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 17:40

Pez: Feb 28, 2002; Thanks to CoX, my stairs will be protected forever!

So when/where is the auction?

# ? Aug 11, 2014 18:35

Backno: Dec 1, 2007; Goff Boyz iz da rudest Boyz

SKA SUCKS

Pez posted:

So when/where is the auction?

It runs starting on Thursday and goes for most of the day each day until T.O.V.A on Saturday if I am not mistaken.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 19:17

sunday at work: Apr 6, 2011; "Man is the animal that thinks something is wrong."

I took Quarex's advice about going to the auction in last year's thread and I can honestly say it was two of the most enjoyable hours I've ever spent at Gen Con and that was just the random time I made it to in between other events. I'm really looking forward to trying T.O.V.A. this year.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 20:04

Dr. Quarex: Apr 18, 2003; I'M A BIG DORK WHO POSTS TOO MUCH ABOUT CONVENTIONS LOOK AT THIS

TOVA TOVA TOVA

I am glad to hear that you had a good time. And if you enjoyed the non-T.O.V.A. Auction that much, you are definitely a good candidate for enjoying that even more! I got hooked before knowing there were even separate sections, let alone that some sections were extra-amazing.

As for timing, the Auction actually goes until an undetermined time on Saturday night; the Charity Auction post-T.O.V.A. is the last event and it has gone past Midnight at times. Though overall their time management skill has increased dramatically over the past few years.

The whole thing goes down in the rooms across from the Exhibit Hall and closest to the convention center entrance nearest to the Hall.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 22:00

nesbit37: Dec 12, 2003; Emperor of Rome
(500 BC - 500 AD)

Since we have a resident auction expert here, Quarex, can you place an absentee proxy bid on items? I am thinking for items in the showcase that are held for late Friday night. I have seen it done before but am pretty sure it was just for for auction staff who wanted something but knew they couldn't be there whenever it actually went on the block.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 22:34

CellBlock: Oct 6, 2005; It just don't stop.

nesbit37 posted:

Since we have a resident auction expert here, Quarex, can you place an absentee proxy bid on items? I am thinking for items in the showcase that are held for late Friday night. I have seen it done before but am pretty sure it was just for for auction staff who wanted something but knew they couldn't be there whenever it actually went on the block.

Not to snipe Quarex on an auction question, but yes, the Gen Con Auction allows proxy bids (on some things). Here it is in their FAQ; it looks like you just have to ask someone running the auction and they'll file your bid.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 22:42

Millions: Sep 13, 2007; Do you believe in heroes?

I might have missed this, but is there a list of new games to get hyped about that will be shown off this week? My buddies and I only have Saturday passes so we'll just be in the dealer hall looking to score some hot new stuff.

Also, am I right in thinking the event is from 10am-6pm?

# ? Aug 11, 2014 22:43

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# ? May 30, 2024 17:25

Peas and Rice: Jul 14, 2004; Honor and profit.

What games are releasing at GenCon you ask?

Here's 12 pages of BGG thread listing every one!

(Note: some of these are just coming out the week of GenCon and may not actually be there.

# ? Aug 11, 2014 23:14

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