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QnoisX posted:Okay, so I'll just bring the tablet bag and get one there then. A backpack being huge doesn't seem to stop a lot of people from using them all over the place
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A reminder to add your name to the below spreadsheet in addition to the Group me. This spreadsheet has been useful for those trying to reach a specific goon at Gen Con, if you need to contact someone after killing group me because it has murdered your battery, and to quickly check and see who has similar interests and schedule openings to maybe meetup for a game or two quick. I've found it useful in the past at least: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqiGU-iR_59KdDR3Z0V0OHlNWjIweUEtNDhCQ0tCOGc&usp=drive_web#gid=0 Very excited to head out to Indianapolis. Flying out at like 9am on Wednesday morning. Really wondering how the 3 newbies I am bringing are going to like it and react to the whole thing. I just hope I have enough time to see all those I can let alone do all that I want to.
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We've got two newbies with us this year and I can't wait to see their reaction to everything. I've been trying to get my girlfriend prepared but I don't think there's an easy way to explain "Gencon had more attendance last year than Massillon has population." And have it mean something.
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I'm bringing One Night Ultimate Werewolf, which should be a great time with goons and beer.
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Len posted:We've got two newbies with us this year and I can't wait to see their reaction to everything. I've been trying to get my girlfriend prepared but I don't think there's an easy way to explain "Gencon had more attendance last year than Massillon has population." And have it mean something. Try this: "It's like Black Friday, but it lasts all day for 4 days. No one has shopping carts and the checkout lines are spread out through the entire building." Edit: Oh, wait. Do you want her to go? Then don't say that.
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I've mostly been lurking on GroupMe, but I'm as excited as anyone. Gen Con is almost here! There's one slot left in my second Costume Fairy Adventures game. You know, if you like costumes. Or fairies. Or adventure.
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DNA Cowboys posted:I've mostly been lurking on GroupMe, but I'm as excited as anyone. Gen Con is almost here! Me and the girlfriend got tickets for the Friday one. I know nothing about the game but she may like it.
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Countblanc posted:Saturday before 4 is good for me if you have space Got a time preference?
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THIS JUST IN FROM THE FORUMSAn Auction Person posted:This is all we can communicate now that is in stone. I will update as I am able - maybe set some times for initial RPG or board games once I touch base with a few others. This list does clearly identify Collectibles, TOVA, and Charity. So if ye love me, make sure you are free 4-7 on Saturday for the best three hours of Gen-Con. Kaddish posted:With regards to registering stuff for the Auction on Wednesday - it says the on-site Auction computers can't be used but laptops/personal computers can be used. Does this mean the site will be up for registration? How does this work exactly? 
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what does TOVA stand for again? Trash Only Virgins Acquire? (seriously I don't actually know)
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I just setup Groupme, now what do I do? Please explain it like I'm an old man, cuz I kinda am.
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Bucnasti posted:I just setup Groupme, now what do I do? Please explain it like I'm an old man, cuz I kinda am. Pretty sure you just click this link and join. https://groupme.com/join_group/9123611/dMNjpU
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Sigma-X posted:what does TOVA stand for again? Trash Only Virgins Acquire? Toys, Other, Videos, and Art so, yes. that thing you said.
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Crackbone posted:Got a time preference? I'll be there by 10 (events for people I'm with start then) so any time after that is good. How long does a game take with some learning? I'm going through the manual like you said but I'm sure it'll still be a bit slower than fully learned people playing.
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I'm gonna get in Wednesday and leave Monday morning; I mainly go for HeroClix but since that's not gonna have night games, my evenings are more free than they've been in the past, so I'm down for anything. I aim to demo as many new games as I can this year, I really want to branch out from clix. I added myself to the spreadsheet and the GroupMe so gimme a buzz, I've been told I'm mostly not a horrible buck toothed monster.
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I am going to this Gen Con thing. It's technically my 2nd time but my first was the last Magic Nationals in 2011 so all I did that time was play Magic and drink beer. I'm flying in Thursday midday. What's the deal with board games if I didn't buy a ticket on the website? If I don't have a ticket for a cool board game will i be limited to what I bring/buy/Catan?
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Okay, so I've gone through my games and decided on a few I want to trade or sell at the con. Mostly it's stuff I never get to play with my group or consists of evil dice that hate me with a passion. X-Com Galaxy Defenders King of Tokyo + Power Up expansion Dead of Winter (sleeved cards) Space Alert If you want to trade, I have a small wishlist here: https://boardgamegeek.com/wishlist/qnoisx. I would also consider other games. DoW is seriously the highest rated game I own. Followed by BSG. If you want to go the cash route, I'm fine with that too. All of my games are in great condition. The one I've played the most is King of Tokyo and it's giant plastic dice, so all good. The rest are all in baggies. I did cut the DoW insert a bit so the cards could fit in better with sleeves. I made a small foam core insert for the tokens that fits inside the plastic insert to Galaxy Defenders. Otherwise, everything is like new. If you want pictures, let me know. I'd probably even be cool with bringing the games to the con to let you play it first, but not all at once. Or maybe the hotel lobby? I dunno, it's 5 blocks from the con. Just saying, some of the boxes are pretty heavy!
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Danimo posted:I am going to this Gen Con thing. It's technically my 2nd time but my first was the last Magic Nationals in 2011 so all I did that time was play Magic and drink beer. I'm flying in Thursday midday. If ticketed games are sold out then you can get generic tickets and try to get in place of no shows. Otherwise, tough luck. I think most demos run by the company are free, but I could be wrong about that. I know I have a short list of games I want to try out and if I like them I'll probably purchase a copy. If they are only offering sold out ticketed demos and I don't get to try it. That's a lost sale. Hopefully they also have a library of games you can check out like PAX South did, but I dunno. I expect any free demos will have very long lines. Edit: Join the GroupMe chat and try to get games going that way. I know a bunch of guys are bringing games.
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QnoisX posted:If ticketed games are sold out then you can get generic tickets and try to get in place of no shows. Otherwise, tough luck. I think most demos run by the company are free, but I could be wrong about that. I know I have a short list of games I want to try out and if I like them I'll probably purchase a copy. If they are only offering sold out ticketed demos and I don't get to try it. That's a lost sale. Hopefully they also have a library of games you can check out like PAX South did, but I dunno. I expect any free demos will have very long lines. There's this library of games: quote:We're Back! We're Bigger! We're Ready! Join us for another year of 'Try before you buy' and general good times in our room filled with over 1800 unique titles to choose from ... or bring your own games from home or new from the Exhibits' Hall. Ticketed, but most have space, although Sat night is looking nearly full. Guessing generic tickets will be usable space available.
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Deviant posted:Toys, Other, Videos, and Art  Toys, Oddities, Videos, and Art! !!! !!$*!#$ Not that the other definition is 100% wrong, as this is definitely the area where you are most likely to be like "wait...someone wanted that? AND paid $50 for it???" But there are so many great things every year. Plus nobody ACTUALLY bid on the $500 bag of coffee from the short-lived 1980s Las Vegas Star Trek hotel or whatever, so clearly there are bridges too far at even T.O.V.A. OMG IT IS AFTER MIDNIGHT SO I WILL SEE YOU WEIRDOS TOMORROW NIGHT AT COLTS GRILLE NERD TRIVIA! IT STARTS AT 7:00 THIS YEAR ACCORDING TO THE WEBPAGE! MAYBE IT ALWAYS STARTS AT 7; WHO KNOWS?!?! EDIT: THIS JUST IN, I CHECKED MY FIRST POST AND IT TURNS OUT I ALREADY KNEW THIS
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I'm packing my bags and going over my checklists right now! GENCON!!!!
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One more day at my lovely job then GENCON and Monday I start a new job. I'm so hyped.
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Countblanc posted:I'll be there by 10 (events for people I'm with start then) so any time after that is good. How long does a game take with some learning? I'm going through the manual like you said but I'm sure it'll still be a bit slower than fully learned people playing. Assuming we can get 4 people I'd say 3 hours.
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Heading to the airport now, see all of you there. Good luck, hydrate and pace yourself you got a lot of time!
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Crackbone posted:Assuming we can get 4 people I'd say 3 hours. I'll most likely be game for Argent; at least I know how to play and tend to not AP in that game* *but slap me if I do.
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Alright got the GroupMe figured out. This is my first time so I'll either have a blast or come away poor and broken. Either works.
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So the problem with the whole "trying to avoid Steak & Shake in the middle of the night" thing here, is that they have half-off milkshakes from 2-5 AM/PM. I mean, c'mon. How could I not? Night 1 in Indy: Fail (success?)
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Merauder posted:So the problem with the whole "trying to avoid Steak & Shake in the middle of the night" thing here, is that they have half-off milkshakes from 2-5 AM/PM. I mean, c'mon. How could I not? Night 1 in Indy: Fail (success?) Why would this be something you actively try?
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I plan on attempting to try out Shapiro's deli in while I'm there this year. My uncle mentioned it last time I saw him when he heard I was going to Indy. I also recommend that everyone go to Nicky Blaine's at least once just for the atmosphere, but it's a bit spendy.
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I've still never been to St. Elmo, going to make an effort to take the time this year.
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Kaddish posted:I've still never been to St. Elmo, going to make an effort to take the time this year. Make a reservation, I've heard they fill up.
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pakman posted:I plan on attempting to try out Shapiro's deli in while I'm there this year. My uncle mentioned it last time I saw him when he heard I was going to Indy. I also recommend that everyone go to Nicky Blaine's at least once just for the atmosphere, but it's a bit spendy. Your uncle is a wise man.
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I should wander out of the Game Room more often, then i would have seen this. I'm attending gen con this year as well. This will be my fourth time attending the con and as always I'm very excited. I usually go with my best friend, and we're always looking for board games to play as well as werewolf/other mafia style games, so if any of you plan to spend a lot of down time doing either I'll gladly drag him over for an impromptu goon meet.
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Last year there was a really great Indian buffet not too far from the convention center, does anyone know if it still exists? Apologies in advance for my upcoming curry farts.
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You probably mean India Garden? Barcelona Tapas next door is also great. The Sunday buffet is fantastic.
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Deathlove posted:Why would this be something you actively try? There were some posts a few pages back about trying to pick up groceries and avoid eating junk. It was a nice thought...but at the same time, when I can just expense my meals it's easy to indulge. 
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Haystack posted:You probably mean India Garden? Just went for a little stroll in google streetview and found it. It's actually Haveli Indian Cuisine which is a much shorter walk from the convention center.
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Le Woad posted:Alright got the GroupMe figured out. This is my first time so I'll either have a blast or come away poor and broken. Either works. It is truly a wonderful tool for our needs. Merauder posted:So the problem with the whole "trying to avoid Steak & Shake in the middle of the night" thing here, is that they have half-off milkshakes from 2-5 AM/PM. I mean, c'mon. How could I not? Night 1 in Indy: Fail (success?) WE HAVE ONE ON-SITE LIVE REPORT LIVE REPORT YOU MONSTER ARE THERE BANNERS ATTICA! ATTICA! POWER TO THE BROTHERS! KILL WHITEY!!! I cannot find a clip of that Naked Gun 33 1/3 scene 
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Shapiro's is not as good as they used to be, but they're still decent. Lots of nice places to eat/drink up on Massachusetts Ave. if you get up that way.
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Quarex posted:ON-SITE  I'm an exhibitor so I'm in the sweat lodge they turn the main hall into during setup doing labor stuff. Going to be down 10lbs just from hauling stuff around in this heat. The hall is, well, pretty much how any con looks during setup. Some banners up, but mostly crates and pallets everywhere still. There is definitely signage around downtown up though.
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