OT: Who's going to Gencon?

sachmo71 · 08-01-2005, 02:36 PM

And will you buy me some stuff?

Pacersfan46 · 08-01-2005, 02:38 PM

HOLY .... Gencon is going to be here in 2 weeks!!!

I forgot all about it.

Hehehe

Warhammer · 08-01-2005, 02:54 PM

The WBC is this weekend.

Peregrine · 08-01-2005, 03:51 PM

Sure wish I could go to WBC, seems like it would be a lot of fun.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-01-2005, 03:52 PM

I'll be there. Maybe I could pick you up some freebies or something...

Warhammer · 08-01-2005, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peregrine

Sure wish I could go to WBC, seems like it would be a lot of fun.

One of the girls from my game group is going. If you happened to follow the beginner's WW game on BGG, Atalanta is the one going.

Peregrine · 08-01-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

One of the girls from my game group is going. If you happened to follow the beginner's WW game on BGG, Atalanta is the one going.

I didn't, it's hard enough for me to keep up with the games I'm playing in and modding!

SirFozzie · 08-15-2005, 07:24 PM

heheh. Can't wait.. tommorrow's last day of work before my trip...

if you think I'm going to get ANYTHING done at work

Bee · 08-15-2005, 08:31 PM

I'll be there. Me, my wife and my lawyer (insert joke here) are flying out on Wednesday.

SirFozzie · 08-15-2005, 08:55 PM

Heh.

Hope to see you there, Bee. If anyone else is there, let me know. I'm open to meeting folks, and getting em a beverage of their choice.

Peregrine · 08-15-2005, 11:18 PM

I'm envious of you guys, I've never been to Gencon.

Coffee Warlord · 08-15-2005, 11:19 PM

A lot of my friends are gonna be there. I was invited, but didn't particularly feel like going.

WussGawd · 08-15-2005, 11:21 PM

Went once in 1998. Awesome. No other word for it. Worked a booth for a company I was freelancing for, got to meet a lot of the old timers (Gygax, Marc Miller, Steve Jackson). Awesome, awesome time.

Eilim · 08-15-2005, 11:23 PM

Since I just started a new job, I can't really get the time off to go.

Its breaking my heart, even if saving my wallet. Game of Thrones, Mutants and Masterminds 2e, Thieves World... *sigh* Guess the UPS guy will become my new best friend over the next few months. Still waiting on the bastard to deliver my Spycraft 2e.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-16-2005, 09:26 AM

I flying to Michigan on Wednesday and then driving down to Indy with some friends that nice. There is some brew pub type place that has dollar pints on Wednesdays. This is not to be missed...

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 08-16-2005, 09:47 AM

For those going: Check out the new Axis & Allies and give me feedback on it.
Thanks.

SirFozzie · 08-16-2005, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

For those going: Check out the new Axis & Allies and give me feedback on it.
Thanks.

The A&A Collectible Miniature Game.. uuuururrrrrrghhhh.. I will, but be forewarned, I am biased against it

Chas in Cinti · 08-16-2005, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

For those going: Check out the new Axis & Allies and give me feedback on it.
Thanks.

The original A&A game designer, Larry Harris, will be at the Eagle Games booth... Just in case anyone wanted to get an autographed rulebook, etc.

-Chas

Chas in Cinti · 08-16-2005, 11:31 AM

dola...

I'll be there Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday... without 'net access... (unless I use one on-site)

-Chas

Mustang · 08-16-2005, 12:32 PM

I'm looking forward to the A&A miniatures game but, I'm just hoping to get a bunch of miniatures on the cheap in the future and possibly use them for the Flames of War game...

Chas in Cinti · 08-16-2005, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I flying to Michigan on Wednesday and then driving down to Indy with some friends that nice. There is some brew pub type place that has dollar pints on Wednesdays. This is not to be missed...

RAM Brewery... mmmmm... wish I could get there on Wednesday instead of Thursday morning.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-23-2005, 02:45 PM

Well, what did you fellas think of the Con this year? Any reports?

I had a blast as always. Though the group of friends I go with focused more on RPing with our group then taking part in general gaming.

We hit the "Rock Bottom Brewery" on Wednesday night. $2 pints is always good. That night we played "Maul of America", a board game in which you are a group of survivors that raid a mall to gain supplies or to lock it down, while being attacked by zombies. Basically, a "Dawn of the Dead" boardgame. A friend of mine wrote some new rules (even had them published) for the game and we've been playing it at every con for a few years. Good fun and a game you can play while drinking.

Thursday we hit the dealer's room a bit. It was a bit smaller this year, as they moved the art show into the back corner of the room. Apparently booths are pretty expensive, so a lot of exhibitors can't make it. Games Workshop did not come for the second consecutive year. I guess they are doing their own thing now. Saw a few games of interest, including the Serenity RPG (based off "Firefly"), the Game of Thrones RPG (D20, though I have already pre-ordered it), and some others. Since I game only once or twice a year, I wasn't looking to pick anything up and didn't. That night we played some D&D.

Friday we did a little more at the dealer room, but basically stuck around and RP'd. I ran a Modern d20 psyhic thing. That night we played "Arkham Horror" a new board game. Basically a Call of Cthulhu board game. It was a lot of fun. Never played it before. Very good game. It's pricey at $50, but well worth it. Lots of cool pieces, good art, solid all around. A good game, lots of drinking.

Saturday we hit the dealer room for a bit, grabbed lunch at the RAM Brewery (they really cater to the geeks, posters, signs, a special menu, it was nice), and finished off D&D and the Modern d20 game. We also played a bit of Mutants & Masterminds and drank.

Sunday, we left.

Back in the day we used to sign up for a lot of RP games, but they all pretty much sucked. The only one of note was the Cthulhu Masters Tournament. Played that for a few years, ran it for three, and then backed out. We basically are now using GenCon as an excuse to get together once a year, drink, have fun, and game. Some of my friends still run some games (Maul of America and a modified 40k game), but not much more than that.

rkmsuf · 08-23-2005, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Well, what did you fellas think of the Con this year? Any reports?

I had a blast as always. Though the group of friends I go with focused more on RPing with our group then taking part in general gaming.

We hit the "Rock Bottom Brewery" on Wednesday night. $2 pints is always good. That night we played "Maul of America", a board game in which you are a group of survivors that raid a mall to gain supplies or to lock it down, while being attacked by zombies. Basically, a "Dawn of the Dead" boardgame. A friend of mine wrote some new rules (even had them published) for the game and we've been playing it at every con for a few years. Good fun and a game you can play while drinking.

Thursday we hit the dealer's room a bit. It was a bit smaller this year, as they moved the art show into the back corner of the room. Apparently booths are pretty expensive, so a lot of exhibitors can't make it. Games Workshop did not come for the second consecutive year. I guess they are doing their own thing now. Saw a few games of interest, including the Serenity RPG (based off "Firefly"), the Game of Thrones RPG (D20, though I have already pre-ordered it), and some others. Since I game only once or twice a year, I wasn't looking to pick anything up and didn't. That night we played some D&D.

Friday we did a little more at the dealer room, but basically stuck around and RP'd. I ran a Modern d20 psyhic thing. That night we played "Arkham Horror" a new board game. Basically a Call of Cthulhu board game. It was a lot of fun. Never played it before. Very good game. It's pricey at $50, but well worth it. Lots of cool pieces, good art, solid all around. A good game, lots of drinking.

Saturday we hit the dealer room for a bit, grabbed lunch at the RAM Brewery (they really cater to the geeks, posters, signs, a special menu, it was nice), and finished off D&D and the Modern d20 game. We also played a bit of Mutants & Masterminds and drank.

Sunday, we left.

Back in the day we used to sign up for a lot of RP games, but they all pretty much sucked. The only one of note was the Cthulhu Masters Tournament. Played that for a few years, ran it for three, and then backed out. We basically are now using GenCon as an excuse to get together once a year, drink, have fun, and game. Some of my friends still run some games (Maul of America and a modified 40k game), but not much more than that.

Dude, you really are a huge nerd.

Don't tell the Lions.

sachmo71 · 08-23-2005, 02:53 PM

HB,

Clear some of your PMs! I can't respond!

Honolulu_Blue · 08-23-2005, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Dude, you really are a huge nerd.

Don't tell the Lions.

I am a glorious nerd (though probably technically closer to a "geek"), but I am also super cool!

(at least that's what my mama always told me)

SirFozzie · 08-23-2005, 02:54 PM

It was pretty neat. I'm going through trip withdrawl, so details aren't really my forte.. but tonight or tommorrow, when I get back into the swing of things I will update

rkmsuf · 08-23-2005, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I am a glorious nerd (though probably technically closer to a "geek"), but I am also super cool!

(at least that's what my mama always told me)

Anyone who unleashes Lightning Bolt upon us is OK in my book.

*I think you originally posted that.

Honolulu_Blue · 08-23-2005, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71

HB,

Clear some of your PMs! I can't respond!

Done! Sorry about that!

Oh yeah, I picked Sachmo up a cool "Order of the Stick" t-shirt and book.

sachmo71 · 08-23-2005, 02:59 PM

sweet! HB rules!

JeeberD · 08-23-2005, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Anyone who unleashes Lightning Bolt upon us is OK in my book.

*I think you originally posted that.

Wasn't that HFP?

rkmsuf · 08-23-2005, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Wasn't that HFP?

ahh, yeah I think so now. good work.

JeeberD · 08-23-2005, 03:04 PM

It's scary the amount of useless crap I remember about this board...

Honolulu_Blue · 08-23-2005, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Anyone who unleashes Lightning Bolt upon us is OK in my book.

*I think you originally posted that.

Don't think I can take credit for that unfortunately. But I've unleashed all sorts of goodness.

rkmsuf · 08-23-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Don't think I can take credit for that unfortunately. But I've unleashed all sorts of goodness.

not on me, mr.

08-01-2005, 03:52 PM	#5
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I'll be there. Maybe I could pick you up some freebies or something... __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

08-15-2005, 07:24 PM	#8
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	heheh. Can't wait.. tommorrow's last day of work before my trip... if you think I'm going to get ANYTHING done at work __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

08-15-2005, 08:55 PM	#10
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Heh. Hope to see you there, Bee. If anyone else is there, let me know. I'm open to meeting folks, and getting em a beverage of their choice. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

08-15-2005, 11:19 PM	#12
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	A lot of my friends are gonna be there. I was invited, but didn't particularly feel like going. Last edited by Coffee Warlord : 08-15-2005 at 11:20 PM.

08-15-2005, 11:21 PM	#13
WussGawd College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ, USA, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy	Went once in 1998. Awesome. No other word for it. Worked a booth for a company I was freelancing for, got to meet a lot of the old timers (Gygax, Marc Miller, Steve Jackson). Awesome, awesome time. __________________ "I guess I'll fade into Bolivian." -Mike Tyson, after being knocked out by Lennox Lewis. Proud Dumba Elect of the "Biggest Dumba of FOFC Award" Author of the 2004 Golden Scribe Gold Trophy for Best Basketball Dynasty, It Rhymes With Puke.

08-01-2005, 02:38 PM	#2
Pacersfan46 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis	HOLY .... Gencon is going to be here in 2 weeks!!! I forgot all about it. Hehehe

08-01-2005, 02:54 PM	#3
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	The WBC is this weekend.

08-01-2005, 03:51 PM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Sure wish I could go to WBC, seems like it would be a lot of fun.

08-15-2005, 08:31 PM	#9
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I'll be there. Me, my wife and my lawyer (insert joke here) are flying out on Wednesday.

08-15-2005, 11:18 PM	#11
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	I'm envious of you guys, I've never been to Gencon.

08-15-2005, 11:23 PM	#14
Eilim High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Foxboro,MA	Since I just started a new job, I can't really get the time off to go. Its breaking my heart, even if saving my wallet. Game of Thrones, Mutants and Masterminds 2e, Thieves World... sigh Guess the UPS guy will become my new best friend over the next few months. Still waiting on the bastard to deliver my Spycraft 2e.

08-16-2005, 09:26 AM	#15
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I flying to Michigan on Wednesday and then driving down to Indy with some friends that nice. There is some brew pub type place that has dollar pints on Wednesdays. This is not to be missed... __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

08-16-2005, 09:47 AM	#16
CHEMICAL SOLDIER College Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Henderson, Nevada	For those going: Check out the new Axis & Allies and give me feedback on it. Thanks. __________________ Toujour Pret

08-16-2005, 11:31 AM	#19
Chas in Cinti High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, OH	dola... I'll be there Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday... without 'net access... (unless I use one on-site) -Chas __________________ Email: [email protected] Last edited by Chas in Cinti : 08-16-2005 at 11:32 AM.

08-16-2005, 12:32 PM	#20
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I'm looking forward to the A&A miniatures game but, I'm just hoping to get a bunch of miniatures on the cheap in the future and possibly use them for the Flames of War game... __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

08-23-2005, 02:45 PM	#22
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Well, what did you fellas think of the Con this year? Any reports? I had a blast as always. Though the group of friends I go with focused more on RPing with our group then taking part in general gaming. We hit the "Rock Bottom Brewery" on Wednesday night. $2 pints is always good. That night we played "Maul of America", a board game in which you are a group of survivors that raid a mall to gain supplies or to lock it down, while being attacked by zombies. Basically, a "Dawn of the Dead" boardgame. A friend of mine wrote some new rules (even had them published) for the game and we've been playing it at every con for a few years. Good fun and a game you can play while drinking. Thursday we hit the dealer's room a bit. It was a bit smaller this year, as they moved the art show into the back corner of the room. Apparently booths are pretty expensive, so a lot of exhibitors can't make it. Games Workshop did not come for the second consecutive year. I guess they are doing their own thing now. Saw a few games of interest, including the Serenity RPG (based off "Firefly"), the Game of Thrones RPG (D20, though I have already pre-ordered it), and some others. Since I game only once or twice a year, I wasn't looking to pick anything up and didn't. That night we played some D&D. Friday we did a little more at the dealer room, but basically stuck around and RP'd. I ran a Modern d20 psyhic thing. That night we played "Arkham Horror" a new board game. Basically a Call of Cthulhu board game. It was a lot of fun. Never played it before. Very good game. It's pricey at $50, but well worth it. Lots of cool pieces, good art, solid all around. A good game, lots of drinking. Saturday we hit the dealer room for a bit, grabbed lunch at the RAM Brewery (they really cater to the geeks, posters, signs, a special menu, it was nice), and finished off D&D and the Modern d20 game. We also played a bit of Mutants & Masterminds and drank. Sunday, we left. Back in the day we used to sign up for a lot of RP games, but they all pretty much sucked. The only one of note was the Cthulhu Masters Tournament. Played that for a few years, ran it for three, and then backed out. We basically are now using GenCon as an excuse to get together once a year, drink, have fun, and game. Some of my friends still run some games (Maul of America and a modified 40k game), but not much more than that. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

08-23-2005, 02:53 PM	#24
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	HB, Clear some of your PMs! I can't respond!

08-23-2005, 02:54 PM	#26
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	It was pretty neat. I'm going through trip withdrawl, so details aren't really my forte.. but tonight or tommorrow, when I get back into the swing of things I will update __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

08-23-2005, 02:59 PM	#29
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	sweet! HB rules!

08-23-2005, 03:04 PM	#32
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	It's scary the amount of useless crap I remember about this board... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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