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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2016, 10:11:22 AM »
That's awesome, Dave! By the time our first person got in, there were a few downtown hotels left, but all blocks away. We decided that for a bit more we'd rather stick with our pre-booked club room at the Westin.

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2016, 10:43:52 AM »
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That's awesome, Dave! By the time our first person got in, there were a few downtown hotels left, but all blocks away. We decided that for a bit more we'd rather stick with our pre-booked club room at the Westin.

Probably a good decision.  We have quite a large group and needed 5 rooms.  We had 3 people get in in under 15 minutes and we all got 1st choice.  Next closest had a wait time of an hour and a half and nothing downtown is left.  Not sure how that's going to play out, but room for me and 4 roommates is set.

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2016, 01:22:37 PM »
Are you guys at the Omni again? I thought maybe you might switch to the Crowne Plaza, since True Dungeon is in Lucas Oil Stadium this year...

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2016, 05:27:59 PM »
Back at the Omni.  My friend knows some of the employees there.  In past years we've been able to upgrade to bi-level suites for no extra cost.  Never a guarantee, but it's always worth a shot.

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2016, 05:52:34 PM »
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Back at the Omni.  My friend knows some of the employees there.  In past years we've been able to upgrade to bi-level suites for no extra cost.  Never a guarantee, but it's always worth a shot.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that it works out for you!

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2016, 06:18:19 PM »
The event schedule is set to be released on Friday at 9 am Eastern. Looking forward to spending the weekend planning and creating our wishlist!

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2016, 07:56:36 AM »
Can't speak much to the convention... but I'm a big fan of my home, Indianapolis. They always know how to put on a good event. If anyone has any questions about getting around or restaurant suggestions, I'd be happy to help.
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2016, 09:45:17 AM »
Good luck TJ and DaveG
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #23 on: May 03, 2016, 01:28:52 PM »
Thanks, MllNY! We will miss you!  :'(

Thanks, Rodney, for the offer! You should check out the con sometime! If you're into any kind of gaming (card games, board games, RPGs, LARPs, miniatures, etc.) you'll find something to enjoy! Badges are not a problem, it's the housing, but if you live in the area it shouldn't be an issue for you to come.

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #24 on: May 03, 2016, 03:09:15 PM »
Yeah, we may go this year. It's 20 minutes away, max. I've got family that goes every year, so this might be the year we go.
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #25 on: May 03, 2016, 03:44:51 PM »
If you decide to go, let us know!

If you're interested, you can check out my review of GenCon from last year. It was my first time attending, so I wrote it from that POV.

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #26 on: May 04, 2016, 02:08:04 PM »
I'll certainly let you know. Thanks for the awesome review, too!
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2016, 06:19:17 PM »
[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] any good events you looking at this year?
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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2016, 07:40:28 PM »
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[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] any good events you looking at this year?

I get to do my miniature painting this year! I have 2 seminars on my wishlist. We're also doing True Dungeon (both adventures) and I'll be participating in NASCRAG again since it was so much fun last year. I also want to attend gaming sessions for Titansgrave and Demon Hunters. And Gamers: Live has two sessions this year!

So lots of stuff on my radar. Unfortunately, there is no Killer Breakfast, because Tracy Hickman isn't attending this year.  :(

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Re: GenCon - August 4-7, 2016
« Reply #29 on: May 10, 2016, 06:38:48 AM »
[member=314]Transmute Jun[/member] Thats a shame about Hickman, I wonder whats the reason since I think he's done that show for a while.

For TD are you doing 2 or 4 sessions
2 - One of each adventure
4 - one of each adventure as warrior and mage

are you and [member=737]DaveG[/member] going together again on Nightmare?

No Big Game Night? My friend from home who I went with last year is going. I'm probably going to send him with some moolah to spend for me!
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