The Gencon n00b Thread

[RageAngel]

For those of us who have never been to gencon, I thought I would start a thread that could turn into a FAQ of sorts.

Before asking questions, do the following:

1) Visit Gencon.com, and spend at least 3 minutes looking for your answer.

2) Listen to this podcast:

http://www.heroscapers.com/podcasts/...GenConPrep.mp3 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/../podcasts/episodes/HahnTalksGenConPrep.mp3)
http://www.heroscapers.com/community...ead.php?t=4276 (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=4276)


Also of interest, a listing of events that won't make your head hurt:

http://gencon.highprogrammer.com/

[Eirikr]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) and I am wondering how many events should I pre-register for. I have registered for 3 HS events; Championship (Fri,Sat), Classic Draft (Sat), and Unique Hero (Sun).
I'm not sure yet if I will be able to get there for Thursday (or if I'll still be there Sunday) since I have to work around some other obligations so I don't want to book anything on Thursday.
Is this enough? Will I be able to find other things to keep me busy throughout the Con. I am going alone and I hope to find some folks to hang out with and I'd like to move out of the HS area as well.
Any suggestions for a newb?
Thanks.

[RageAngel]

This will be my first year as well. From what I here, there is plenty to do even if you don't register for a bunch of events.

Personally I am going down Wed night and returning Sunday. I might join the Damnation Alley event for heroscape at some point as it is, from what I understand, almost perpetually running.

I am volunteering at the Heroscape area/events for some of the day Friday, but other than that I plan to work the exhibition hall.

Having been to a number of trade shows, cons, and the like, if you spent 5 minutes at each booth you might not have time in 4 days to cover it. IF you want to talk to the staff, demo the games, look for freebies, etc. You could probably spend your whole four days in the dealer's hall.

Hahn mentioned the loaner library too in the podcast...

[Cavalier]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) ...Thanks.
Geneva Convention as it originally took place in Geneva Wisconsin, the early home of TSR (Dungeons and Dragons).

[Eirikr]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) ...Thanks.
Geneva Convention as it originally took place in Geneva Wisconsin, the early home of TSR (Dungeons and Dragons).
Thanks Cav, I was curious.

Thanks also RA. That was my feeling too. I didn't want to book all my time with HS as tempting as that is so I think I have a few good HS event to get into, was thinking I could drop in on a Damnation Alley event without pre-registering (?) and I'm sure to find a lot of other things to keep me more than happy. I look forward to seeing many of you there. I'll meet you at the Scape tables!

[RageAngel]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) ...Thanks.
Geneva Convention as it originally took place in Geneva Wisconsin, the early home of TSR (Dungeons and Dragons).

And in part from the Geneva Conventions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Conventions) I am sure.

[Jim]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) ...Thanks.
Geneva Convention as it originally took place in Geneva Wisconsin, the early home of TSR (Dungeons and Dragons).

Wasn't it in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin? From Wikipedia*:
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin:
The hobby game company TSR (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSR%2C_Inc.) was founded here and held its gaming convention (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaming_convention) Gencon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gencon) (named for the city for Geneva Convention) here, giving Lake Geneva the sobriquet "The Mecca of Roleplaying Games".

Jim, who spent much of the early 80's reading way too many TSR products

* - I can't believe I'm quoting Wikipedia...

[Hahnarama]

If you can't wait for the :gencon: 2008 Podcast, Mid July, you can always look at last years notes.

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/downloads.php?do=file&id=666

[Wind Lane]

I am new to Gen Con this year (what does Gen Con stand for?) ...Thanks.
Geneva Convention as it originally took place in Geneva Wisconsin, the early home of TSR (Dungeons and Dragons).

Wasn't it in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin? From Wikipedia*:
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin:
The hobby game company TSR (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TSR%2C_Inc.) was founded here and held its gaming convention (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaming_convention) Gencon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gencon) (named for the city for Geneva Convention) here, giving Lake Geneva the sobriquet "The Mecca of Roleplaying Games".

Jim, who spent much of the early 80's reading way too many TSR products

* - I can't believe I'm quoting Wikipedia...

It wasn't just roleplaying games, it was mostly war games. Giving that Geneva Convention title the fun double meaning.

[Onion Knight]

I've heard everyone talk about going to The Ram. Is that mostly a Heroscapers thing or is it full of other gamers equally? Does gaming go on there? Is it ridiculously crowded? Are there hot chicks to hang out with Gulp?

[Revdyer]

The Ram is ridiculously crowded with many different types of gamers during GenCon. Some gaming went on there. In August, almost everyone there was hot.

[Onacara]

In August, almost everyone there was hot.

:rofl:

[Hahnarama]

I've heard everyone talk about going to The Ram. Is that mostly a Heroscapers thing or is it full of other gamers equally? Does gaming go on there? Is it ridiculously crowded? Are there hot chicks to hang out with Gulp?

Hot Chicks? You've never been to :gencon: before.

It's Indiana in the middle of august of course it's hot....it's Africa and Jungle hot combined.

[Onacara]

I've heard everyone talk about going to The Ram. Is that mostly a Heroscapers thing or is it full of other gamers equally? Does gaming go on there? Is it ridiculously crowded? Are there hot chicks to hang out with Gulp?

Hot Chicks? You've never been to :gencon: before.

It's Indiana in the middle of august of course it's hot....it's Africa and Jungle hot combined.

There are some hot chicks (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bp2.blogger.com/_-mYA280ggNs/R2hivqpei_I/AAAAAAAAAW8/m8hi-IL36fI/s320/Temporary_tattoo_armband_.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bugbearsdad.blogspot.com/2007/12/chain-mail-girl.html&h=240&w=320&sz=23&hl=en&start=31&um=1&tbnid=SUpIkRLnVk5EcM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgencon%2Bgirl%26start%3D20%26ndsp%3D20%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den %26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN) at GenCon

[Jim]

Of course there are hot chicks at :gencon::
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic252202_md.jpg

Jim

[Revdyer]

Hot diggity dog! We got photos of both of the attractive women working at GenCon outside of the HeroScape area. <grin>

[Onion Knight]

Nice. I'll have to ask the wife to bring her chain-mail bikini. (And she thought she'd never get to wear it again.):D

It sounds like I'm too old and crotchety to go to a crowded Ram. I like conversation/gaming over a few pints in a more laid back atmosphere. Are there any places like that where I'll find some fellow 'Scapers?

[Revdyer]

It sounds like I'm too old and crotchety to go to a crowded Ram. I like conversation/gaming over a few pints in a more laid back atmosphere. Are there any places like that where I'll find some fellow 'Scapers?Not likely on a weekend with 28,000 gamers in Indianapolis, I'm afraid. Not just the Ram, but every place is crowded, even for breakfast.

[Hahnarama]

Rev having a last call burger @ 3 AM @ the Ram is not considered breakfast no matter how many times you did it last year.

[Revdyer]

Rev having a last call burger @ 3 AM @ the Ram is not considered breakfast no matter how many times you did it last year.

Hey! Skyknight and I ate breakfast at the Steak 'n' Snake, uh, Snake 'n' Shake, uh, Shake 'n' Bake, every morning.

[Cleon]

I'm not a n00b for GenCon in general (like locations, where-abouts, events, first time, etc.) since I've been there before (07') but I'm a n00b when it comes to Heat Of The Battle. My other 6 events that I'm registered for, for Heroscape, I understand and are easy (except for Jumpstart but I understand that one). I'm currently playtesting and coming up with armies, learning strategies, and practicing tactics in different senarios and on different maps (now that they are up). But I'm having trouble designing an army and strategies for Heat Of The Battle (I'm just gonna call it HotB). Last year I played all events but HotB and that Marvel/Swarm event, so I'm fimilar with similar events to the ones I played last year. Since this is one of the more bigger events, I need to try my best rather than throw an army together and hope for the best (like I did in Slugfest last year :p). So, can some one please explain this event more in depths, or just answer my questions (thanks in advance :))?

Heat Of The Battle questions:

1.) How is the order of placing each players' units determined? (I'm guessing roll the D20 and the highest roller places one Hero/squad, then the other places one, then the highest places another, and so on)

2.) In what order do you do things - place order markers, place glyphs, place units, roll initiative, reveal glyphs?

3.) I've noticed in the summary it says "players bring a 450pt. pre-drafted army", and in the championship (and many other similar events) it states "pre-made army". So is this a small mistake and we just bring our armies like normal or is it some type of draft?

I'll post any more questios later if I really need to. I apologize if I'm asking a little too much, and thanks in advance again. :)

[Hahnarama]

Oh Rev just say NO! to Steak n puke. I know if you walk over to the Chase Tower they have a good breakfast.

Looks like I need to work on finding you Cats some better choices for food in the AM. I can';t promise but I might go on a review in time for the Podcast.

[mecha frog]

I recommend Le Peeps for Le Breakfast. Le Delicious.

[Hahnarama]

I recommend Le Peeps for Le Breakfast. Le Delicious.

301 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN - (317) 237-3447‎, about 6 blocks north of the Convo Center.

They make a MEAN Eggs Benedict.

Menu

http://www.lepeep.com/menu_index.asp

[RageAngel]

How is Hanarama's Bed & Breakfast? ;)

[Hahnarama]

Sorry.

Mrs Hahnarama is catering a meal for my Suite(s) Mates this year but all the slots for this event have been filled.

[wdgrant]

Just as an aside for those going, a couple extra blocks walk makes all the difference when it comes to crowding, etc. I love the Ram as much as anyone, but I don't always have 2 hours to wait for a table.

I recommend Acapulco Joe's. It is a hole in the wall mexican place up Illinois about 5 blocks. We went there last year for dinner, and they had no wait (I understand 5 blocks is 3 miles in gamer walking distance). I haven't had it myself, but I've been told their biscuits and gravy are to die for during breakfast hours.

[Hahnarama]

I go to the Ram for two reasons. The BEER and the Meatloaf sandwich. But being local I can get that anytime I want.

[Father Of Julian]

Another n00b here. What kind of Heroscape stuff will be available for purchase at GenCon? Are the items retail price or discounted? I would love to complete my collection. I only need a set of Soulborgs and Elves and a set of Snipers and Vipers.

[Hahnarama]

Another n00b here. What kind of Heroscape stuff will be available for purchase at GenCon? Are the items retail price or discounted? I would love to complete my collection. I only need a set of Soulborgs and Elves and a set of Snipers and Vipers.

OK in years past they have they had very little for sale. They sold out very quickly each day. (They have a set amount of what they sell each day) Last year they had both master sets and Wave 7. They sold 75 SotM each day. They were MSRP since they are loss leaders. The small expansions were less than MSRP.

Who knows about this year. I know for a fact Hasbro will only have a 1 person booth each day. I don't know how many folks Wot-See is planning on bringing.

[Snoop Greyjoy]

As a kind of general FYI, my gaming group (from Ohio) is planning on setting up a rather large Heroscape game (games) in a common area at GenCon and playing all day to stir up interest in Heroscape. Likely Friday or Saturday. I dont know if we'll have one large map or a combination of games going, but we are planning on inviting interested passers-by to learn the rules and play.

We played on a large map for about 4 hours during the day at the Origins Game Con in Columbus and were really surprised by how many gamers came up and asked up about the game. We even got a few HS virgins to join in for an epic battle. We were really given the impression that a lot of serious gamers are still unaware of Heroscape and some have a general idea that it exists, but dont quite know what it is. We are taking up the cause of spreading HS love throughout the gaming community :cheer:

So, if anyone sees a group of forty-something guys sitting at a table arguing about line of sight, come up and say hi! :D

For my tastes, the Ram is fun for some drinks, but this aging gamer cant always take the heavy bar-type menu, and yes, it will be packed.

[Hahnarama]

As a kind of general FYI, my gaming group (from Ohio) is planning on setting up a rather large Heroscape game (games) in a common area at GenCon and playing all day to stir up interest in Heroscape.


When you say common area are you referring to the 500 Ball Room? If so you will need generic tickets for all players for each game played.

[Snoop Greyjoy]

As a kind of general FYI, my gaming group (from Ohio) is planning on setting up a rather large Heroscape game (games) in a common area at GenCon and playing all day to stir up interest in Heroscape.


When you say common area are you referring to the 500 Ball Room? If so you will need generic tickets for all players for each game played.

"A" common area, not in the ballroom. There are tons of tables around and even setup in the other hotels for play.

[Hahnarama]

Not trying to come across as preachy but in :gencon: talk common area refers to the open common area aka Ballroom 500. Right across from the game library. They have LOTS of tables but it costs a generic. (we learned that lesson back in '05)

Now the hotels very. Embassy tables are available after the 5-7PM happy hour.

Let me know where you are staying/planning a game and I will stop by for a pick up game. Sounds like fun.

[mecha frog]

Not trying to come across as preachy but in :gencon: talk common area refers to the open common area aka Ballroom 500. Right across from the game library. They have LOTS of tables but it costs a generic. (we learned that lesson back in '05)

Hahn is obviously a shifty looking dude and prolly deserved to be tossed...I kid!!! I kid!!!!

But seriously, last year there were some tables just to the left of the skywalk coming from the parking lots and the mall. We used this space to play a couple of new things we bought. This was a pretty high traffic area and it didn't look like it was being used at any time for scheduled events.

Not sure if you will find any space like that this year but you never can tell with these things.

[Yodaking]

I will be on the road traveling right around GenCon weekend and I was thinking about stopping in on one day as I will be passing through Ohio on my travels. If I stop by on the some-what spur of the moment, will I be able to pick up a GenCon exclusive figure or two? What other free stuff can I expect to come across while I am there? I am trying to figure out if it will be worth the time and price of admission to take a one day detour to GenCon, or if I should just wait to go until next year when I can plan on spending the whole weekend there.

[Hahnarama]

On site one day pass $45. (Pre sales are closed) so is it worth it to try and get an excl?

[Yodaking]

So no gaurente I can even get an exclusive if I go then? What about the other free stuff and exclusives for other games?

[Snoop Greyjoy]

So no gaurente I can even get an exclusive if I go then? What about the other free stuff and exclusives for other games?

That's somewhat subjective. Some of my friends love the "Swag", two even found a way to get multiple badges to get more of the "free swag-bag" GenCon gives out directly. Others of us just gave our stuff away.
Some love to prowl the vendors looking for stuff, while Id rather spend my time gaming. In terms of dollar value from re-sell, Im not sure it would be worth your time, but Im as big of a re-seller as some of my buddies are.

[Hahnarama]

So no gaurente I can even get an exclusive if I go then? What about the other free stuff and exclusives for other games?

You said weekend so I assume you mean Sat. That happens to be the busiest day of :gencon: Attendance goes from 25K per day to 35K.

The is no guarantee that the stuff you are looking for will still be in stock.

[Draconious]

never mind

[Onacara]

Ok I have (what very much may be a stupid) question...

Can we use the trading card size or another version of the cards for the Scape events or do we need to use the official cards?

Also are custom dice allowed?

[Jim]

Last year I asked each opponent if they minded me using the custom dice. I had a set of official dice on hand in case they minded. None (of the few opponents) minded.

Jim

[Onacara]

Last year I asked each opponent if they minded me using the custom dice. I had a set of official dice on hand in case they minded. None (of the few opponents) minded.

Jim

Thats cool...I think most people wouldn't mind. I want to actually make color scans of each of my armies and laminate them as one sheet so I do not have to worry about taking the cards or at least bring a set of Raud's trading card size ones that I can put in a baseball card holder.

[RageAngel]

RE: Swag, one of the coolest ways is to bring the family - kids under 7 get free badges if they are accompanied by an adult.

Back several years ago my wife and I went to Wizard World east and got 2 free badges for the kids, so as a bonus we got 4x of the swag that required badge punches.

This year I have 5 kids, the oldest is 7 :twisted:

... but I'm only bringing the eldest.

I tried starting a list of free stuff from other vendors within another thread, but perhaps we need a dedicated thread for that in this forum. (Might even attract non-HSers to our forum!)

[Onacara]

I was working on adding website links to the vendor list during lunch today to help people see what kinds of stuff the vendors sell and to also check their sites for possible giveaway info.

[RageAngel]

Found this thread at the official GenCon forum regarding new attendee advice:

http://community.gencon.com/forums/p/14780/186085.aspx

[Onacara]

Ok another couple of stupid GenCon noob questions.

Do you have to wear the ticket around your neck?

If you do does it have to be in one of those pouches or can I just lamiate it and punch a hole through it and wear it on my own lanyard?

[playa1]

Ok I have (what very much may be a stupid) question...

Can we use the trading card size or another version of the cards for the Scape events or do we need to use the official cards?

Also are custom dice allowed?


Does your custom dice have 5 sides with skulls on them? :lol:

[Lord_Paul]

Ok I have (what very much may be a stupid) question...

Can we use the trading card size or another version of the cards for the Scape events or do we need to use the official cards?

Also are custom dice allowed?

As long whatever you bring is fair (no 4 shield dice, incorrect army cards, etc.), I don't think you'll have a problem.
Ok another couple of stupid GenCon noob questions.

Do you have to wear the ticket around your neck?

If you do does it have to be in one of those pouches or can I just lamiate it and punch a hole through it and wear it on my own lanyard?
I'm not understand your use of "ticket" here, so I have two different answers for you, depending on what you're talking about.

1.) If you're talking about event tickets, then you hand them to the Gamemaster in charge of the event you are going to when you arrive to the event.

2.) If you're talking about your Convention Badge, then, yes, you have to display it at all times. (around the neck, clipped onto a shirt, etc.)

[Onacara]

Ok I have (what very much may be a stupid) question...

Can we use the trading card size or another version of the cards for the Scape events or do we need to use the official cards?

Also are custom dice allowed?

As long whatever you bring is fair (no 4 shield dice, incorrect army cards, etc.), I don't think you'll have a problem.
Ok another couple of stupid GenCon noob questions.

Do you have to wear the ticket around your neck?

If you do does it have to be in one of those pouches or can I just lamiate it and punch a hole through it and wear it on my own lanyard?
I'm not understand your use of "ticket" here, so I have two different answers for you, depending on what you're talking about.

1.) If you're talking about event tickets, then you hand them to the Gamemaster in charge of the event you are going to when you arrive to the event.

2.) If you're talking about your Convention Badge, then, yes, you have to display it at all times. (around the neck, clipped onto a shirt, etc.


Was talking about the Badge (sorry for the misuse of terms) so it is ok for me to laminte it myself then?

[Lord_Paul]

You could, but you are provided a free plastic holder for your badge when you pick up your badge.

The holder works basically like a trading card sleeve, and you can easily attach it to a neckstrap, piece of string, etc. when wearing it around your neck.

Hope that helps!

[Onacara]

You could, but you are provided a free plastic holder for your badge when you pick up your badge.

The holder works basically like a trading card sleeve, and you can easily attach it to a neckstrap, piece of string, etc. when wearing it around your neck.

Hope that helps!


So that thing I got in the mail is not my badge? (sorry for the confusion)

[Revdyer]

Some people Superglue their badges to their foreheads. This makes it really uncomfortable when their badges have to have a hole punched in them (such as for the HeroScape promotional figure), but, on the other hand, they rarely lose track of them.

Yes...that card you got in the mail is your main badge (the color printed one, not the black and white tickets).

[Onacara]

Some people Superglue their badges to their foreheads. This makes it really uncomfortable when their badges have to have a hole punched in them (such as for the HeroScape promotional figure), but, on the other hand, they rarely lose track of them.




So I guess tattooing it on my chest isn't a good idea either than huh?

[Lord_Paul]

You could, but you are provided a free plastic holder for your badge when you pick up your badge.

The holder works basically like a trading card sleeve, and you can easily attach it to a neckstrap, piece of string, etc. when wearing it around your neck.

Hope that helps!


So that thing I got in the mail is not my badge? (sorry for the confusion)

Oops, I forgot that it can be mailed to you... :oops:
I think you'll still be able to get a badge holder though.

[Revdyer]

So I guess tattooing it on my chest isn't a good idea either than huh?I'm neither a physician nor an attorney, so on medical and legal grounds, I would not venture an opinion on the matter. However, as a clergyman, I would say that such an extreme commitment to a four day event in 2008 is probably not conducive to spiritual, mental, or physical health; and it will be very difficult to explain what it all means to the fellow prisoners in the penitentiary, should you ever end up there.

[Onacara]

So I guess tattooing it on my chest isn't a good idea either than huh?I'm neither a physician nor an attorney, so on medical and legal grounds, I would not venture an opinion on the matter. However, as a clergyman, I would say that such an extreme commitment to a four day event in 2008 is probably not conducive to spiritual, mental, or physical health; and it will be very difficult to explain what it all means to the fellow prisoners in the penitentiary, should you ever end up there.


Thanks for the sound advice thread..and by not doing that I still have plenty of room for my "I heart Dund" tattoo.

[Revdyer]

Well, I think a general motto of life is: Never do anything to your body that you will have difficulty explaining to your cellmate.

[southwest ninja]

Well, I think a general motto of life is: Never do anything to your body that you will have difficulty explaining to your cellmate.
Its not the difficulty in explaining Im worried about. Its more or less the reaction of theirs!

[Jim]

Some people Superglue their badges to their foreheads. This makes it really uncomfortable when their badges have to have a hole punched in them (such as for the HeroScape promotional figure), but, on the other hand, they rarely lose track of them.




So I guess tattooing it on my chest isn't a good idea either than huh?

You can do that only if you can tattoo the hologram on as well.

No, wait, that would mean that we would have to see Onacara's chest. Scratch that.

Jim

[Revdyer]

No, wait, that would mean that we would have to see Onacara's chest. Scratch that.

Jim

I'm not scratching Onoacra's chest.

[Onacara]

No, wait, that would mean that we would have to see Onacara's chest. Scratch that.

Jim

I'm not scratching Onoacra's chest.


See what you did Jim...now Rev can't even spell!!!!! :twisted:

[Revdyer]

No, wait, that would mean that we would have to see Onacara's chest. Scratch that.

Jim

I'm not scratching Onoacra's chest.


See what you did Jim...now Rev can't even spell!!!!! :twisted:

Yep, the very thought got my fingers all uncoordinated.

[Hendal]

I thought it was to explain to your kids, but then I never thought I would end up in jail?

This is sure going to be fun, running around GC for 4 nights and doing a whole lot of gaming.

I am demo'ing the game:

Conquest of the Fallen Lands in the open gaming room if anyone wants to check it out - times

Thurs: 2-4 PM
Sat. : 12 - 12:30 ( unless I make teh HS champinship, then whenever I can make it there )

Sund.: 2 to 3 or 4 PM

[Eirikr]

I got my Badge today! Just wanted to share my excitement.
Thanks for sharing.

[Snoop Greyjoy]

I got my Badge today! Just wanted to share my excitement.
Thanks for sharing.


Grats! Isnt it a good feeling?

I have mine, but now I have to remember to bring it. Last year it sat on my desk as I pulled into Indy....:oops:

[southwest ninja]

Can anyone give me more details on how the generic ticket system works? Do I use at the start of the event or do I use them to sort of pre register for the event if there are enough openings? The only real reason I am going is for Scape and want to make sure that I get into as many events as possible.

[Hahnarama]

Generic Tix: You can walk up to any event right before the start time. IF there is room left they person running the event will take them and you can play.

You can stand in LONG lines on site to try an register for the event. Might eat up a lot of time but you are confirmed to have a seat.

[southwest ninja]

This LONG line you speak of. At the end of it can I register for multiple events at the end of it or is it one line for each event? Sorry for the noob questions but this the gencon noob thread!:D

[wdgrant]

Once you clear the line, you can sign up for all the events you wish, plus buy some generic tickets if you want.

I forget, do they sell event tickets Wednesday night, or is that just for picking up badges, etc?

[southwest ninja]

Once you clear the line, you can sign up for all the events you wish, plus buy some generic tickets if you want.

I forget, do they sell event tickets Wednesday night, or is that just for picking up badges, etc? So there might be a possibility i could do all the line waiting Wed night......I hope so. Thanks to all who have been answering questions for all of us firtst timers.

[Hahnarama]

I forget, do they sell event tickets Wednesday night, or is that just for picking up badges, etc?

They do start selling event tickets on Wed but I have no idea what time.


So there might be a possibility i could do all the line waiting Wed night......

Yes you could end up spending a LOT of time in line wither Wed night or first thing Thur AM.

[Onion Knight]

Mrs. Onion Knight and I are coming in on Friday morning. We already have our badges and tickets for the Championship. How early should we plan on getting there? Will it be easy to find the Championship tournament area?

[playa1]

I'm not going to be able to come up until Sat. Morning. Any parking advice?

Also, how hard will it be to pick up a few generic tickets once I'm there? Will it be a time-consuming process or will it be easy to pick up a few generics?

Finally, will everyone at the championship event like wear a name badge with their Heroscapers Handle on it or something? :lol: I'm pretty sure I can recognize Rev, but I'll be disappointed if Hahn isn't some really big muscular guy with blonde hair! I'll also expect to see a small red square-looking guy with horns named Grungebob!

[Hahnarama]

Mrs. Onion Knight and I are coming in on Friday morning. We already have our badges and tickets for the Championship. How early should we plan on getting there? Will it be easy to find the Championship tournament area?

Well Hall F is easy enough to find....finding Scape amongst EVERY OTHER mini game in the hall....that might take you 5 minutes

See

http://www.iccrd.com/pdf/iccmap.pdf

[Hahnarama]

I'm not going to be able to come up until Sat. Morning. Any parking advice?

Also, how hard will it be to pick up a few generic tickets once I'm there? Will it be a time-consuming process or will it be easy to pick up a few generics?

Finally, will everyone at the championship event like wear a name badge with their Heroscapers Handle on it or something? :lol: I'm pretty sure I can recognize Rev, but I'll be disappointed if Hahn isn't some really big muscular guy with blonde hair! I'll also expect to see a small red square-looking guy with horns named Grungebob!

Parking

http://www.icclos.com/Assets/userfiles/PDFs/ICC_parking.pdf

There are booths that sell the generic tixs, and they will have the ATM style machines they had last year for Generix Tixs sales.

Hate to burst your bubble....shaved head, van dyke, and a big ol' silver ear ring. Muscular? tall and lean brother.

Coming to you live from my Zen Meditation Lake Side pre :gencon: retreat.....

-Hahnarama

[Grishnakh]

Yea, but I look just like my avatar....

[Onacara]

Yea, but I look just like my avatar....


No you don't



(the avatar is better looking :wink:)

[Grishnakh]

Yea, but I look just like my avatar....


No you don't



(the avatar is better looking :wink:)

...and the same could be said for yours! :)

See you there!

[southwest ninja]

Can someone tell me when gencon opens on thursday morning? or better yet what time do they close wed night? Im trying to plan my drive time and for some reason im getting time out errors on the gencon website.....

[Hahnarama]

Events can start as early as 7 AM Thurs morning.

Only thing open on Wed is event reg and ticket sales. 8AM-6?? PM

Dealers hall opens @ 9 Am for VIPs and Press, 10 AM for everyone else.

[southwest ninja]

Is there a place where I can see the most up to date schedule for events and how many of the slots have been filled?

[Snoop Greyjoy]

This is one of the better sites SWN:

http://gencon.highprogrammer.com/gencon-indy-2008.cgi

BTW, if you see someone walking around in a t-shirt with my Avatar on it, come up and say hi. That will be me. :)

[mecha frog]

This is one of the better sites SWN:

http://gencon.highprogrammer.com/gencon-indy-2008.cgi

BTW, if you see someone walking around in a t-shirt with my Avatar on it, come up and say hi. That will be me. :)

You've got a t-shirt? All I got was a lousy button.:cry:

[stumpy_man]

Here's a good noob question that I didn't see on the GenCon site: When do the doors open to get into the convention in the morning?

[Hahnarama]

10 Am