30 Days

[Hahnarama]

My clock says 30 days so many hours until the doors open at 10 AM. That’s close enough for me….

For that one fraction of a second, you were open to options you had never considered. That is the exploration that awaits you... not playing Scape for 96 straight hours and gathering LARPer Funk... but charting the unknown possibilities of gaming.

30 Days until the Best Four Days in Gaming.

If you are lucky enough to be going, consider the following. Look beyond the Halls of Valhalla. Take the time to EMBRACE this living beast that is GenCon. Even if for one brief moment consider all the other possibilities of gaming existence. You never know what undiscovered gem is waiting for you to discover it. Revel is the diversity of the Geek, the Dweebe, the social introvert, and the main stream cooperate sell out. (Even the Booth Babes and Girls in chain mail if you must) This is a time and a place where ALL are welcomed and respected. Become one with the masses. Thrive off its energy and give your own to help it grow. What ever the reason you are going whether it is to do battle and lay waste to your enemies and walk away as the grand champion or pick up the latest game…..no matter win or lose or new game in hand or not……….ENJOY IT! This only happens once a year. Before you know it four days will be gone in the blink of an eye or a roll of a die. Savor each waking moment.

Please take to heart the above, and annual :gencon: , comments. Scape won’t be around forever. It’s a “gateway” game designed to get you into the hobby. Take the time to do just that.

Most importantly what ever you do HAVE FUN doing it. Stay up too late, only get 4 hours of sleep a night, and get together in “Meat Space” with your virtual friends. And for everyone’s sake SHOWER every day.

Game ON!

[Retlaw]

... And for everyone’s sake SHOWER every day.

Game ON!

It never fails when I sit down for lunch or a snack that a hydrophobic troglodyte will sure enough sit down at the table next to me.

[Hendal]

RetLaw - that is why I bring all my own snacks and just eat where ever is easiest for me - at the scape center in between rounds basically!

I agree with it all Hahn - I am looking forward to exploring the place this year and not just scape, vendors hall , and game library.

Although that is still my main focus. I am not ready to dress up just yet, but I was thinking I should have a camera?

[Jim]

I was thinking I should have a camera?
Not even counting the costumes, having a camera means that you can get pictures like this:
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic252202_md.jpg

Jim

[Hahnarama]

[quote=Hendal;870668]I agree with it all Hahn - I am looking forward to exploring the place this year and not just scape, vendors hall , and game library./quote]


You mean we might actually get some Battleball in this year?

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x167/hahnarama/Avatars/IM-ballspin.gif

[Hahnarama]

I was thinking I should have a camera?
Not even counting the costumes, having a camera means that you can get pictures like this:
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic252202_md.jpg

Jim

That was Jenny BEFORE she was scared s h i t less by the Rabid Saturday Fan Bois.

[Hendal]

BattleBall - hhmmm - Hendal Like BattleBall -- OK yes then, that is a splendid Idea if I do say so myself, but you said it first so it is still a good idea.

I am in.

Jim - did you crop that photo, I remember more clevage? OK, your right a camera is a must.

[Rÿchean]

Hahn, each year you post this I can’t help but feel it is directed at me. :-P

You know I am committed for the duration of the events. I will do a fly by in the hall at some point and pick up a copy of Tomb: Cryptmaster.

[Hahnarama]

Why would you say that?

And if you ever followed my advice then I would not have to post it year, after year, after year.......

[SuperflyTNT]

Um, Jim, the picture you posted was seriously flawed. The point of aim was about 10 inches too high.

I, for one, am soaking up all the 'scape I can, and with the exception of the "Main Event" I am playing every last one I can. There's plenty of time to Game-it-Up with bro's and ho's after hours, and the less time I spend on the floor, the less currency that will flood from my wallet.

And you, Sir Hahn, are going to be in drunken stupor with me for the entire time. :-D

[Hahnarama]

And you, Sir Hahn, are going to be in drunken stupor with me for the entire time. :-D

You heard it here first....SuperFly is buying my beer all :gencon: long.

[Rÿchean]

He needs to take out a second mortgage then.

[Jim]

Jim - did you crop that photo, I remember more clevage? OK, your right a camera is a must.No cropping has been done. Your memory is simply adding things...

Jim

[Jexik]

This is just for Hahn:

Your mom's a gateway game.

I say this after I just bought a ton of other board games in the last two weeks. I intend to play an absurd amount of Heroscape tournaments and play other games as well over the 4 days.

Like a ton of other people, I'm really enjoying Dominion: Intrigue at the moment.

[Taeblewalker]

I was thinking I should have a camera?
Not even counting the costumes, having a camera means that you can get pictures like this:
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic252202_md.jpg

Jim

I got in trouble with Kathy for taking the living heroclix girl's picture, and she's coming this year! I'd best leave my camera at home.

[RoninValentina]

Hah. Gencon will be my first real vacation in about four years. "Enjoy it" better be an understatement- should I say I'm going to enjoy the pants off of it?

[Hahnarama]

Jex,

I just spit Yuengling all over my laptop because I'm laughing so hard.

[Hendal]

Hahn - Colossal Arena would be another one I would like to play at GenCon Also.

JIm - well then I like my memory better, it just seemed bigger!

[Hahnarama]

Hahn - Colossal Arena would be another one I would like to play at GenCon Also.

That's a no brainer. I can carry it in my bag to the Con floor.

I misses out on playing it a few weeks ago at a "Gathering of Friends." I think I was caught up playing RftG.

[Taeblewalker]

Hahn - Colossal Arena would be another one I would like to play at GenCon Also.

That's a no brainer. I can carry it in my bag to the Con floor.

I misses out on playing it a few weeks ago at a "Gathering of Friends." I think I was caught up playing RftG.

I've been playing Colossal Arena every Thursday game night at a local cafe. It's definitely superior to Titan: The Arena.

[Hahnarama]

I think the ref and spectator cards are a great addition.

[SuperflyTNT]

And you, Sir Hahn, are going to be in drunken stupor with me for the entire time. :-D

You heard it here first....SuperFly is buying my beer all :gencon: long.

Is that any way to treat a guest to your home city???

[Hahnarama]

Ya pretty much.

Years ago I had to buy the drinks in Milwaukee and at that time i lived in Seattle.

[Hendal]

Fat, drunk, and stupid - it worked for college it should do just fine for GenCon

[Obeldobel2001]

I was thinking I should have a camera?
Not even counting the costumes, having a camera means that you can get pictures like this:
http://images.boardgamegeek.com/images/pic252202_md.jpg

Jim

That was Jenny BEFORE she was scared s h i t less by the Rabid Saturday Fan Bois.


Why did you add an "s" to the word "Hit"? Check your grammar, lol

[Hahnarama]

Nope I meant what I said. Sh*tless

It was Flying Frogs 1st :gencon: and they took everyone by surprise with LNoE. Thur and Friday are normally slow days. Saturday is when the hard core LARPers aka I can't get away from my jobs at the mall or flipping burgers. Not passing judgment just stating fact.

I will be the first to admit she looked damn good as Jenny.

But this poor girl had no idea what she was in for. Pictures, the stench etc....

If I recall she turned to Imax, since his booth was close to hers, for a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on. LMAO.

[Taeblewalker]

I will be the first to admit she looked damn good as Jenny.

But this poor girl had no idea what she was in for. Pictures, the stench etc....

If I recall she turned to Imax, since his booth was close to hers, for a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry on. LMAO.

Jenny says, ":withimax:."

[Jim]

Of ocurse, the truth of the photo is that it was actually taken on Sunday. She isn't Jenny the farm girl there, she's Jenny in her Sunday Best.

Jim

[SuperflyTNT]

So where's the Jenny, in her birthday suit? :twisted:

[lafleurhero]

26 more days now. Looking forward to Descent and true dungeons on top of Heroscape. Hopeing to get a side game of Arkham Horror too. I think I will leave the girls alone. I come for gaming, not for semi hot girls who hate everyone at the convention

[skyknight]

One Scape event for me this year and then I will plunge into the turbulent tides of geekdom and revel in its embrace!


GENCON!!!!!!

:drunk::toast::grouphug::gencon::headbang::headbang::headbang:

[Hendal]

I love the fact that I can play games all month and tell the wife --

Gotta Practice for Gencon

And she really doesn´t seem to mind that I could give a crap about much else for the time being - GenCon 4days of fun/a year of dreams

[SuperflyTNT]

26 more days now. Looking forward to Descent and true dungeons on top of Heroscape. Hopeing to get a side game of Arkham Horror too. I think I will leave the girls alone. I come for gaming, not for semi hot girls who hate everyone at the convention

LOL...the only hot girls there will be:
A. Dragged there by their boyfriends
B. Paid spokesmodels
C. Lost

Me, I want to check out a hottie I just go home. I'm there for the ass-and-dirty-feet smell of LARPers Extrordinaire and games,games,games.

[Rÿchean]

D. Ones that frequent the many downtown bars that makeup the local night life scene in Indianapolis (most within walking distance of convention/hotels)

[Hahnarama]

Meet you at The Wild Beaver.

[Hendal]

The wild beaver, now that sounds like a fun place.

The old ***** house in my town down here was - La Endeja ( spelling may be wrong ) but that means - The Crack -

Last year I saw some guys head into the open game room with beers, is drinking permitted at the Con? Not that I want to drink while there, just wondering about options, let just say!

[Hahnarama]

I've never seen beer/alcohol allowed on premises.

[SuperflyTNT]

Last year I saw some guys head into the open game room with beers, is drinking permitted at the Con? Not that I want to drink while there, just wondering about options, let just say!

Well, here's a few ways (one of which I am planning...)

1. 20-oz Dasani or Aquafina bottle

1/3 Sprite
2/3 Vodka2. 20-oz Mountain Dew Bottle

1/4 Midori
1/4 Sweet and Sour Mixer
1/8 Marachino Cherry or Grenadine
3/8 Squirt Soda, or 7-Up SodaThe first may get you busted, but the second looks and smells exactly (almost, at least) like Mountain Dew.

[Hendal]

I didn´t think it was allowed but the guys I saw had 40´s and where not trying to hide it at all. Thanks for the heads up

[Drumline3469]

Hah. Gencon will be my first real vacation in about four years. "Enjoy it" better be an understatement- should I say I'm going to enjoy the pants off of it?


Not if you're rooming with me you shouldn't :lol:

I am SUPER excited. I am only entered in one Heroscape event which is the main battle. I always thought I would go to Gencon solely for Scape, but the year I finally make it Scape is the least of my worries. I will be spending most of my time at the demo tables and open gaming time just trying out every last game I can. I am more excited for this than I have been for any other event in my life including my own birth.

[Hahnarama]

I always thought I would go to Gencon solely for Scape, but the year I finally make it Scape is the least of my worries. I will be spending most of my time at the demo tables and open gaming time just trying out every last game I can. I am more excited for this than I have been for any other event in my life including my own birth.

HALLELUJAH

Another convert.....can I get an Amen from the Rev!

+rep

[Hendal]

AMEN - from the choir or the Monkey cages depending on where I am sleeping that ngiht.

Yep I am also all about the vendors hall and demoíng games all day Thurs.

[stubobj]

This is my first year going and have no clue what to expect. I didnt even know about Gencon until last year when I started playing Heroscape. Im really excited about all the other games to try. So are the demo tables at each booth or is there a place all demos are held? Also can someone explain the open gaming thing? You can check out games with your badge I think I read somewhere but cant seem to find any details.

Drumline (and anyone else interested): Im signed up for 3 HS events HoB, Capture the Flag, Main Event, and I plan on at least watching Day 2 of the main event if I dont make it. So other than that my schedule is completely open and Id be more than happy to try out some games with you or anyone else.

[Hahnarama]

This is my first year going and have no clue what to expect. I didnt even know about Gencon until last year when I started playing Heroscape. Im really excited about all the other games to try. So are the demo tables at each booth or is there a place all demos are held? Also can someone explain the open gaming thing? You can check out games with your badge I think I read somewhere but cant seem to find any details.

Your first year going? Deer in the head lights. There is so much going on you can't see it all. Just walk around and make notes for next year.
Most game companies try and have demo areas. FFG being the biggest and the best of the lot.
Open Gaming? Not sure but maybe you are referring to the Ballroom 500 game area. For 1 generic tix you can check a game out of the huge game library and play it on an open table.

[stubobj]

This is my first year going and have no clue what to expect. I didnt even know about Gencon until last year when I started playing Heroscape. Im really excited about all the other games to try. So are the demo tables at each booth or is there a place all demos are held? Also can someone explain the open gaming thing? You can check out games with your badge I think I read somewhere but cant seem to find any details.
Your first year going? Deer in the head lights. There is so much going on you can't see it all. Just walk around and make notes for next year.
Most game companies try and have demo areas. FFG being the biggest and the best of the lot.
Open Gaming? Not sure but maybe you are referring to the Ballroom 500 game area. For 1 generic tix you can check a game out of the huge game library and play it on an open table.

Thanks Hahn. I do feel like a deer in head lights and Im not even there yet. The Ballroom sounds exactly what I want.

[Hahnarama]

I hope you didn't take the "Deer" comment the wrong way. Hell I've been going to :gencon: since the Milwaukee MECCA days, and the first year in Indy was a quantum leap forward. And it's just getting BIGGER. The convo expansion is already out past the old 50 yard line of the Hoosier Dome. 2010 is going to be a huge one.

[bunjee]

Oh oh oh! This is pretty awesome:
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[Hahnarama]

Psshhh

[Hendal]

hey Stub - The vendors hall is huge, so many companies doing demo´s - just a great time.

The libray is a generic ticket ( $2 ) per game to take out and play, but for $20 you get a unlimited Number of games the whole weekend, so if you big into the board games that is your ticket I tell you. Over 300 games, maybe 400 there for you to try, plus just hanging out there asking to get in on a game is very easy.

My3rd year, but the first was way to long ago in Mil., so this is my 2nd and I want to say I have my GC legs under me, but I am still going to be in owe since last year it was just HS and the vendors hall, this year I am checking it all out!

[Obeldobel2001]

This thread has almost nothing to do with any game, let alone Heroscape!

[Hahnarama]

This thread has almost nothing to do with any game, let alone Heroscape!

Uh dud....this post is under :gencon:. It's all about GenCon not any particular game.

If you want to talk about Scape then I'd check out the Scape section.

[Hendal]

it is about all games, and not just Heroscape!

should we be changing the title of this thread as we get closer, 4 days till I touch down in Ohio, God Willing - and it could not come soon enough for me, I just want to explode or play heroscape all day, either will do really.

[lafleurhero]

The current title should be 18 more days...

426 hours until I arrive in Indiana

[Cleon]

Man, less than 20 days already. Gotta create more armies for the tourneys. And I am stoked for Summoner Wars.

Well, I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again!! :o

[Hendal]

what is summoner wars?

AND THE CLOCK KEEPS TICKING!

I have not even set up all the boards yet, but all that will have to wait for Ohio.

[Hahnarama]

what is summoner wars?

That is Truth's game that he has made on his own. While there will not be a booth selling it, I have heard "rumors" :whistle: that it will be available for demo play.

[Taeblewalker]

Man, less than 20 days already. Gotta create more armies for the tourneys. And I am stoked for Summoner Wars.

Well, I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again!! :o

I play-tested an army at Islandscape, and it did very well. I'll be bringing 4x 10th Ref, Brunak, RotV Raelin and Isamu to the championship.
For 575, another 10th Reg. After that, I'll probably draft Marcus for 100 and I'm not sure for 140.

[Hendal]

here is a link to all the games at the GC library

http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/426269


I have a whole list of games I want to try out no, very cool to see the list early.

The main one from the library that look cool to me are:

Cave Troll
Conquest of Pangea
dork tower
Dungeon Twister
elfenland
Kill doctor lucky
Pit Fighter
Shodow over camelot
Tikal
water works - played as a kid so more for old memories
Tomb of the lich lord
Thugs
Red dragon Inn
Through the desert


So anyone wanting to hook up for any of these I am in, of course I have not played any of them, and a lot more look interesting to me

[Mr Migraine]

Coming from a Gencon noob:

Do any of you know the convention center's hours during Gencon? I've looked around the interwebs, but I can't get a straight answer. I'm trying to see what I can fit in before and after events.

Thanks.

[mecha frog]

I think it is open 24 hours a day.

[Taeblewalker]

I think it is open 24 hours a day.

As I recall, you can hang out in the lobby, but the dealer's and tournament halls open at 10 and close at 8.

[Cleon]

what is summoner wars?

AND THE CLOCK KEEPS TICKING!

I have not even set up all the boards yet, but all that will have to wait for Ohio.

Truth and others that have tried it say it's like a miniatures game put into a card game, and from the looks of things it has similar aspects to Heroscape. If launch sets are available this GenCon I'll absolutely check it out and get it. I love the fact it isn't a random buy, like Heroscape, as in you know what you're getting and each pack is always the same.

Here's the thread (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=24781).

Man, less than 20 days already. Gotta create more armies for the tourneys. And I am stoked for Summoner Wars.

Well, I'm so looking forward to seeing you all again!! :o

I play-tested an army at Islandscape, and it did very well. I'll be bringing 4x 10th Ref, Brunak, RotV Raelin and Isamu to the championship.
For 575, another 10th Reg. After that, I'll probably draft Marcus for 100 and I'm not sure for 140.

Yeah I saw that you won, congrats. A unique army too. It will take a while to come up with a definate army for the main event; at least longer than it will for the others. I do have a Dwarf one in mind but I haven't tried to come up with anything else so. I do have my Heat Of Battle one all set, there's just one debate between two fillings for the last 60pt. I'll work on more events tonight.

[Hendal]

yep 24/7 I think late night there are tons of werewolf games going on, but I have no clue to be honest, I am looki9ng forward to finding out this year though.

[stay_golden_PONYBOY]

2 weeks!

http://www.theram.com/images/beer/buttface.gif

[Taeblewalker]

2 weeks!

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Looking forward to seeing you again!

[stay_golden_PONYBOY]

2 weeks!

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Looking forward to seeing you again!

Me, or Alicia with a heart? :D

[Onacara]

2 weeks!

http://www.theram.com/images/beer/buttface.gif

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Me, or Alicia with a heart? :D

Thats the way it's spelled on her birth certificate.

[stay_golden_PONYBOY]

2 weeks!

http://www.theram.com/images/beer/buttface.gif

Looking forward to seeing you again!

Me, or Alicia with a heart? :D

Thats the way it's spelled on her birth certificate.
I know! She showed it to us...

[Taeblewalker]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community/gallery/files/9/4/drakehindy_original.jpg

[stay_golden_PONYBOY]

There she is. With traveling Drake on her birth certificate.

:rimshot:

Good one!

[Rÿchean]

WTH kind of picture is that of a Hooters girl? That is the exact opposite pose a Hooters girl should be making. That pic brings shame to the Hooters girls who are proud of their assets. They are not supposed to hide what they got below bar level like that. What is this world coming to?

[Taeblewalker]

WTH kind of picture is that of a Hooters girl? That is the exact opposite pose a Hooters girl should be making. That pic brings shame to the Hooters girls who are proud of their assets. They are not supposed to hide what they got below bar level like that. What is this world coming to?

In her defense (not Defense, :rimshot:), I think she was trying to get in the picture with Drake, and not aware that she was earning the eternal condemnation of all who make a living by convincing you to lose your wallet down their shirts.
That said, I had the exact same thought right after I took the picture.

[SuperflyTNT]

I got my Gencon Tickets and 4-Day Pass this week! It's coming true!!!!!

[Hahnarama]

I got my Gencon Tickets and 4-Day Pass this week! It's coming true!!!!!

Silly n00b.....you should ALWAYS use the will call option. :p

[SuperflyTNT]

And Why Is That, oh MASTER OF ALL THINGS GENCONIOUS? Do I really want to have to stand in line?

[Rÿchean]

GenCon has a history of botching the delivery of tickets and badges; in fact, some say they are notorious for it. Will Call doesn’t have that potential problem. Oh and I guess you could accidently forget / misplace them. (but really...would you?)

That said, this is my 4th Gencon and I have received my tickets and badge in the mail every year without fail.

[Matthias Maccabeus]

I received mine a few weeks ago in the mail as well.

[Retlaw]

This is the third year that I've had them mail mine and I've never had a problem. They arrived last week (maybe the week before) -- my badge, my son's badge, and the event tickets all were there and correct.

[Cleon]

Mine arrived in the mail a couple weeks ago too. This is my third year attending GenCon, we've always purchased the tickets to arrive in the mail, and they've has always been successful.

[Mr Migraine]

What they said. They even included a receipt as well! :shock:

[Onacara]

I think what Hahn is getting at is that even if they don't screw your badge/tickets up you now run the risk of forgetting to pack them or losing them before or while in transit.

[Hahnarama]

And Why Is That, oh MASTER OF ALL THINGS GENCONIOUS? Do I really want to have to stand in line?

Stand in line? hell last year I walked up around 10 AM , showed my ID and got my stuff.

No say you're a real douche bag and you leave your stuff at home. I mean you just go to the help booth and they give you a replacement badge.....WRONG! You're SOL. and you have to pay full cost, $75, to get a badge.

[Onacara]

I think what Hahn is getting at is that even if they don't screw your badge/tickets up you now run the risk of forgetting to pack them or losing them before or while in transit.

And Why Is That, oh MASTER OF ALL THINGS GENCONIOUS? Do I really want to have to stand in line?

Stand in line? hell last year I walked up around 10 AM , showed my ID and got my stuff.

No say you're a real douche bag and you leave your stuff at home. I mean you just go to the help booth and they give you a replacement badge.....WRONG! You're SOL. and you have to pay full cost, $75, to get a badge.


See...told ya :neener:

The will call and walk up sale windows are actually very quick and efficient provided you know what you want before you get to the front of the line.

[Taeblewalker]

I am still waiting for mine. Maybe I should email them again.

[SuperflyTNT]

I'm wearing mine, (in a plastic bag for showers), around my neck until Gencon. I figure if I'm going to fit in, I'd better have some unnaturally bad Gamer Funk since I'm naturally "oh so fresh and so clean-clean". :lol:

[wdgrant]

I am in the always have it mailed and never had a problem. That said, I still haven't got my badge yet. :? I'll help some old ladies across the street today, and surely Karma will help me get it asap. (Yes, I did call you Shirley.)

[SuperflyTNT]

I didn't know Kharma lived in Indiana!??! :lol:

[GromBloodboy]

13 days, after today. I can't wait!!!! And with the Wave 10 Speculation, maybe we will get a view of the figs there.

[SuperflyTNT]

Dude, when did speculation become anything other than speculation? Just because a bunch of nitwits (myself included) got together to argue what's going to come out and when doesn't mean WotC lends any creedence to it...it's just people running their gums.

[GromBloodboy]

I'm just saying, it could happen. That would be sweet.

[stubobj]

And Why Is That, oh MASTER OF ALL THINGS GENCONIOUS? Do I really want to have to stand in line?

Stand in line? hell last year I walked up around 10 AM , showed my ID and got my stuff.

No say you're a real douche bag and you leave your stuff at home. I mean you just go to the help booth and they give you a replacement badge.....WRONG! You're SOL. and you have to pay full cost, $75, to get a badge.

Do IDs need to be up to date? For example my license has expired but with moving I have not had the chance to get a new one. Do I need to put this at the top of my to do list or is an expired license going to be ok?

[Hahnarama]

I "assume" that you have a will call tix?

This sounds like something that could be better answered by :gencon: staff, I've never had this issue. You better call them first thing Monday as they leave the office for :gencon: on Wednesday.

[SuperflyTNT]

And Why Is That, oh MASTER OF ALL THINGS GENCONIOUS? Do I really want to have to stand in line?

Stand in line? hell last year I walked up around 10 AM , showed my ID and got my stuff.

No say you're a real douche bag and you leave your stuff at home. I mean you just go to the help booth and they give you a replacement badge.....WRONG! You're SOL. and you have to pay full cost, $75, to get a badge.

Do IDs need to be up to date? For example my license has expired but with moving I have not had the chance to get a new one. Do I need to put this at the top of my to do list or is an expired license going to be ok?

A picture ID is no less a picture ID simply because it's expired.

[Hahnarama]

A picture ID is no less a picture ID simply because it's expired.

I think if I am reading his original question right is hey my ID still has my old addy of 101 Main street, but when I bought the will call ticket it I used my current addy of 202 Elm to buy the ticket. That's where i think he would run into an issue.

[lafleurhero]

I know once I went to the bank to cash a check and I used an expired ID and they wouldn't accept it. I thought it was BS but that was the way it was. I'd get a new ID just to be safe

[Jim]

Technically, an expired ID is no longer a valid ID because, well, it has expired. The legal period that the ID is valid is from the date of issuance to the expiration date.

Jim

[nicktheant]

10 Days :rock:

Wow, it seemed like gencon would never come but now it's here. And now I have 10 days to make and play test 7 armies.:lol:

[Jexik]

Wow, in 7 days, I'll be in a car on my way to Indy!

[Jim]

Wow, in 7 days, I'll be in a car on my way to Indy!
7 days from now I'll already have gotten to Indy. :D

[Retlaw]

Well, I'm already in Indy (well technically 15 miles west of downtown, but close enough). In 7 days I'll be loading up the van to take the terrain for all the maps downtown. Any one want to come out to Plainfield and help carry boxes, boxes, and more boxes up a flight of stairs? ;) I'll have to make sure I get my son to help bring them up Tuesday night.

Let's just hope the basement doesn't flood between now and then -- it came close yesterday; some areas in central and southern Indiana had over 7 inches of rain. Our power was out for 4 hours, but the little portable generator kept the sump pump running.

[Taeblewalker]

Well, I'm already in Indy (well technically 15 miles west of downtown, but close enough). In 7 days I'll be loading up the van to take the terrain for all the maps downtown. Any one want to come out to Plainfield and help carry boxes, boxes, and more boxes up a flight of stairs? ;) I'll have to make sure I get my son to help bring them up Tuesday night.

Let's just hope the basement doesn't flood between now and then -- it came close yesterday; some areas in central and southern Indiana had over 7 inches of rain. Our power was out for 4 hours, but the little portable generator kept the sump pump running.

I'm afraid that we'll be lucky if we make it out that way by very late Tuesday - we will most likely be staying over in Ohio, a few hours drive from Indy Tuesday night. But I will most likely be in town in time to help set up for the tourney!

[mecha frog]

I drove through downtown Indy today and saw they are already putting up the Welcome Gamers flags.

Checked the weather forecast, too. Right now Thursday looks like it will be the hottest day at 83.

[lafleurhero]

83 sounds great. I had been told that it was usually hot and humid there, even though 83 is a bit hot for me, it's not too unbearable, even if it is humid. I well be there around noon on Wedsnday, so I probably could help with some setups, however it's also my first time attending and I want to really get settled in above all. Also was hoping for a game of Arkham horror Wednsday night, still if someone picks me up at the airport around 12:30 I could help with the setup until the others arrive for Arkham horror. I think otherwise my ride from the airport won't be there till later and I'll either have to wait for him or pay a cab or something.

[Retlaw]

83 sounds great. I had been told that it was usually hot and humid there, even though 83 is a bit hot for me, it's not too unbearable, even if it is humid. I well be there around noon on Wedsnday, so I probably could help with some setups, however it's also my first time attending and I want to really get settled in above all. Also was hoping for a game of Arkham horror Wednsday night, still if someone picks me up at the airport around 12:30 I could help with the setup until the others arrive for Arkham horror. I think otherwise my ride from the airport won't be there till later and I'll either have to wait for him or pay a cab or something.

I haven't worked out all the details with Rychean, but I'll probably be heading downtown between 2:00p and 2:30p on Wednesday (I think setup is starting around 3:00p). I'll be driving right by the airport, so may be able to give you a ride then -- but I'll be going straight to the convention center -- not any hotels.

Also, if anyone is staying at one of the hotels out at the airport (i.e., ones in Plainfield or on Ronald Reagon/Ameriplex Parkway), I can provide rides to and from downtown. Of course you would be on my schedule -- which is more of the early to bed and early to rise; yet I'm still not healthy, wealthy, or wise? ;)

[Rÿchean]

I am still prettying up some things, Retlaw. I will have PM to you and the rest of the setup volunteers before the weekend.

Set up is starting around 3pm.

[Hahnarama]

Cocktails start @ 3 PM!

[Jim]

Cocktails start @ 3 PM!
Wow. That's late for you. :twisted: (Luckily my plane arrives well enough before that to not have to worry...)

Jim

[Onacara]

Cocktails start @ 3 PM!
Wow. That's late for you. :twisted: (Luckily my plane arrives well enough before that to not have to worry...)

Jim

He said cocktails start at 3...he said nothing about when the beer starts.

[Rÿchean]

Step 1. Get checked in
Step 2. Head to Ram for a ButtFace
Step 3. Head to Hall for set up

[Onacara]

Step 2. Head to Ram for a ButtFace



:-(


Have one for me Ry

[Taeblewalker]

83 sounds great. I had been told that it was usually hot and humid there, even though 83 is a bit hot for me, it's not too unbearable, even if it is humid. I well be there around noon on Wedsnday, so I probably could help with some setups, however it's also my first time attending and I want to really get settled in above all. Also was hoping for a game of Arkham horror Wednsday night, still if someone picks me up at the airport around 12:30 I could help with the setup until the others arrive for Arkham horror. I think otherwise my ride from the airport won't be there till later and I'll either have to wait for him or pay a cab or something.

Where exactly did you want to set up Arkham Horror? I think Kathy and I might be down for that, as long as we give priority to setting up Heroscape.

[Taeblewalker]

Step 2. Head to Ram for a ButtFace



:-(


Have one for me Ry


I'll bring you home a growler. ;)

[lafleurhero]

83 sounds great. I had been told that it was usually hot and humid there, even though 83 is a bit hot for me, it's not too unbearable, even if it is humid. I well be there around noon on Wedsnday, so I probably could help with some setups, however it's also my first time attending and I want to really get settled in above all. Also was hoping for a game of Arkham horror Wednsday night, still if someone picks me up at the airport around 12:30 I could help with the setup until the others arrive for Arkham horror. I think otherwise my ride from the airport won't be there till later and I'll either have to wait for him or pay a cab or something.

Where exactly did you want to set up Arkham Horror? I think Kathy and I might be down for that, as long as we give priority to setting up Heroscape.

Well, that won't up to me, I don't have Arkham Horror, I've just been talking to several people that are interested in playing it and Wendsday night and Sunday night are about the only times that would be possible. I know Drumline(numbers) was going to bring it and I think the expansion to, but we don't have a for sure about playing that one yet. Both people I'm sharing a room with are interested so our hotel is a possibility, although we are closer to the airport than the convention hall. I don't really care where we play as long as I can get back to my room that night and as many people as want to play get the chance. I'd gladly dedicate to setting up just to play it. Most likely what I will do is since setup isn't until 3 I will go to my room first and unpack and coordinate from there, I'm pretty sure I will have no problem being at the set up at 3.

On a side note, there has been alot of talk about drinking on here. I don't drink but have no problem being a driver for those that are. I don't want to just sit around Applebee's doing nothing while others are drinking though. I came to play games.