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Johnson
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:15 am

Hi All,

as the time for Indy reg moves round again, I was wondering in this harsh ecomomic climate, how many ppl here will be attending?

I probably will, but not 100% yet.

Cheers,
Malc

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:29 am

I won't unless something drastically changes with regards to my money situation.

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:37 am

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Kingofpain89
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:43 am

I will not be going this year. Wish I could but it just ain't gonna happen.

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:32 am

I'll probably buy a registration, and get a hotel reservation, but I won't know until this summer. I bet the economic situation is going to lead to a lot of late entries, maybe more than anytime in Gencon history. Last year lots of people cancelled at the last minute and reportedly there were a lot of rooms open up in the last month....I'm betting rooms will be easier to fin than ever this year. Also, should be a real buyer's market at the auction/auction store this year!

Very interested in seeing how quickly the main room sells out..

Mike B.

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Prufrock
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:55 am

Of course, as I live in Indy, I will be there. If there is anything I can do to help get you here -- just ask.

Martin

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:30 am

Should be there

Wife too

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:50 am

Looking to see if either the Trolls or Crazy Egor will have me attend with them. So, maybe. Was certain before the new year, but not so much now.

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:26 pm

I'll be there...

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:28 pm

Planned to attend last year, then got sidelined by unforeseen factors. Will plan to stay away this year, and maybe I'll just make it.

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bbarsh
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:23 pm

I am going to get there one way or another. It has been way too many years. I really can't plan which days as my work schedule is in a constant state of flux - but at least I am working...gotta love the construction business. I also coach football starting Aug 1, so I have to work that out, too.

What day is the acaeum memberfest? I would really like to make that. Indy is just a four hour drive for me, so I can wait until the last minute.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

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Prufrock
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:37 pm

bbarsh,

The Acaeum dinner is Wednesday night before the start of Gencon. Hope all that can attend will show up Wednesday night. Especially you, Bombadil, as we do not get many folks wearing a fur parka in Indy in August.

Martin

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:37 pm

Hey guys,

I plan on going this year to Indy...it will be the first time for me going to GenCon..so I am pretty excited about it.

Anyone have some tips on hotel, or the event in general, I would appreciate the info in a PM.

Thanks,

Jorge

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:24 pm

One of these days I'm gonna write book on Gen Con. A good one. I've been to 18. But I have not been to one is five years now. So I can't help you on the Indy thing.

But arrive a day early - Wednesday. It sets you up for a great convention. Believe me when I say there is plenty to do.

And now that I discover that the annual Acaeum meeting is Wednesday...its a must.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

bombadil
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:50 pm

Prufrock wrote:bbarsh,

The Acaeum dinner is Wednesday night before the start of Gencon. Hope all that can attend will show up Wednesday night. Especially you, Bombadil, as we do not get many folks wearing a fur parka in Indy in August.

Martin

What parka? That's just body hair. We Italians are known for that.

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:02 pm

I only get two weeks of PTO a year, so I will see if I can save enough money and not get sick until after GenCon.

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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:03 pm

I'm hoping to attend but I rarely plan that far in the future.

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Kingofpain89
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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:03 pm

carrejo wrote:Hey guys,

I plan on going this year to Indy...it will be the first time for me going to GenCon..so I am pretty excited about it.

Anyone have some tips on hotel, or the event in general, I would appreciate the info in a PM.

Thanks,

Jorge

Probably the best thing for you to do is to read or become a member of the Gen Con Community forums here:
http://community.gencon.com/forums/

There is tons of information about hotels, restaurants, travel, parking, events, etc. If you have specific questions about anything, someone there is going to know about it.

You don't like your job, you don't strike. You go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way. - Homer Simpson

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