Search results matching tag 'Gen Con Indy'

Thank you everyone for a great time!

nmhall — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:35:08 GMT

First, a big thank you to the folks at Gen Con and all the volunteers for providing such an amazing first experience! I raise my stout (at the Granite City in the Indy airport) to you, hale! Thanks to the folks at Wizards for getting me into a game, even though I was running late to it. And thanks to all the folks who hosted games and made my experience so wonderful. I really hope to be able to return next year (and I will if I'm still employed!). Hopefully the will call issues will be sorted out by then, I think I may order my tix and badge fed ex next time though. It was a bummer to wait 2 hours on Thursday but my experience at the con far outshined any problems. Also for next time, I may get more generics and only schedule 2-4 events. In spite of all prior warnings from my friends, the Exhibitor Hall was more awe inspiring than I could have imagined. I inadvertently missed two events because I got so lost in there, and I'm sure I didn't see more than half of it! If next year pans out, I'll be coming on Wednesday and will join you all at The Stink! Once again, thanks folks, it was great meeting some of you and hope to meet more next time around. ~Nathan

So how boned am I?

emdub — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:05:05 GMT

I arrive late Thursday night, about midnight local time, and I have at least one event as well as a lot of pickup AYAW to play. Problem is i won't be able to pick up my badge until 7am the next day so I'll be badgeless wandering the convention center. I remember last year the guards doing checks and I'm hoping I can show them my badge receipt and ID to show that I purchased a badge but haven't been able to pick it up yet. I really wanna get some gaming in when I get there. So... how boned am I? Any chance they'll let me stay and play without my badge?

Seeking cosplay photographer

Jett Lynn — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:01:43 GMT

Hey~ I'm an avid cosplayer looking for a photographer to work with at Gencon this year

I have some professional cosplay modeling experience, and I have modeled for art projects of friends and colleagues . I'm hoping to find someone who will work without direct pay ( don't have moolah to pay for sessions x-x;; ) . However, what I can offer is work in trade. I'm skilled at not only sewing and prop work associated with cosplay, I have experience in web/graphic design, pinup doodles and paintings, and hair/makeup styling,

At Gencon this year I will be wearing the following costumes;

Thursday - Nick - Left for Dead 2 ( my boyfriend will also be cosplaying as Ellis )
Friday - Meru - The Legend of Dragoon
Saturday - Morrigan - Dragon Age Origins ( Sacred Ashes version )
Sunday - Lebreau - Final Fantasy XIII ***

If anyone would be interested in working with us, that would be fantastic :D I reside in Indianapolis, so a somewhat local photographer is prefered( in working together on future projects of trade ). However, travel is a possibility that can be considered.

So yes :D If this sounds like something you would be interested, feel free to send me a message. Please include a link to any portfolio you have online. You can find pictures of my work on my facebook profile **www.facebook.com/people/Jett-Lynn/100001409898228**

Famous person needs a room for late night 8/4 until morning 8/5!

emdub — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:20:57 GMT

Disregard this post, all settled!

Female looking for housing Aug 3 or 4 with check-out on Aug 7

purpletigerlily — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:00:43 GMT

Long story short, got my ticket for Gen Con and don't have anywhere to sleep now. I have an air mattress so you don't have to share a bed with me. It's my first time at Gen Con, so I don't know where everything will be and would prefer to be within walking distance. You don't have to babysit me though because can take care of myself.

I will be cosplaying a few different characters, so I would like to have a small area to put my props and clothing. No worries about my props, the biggest one does come apart for easy storage.

Wow. Housing Registration was easy.

repto — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:17:06 GMT

Seriously. It was easy to go through housing and get a room. And I even got my first choice at the Springhill Suites. The only glitch: it was a *bit* slow loading at 11am central time. Is the world coming to an end??? Jane

an event for Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks

egilsdorf — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:51:23 GMT

Hi --

I'm a late addtion to the Gen Con program, but wanted to introduce myself. I'm a Boston-based gamer and writer for the New York Times and Boston Globe with a new book that's coming out September 1 from Globe Pequot/The Lyons Press. Called "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms," the narrative non-fiction book is (what I hope is) a humorous, lively, and provocative blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis, and memoir.

And I'm kicking off my nationwide book tour at Gen Con.

At Gen Con, I'll be at the Troll Lord Games booth (# 221) meeting folks and selling and signing books. I'll also be giving two readings followed by two booksignings immediately following:

Reading schedule:
Friday 8/14, 3-4pm, location: Marriott Phoenix
& Sat 8/15 4-5pm, location: Marriott Phoenix

Book Signing schedule:
Friday 8/14, 4-5pm, location: Author’s Avenue
& Saturday 8/15, 5-6pm, location: Author’s Avenue

"Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks" plumbs, explains and celebrates fantasy and gaming subcultures like Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, Harry Potter, the Society for Creative Anachronism, LARPS, and D&D.On a quest that begins in my own geeky teenage past and ends in our online gaming future, I ask gaming and fantasy geeks how they balance their so-called "escapist" urges with the kingdom of adulthood, crisscrossing America, the world, and other worlds—from Boston to Wisconsin, New Zealand to France, and Planet Earth to the realm of Aggramar. I also spend time in the book debunking popular stereotypes about gamers and geeks.

Here's what some folks have to say:

"a breathless adventure/quest/memoir " –Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and author ofThe Posthuman Dada Guide

"Witty, downright funny, poignant, honest and ... well, wistful....Reading Ethan Gilsdorf's tale conjured my own Dungeons & Dragons and fantasy experiences, vividly, right down to finding some of my old character sheets in a 3-ring binder a decade and more after I had stopped using them." –R.A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of forty novels, including The Dark Elf Trilogy, Paths of Darkness, The Hunter's Blades Trilogy, and The Cleric Quintet and lead storyteller, 38 Studios game company

"A fun, quirky and fresh perspective for those wanting to know more about the amazing world of gaming." –David Brin, winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards, and author of The Postman, Kiln People and The Transparent Society

"An orcs-and-all journey through geekdom, told with affection for every elf, wizard and Dungeon Master it meets along the way. —Melissa Anelli, author of Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon  

"This is a delightful book—more fun than being a Dungeon Master to a group of high-level mages and thieves." —A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically

"Gilsdorf takes a Kerouac meets Cliffs Notes approach and gives us On the Road for the Star Wars generation."–Juan Carlos and Victor Piñeiro Escoriaza, creators of the award-winning documentary Second Skin

If you drop by booth #221 you can get info to register for The Great Geek Giveaway --- a trove of cool prizes and merchandise, including the new Dungeon Master's Guide 2 (http://tiny.cc/p7u7K ), a set of original paperbacks in TSR's "Endless Quest" (Choose Your Own Adventure) book series, a DVD of the gamer documentary "Second Skin" (http://www.secondskinfilm.com/) now hitting theaters, music from Harry and the Potters (http://harryandthepotters.com/), a signed copy of my book, and other goodies.

You can read more about my book "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks" here: http://www.fantasyfreaksbook.com/

Drop by Troll Lord Games booth # 221 and let's chat. I look forward to meeting you!

Ethan Gilsdorf

Ethan Gilsdorf
ethan@ethangilsdorf.com
http://www.ethangilsdorf.com
http://www.fantasyfreaksbook.com
617-718-7007

My book "FANTASY FREAKS AND GAMING GEEKS: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms" will be published September 1, 2009, by The Lyons Press/Globe Pequot Press.

* NEW INTRODUCTORY VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0knQcSAaws

* Join the Facebook Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks Fan page! http://www.facebook.com/fantasyfreaksbook

* Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ethanfreak *

* All-new website here: http://www.fantasyfreaksbook.com/ *

Only Original World of Darkness LARP at Gen Con Indy

dondean517 — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:00:24 GMT

"When you wish upon a star..." is the title of our event this year, and is set in modern day Los Angeles. 
New comers are always welcome. In fact, the last two years, new players have been some of our best players. We will be having Vampire, Werewolf, Changeling(usually our largest group), and Mage (usually our largest group).  You may get dressed in to your favorite character, vampire, scruffy human that is really a werewolf, a wizard or a maybe a happy go lucky child of the Fae.

Seminar  AKA SEM
This is an introduction seminar on the rules and manners of White Wolf's classic World of Darkness LARP. As new LARP systems have come out we understand people are rusty or do not know the old system and we wish to help you learn it in preparation for "When you wish upon a star" This seminar is designed for beginners but could also serve as a refresher for the more experienced players.

The Game. AKA LRP.
All have heard the song "When you wish upon a star", but what if the arrival of a red star coincides with the return of an old foe? This event continues last year's classic World of Darkness game "The Last Stand". Players represent Kindred stuck in an endless revolution, Garou looking for a means to defeat the star, Mages vying for 2 sources of quintessence, or Fae struggling to protect their history. Will you still wish upon stars at the end? 
            Start Time  Duration  Cost  
08/13/2009   07:00 PM     6hrs      $10.00  
08/14/2009   07:00 PM     6hrs      $10.00 
08/15/2009   07:00 PM     6hrs      $10.00

SEM0900408                        LRP0900404
SEM0900409                        LRP0900405
SEM0900410                        LRP0900406
Crowne Plaza	Illinois Street Ballroom East

Official Forums of Darkness Remembered
Official Facebook Page of Darkness Remembered
Email us Here.

G4 should cover Gen Con like the ComiCon TV coverage!

Wendel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:29:17 GMT

It really seems like a no-brainer for G4 to cover Gen Con.

A gaming TV show not covering the largest gaming convention in the country, what is wrong with this picture? Does anyone know why they have not done it before?

WE WANT G4 AT GEN CON!

Original World of Darkness game at Gen Con

dondean517 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:22:02 GMT

Well I responed to an previous post that I didn't create. Then posted about it as a seperate message but I didn't realize that it was in the same forum.