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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2014 : 03:14:43
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quote: Originally posted by Kris the Grey
GT - The lanyard sounds awesome, count me (and the wife) in - we will go contribute later tonight!
Again, was there a plan for after the fun? I do recall raising the 'pick up game' concept. Do we have takers for that?
Thank you in advance for your support!
I will be working this week to determine whether or not we can get the room held for us for the time immediately following the seminar. That will decide some questions we've yet to settle internally (and which may affect pick-up games, private discussions, folks heading for drinks, etc.).
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Thorn Illance
Seeker
53 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2014 : 03:46:33
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This years meet-up will be a lot of fun. I'm hoping to meet THO!
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2014 : 03:48:07
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
Any further word in a Candlekeep pre-get together drinks thingy?
-- George Krashos
You're setting aside an imaginary drink for me to... right? |
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jul 2014 : 03:48:13
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
Any further word in a Candlekeep pre-get together drinks thingy?
-- George Krashos
George, we've got to figure out some time to sit down for a full meal, not just drinks. Sarah's only coming to GC for Friday evening-Sunday morning, so we'll have to find time therein.
And I'd say flasks might be a handy thing to bring along to the Lords seminar. |
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Shadowsoul
Senior Scribe
Ireland
705 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jul 2014 : 17:29:38
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*sighs* I know we have castles, and fairies, and all sorts of magical things, but this is one time when it sucks living in Ireland. |
“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!” #8213; J.R.R. Tolkien
*I endorse everything Dark Wizard says*. |
Edited by - Shadowsoul on 17 Jul 2014 17:30:48 |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2014 : 08:07:41
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I know how you feel Shadowsoul. This will be my second GEN-CON and I can't believe that my last one was 7 years ago. Wow.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
Edited by - George Krashos on 18 Jul 2014 08:08:10 |
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Shadowsoul
Senior Scribe
Ireland
705 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2014 : 11:22:41
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I wish the people going would keep their excitement posts to PMs because it makes me jealous. |
“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!” #8213; J.R.R. Tolkien
*I endorse everything Dark Wizard says*. |
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Dark Wizard
Senior Scribe
USA
830 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2014 : 00:25:31
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I want all the details, excitement, announcements, minute transcripts. I want to live vicariously if not attend myself.
Last year I followed someone with Google Glass going to GenCon. In a limited way, I got to see "first hand" what it was like and it only has me wanting to go even more. |
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SteelGandalf
Acolyte
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2014 : 00:10:11
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Hey Team,
there was discussion of a dinner on Thursday night for Candlekeepgoers. Maybe these two ideas can be combined? Check it out here... http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19015 |
"Say nice doggie, but keep looking for a rock..." ~Chiun |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2014 : 03:12:00
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Hi Scribes
We are only $40 away from our target of $900.00 to get those super special lanyards for the event. If you are one of the 100 or so people who have signed up for the seminar and are feeling generous ...
Oh, and if you aren't going to GEN-CON and make a donation anyway to get us to the target, drop me a PM and I'll send you through my little gift to those attending.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Snow
Learned Scribe
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2014 : 18:50:31
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Wish I could attend GenCon this year. :-( The only time I went was with my friends from college in our Freshman year ... and it was sooooo much fun to meet Ed and all the members of the WotC FR Design Team! So I hope all of you enjoy! The sheer thought of clinking a toast with a whole gaggle of renowned CK scribes and talking tawdry and sordid gossip about Daggerdale, Hlammach, Iriaebor and Samargol ... really widens my eyes! :-D
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2014 : 19:54:28
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quote: Originally posted by dazzlerdal
If only I didn't have two kids and only one wage to feed them with, I would donate £40 immediately even though I have no way of going.
Unfortunately if I give away £40 then we don't eat for a week.
Thank you for your generosity of spirit, dazzlerdal!
For the record, we don't want to pressure anyone or make them feel guilty. Some folks are able to spend extra on this sort of thing. Others cannot afford to come at all, or can barely scrape together the money to come to Gen Con. We appreciate every contribution, but also every wish that someone could give to the effort.
Also, we are at $890 now. Given that some of the contributions were larger than expected, I consider the lanyards funded. We'll have them for the show. Any additional funds will go towards last-minute surprises or towards next year's efforts.
Now all we need to do is get people to show up. |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1714 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2014 : 20:23:27
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quote: Originally posted by Garen Thal Now all we need to do is get people to show up.
Promise them the display of Impiltran belly dancing by George Krashos and Ed Greenwood and people will flock to the event! |
For current projects and general natter, see www.steveneschend.com
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 04:37:30
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quote: Originally posted by Steven Schend
quote: Originally posted by Garen Thal Now all we need to do is get people to show up.
Promise them the display of Impiltran belly dancing by George Krashos and Ed Greenwood and people will flock to the event!
You'll all have camera phones, right?
We demand pictures. And video too! |
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Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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daarkknight
Seeker
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 04:59:01
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quote: Originally posted by Steven Schend
quote: Originally posted by Garen Thal Now all we need to do is get people to show up.
Promise them the display of Impiltran belly dancing by George Krashos and Ed Greenwood and people will flock to the event!
I just don't think it'd be the same without you doing it as well Steven! |
"That's it!" Quote attributed to Talor Stormhammer, paladin of Helm, when fighting a frost giant. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 09:16:41
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I think I'd rather be ritually sacrificed to Orcus. Ed on the other hand might be a fan of the idea ...
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 13:58:55
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Thinkin' maybe I'll drive down... Haven't done a GenCon since they moved em from Milwaukee... |
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Euranna
Learned Scribe
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 14:22:17
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This is going to be my first GenCon, and it truly is shaping up to the GenCon: The Forgotten Realms Edition for me. I am not complaining though. I am greatly looking forward to it all. :) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2014 : 18:23:46
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GenCon isn't happening for me, this year... I wish it was.
But myself and a friend are making plans for next year! I've done the preliminary number crunching, and -- perhaps most importantly -- gotten permission from the wife. |
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savedbygrace
Acolyte
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2014 : 00:24:43
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I've seen the badge pricing and find it to be high for those who have no idea what goes on there. The gencon site doesn't really elaborate on details. Other than being able to check out products at booths (which can be done online) what else makes that badge worth the money? Are seminars free? Do you have to schedule things or can you simply walk into a seminar that catches your attention? Is anything within the event free? Or do you just pay to be in the same area as authors and product pushers?
Apologies my friends, not intending to sound negative. Just curious. |
Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6662 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2014 : 00:55:59
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Are you asking about GEN-CON as a whole or the Candlekeep Seminar? If the former, then you need a "badge" for entry, which costs money. Stuff inside the main hall is free in the sense that there are tons of exhibitions and free demos going on. Other events - such as True Dungeon - cost money. But yes, in a nutshell you do pay to "be in the same area as authors and product pushers". Spending time with Ed is very much worth the price of admission IMHO however. YMMV.
As for the Candlekeep Seminar, in relation to the badge, it will be a unique pin that can only be obtained by attending. It is "free" for all who attend, but the organisers have asked for donations to pay for the pins and some Candlekeep lanyards. As stated explicitly, people can donate or not as their means allow.
The Seminar is free but as there are always "walk-ins", if you have registered for the event, then you have a guaranteed seat. I've never been to a Candlekeep Seminar so can't comment on the format. I'll be the guy with the funny accent sitting in the cheap seats with a big Fed-Ex box next to him. Come long to the seminar to find out what's in the box.
-- George Krashos
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
Edited by - George Krashos on 02 Aug 2014 00:56:27 |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2014 : 01:14:09
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quote: Originally posted by savedbygrace
I've seen the badge pricing and find it to be high for those who have no idea what goes on there. The gencon site doesn't really elaborate on details. Other than being able to check out products at booths (which can be done online) what else makes that badge worth the money? Are seminars free? Do you have to schedule things or can you simply walk into a seminar that catches your attention? Is anything within the event free? Or do you just pay to be in the same area as authors and product pushers?
Apologies my friends, not intending to sound negative. Just curious.
A badge gets you entrance to the show, which includes access to the exhibit hall (where you can usually demo or sample games), the program book, the giveaway bag (which used to include a lot of free giveaways, but these days is mostly flyers and a coupon book that will allow you to get discounts or free goodies at certain exhibitor booths, and the ability to sign up for events.
All seminars are, by definition, supposed to be free. However, all events--including seminars--are ticketed, so if it fills up, you can't get in without a ticket. Paid events will allow the use of generic tickets, which allow you to pay for an event you didn't originally sign up for in $2 increments.
There are lots of games at GenCon. Some are paid events. Others are free, or pick up games in free play areas, public hotel spaces, or even in rooms or restaurants (the last of which I really don't recommend, unless you're in an empty establishment, or paying a whole lot of money).
A person could, theoretically, go through the entire 4 days without paying for any events, just by attending seminars or playing in pick-up games. I know I've done it! |
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savedbygrace
Acolyte
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2014 : 03:09:01
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Thanks for your help guys. Sounds like a lot of fun if you're with some friends but not so much if you're alone and shy. Maybe some day I'll drag my brothers up the road to it. Til then, I'll just smile at the enthusiasm(and envy) dripping from these pages. Have fun! |
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