Chicago Gameday IX is Oct 23rd: THE AFTERMATH...

[buzz]

My husband and I plan to attend, along with our 2 daughters. We would love to join in to any game, provided that they are beginner friendly.

Welcome to Gameday, AelyaShade & family!

To make sure that your family has events to play, I would reccomend signing up in advance. We more than welcome walk-ins, but as a walk-in, you're limited to events that have open slots or have GMs willing to add more players. I.e., it's the luck of the draw.

To sign-up, just take a look at the events listed in the first post in this thread. When you see ones you like, post here are let us know who in your family is signing up for what.

I would also reccomend letting us know how old your kids are. I don't think any of our GMs would have a problem with inexperienced players, but they may want to shield younger players from events that deal with potentially mature subject matter. We want to make sure that your kids feel comfortable and have as much fun as possible.

As I mentioned earlier in the thread, the morning event I'm running, "Littleton", will not feature anything age-inappropriate (it's basically the WB's "Smallville"), and I will be prepared to teach rules. However, the system, HERO, might be a bit daunting for people new to RPG-ing.

(Man, I hate saying that. HERO really isn't as complex as it's reputed to be. Still, It's probably a little more complex than D&D, so I figure I should let people know.)

 

[buzz]

Add the section listed below the dotted line right after the "Summary" and before the "Character creation rules can be found here".

Done!

 

[TracerBullet42]

hey typo, both of my games are very new person friendly.

So the blue monkey is staying at home, then? hehehe...

(That monkey has such an attitude...)

Looking forward to the games! 29 days to go...

 

[buzz]

Fresh faces!

I just have to say, I find it really cool that we're seeing some people who are new to gaming planning to attend Gameday. Gameday as a way for ENWorld'ers to get together is cool; Gameday as a sort of RPG outreach event is event cooler!

Everybody on your best behavior!

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

Well according to the folks who created Bird on a Wire several years back, there are ferry boats which run regular daily routes from Detroit across Lake Michigan. Funny, but that would require a trip through a couple of other Great Lakes in the process.

Nonetheless Kent, get off your lazy bottom and book a ferry ride for the Gameday .

The new high-speed ferry is cool, and I do want to try it some day. However, the price is not cheap, and the schedule is not very convenient for a Gameday. I would have to miss half the gameday (drive 4+ hours, plus the 2 hour ferry ride, plus spend $150+ for ferry and gas, plus one night in a hotel--all for one game), or stay over two nights (Fri and Sat) to play 2 games. The ferry service really slows down in the winter months.

Given that, I should just drive around the damn lake like people have been doing for decades! Reduces the cost a lot, too.

So, yes, I am a-thinkin' of going to the Detroit Gameday. I will post in that thread if it turns out that I can actually make it.

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

Everybody on your best behavior!

Buzz, you've seen how horrible I am. That is my best behavior!

 

[Desdichado]

So, yes, I am a-thinkin' of going to the Detroit Gameday. I will post in that thread if it turns out that I can actually make it.

December 4th! We'll gladly take any Chicago (or Ohio, or Alaska, or Iceland, or wherever) refugees who are interested!

And just so it's clear I'm not poaching; four of us are coming from Detroit to the Chicago gameday as well; for some of us (myself included) it's our third time to have done so...

 

[TracerBullet42]

So, yes, I am a-thinkin' of going to the Detroit Gameday. I will post in that thread if it turns out that I can actually make it.

You know...I'm starting to consider heading up there too...where are you from? Perhaps a car-pool is in order? I'm in the Schaumburg area...

Not sure yet...but I'm thinking about it.

 

[Nikmal]

The new high-speed ferry is cool, and I do want to try it some day. However, the price is not cheap, and the schedule is not very convenient for a Gameday. I would have to miss half the gameday (drive 4+ hours, plus the 2 hour ferry ride, plus spend $150+ for ferry and gas, plus one night in a hotel--all for one game), or stay over two nights (Fri and Sat) to play 2 games. The ferry service really slows down in the winter months.

Given that, I should just drive around the damn lake like people have been doing for decades! Reduces the cost a lot, too.

So, yes, I am a-thinkin' of going to the Detroit Gameday. I will post in that thread if it turns out that I can actually make it.

I want to remind people that I have room in my house for people to stay in if they need a place to stay and would like to save some money.. yes it is a little bit of a distance from the Games Plus store.. But I get good gas mileage in my car and am willing to drive it both ways No problem. It is about 45 minutes to the store on a heavy traffic day.. saturday morning is mostly a half hour drive. I think that I can get about 5-6 people if some do not mine sleeping on the floor... even more if you want to pitch a tent in the back yard hehe.. everyone can shower and have free use of the kitchen.. heck if you want to stay till sunday afternoon I might even be persuaded to barbecue some ribs and brats and hamburgers ( I was a chef for twelve years in case anyone was wondering)
any questions or want to let me know you want to take advantage of this email me at Enygma@comcast.net
or call me at 847-757-6413
my name is jon if you call or email me let me know this is about the Enworld game day and are letting me know you would like a place to stay.
-nik

 

[Nikmal]

Speaking of BBQ's from my previous post I am going to hold a BBQ at my house on Sunday following the BBQ for anyone interested. I enjoy cooking alot and all are invited.. I would be more then willing to provide the food if I knew the exact amount of people coming but I do not.. so please let me know so I can plan it out and make accomdations for it
and no charge for coming out it is a free event
It is the least I can do as everyone has been so friendly
post to let me know
-nik