Chicago Gameday: Read about what you missed

[buzz]

Booyah!

 

[Barendd Nobeard]

GORAK, Trev, and Barendd: Would it be a problem for either of your games to absorb Reidzilla's game?

It's fine with me. We're happy to kill any character, no matter what game the player signed up for!

 

[Reidzilla]

Reidzilla, maybe it would help to answer a few questions that many people have asked about games which they knew little of prior to a Game Day?

How much do I need to know about the rules? I have not heard much about this game?

Is it a hard game to play? I am familiar with (D&D, D20 Modern). How different is your game from it?

Will there be opportunities for action AND role-playing in the event? Can you tell me a little bit more to get a feel for my character? Is this going to be a serious event? A funny event? How would you describe the tone and feel of the game?

I think because your game is using a system that many people might not be familiar with could be keeping some people away from signing up. However, I understand that Darwin's World is said to be a good system. Maybe addressing some possible concerns might help.

I though I answered allot of those questions earlier on (post #168).

Well here goes...

How much do I need to know about the rules? Just basic d20 knowledge well be fine.
I have not heard much about this game? Check out RPG Objects' Darwin's World website.
Is it a hard game to play? Nope! I prefer story-fun-time to rules-lawyer-time.
I am familiar with (D&D, D20 Modern). How different is your game from it? It is based directly on d20 Modern with a few modifications.
Will there be opportunities for action AND role-playing in the event? Mmmm...Probably a little heavier on the combat / exploration side then the role-play side, unless you count trying to discover the purpose of strange, ancient technostuff as role-play.
Can you tell me a little bit more to get a feel for my character? I suggest using the link above to check out the DW website. It has lots of flavor info and several downloads to help set the mood. WARNING: If you download any of their sample adventures and read them, it could spoil your enjoyment of my event!
Is this going to be a serious event or a funny event? YES! While the setting may be grim, I always try to inject some humor into my adventures. The chance for PC death will be high if you don't watch out but, I don't enjoy killing PCs.
How would you describe the tone and feel of the game? Errr...again I will refer you to the website. It does a better job of this then any post could. Think post-apocalyptic, mutant infested, Mad Maxy, Indiana Jonesish fun!

Frankly, if all of the above info does not peak your interest, you probably won't like my game. If at any point you heard a little voice in the back of your head say "Hey! This sounds like fun" you will most likely enjoy my event. Note that if the little voice keeps on talking, it not my fault.

 

[Reidzilla]

Reidzilla: Would you prefer to be absorbed or to run the game in hopes of walk-ins?

Not sure. When do I need to decide by?

 

[buzz]

Not sure. When do I need to decide by?

Hmm. End of the day Thursday? How does that sound to everybody?

 

[Reidzilla]

Hmm. End of the day Thursday? How does that sound to everybody?

OK by me.

 

[Anubis]

Okay, a couple final questions from me.

1) Okay, I've decided to take I-55 to Illinois 83 and then straight north to Games Plus. How long a drive is it from Pontiac to Games Plus using this route? I need to know so that I don't leave too early or too late. When is a good time for me to leave?

2) How much does eating breakfast at Little America cost?

3) For the meal break, are there any other places in walking distance to go to? Either way, is it possible for me and my buddies (Lord_Horzt_Bowsman, Tristan Polaris, and Ethren) to travel with any of you since we don't know the area?

4) When should we leave by that afternoon to avoid the Chicago rush hour, if any?

Thanks!

 

[Painfully]

Unless you're a big eater, $8-14 should cover breakfast and tip. Separate tabs keeps things easy for everyone. I think OJ refills might cost extra, but I'm not 100% certain.

As for driving distance, I'd recommend using mapquest to estimate distance/time, and then add 15 min to be safe. You can park in the large lot right beside the tracks (it will be mostly empty, and parking is free on the weekends).

There are plenty of places to eat, and no doubt there will be several others "heading that way." They are all on the other side of the train tracks. Subway, and another little burger shop are both popular choices. There's also an Oberweis shop.

Being that the gameday is on a Saturday, I don't know if it's fair to call it rush hour, but whatever time you leave, you should be okay with traffic.

 

[GORAK]

Buzz- Sure, I can take any extra players to fill any empty seats. I have enough pregenerated characters to go around.

Anubis-
Quick route taking I-55 North to 294 North to I-90 North to 83 figure about 1 hr 30 mins or so for an early Sat morning.
Longer route taking I-55 to Rte 83 North and taking 83 all the way up figure an extra 1/2 hr or so, total then would be about 2 hours
I would say leave by 6:00 or so and give yourself about 2-1/2 hours so you can make it to the restaurant by about 8:30
Little America- About $6-8 for breakfast
Lunchbreak- I forget the name but there is a decent submarine place like a couple blocks north across the tracks, about $8-10 would get a decent lunch there, there are a few fast food places within a couple blocks of the store
Rush Hour- There should not be much of a Chicago rush hour on a Saturday afternoon either going south along 294 or Rte 83 but if you want to beat any traffic figure on leaving by 3pm, any traffic here would start around then, the morning slot ends at 2:30 anyway.
You are welcome to stick around and play the eve slot until closing like around 10pm or so if you want. There would not be any traffic that late on South 294 or South I-55 either. *grinz*

 

[thalmin]

Sub Express, which is 2 blocks from strore (where I usually eat) costs about $5 for 6" sub, chips or fries, and Coke. YMMV
Subway is about 3 blocks away. As is Oberweiss, which serves subs as well as ice cream.
The Corner Bakery has closed its doors. There are also 2 Italian places within about 3 blocks. And McDonalds, Burger King, El Famous Burrito, Boston Market within about a mile.