Chicago Gameday XVI: the aftermath!

[Ninjacat]

I've just noticed a bit of a scheduling problem. To get to Mount Prospect I need to take the Metra Northwest line, and the earliest I could possibly arrive would be 9:11 am. Counting time to find the game store and get situated, that means I probably couldn't get to gaming until, say, 9:30, which is 30 minutes after the start time listed here. What do I need to do? I'm in the Call of Cthulhu game in the morning - should I drop out of that spot, or is there a better way to get to Mount Prospect from Loyola University without access to a car?

Kelleris, just so you know, the actual start time of the first slot is 9:30, so if you don't arrive until 9:30, you're actually technically only missing the very beginning of things. Naturally it's polite etc. to be there before start, but seriously? Most events (particularly in the am when we're all still sleepy anyway) don't start right away, so you should be fine. I can't speak for your GM, of course, but I doubt it'll be a big issue.

 

[Mark CMG]

I've just noticed a bit of a scheduling problem. To get to Mount Prospect I need to take the Metra Northwest line, and the earliest I could possibly arrive would be 9:11 am. Counting time to find the game store and get situated, that means I probably couldn't get to gaming until, say, 9:30, which is 30 minutes after the start time listed here. What do I need to do? I'm in the Call of Cthulhu game in the morning - should I drop out of that spot, or is there a better way to get to Mount Prospect from Loyola University without access to a car?

The store is across the tracks and one hundred paces from the Metra station (the clearly-visible blue building). You can't miss it and could walk there in under a minute. The start time for the first slot is 9:30 am, leaving you plenty of time. (It was originally set at 9:30 am, and not 9 am, precisely because of the train schedule.)

 

[Kelleris]

Kelleris, just so you know, the actual start time of the first slot is 9:30, so if you don't arrive until 9:30, you're actually technically only missing the very beginning of things. Naturally it's polite etc. to be there before start, but seriously? Most events (particularly in the am when we're all still sleepy anyway) don't start right away, so you should be fine. I can't speak for your GM, of course, but I doubt it'll be a big issue.

Hmm, you appear to be correct. Should've checked that. It does say - in red, no less - that we should settle in by 9:15, though. I'd feel better if someone could suggest an alternate route to get there or if Trevalon Moonleirion could tell me what his preference is. Hmm...

 

[Kelleris]

The store is across the tracks and one hundred paces from the Metra station (the clearly-visible blue building). You can't miss it and could walk there in under a minute. The start time for the first slot is 9:30 am, leaving you plenty of time. (It was originally set at 9:30 am, and not 9 am, precisely because of the train schedule.)

Well, alright then! I shall try my best to get there on time. Since I have to take the El to get to the Metra, though, disaster remains a possibility.

 

[waterdhavian]

kelleris I sent an email to you concerning a possibility of car pool.

 

[Ninjacat]

I really hate to do this, especially seeing that I thought I had done it already. But apparently my niece's first birthday party is Saturday, as well as my other niece's confirmation. So... yeah.... I really can't make it. Which really breaks me up. So I have to be pulled out of my Mutants, and D and D game.

Well, curse those nieces and their planning! Being born and such. Hmm, well, maybe parties and family celebrations could have some of that "fun" stuff, too.

Sorry you can't make it; we'll just have to do it another time.

Buzz, I've now got an official seat open, and as I said to BOZ, I'm more than happy to have 7 players in my game, if that helps out anybody who was signed up for FC's.

 

[Mark CMG]

Well, alright then! I shall try my best to get there on time. Since I have to take the El to get to the Metra, though, disaster remains a possibility.

I used to make the trip the same way, although it was by bus then by Metra train. The Metra train ride was always a good time for me to give my game a final brush up.

 

[waterdhavian]

Ninjacat that would be totally awesome if I could get in your game. Not only for me but for those that are carpooling with me.

 

[Mark CMG]

kelleris I sent an email to you concerning a possibility of car pool.

You rock, waterdhavian!

 

[Ninjacat]

[Monty Python]

Nobody expects the Hispanic Viking!

[/Monty Python]

Er, maybe that's stretching it a bit...

*DIES laughing anyway*

Heeeeee.

Okay, yeah, that was a stretch, but it was hilarious anyway. Maybe not quite hilarious enough to earn you a free Hero Point, but it was definitely darn close. Between that and your Norse Lore knowledge, you won't have to try too hard. Just enjoy smashing things with your magical Axe and you're allllll good, heh.