GENCON 2003
Made good time on the drive up and stayed in a hotel outside of Indy on Tuesday and drove in on Wednesday with enough time to see the sights, Indy is a very nice town (at least around the convention center). Picked up packet (felt sorry for those that did not pre-register, that was madness) also stopped by the GENCON gift shop which I was surprised to see opened, purchased a few items, and walked about to learn where everything was (after 18 years at Milwaukee I was so turned around and lost).
Went to dinner at an Italian restaurant (forget the name) that served family size meals, should have looked for others to share the meal with because it was more than two hungry guys could handle! Then off to the IMAX to see the Matrix: Reloaded.
Thursday broke and off to the dealer room, I never schedule things too early the first day. Picked up AU and saw Monte in the isle and asked if he would sign (price of fame is being recognized), Thank you Monte! Around 12 or so stopped to grab a bit to eat before seminar at 2 and who passes me, Morrus (price of fame is being recognized), who looked like a gamer on the 23rd hour of a convention, he told me his story of lost luggage, glad it finally turned up. After a few seminars it was time for the AD&D Open and who do I see in the hall, Piratecat (price of fame is being recognized) J, by this time I was feeling like the EN World Stalker!
Gamed to around midnight!
Friday up early for seminar, games, dealer room (again), Art Show, Auction, and the Ennies! Great program this year and very professional and well done. “That Chap” that may or may not have been part of Privateer Press stole the show and Morrus and Eric are quite the host. If you missed them, I hope you catch them next year as they did not disappoint. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. The gathering at the RAM was fun, interesting and a great time! Beer good.
Saturday was not up early, who needed to catch a seminar on the Demonwars anyway. This was a lite day, did the Auction, Costume Contest, dealer room (again), seminars and checked out some games as an observer. To those that have never done the Auction you should, the deals are fantastic and you can’t believe the items that come up, I saw Mutants and Masterminds go for $5.00, Bluffside $3.00!
Sunday was check out and last time through the dealer room.
Overall it was a very good vacation and Gencon for me and I thank all at Gencon for helping to make the memories.
Pics to come (if they come out).
Made good time on the drive up and stayed in a hotel outside of Indy on Tuesday and drove in on Wednesday with enough time to see the sights, Indy is a very nice town (at least around the convention center). Picked up packet (felt sorry for those that did not pre-register, that was madness) also stopped by the GENCON gift shop which I was surprised to see opened, purchased a few items, and walked about to learn where everything was (after 18 years at Milwaukee I was so turned around and lost).
Went to dinner at an Italian restaurant (forget the name) that served family size meals, should have looked for others to share the meal with because it was more than two hungry guys could handle! Then off to the IMAX to see the Matrix: Reloaded.
Thursday broke and off to the dealer room, I never schedule things too early the first day. Picked up AU and saw Monte in the isle and asked if he would sign (price of fame is being recognized), Thank you Monte! Around 12 or so stopped to grab a bit to eat before seminar at 2 and who passes me, Morrus (price of fame is being recognized), who looked like a gamer on the 23rd hour of a convention, he told me his story of lost luggage, glad it finally turned up. After a few seminars it was time for the AD&D Open and who do I see in the hall, Piratecat (price of fame is being recognized) J, by this time I was feeling like the EN World Stalker!
Gamed to around midnight!
Friday up early for seminar, games, dealer room (again), Art Show, Auction, and the Ennies! Great program this year and very professional and well done. “That Chap” that may or may not have been part of Privateer Press stole the show and Morrus and Eric are quite the host. If you missed them, I hope you catch them next year as they did not disappoint. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. The gathering at the RAM was fun, interesting and a great time! Beer good.
Saturday was not up early, who needed to catch a seminar on the Demonwars anyway. This was a lite day, did the Auction, Costume Contest, dealer room (again), seminars and checked out some games as an observer. To those that have never done the Auction you should, the deals are fantastic and you can’t believe the items that come up, I saw Mutants and Masterminds go for $5.00, Bluffside $3.00!
Sunday was check out and last time through the dealer room.
Overall it was a very good vacation and Gencon for me and I thank all at Gencon for helping to make the memories.
Pics to come (if they come out).
) it was great to meet you and I'm looking forward to next year.
