Since Gen Con is moving to Indiana, what will Wisconsin be left with?
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DungeonKeeperUK
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Whats on at Milwaukee
Just to turn this around a little, I'll be coming over to GenCon thsi year (from the UK) and spending the beginning of the week there too....
Anything I shouldn't miss out on..
Already looking forward to teh breweries, Steaks and cigars... but what else guys..
Just to turn this around a little, I'll be coming over to GenCon thsi year (from the UK) and spending the beginning of the week there too....
Anything I shouldn't miss out on..
Already looking forward to teh breweries, Steaks and cigars... but what else guys..
What is Wisconsin going to have in place of Gen Con? Squat. Simple as that. I've lived in WI all of my 22 years, and have been going to Gen Con since I was 14 I believe. It was my "vacation" for the year, what I looked forward to throughout the year. It was what I would demand from my employers for my day off, and if they wouldn't give it to me I would quit. (I really would have, but none had the balls to not give me those days off... eheheh) Why did I go? I think I went for the reason it was created in Lake Geneva, to gather with fellow gamers and be in awe. In all the years that I have gone, I had not once joined in a game session. I have wanted to, but have never had the chance. There is so much to do, so much to see that I didn't want to spend hours just sitting around gaming when I could do that any other day. I wanted to see the vendors, the people, the costumes, and the ART!! It allowed me to forget about my everyday problems, and to just relax. And now it is soon to be gone. Every year, if not every week I find another reason to hate this state. Sadly enough I work for the state and see that nothing is going to change the way it operates any time soon. This is Milwaukee's loss. They're going to miss out on not only money, but a cultural experience.
When I first heard that Gen Con was going to be moving, I was in denial. Then I became angry at Wizards of the Coast. Now I know why. I originally was planning on never to attend the convention again because of this, but now... now I will plan on it. Why? If not to just give Milwaukee the middle finger, but to insure that the love for the game doesn't die in Wisconsin.
Ok, this went on somewhat of a random tangent into a rant about how I hate Wisconsin. Anyway, that is some of my random thoughts on the whole move thing.
Mearlus
When I first heard that Gen Con was going to be moving, I was in denial. Then I became angry at Wizards of the Coast. Now I know why. I originally was planning on never to attend the convention again because of this, but now... now I will plan on it. Why? If not to just give Milwaukee the middle finger, but to insure that the love for the game doesn't die in Wisconsin.
Ok, this went on somewhat of a random tangent into a rant about how I hate Wisconsin. Anyway, that is some of my random thoughts on the whole move thing.
Mearlus
Eye Tyrant
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Living in the South I've never made it to GenCon, though I was trying to year before last... I think it should be in a different location ever year personally, though I'm sure that would drive the organizers crazy. I won't be able to make it this year since I'll be moving back to Florida near the end of the summer, but I do have an aunt that lives in Indanapolis, so maybe next year....
What gets me is THEY FINNALY GET HOUSING FIXED and here it is being moved, what are the odds that housing will get screwed up next year!
Indiana is a long day travel for me, Milwaukee two. I liked Milwaukee and am going to miss it but the trip started to take too much out of me, so, I am glad to see it move.
Indiana is a long day travel for me, Milwaukee two. I liked Milwaukee and am going to miss it but the trip started to take too much out of me, so, I am glad to see it move.
Barendd Nobeard
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Re: Whats on at Milwaukee
If you're into Living Greyhawk, I will probably run a Highfolk (Wisconsin) module on Tuesday night.
If you like nature, go to "The Domes" - officially called the Mitchell Park Horticultural Gardens (or some such nonsense). They've got three large geodisic (sp?) domes, each with a different biosphere inside. One is all desert plants, one is (I think) tropical, and one changes frequently. Tip: Go to the desert biodome after the tropical one, so you dry off!
If you hate druids, go to the zoo and look at all the nice animals trapped in their crappy cages. (I'm such a hypocrite - I don't like zoos (I think it's mean to lock up animals), but I'm a member because my kids like to go).
If you like water, go swimming in Lake Michigan or Lannan Quarry.
If you like short, over-priced movies, go see an Imax film at the Museum. Or, if you like museums, go to the Museum or Discovery World (a science museum for kids). All three are located in the same place, very close to the Midwest Express Center.
If you like books, go to Renaissance Books. There is a small (but much better organized) one at the airport. The main one is downtown. It's big and dusty. And go to the bathroom before you go there (if you've ever used the bathroom at Renaissance Books, you know what I mean).
If you want decent Mexican food, go to 6th & National. Try La Fuente - it's better than La Perla, but La Perla has a jalapeno you can ride (think mechanical bull, but it's a giant pepper).
If you like history, go to the Black Holocaust Museum. It's a museum about slavery in the U.S. I've never been, but my wife has and said it was very interesting.
There's also a Museum of advertising that's supposed to be interesting, but I've not been there, either.
If you like to laugh at stupid rich people, go to Mequon.
Finally, go to a custard stand! They are everywhere in Milwaukee (except, ironically, downtown). My favorite is Gilles (76th & BlueMound Rd.) And although Happy Days was created by a New Yorker, everyone here claims that Leon's (on the south side) is the model for "Arnold's Drive In" from that show. For a nominal fee, I'll take you by Laverne & Shirley's apartment, too. (hint: it doesnt' exist)
I'll try to look up more things to do, but since I live here I never do them.
DungeonKeeperUK said:Just to turn this around a little, I'll be coming over to GenCon thsi year (from the UK) and spending the beginning of the week there too....
Anything I shouldn't miss out on..
Already looking forward to teh breweries, Steaks and cigars... but what else guys..
If you're into Living Greyhawk, I will probably run a Highfolk (Wisconsin) module on Tuesday night.
If you like nature, go to "The Domes" - officially called the Mitchell Park Horticultural Gardens (or some such nonsense). They've got three large geodisic (sp?) domes, each with a different biosphere inside. One is all desert plants, one is (I think) tropical, and one changes frequently. Tip: Go to the desert biodome after the tropical one, so you dry off!
If you hate druids, go to the zoo and look at all the nice animals trapped in their crappy cages. (I'm such a hypocrite - I don't like zoos (I think it's mean to lock up animals), but I'm a member because my kids like to go).
If you like water, go swimming in Lake Michigan or Lannan Quarry.
If you like short, over-priced movies, go see an Imax film at the Museum. Or, if you like museums, go to the Museum or Discovery World (a science museum for kids). All three are located in the same place, very close to the Midwest Express Center.
If you like books, go to Renaissance Books. There is a small (but much better organized) one at the airport. The main one is downtown. It's big and dusty. And go to the bathroom before you go there (if you've ever used the bathroom at Renaissance Books, you know what I mean).
If you want decent Mexican food, go to 6th & National. Try La Fuente - it's better than La Perla, but La Perla has a jalapeno you can ride (think mechanical bull, but it's a giant pepper).
If you like history, go to the Black Holocaust Museum. It's a museum about slavery in the U.S. I've never been, but my wife has and said it was very interesting.
There's also a Museum of advertising that's supposed to be interesting, but I've not been there, either.
If you like to laugh at stupid rich people, go to Mequon.
Finally, go to a custard stand! They are everywhere in Milwaukee (except, ironically, downtown). My favorite is Gilles (76th & BlueMound Rd.) And although Happy Days was created by a New Yorker, everyone here claims that Leon's (on the south side) is the model for "Arnold's Drive In" from that show. For a nominal fee, I'll take you by Laverne & Shirley's apartment, too. (hint: it doesnt' exist)
I'll try to look up more things to do, but since I live here I never do them.
Henry
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Who I'D like to hear from are Indianapolites (is that the correct term) who can tell us what things there are to do and see in Indianapolis. I've circled the I-275 beltway on my way to Gencon several times, but I've never really paid that much attention to the city. Are there any really cool things to do in the city itself?
Brown Jenkin
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Forgive me if this is a dupe but heavy server traffic may have lost my first one.
Those of us here in Indy (and thats what we normally call it) don't realy have a name for ourselves. As for Gen Con I think most people will be pleasently surprised. The Indianapolis Convention Center is many times the size of Milwaukee's, so no more wandering outside to find the Arena and seminars in the hotels. And speaking of hotels there are 4 conected via walkways plus more than enough in the downtown area within walking distance to house everyone (This is in part due to the fact that we regulary house 200,000-500,000 people for the races). Downtown is also a thriving place with enough restaurants that are open late to probably seat everybody. And there are plenty of other things to, you can check out www.indy.org and www.indyarts.org. Well that should be enough cheerleading for now, and no I don't work for the Convention Bureau.
As for the moving of GenCon while I have been going regularly since the early 90s I have never been happy with the cramped nature of the site, so I think that Gen Con in Indy will be quite nice. While some Wisconsin folks will no longer be able to make it (And we will miss them) there will be many more people who were not able to go before because of the distance that will start coming now.
Henry said:
Those of us here in Indy (and thats what we normally call it) don't realy have a name for ourselves. As for Gen Con I think most people will be pleasently surprised. The Indianapolis Convention Center is many times the size of Milwaukee's, so no more wandering outside to find the Arena and seminars in the hotels. And speaking of hotels there are 4 conected via walkways plus more than enough in the downtown area within walking distance to house everyone (This is in part due to the fact that we regulary house 200,000-500,000 people for the races). Downtown is also a thriving place with enough restaurants that are open late to probably seat everybody. And there are plenty of other things to, you can check out www.indy.org and www.indyarts.org. Well that should be enough cheerleading for now, and no I don't work for the Convention Bureau.
As for the moving of GenCon while I have been going regularly since the early 90s I have never been happy with the cramped nature of the site, so I think that Gen Con in Indy will be quite nice. While some Wisconsin folks will no longer be able to make it (And we will miss them) there will be many more people who were not able to go before because of the distance that will start coming now.
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