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Message: <blockquote data-quote="der_kluge" data-source="post: 2024518" data-attributes="member: 945">Games fill up quickly once online registration for events opens up.  Those games only include games that are registered only by GMs, though, so more games will be included in the Con book at the convention itself, but there are horribly long lines to stand in to sign up for games. Some people buy "generic" tickets which you can use to sit in on a game.  I could write up a page on this entire process and what I think about it, but suffice it to say, my advice is to try to sign up for games early online if you can, otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it at all.  There is plenty to do at GenCon without having to worry about signing up for games.  Some people go to GenCon, have a blast, and don't even play the first game.  There is also a pick-up games area which is an area devoted to people who just want to run and play games adhoc, without schedules, and without requiring payment or tickets (games you sign up for that are "official" cost money.)  I would recommend this form of gaming.There is a Embassy Suites nearby, and a few others (I can't remember all of them, a Hilton, a Ramada I think.  Several have breezeways that lead right into the convention center.  Hotel space is much, much better in Indy than it was in Milwaukee.  I imagine that you could sign up by April/May and not have much difficulty.There isn't much of a program to speak of.  Informal sign up sheets are usually available at the ENWorld booth for games.  Being an ENWorlder gives you an advantage since you'll "know" so many more people there. When I started going in '98, I didn't know anyone, and it wasn't nearly as fun.Only carry books in your backpack that you absolutely need.  Otherwise, it will get severely heavy.Wear comfortable shoes.Hope to see you there!</blockquote>

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