Open House 2015

mbalent · Unread post by **mbalent** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:48 pm

If you have one I will be there.

Matt Balent

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:51 pm

Welcome Matt. We'll see you there.

Scott Gibbons · Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:38 am

God willing I will be there, with bells on!

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 2:43 am

Flaming bells.

Icefalcon · Unread post by **Icefalcon** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:49 am

I will be there.

Razzinold · Unread post by **Razzinold** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:18 am

Little Snuzzles wrote:I will be there.

And I will bring a disturbingly cute stuffed animal with me. When people ask me, "Why did you bring that?", I will glare at them suspiciously, then change the subject.

Will it be a large pig with a grenade launcher inside ?
"Frank, I never thought I'd say this again. I'm getting the pig!"

On topic: I hope that they eventually do another official open house, so far I've never been able to attend and I'd like to make it to at least one.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:00 pm

Razzinold wrote:On topic: I hope that they eventually do another official open house, so far I've never been able to attend and I'd like to make it to at least one.

2015 is the Official one set to happen at the end of April/beginning of May.

Josh Hilden · Unread post by **Josh Hilden** » Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:39 pm

I think the capacity of the warehouse is between 300 and 400. I believe those were the numbers I was quoted back in the day when I worked there but I could be wrong.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:31 am

I've never really seen it full. I don't think there were 300 people there at one time at any point on the weekend the 2 times I went.

zyanitevp · Unread post by **zyanitevp** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 5:48 am

I will be there- I owe Mumah a bottle of Woodford.

Razzinold · Unread post by **Razzinold** » Wed Aug 07, 2013 9:08 am

Jorel wrote:
Razzinold wrote:On topic: I hope that they eventually do another official open house, so far I've never been able to attend and I'd like to make it to at least one.

2015 is the Official one set to happen at the end of April/beginning of May.

Cool, didn't know that it was official, thought this was just another "fingers crossed" kind of thread :ok:

Warshield73 · Unread post by **Warshield73** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:00 pm

While I mainly go to the Open House to game, it is the only chance I get to play really, and I do plan to run several games I hope there will be a few more panel and discussion groups in 2015 than in 2012.

Does this appeal to anyone else or is it just me? If so, what topics would you like to see?

I think what I want most is some sort of GMs panel lead by really good GM's for MA's and anyone who GM's at the open house. I think it really helps when GM's get together and talk.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 4:14 pm

Good idea.

ffranceschi · Unread post by **ffranceschi** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:49 am

Warshield73 wrote:While I mainly go to the Open House to game, it is the only chance I get to play really, and I do plan to run several games I hope there will be a few more panel and discussion groups in 2015 than in 2012.

Does this appeal to anyone else or is it just me? If so, what topics would you like to see?

I think what I want most is some sort of GMs panel lead by really good GM's for MA's and anyone who GM's at the open house. I think it really helps when GM's get together and talk.

I would like to know how do they mix the panels and the games, to allow the people to attend both? Do they have a schedule? How anyone knows how long does it take to play a "game", to avoid loosing the panels (I assume it is very rude to quit in the middle of a game to go to a panel)? Thanks.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:57 am

They go on at the same time so in order to catch a panel you will have to give up gaming time.

Razzinold · Unread post by **Razzinold** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:30 am

Little Snuzzles wrote:
Razzinold wrote:
Little Snuzzles wrote:I will be there.

And I will bring a disturbingly cute stuffed animal with me. When people ask me, "Why did you bring that?", I will glare at them suspiciously, then change the subject.

Will it be a large pig with a grenade launcher inside ?
"Frank, I never thought I'd say this again. I'm getting the pig!"

-- I wish. My parents took away my pig-grenade launcher when I was 10 because they read in some book that it was "bad for my self-esteem" or something. -grumble-

On topic: I hope that they eventually do another official open house, so far I've never been able to attend and I'd like to make it to at least one.

It would be very cool to meet you and see you there. I think the 2015 open house will have a record turn-out.

BTW, glad you're back.

It would be cool to meet you there as well, and there are a lot of others I would like to meet face to face with as well.

I'm glad I'm back too. I was on holidays from work for 2 weeks (24th - 6th) and in that time period I didn't turn my computer on once. I spend enough time in front of one at work so I avoided it like the plague on holidays, I didn't even use it for gaming (but I still played PS3 since I don't have one of those at work :lol:

)

ffranceschi · Unread post by **ffranceschi** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:16 pm

Jorel wrote:They go on at the same time so in order to catch a panel you will have to give up gaming time.

Thanks.

Warshield73 · Unread post by **Warshield73** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:58 pm

Jorel wrote:They go on at the same time so in order to catch a panel you will have to give up gaming time.

It would be nice if they scheduled the panels in a way as to have a minimum effect on game time

Say a 4 hour block of 9am to 1pm and another block 1pm to 5 pm.

During the 9 to 1, no panels just games, but during the 1 to 5 lots of panels and a few games going at the same time.

Scheduling would be a bear but you could set it up so that people can get some game time and panels in.

Alpha 11 · Unread post by **Alpha 11** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 10:05 pm

Barring the sun going nova, I'll be there too.

zyanitevp · Unread post by **zyanitevp** » Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:09 am

Warshield73 wrote:While I mainly go to the Open House to game, it is the only chance I get to play really, and I do plan to run several games I hope there will be a few more panel and discussion groups in 2015 than in 2012.

Does this appeal to anyone else or is it just me? If so, what topics would you like to see?

I think what I want most is some sort of GMs panel lead by really good GM's for MA's and anyone who GM's at the open house. I think it really helps when GM's get together and talk.

I guarantee that there will be an MA panel- we want all that go to the OH to be MA's!!

Jerell · Unread post by **Jerell** » Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:38 pm

I missed the last one due to some goings on in Afghanistan. If there's one in 2015, I plan on being there, and supporting my local MA.

FatherMorpheus · Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:43 pm

While I really want this coming year, if it is in 2015, I'll be there!

asajosh · Unread post by **asajosh** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:09 pm

Jorel wrote:
Razzinold wrote:On topic: I hope that they eventually do another official open house, so far I've never been able to attend and I'd like to make it to at least one.

2015 is the Official one set to happen at the end of April/beginning of May.

Should give me time to buy/mod a school bus for the trip (from Florida)... Excellent!

Semi-Retired Gamer · Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:13 am

There's a 98% chance of me attending this event. It will be the first one I have attended.

The Galactus Kid · Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:27 am

Jorel wrote:I've never really seen it full. I don't think there were 300 people there at one time at any point on the weekend the 2 times I went.

I think the last one we got right about there, Jorel, if not a little above. Saturday was nuts.

Oh, and I'll be there.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:52 pm

I am curious to know the numbers in attendance. I wonder if anyone will dredge up that bit of info as I'm pretty sure they gave a tally after the last one.

FatherMorpheus · Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:21 pm

Well, at one point there were at least 12 games going with 6 to 8 people each. So rough estimate, 70 people at least. I think I'm underestimating though. For a large warehouse, it felt like it was fairly packed.

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:56 pm

sounds about right, though that may be a low estimate as not everyone was gaming

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:06 am

I bet there was over 200 on any one day for sure (especially Saturday). There was over 40 at that "dinner" at Brannigans on the Sunday. Remeber all the staff, writers/artitists too. Those who came and went outside at one point or another, the chatters, pick up games, watchers, etc. Did feel packed too.

Man I hope I can go in 2015.

Eryk Stormbright · Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:38 pm

there is No way my lady and I would miss it!

MrMom · Unread post by **MrMom** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 12:10 am

I would really love to attend one. I have missed every one since they started for one reason or another.

Razzinold · Unread post by **Razzinold** » Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:35 pm

MrMom wrote:I would really love to attend one. I have missed every one since they started for one reason or another.

Myself as well.

I really hope I am able to attend this year. Not only would this be my first time attending but with that post of Kevin's about possibly not having one 2015 (luckily he changed his mind this time) this may be my last chance at attending one as well.

Alpha 11 · Unread post by **Alpha 11** » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:01 pm

Well, I already said I was coming, but my best friend and, by that time, his wife, will be there. Also another friend said he will be coming, and I might get his brother to come also. So if all goes well, there will be 5 in my group that will becoming.

Alpha 11 · Unread post by **Alpha 11** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:14 pm

Well, if nothing extreme goes wrong, there will be 5!

Soldier of Od · Sat May 31, 2014 6:23 am

mbalent wrote:If you have one I will be there.

Matt Balent

Hang on... who's this Matt Balent anyway? A single post starting this thread and no other posts since? Strange.

Could it be the Matt Balent, the man behind Palladium's Compendium of Weapons, Armour & Castles (etc.)?

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:23 am

Soldier of Od wrote:
mbalent wrote:If you have one I will be there.

Matt Balent

Hang on... who's this Matt Balent anyway? A single post starting this thread and no other posts since? Strange.

Could it be the Matt Balent, the man behind Palladium's Compendium of Weapons, Armour & Castles (etc.)?

More importantly - are we going?

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:21 pm

you best be.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:45 pm

Jorel wrote:you best be.

Last time my bro used his air miles for the flight which makes it affordbale for me. Without them its a bit much. So its really up the the best bro in the megaverse anyone could wish for and the bestest GM every. IDST...... :mrgreen:

Jorel · Unread post by **Jorel** » Tue Jun 03, 2014 11:52 pm

I see.

The Galactus Kid · Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:16 am

The Dark Elf wrote:
Jorel wrote:you best be.

Last time my bro used his air miles for the flight which makes it affordbale for me. Without them its a bit much. So its really up the the best bro in the megaverse anyone could wish for and the bestest GM every. IDST......

I guess swimming is out of the question?

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:54 am

I have been fortunate to attend every year (and two years when it wasn't going on). I have no intention of ever missing one. I've changed primary jobs 3 times since the first and each time when I get hired I explain "If my publisher has an Open House, I will be needing time off in the Spring" when I get hired.

Soldier of Od · Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:47 am

The Dark Elf wrote:
Jorel wrote:you best be.

Last time my bro used his air miles for the flight which makes it affordbale for me. Without them its a bit much. So its really up the the best bro in the megaverse anyone could wish for and the bestest GM every. IDST......

Such a creep. I'll see what I can do...

Me and Blakey'll definitely go without you anyway.

The Dark Elf · Unread post by **The Dark Elf** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 4:30 pm

Soldier of Od wrote:
The Dark Elf wrote:
Jorel wrote:you best be.

Last time my bro used his air miles for the flight which makes it affordbale for me. Without them its a bit much. So its really up the the best bro in the megaverse anyone could wish for and the bestest GM every. IDST......

Such a creep. I'll see what I can do...

Me and Blakey'll definitely go without you anyway.

Od comes from Odguard to comfort Worander in his final hours but does not lead him to the halls of Valhollow to spend eternity with is fallen legions. Instead he heals the "Arm of Od" and tasks him with more duties to see his race triumph in the upcoming wars. From this day forth he shall forever be known as a living saint and hold rank higher than an "Arch Bhisop"...

- Thats one way the story could go.....

ProfessorFate · Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:10 pm

Well, looks like the Aussie MA is going to the open house next year! Woo Hoo!!!