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Any of you A-Holes going to GDC?

 
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:05 pm    Post subject: Any of you A-Holes going to GDC? Reply with quote

As in, the Game Developer Conference? It's happening on Feb 18th to the 22nd (just over a month from now). If you're a TGQ writer we should be able to get you in as press! If you're going or looking into going and you either need a place to stay or just want to make sure we meet up at the show, post about it here or let me know via e-mail (doubleyou ee ess at superwes.com). Should be fun!

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am! Well, I don't actually expect to go to the GDC but I'll go around the GDC if any shindig-type activities are to occur. Plus I know at least one other person who is going, but I'll let them post for themselves.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Someone get me in and I will go. Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My friend won a scholarship to go there!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i live right next to san francisco so if you guys go come visit me
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am.

I might need a place to stay or am willing to discuss sharing a place with anyone, so let me know.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ahhh i dont know you
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Great Unwashed wrote:
My friend won a scholarship to go there!


My application was rejected Sad
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

purplechair wrote:
The Great Unwashed wrote:
My friend won a scholarship to go there!


My application was rejected Sad


It's a bit late for it now, but you might want to look into being a conference associate next year. It's fun, you meet a lot of people, and you get in for free.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Slonie wrote:
I am! Well, I don't actually expect to go to the GDC but I'll go around the GDC if any shindig-type activities are to occur. Plus I know at least one other person who is going, but I'll let them post for themselves.


I guess that would be me!

And yeah, I'm trying to figure out what to do, in terms of when I should get there, where I will be staying (my company is footing the bill for the airfare upfront, but not my accommodations), so I'm looking for a deal, though I've always heard San Fran is more expensive than NYC (yikes), and what I'll be doing (it'll be my first time there, so I want to check things out... hopefully my inability to drive won't be too much of an issue).
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'm going as a conference associate for a second time this year; like super wes said, this is a really good way to go to gdc if you want to attend but can't foot the bill yourself. working as a ca gets you a $1200 or so ticket for attending an event that you wanted to be at anyway. it's kind of exhausting but still a great experience! plus you occasionally get to tell the ceo of some company that they're not allowed to see a panel, which is fun.

fortninety, if you are looking for a hotel in san francisco with less than ridiculous rates and don't mind taking advice from internet strangers i can recommend a place within a few blocks of the moscone center.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I may or may not be rooming up with aerisdead, so the information sharc would be greatly appreciated! Simply PM me I guess. The sooner the better so we can both set our plans straight ASAP. And thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm staying at the Best Western: Carriage Inn from Feb 19th to the 23rd in a non-smoking room with two double beds with Alon from Chatterbox Game Radio and maybe Matt (he hasn't confirmed and I would like him to!). It's around .3 blocks from the Moscone Center and we ended up spending around $120 a night. If we get two more people to share the other bed it'll end up costing around $30 per person, per night, which ain't bad at all for San Fran!

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it honestly. I just don't have enough money this year, and things probably won't be looking much better for a couple years now.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will most likely be there! Hoooo my god, are we going to have a TGQ dinner!?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

no matt?

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Faithless wrote:
I will most likely be there! Hoooo my god, are we going to have a TGQ dinner!?

Yes! Should we decide on a night to do this ahead of time, or should we just wing it? Tuesday night or Friday would probably be the easiest since there aren't as many parties.

Is Halverson coming? I'd, uhh, sorta like to meet him...

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't think Dave is going. I don't know for certain if I am, either. But it's a most-likely deal.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I too am bummed that I will not be hanging with the MC.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry guys...

don't make me cry here.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Sorry guys...

don't make me cry here.

Hey Matt, tell Sara that if you don't go I'll slit my wrists. Because it's true. (I really am just trying to make you cry)

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It really has nothing to do with sara. She actually wants me to go, but not being able to stay some where free would cost too much. Nothing we can do about that.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

u kno it.

ill be at the IGF pavillion booth-thing for most of the 3 days.
also attending IGS.
and parties.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i'll be there! along with like, most of my research program. It'll be strange. But I'd love to meet/re-meet some of you folks, and I kind of know some things in the city, so I can something like: "I'd like to meet someone at rosalind's for sausage and toronado for beer!"


also matt is is really only accommodations stopping you from GDC? because we might able to work a thing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shaper you could totally stay at our place for free. We live right near CalTrain so it's kind of easy to get to San Francisco but it might take like 30-45 minutes from our place I'm not sure.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dammit I want to hang out with you folks. :-(
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i just had to quit my job in order to attend GDC.
boss wouldnt let me go.
tried everything to have him change his mind.
but he wouldnt budge.
so resigantion it is!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fish wrote:
i just had to quit my job in order to attend GDC.
boss wouldnt let me go.
tried everything to have him change his mind.
but he wouldnt budge.
so resigantion it is!


Now that's dedication. Please bring bagels and smoked meat when you fly over!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey guys! The week is coming up soon! Hell yeah! My number is 636 675 zero 53 seven! Put it in your phone and call me! I'll be there Tuesday morning and beyond.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Word up. I was waiting to bump the thread till it was within striking distance, and now it is. Let's get something together...
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yo! i and a cohort of fellow-nerds have arrived. say hello plz?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dizzyjosh wrote:
yo! i and a cohort of fellow-nerds have arrived. say hello plz?

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I'll probably call you tomorrow evening at around 5-6ish (whenever the show proper is over). I'll check this thread too! Be warned!

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