In the late Turbine/WB years, it was a corporate budget decision. This being the first year of SSG trying to get things rolling, I can see the pennies being doled out carefully. Sadly, while I agree with the spirit of your question, this year at least needs to be focused on getting the house in order.
I'm just always happy to see folks taking their personal time to show up in the years the Gathering™ has been an unofficial event.
T Minus 29 days and counting...
With Saturday now selling out as well as the 4 day passes. I can't even phantom how many people will be at Gen Con this year...
"Denn Die Toten Reiten Schnell"
"For The Dead Travel Fast"
Myself, as well as 2 guildies will be in attendance at Gen con, Looking for Exact location and times if this is still a thing.
Well to make it up to myself during the gathering I will be at a Rod Stewart concert in vegas
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I never been but I live a hour away from indy. but if there is drinking.
I might have to find a place to sleep
It is indeed still a thing.
Going to stick to the same place we've held it the past few years at the Severin bar, which is in the Omni Severin hotel, 40 West Jackson Place.
Time is fluid. I get there about 8 to start wrangling some space, usually managing to get the long table on the left in the picture below. But any time after that when you want to wander in is cool.
Also, I always make sure to wear one of my DDO t-shirts.
Space might be at a premium this year...
I'll be there for sure, blocked it off my schedule! I'll probably be wearing my DDO Players shirt (Black shirt, DDO Players in red letters with dragon)
I'll be there around 8.. Friends are taking me out for my Bday dinner, but we should be done by then.
And I'm going to bring my digital recorder, so I can get some audio for the podcast!
"Denn Die Toten Reiten Schnell"
"For The Dead Travel Fast"
Word, I didn't realize there was a thing there either. We'll either carve out a spot or find somewhere else. If we end up somewhere else I will make sure to get that word on Twitter and Facebook (official DDO TW/FB). As per usual, and especially due to this year's Gen Con sellout, we'll need to be flexible. I intend to - try - to get there around 7-7:30, but we'll see how it goes. If all else fails we can hit up the old-old hotel bar if it's still around (can't remember the name, but it's a bit north and east of the convention center, and has always been quiet). Either way, don't worry if it's not yet eight pm and you haven't caught up with us, we'll either be there or will get the word out on Twitter and Facebook.
Heck, if things go pear-shaped and you want to attend but are not having any luck finding us, DM me on Twitter (either personal or official).
The one thing that I am - certain - of is that I have swag. One big box, and one smaller box. It's more than I can carry night-of, so I will have some with me at Gen Con. If you see me, say hello and I will get you an end reward. I've got some hoodies, t-shirts, dice and dice bags, drow minis, and some odds and ends. Also, some LOTRO stuff, since I have been pinged by some LOTRO peeps who might want to swing by for a bit as well.
Have fun, and don't forget to gather for buffs!
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How long will this be going? I've
always wanted to go, but I've never made it. This year I'm in an event until 10pm on Friday. Will the Gathering still be going by then?
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The meetup is at the Social Bar next to Union Station and kitty corner from the Omni Severin. Will be here for at least a few more hours.
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