Gen Con 2011

Chris Baker	Posted Jan 2, 2011 9:24 PM Link to this discussion
UberGeek Decatur, IL Post #: 395	"Gen Con Indy is the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world. For over 41 years, Gen Con Indy has been setting the trend and breaking records. Last year, more than 30,000 unique attendees experienced Gen Con Indy. The biggest complaint we hear is that there is simply too much to do, see, and experience. Get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions. And, of course, play your heart out with fellow enthusiasts in a community that understands your passion. What you'll experience at Gen Con Indy is nothing short of IT. You know, whatever "It" is for you? This is IT! Get ready to get there. " Gen Con this year is August 4-7. And as crazy as it sounds, the hotel block opens January 25th! So I thought it might be a good time to open up discussion about who plans on going, who needs a room, who has room, etc.
Josh Chestnut	Posted Jan 2, 2011 11:31 PM Link to this reply
kensai13 Decatur, IL Post #: 224	Chancy and I are heading down on the 3rd and coming back on the 7th. I usually have 5-6 people go with me, but this year I'm looking at only a couple. If we get the same room we usually get we'll have room for 3 or 4 more people, but I still have to confirm who in my usual group is going and who is staying behind this year.
Matt W.	Posted Jan 3, 2011 8:20 AM Link to this reply
DecaturGamer Group Organizer Decatur, IL Post #: 634	Unless something changes in the next 8 months, Amy, Ben, and I will be going on Friday, Sat, Sun. I would flippin' LOVE to have an all Decatur Gamers True Dungeon Run. Think we can make that happen?!
Chris Baker	Posted Jan 3, 2011 8:27 PM Link to this reply
UberGeek Decatur, IL Post #: 396	The toughest part is getting a full slot of TD. However, if enough of us were trying, perhaps we could achieve it. The next issue is just finding the day when we know everyone will be at Gen Con. The nice thing about a full group is no need to worry about the token whores that have already ran the dungeon.
Evan Curry	Posted Jan 4, 2011 2:19 PM Link to this reply
user 12766523 Decatur, IL Post #: 41	i have never been but i realy want to go
Chris Baker	Posted Jan 4, 2011 7:34 PM Link to this reply
UberGeek Decatur, IL Post #: 397	Just to give you an idea about expense... Gen Con Indy 2011 Hotel Information The following hotel group-discount rates are available exclusively to Gen Con attendees who book guestrooms through the Gen Con Housing Bureau in 2011. Hotel Name Group Rate ($USD)* Canterbury Hotel $174.00 Columbia Club $154.00 Comfort Suites Indianapolis City Centre $165.00 Comfort Inn & Suites Airport $ 99.00 Conrad Indianapolis Hotel $215.00 Courtyard by Marriott at the Capitol $164.00 Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis $175.00 Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center at Historic Union Station $178.00 Embassy Suites Hotel – Indianapolis, Downtown $199.00 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis $155.00 Hampton Inn Downtown – across from Circle Center Mall $165.00 Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown $170.00 Hilton Indianapolis $149.00 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites $165.00 Hyatt Place Indianapolis Airport $ 89.00 Hyatt Regency Indianapolis – at State Capitol $189.00 Indianapolis Marriott Downtown $188.00 Indianapolis Marriott East $ 99.00 JW Marriott Indianapolis $189.00 La Quinta Inn & Suites East $ 69.00 Omni Severin Hotel $179.00 Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel $172.00 Sleep Inn Airport $ 84.00 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis $165.00 Staybridge Suites Indianapolis City Centre $165.00 University Place Conference Center & Hotel $169.00 The Westin Indianapolis $178.00 * Group Rates reflect starting room prices in US dollars ($USD). Actual nightly rates vary by room type and occupancy, subject to availability and pricing published at the time of booking. Rates are non-inclusive of local sales and occupancy taxes, currently 17%.
Josh Chestnut	Posted Jan 5, 2011 1:31 AM Link to this reply
kensai13 Decatur, IL Post #: 225	If I can add to the information... Here are the hotels I usually stay at and the rates: Park Place City Center: 2 Bedroom Apartment- 115.13 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Pullout Couch (Not 100% sure, check with them) 3 Bedroom Apartment- 140.00 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Pullout Couch Candlewood Suites: 2 Bedroom Apartment- 220.00 2 Kings, 1 Pullout Couch
Kathleen Dudley	Posted Jan 5, 2011 9:10 PM Link to this reply
kmdudley04 Decatur, IL Post #: 15	The Dudleys will be in attendance but have not discussed the details of their stay amongst themselves. :)
Aaron Malone	Posted Jan 6, 2011 7:10 PM Link to this reply
user 9711269 Mt Zion, IL Post #: 3	Barring something drastic, I should be able to go, but I would just have to meet up with everyone there. I have friends in Indy that I can stay with.
Chris Baker	Posted Jan 7, 2011 10:54 PM Link to this reply
UberGeek Decatur, IL Post #: 398	I have a reservation at Homewood Suites, which I really liked, but I am thinking of getting a room at Springhill Suites, which is part of the new JW Marriot complex. It is connected to the Con Center via hamster tube. And here is my fiendish plan for parking: I park at the Springhill for less than one hour for $5 so I can get all my stuff unloaded and into the room. Then I leave and park my car across the street at the White River garage. This garage closes at 11 pm on Saturday night, which means there is no attendant, but you can still leave. So, Saturday night I move my car back to the Springhill so I can pack up Sunday morning. Total parking cost would be $29 from Tuesday through Sunday. Not bad for downtown!

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