Discussion: The City of Heroes Freedom Player Summit - 11/19/11
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Posted on: 2011-10-12 10:40 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
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Originally Posted by Hyperstrike
Yes yes. We've heard this before.
They hit 3-4 coastal cons a year. Two of which are in their back yard. The other 98% of the country and the rest of the world doesn't exist for them. |
I agree completely. Coastal events simply DO NOT WORK for me. I can't afford it. Do something in the center of the country that I can reasonably drive to and we'll talk. But as I can't recall any instance of them ever doing such an event in the entire history of the game, I'm not holding my breath.
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DragonCon also trumps PAX.
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Originally Posted by Zwillinger
DragonCon always conflicts with PAX.
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I've already made flight arrangements to get out there for the weekend, but wouldn't even be getting to SJC before 900p Pacific, and will almost certainly not have the END to do more than Ninja Run to the Hotel, hit Rest and then Log Out for the Day Job badge. Wakies shouldn't be a problem though, due to time zone differentials.|
Originally Posted by Dark_Respite
If I can get there early enough Friday night, a repeat of the Justice dinner would be fantastic.
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Originally Posted by Dark_Respite
And yes, TJ, I'd join you for the In-n-Out lunch break... if you wouldn't mind having a youngun' like me along, that is.
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Wow. You actually have patch cables that can reach Palo Alto?
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Originally Posted by Avatea
Our Bay Area player gathering has become a firm tradition over the past few years and we are pleased to announce that this year's gathering is going to be even bigger and better with the City of Heroes Freedom Player Summit on Saturday, November 19th, 2011, in Palo Alto, California, a mere stone's throw away from the actual Paragon Studios offices!
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Originally Posted by Arcanaville
Wow. You actually have patch cables that can reach Palo Alto?
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What? Never heard of Power Over Ethernet?
Yeah, they have to strap a couple Electric Tanks in on each end but hey!
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So much whining...
When I lived in the mid-west, I couldn't always afford the money or the time to go to these things and it really didn't bother me. Also PAX is far more gamer-centric than DragonCon so it only makes sense to choose it.
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Being a SoCali, I dont have much problem with the event, and I will be there like HeroCon and the last Bay Area M&G. I actually spend most of my time talking with a couple of the CSR's whenever I get a chance, and if anyone cares to truly think about it; the logistics of major events is pretty time and resource consuming especially for a company the size of Paragon Studios.
Sidereal Note: some people would gripe even if given a year's notice of the event as being "too short"; go figure.
Tertiary Addendum: if you've been to a Paragon M&G or Event, you know; they get mighty packed. Even with a hotel to work with, HeroCon was so packed I became near "intimate' friends with many of my fellow gamers, and the last Bay Area M&G was so packed I had to Phase Shift just to get to the restroom in a timely fashion. They're saving us from ourselves here.
Quadratic Persuasion: I'm going; see you there. As I drag my Rogue Island Red PT Cruiser into the parking lot; please have something cold ready to drink. If I can remember new batteries for my camera, I will get pics of everything possible til they mug me like a renegade paparazzo. Now to try and remember Avatea's married name... Paraurahi was so much easier to pronounce.
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Call it what you will. It doesn't change the fact that some people, with more advanced notice (and/or with the event NOT scheduled so close to the holiday season) might have been able to make plans to go.|
Originally Posted by Tatterdamalion
So much whining...
When I lived in the mid-west, I couldn't always afford the money or the time to go to these things and it really didn't bother me. Also PAX is far more gamer-centric than DragonCon so it only makes sense to choose it. |
It also doesn't change the fact that there are ZERO events that are easily accessible to people NOT living on the east or west coast.
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If possible during the Hotel Announcement portion of the upcoming UStream Chat this next wednesday, could it be revealed what sort of options are available to get from the San Jose Airport (SJC) to the Sao Palo (area) Hotel will be available, and how far apart they are?
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For the week before the Summit Event, could the Community Team post daily weather forecast conditions both for the weekday, and the upcoming saturday (19 Nov), for those of us who live out of state and are not ... familiar ... with the weather conditions of Da Bay Area? Some of us will be coming from parts of the country where 100+ degree days are not only not rare but are considered to be the LOW temperature for the summer months (and this year, we called them "days that end in 'y'."). Point being that some of us from ... more arid areas ... would like to be prepared for the ... um ... unseasonal temperatures likely to happen on the day of the event (and have advance warning if there is going to be this Urban Myth you call "rain" happening).
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Originally Posted by Redlynne
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1) From San Jose International Airport to midtown Palo Alto, CA is approximately 19 miles. (If the event is gonna be in Sao Paulo add 4,000 to 5,000 miles)
2) According to Annette O'Toole in 48 Hours "The coldest winter I ever spent was the summer I spent in San Francisco." So dress accordingly.
3) Google "weather in Palo Alto CA" brings up a quick 5 day forecast with links to extended weather forecasts from The Weather Channel.
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Originally Posted by Redlynne
Request:
If possible during the Hotel Announcement portion of the upcoming UStream Chat this next wednesday, could it be revealed what sort of options are available to get from the San Jose Airport (SJC) to the Sao Palo (area) Hotel will be available, and how far apart they are? Feature Request: For the week before the Summit Event, could the Community Team post daily weather forecast conditions both for the weekday, and the upcoming saturday (19 Nov), for those of us who live out of state and are not ... familiar ... with the weather conditions of Da Bay Area? Some of us will be coming from parts of the country where 100+ degree days are not only not rare but are considered to be the LOW temperature for the summer months (and this year, we called them "days that end in 'y'."). Point being that some of us from ... more arid areas ... would like to be prepared for the ... um ... unseasonal temperatures likely to happen on the day of the event (and have advance warning if there is going to be this Urban Myth you call "rain" happening). |
1) You can take the train from San Jose to Palo Alto. However, the airport isn't close to the train station so most likely you will have to take a taxi or maybe a shuttle to get to the train station. You'll find schedule, info and other useful things here.
Of course, you still can rent a car.
2) Concerning the weather, like Ninus said google the weather prior to coming as it can, sometimes, be so unpredictable. The weather is usually better in the peninsula than in San Francisco though but November is a month or so away so who knows (btw, Ninus, I think it's Mark Twain who originally said that the coldest winter he's spent was a summer in San Francisco).
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I'll be there. I'll bring a few boardgames too!
Edit: You can tell who the out of towners are in SF, they are the people walking around in shorts in July....
November weather should be mid 50s to 60s with a decent chance of rain. Check weather.com just before you leave.
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I've never seen a July day that didn't warrant wearing shorts. Note that even 50 and 60 degree weather (Fahrenheit) is potentially short-and-t-shirt weather to me. And I'll take the trash out in shorts in the 30s and 40s (even below that if there's no wind).
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Originally Posted by newchemicals
I'll be there. I'll bring a few boardgames too!
Edit: You can tell who the out of towners are in SF, they are the people walking around in shorts in July.... November weather should be mid 50s to 60s with a decent chance of rain. Check weather.com just before you leave. |
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Once we get more info and I'm able to book my flight and hotel, I'll post my arrival time here. Anyone arriving near that time is welcome to ride in my rental car to get to the hotel.
Fair warning though. Since I'll likely be arriving just before noon on Friday, my first stop will probably be at Schaub's for a Fred's Steak sandwich. You are still welcome to ride with me, and join me for lunch, but wanted to make you aware of what I consider to be the most important first stop from the airport.
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VTA looks like it provides a free shuttle to and from the airport. According to this blurb, it goes right to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station.|
Originally Posted by 7deCoeur
1) You can take the train from San Jose to Palo Alto. However, the airport isn't close to the train station so most likely you will have to take a taxi or maybe a shuttle to get to the train station. You'll find schedule, info and other useful things here.
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What other free services does VTA provide? Free ride to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The VTA/SJC Airport Flyer goes to both terminals of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport every day from 4:30 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. On weekdays, the Airport Flyer offers service every 30 to 60 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m., every 15 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and every 30 minutes from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. On weekends, the Airport Flyer offers service every 30 to 60 minutes from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., every 15 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and every 30 minutes from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Get on board at the Metro/Airport Light Rail Station or the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. Click here for more Airport Flyer info. |
There's light rail available too. I've taken the VTA light rail from downtown San Jose to Mountain View, which is one stop away from Palo Alto. (At Mountain View, VTA and Cal Train share the same station.) However, that would involve switching trains, and an extra fare, so the free trip to Santa Clara Caltrain sounds good to me.
Here's a public transit pdf map, which shows Palo Alto, Caltrain, VTA and San Jose airport. Should be helpful to you out of towners.
http://www.vta.org/schedules/pdf/system_map.pdf
I remember riding those trains, they work, and run generally on time. Important stuff. I also remember lovely food at a variety of places I visited when over there for HeroCon, yummy.
Ya know what I remember most though? The awesome people I met. So "Hi," to all that remember me and I hope that everyone going to the Summit has a great time with plenty of Heroey or Villany goodness.
My year's been pretty rubbish, earthquakes trashing the city I moved to, having to move out of said city, finding a job being like asking for a trillion dollars from the Federal Reserve when you're not a Wall St trading firm. All in all sucky. So this means I won't be making a quick jaunt up from New Zealand this time around. All the best of fun-times to those that do make it!
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Originally Posted by 7deCoeur
1) (btw, Ninus, I think it's Mark Twain who originally said that the coldest winter he's spent was a summer in San Francisco).
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Why in the world would I want to go? I see no benefit in attending, and vast amount to lose by going.
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Originally Posted by Ukaserex
Why in the world would I want to go? I see no benefit in attending, and vast amount to lose by going.
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The husband and I will be there, looking forward to it! (This is one of the few times I like living in Northern California.)
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It's next week already.|
Originally Posted by Zwillinger
We're negotiating a group rate (read: have negotiated, contracts are written up, however not finalized). If you can wait til next week, you may want to. Out of an overabundance of caution.
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Originally Posted by Ukaserex
Why in the world would I want to go? I see no benefit in attending, and vast amount to lose by going.
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Pretty beneficial IMO.
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