Discussion: Get the latest on the 2011 Freedom Player Summit!
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artphobia,
Posted on: 2011-10-19 10:37 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion
Again, I expect a FULL REPORT from someone in attendance. And a Video Report from Samuraiko. o.o
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Originally Posted by Turgenev
Heya, gang.
I'm a little late to this party, but thanks to forces unspeakable, I find myself able to attend the Summit.  I've read through, but if any of this has been addressed elsewhere, please direct me there!I've only found two threads regarding the summit: This one, and one that was the initial posting, with a last update around 10/15 (where this one seemingly takes over). Is there a consolidated thread or website where players are coordinating room shares and/or shuttle rides from the airport? My stats, for the record:
I can manage a cab, but the best prices I've found thus far is around $40, which IMO seems steep for a 15 mile trip. If anyone has any recommendations for local cab or shuttle services to/from SJC, I'm happy to investigate (or share a ride with anyone who'd be arriving that time). I'm also happy to I'm looking forward to meeting all of you, players and Paragon staff alike. Samuraiko, I think you might owe me a beer for your infection woes from earlier last month. All other bets are off! |
Turg as a local the cheapest way to go is this...
The number 10 shuttle bus from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain station. This shuttle is free.
The number 22 bus to Palo Alto. This will cost you less than five bucks but it will be a slow/boring/possibly smelly trip (middle of the day should be ok as the homeless generaly don't use it as a motel until late at night but you get some winners on there.) There is stop right in front of the hotel the M&G is at.
You might also be able to get the number 522 which takes the same route with fewer stops. I'm not sure what the closest stop to the hotel is.. check VTA.org
The whole trip may take an hour to 1.5 hours(less if you get the 522). Not fast but cheap and direct. After a 5hr flight from DC tho I'd be inclined to take the cab personaly.
Note you could also take Caltrain up to the San Antonio station(I think that was the closest stop) but I think you'd have a mile to a mile and a half walk to the hotel from there.
Finally made the plunge today and got my event ticket, hotel room for 2 nights and airline ticket.
Arrive at SJC 7:40 PM Friday the 18th.
Checking in at Dinah's Garden Hotel, most likely heading to bed soon after.
All day event on Saturday.
Leave for BWI Sunday the 20th at 1:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by Fasttrack
Finally made the plunge today and got my event ticket, hotel room for 2 nights and airline ticket.
Arrive at SJC 7:40 PM Friday the 18th. Checking in at Dinah's Garden Hotel, most likely heading to bed soon after. All day event on Saturday. Leave for BWI Sunday the 20th at 1:20 PM. ---------------------------------- Last edited by Fasttrack; Today at 11:04 AM. Reason: Deleted a question on a possibility of a tour of Paragon Studios as I realize getting in late on Friday would nix this and they're definitely not going to be available Sat/Sun. Dumb question. |
Fasttrack, in regards to your edit I'll just post what happened last year, and what I'm told is standard practice there.
A player arrived mid-morning on Friday. This was the weekend of the Bay Area Meet & Greet. He had asked one or two Devs via Twitter Thursday night if he'd be able to get a tour of the studio if he showed up, but got no response. Both said on Friday and Saturday that they hadn't received the tweets or they'd have let him know that it wasn't going to be possible.
The player was greeted in the lobby and not allowed past it. He sat on the couch under the sign next to the Justice conference room (the conferencer rooms are named for the servers apparently) but forgot to get someone to take a picture of him sitting there. It was the appropriate sign for him to be sitting under since he plays on Justice.
A few of the OCR team visited with him in the lobby for a bit, as did a couple of the Devs very briefly before they headed to a meeting. However, they said it was standard practice not to allow tours. He was told that much of the time there is quite a bit of information that is work in progress for future content ideas pasted all over the place.
Understandable, but still disappointing.
Luckily, after leaving the office and going to Best Buy he got a phone call from another player inviting him to lunch. The tasty goodness of a Fred's Steak sandwich helped make up for the disappointment of not being able to tour the Paragon Studios offices.
I don't arrive as early this year so I don't need to make that stop on my way to lunch. Although it would be nice to get my picture taken under the sign for the Justice conference room since I forgot to do that last year.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
Thanks for your insight, Texas Justice.
I was thinking it wouldn't be possible, just for the very reasons you gave, with secrets being displayed everywhere. But it never hurts to ask, right? Except if the time frame you ask about it would preclude it from happening, of course. lol
Well, if I can get a picture of me in the Freedom conference room, that'd be alright by me!
Perhaps I'll have to give this Fred's Steak sandwich a try.
Thanks again.
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Schaub's Meat Fish & Poultry|
Originally Posted by Fasttrack
Perhaps I'll have to give this Fred's Steak sandwich a try.
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395 Stanford Shoppng Ctr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
I'm still trying to figure out a way to purchase some of the steaks and ship them to myself economically. I guess I need to locate a FedEx and someplace to purchase dry ice to ship with it.
In the meantime, the Fred's Steak sandwich from their Deli counter will suffice.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
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I dunno if it fits in with economically, but if you ask the guy who's helping you, chances are he'll be able to provide you with the business card for a local private mail outfit that's shipped Schaub's before (so they'll have the dry ice for perishible shipments.) Also, while they won't be directly involved with the shipping, they will sell insulated boxes for packing your purchase in. If I remember correctly, the boxes will hold about 4 Fred's. My vague recollection is that it cost somewhere near $3-400 to ship that much Fred's over & above the purchase cost of the meat & boxes.|
Originally Posted by Texas Justice
Schaub's Meat Fish & Poultry
395 Stanford Shoppng Ctr Palo Alto, CA 94304 I'm still trying to figure out a way to purchase some of the steaks and ship them to myself economically. I guess I need to locate a FedEx and someplace to purchase dry ice to ship with it. In the meantime, the Fred's Steak sandwich from their Deli counter will suffice. |
Oh yeah... it's pretty darn expensive, but the Kobe Fred's was sooo very tasty. I figure if you're going to spend that much to ship it, you might consider purchasing one Kobe. Use the "regular" Fred's to figure out the cooking technique & time that works best for you & then grill up the Kobe Fred's!
Oh & I almost forgot, they have a nice little flyer that explains the history behind Fred's & which also provides their recommended cooking times for the usual tri-tip cooking techniques. Personally, I think Fred's is best when you can get the marinade to crisp up during the cooking process. YMMV.
RG
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Um. Yeah. $3-400 above the cost of the meat and boxes doesn't fit my idea of economical.|
Originally Posted by Red_Gren
I dunno if it fits in with economically, but if you ask the guy who's helping you, chances are he'll be able to provide you with the business card for a local private mail outfit that's shipped Schaub's before (so they'll have the dry ice for perishible shipments.) Also, while they won't be directly involved with the shipping, they will sell insulated boxes for packing your purchase in. If I remember correctly, the boxes will hold about 4 Fred's. My vague recollection is that it cost somewhere near $3-400 to ship that much Fred's over & above the purchase cost of the meat & boxes.
RG |
Still, I may ask them about it while I'm there just in case I ever win the Lottery.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
I'll see y'all there.
Toons i'm most seen playing: Hero : xanthicsnow, Pyro Quiver, Californian. Villain: Nox Carbine
Zomg 
Turg is coming!
Well I'd like to join any plans for food at least on Saturday if you don't mind a Freedom player joining in. All this talk about Fred's and In n out...
It doesn't look like I can make it on Friday 
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Originally Posted by Turgenev
Heya, gang.
I'm a little late to this party, but thanks to forces unspeakable, I find myself able to attend the Summit. I've read through, but if any of this has been addressed elsewhere, please direct me there!I've only found two threads regarding the summit: This one, and one that was the initial posting, with a last update around 10/15 (where this one seemingly takes over). Is there a consolidated thread or website where players are coordinating room shares and/or shuttle rides from the airport? My stats, for the record:
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you, players and Paragon staff alike. Samuraiko, I think you might owe me a beer for your infection woes from earlier last month. All other bets are off! |
H: Blaster 50, Defender 50, Tank 50, Scrapper 50, Controller 50, PB 50, WS 50
V: Brute 50, Corruptor 50, MM 50, Dominator 50, Stalker 50, AW 50, AS 50
Top 4: Controller, Brute, Scrapper, Corruptor
Bottom 4: (Peacebringer) way below everything else, Mastermind, Dominator, Blaster
CoH in WQHD
Howdy folks! Anybody coming from or through Sacramento on Friday? I would far rather contribute ga$ and have like-minded traveling companions than take the $52 roundtrip ride on Amtrak + bus or cab or shuttle.
I'm also considering a trip to Cafe Gratitude on Friday night for dinner.
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Originally Posted by Red Valkyrja
 *is getting excited* |
....what?
(Srsly tho, getting excited.
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@TURGENEV - Freedom Server / IRON / B.A.N.E / HORDE
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Howdy all!
Posting here for visibility. It's become something of a tradition for the folks of the Justice server to get together & go someplace for dinner & also to go to Holder's Country Inn for bacon waffles/breakfast. We're a pretty friendly & accepting lot, so even if you don't play on the Justice server, you're welcome to join us. We'll be happy to "adopt" you!
I've started a thread to try to get the details nailed down, so if you're interested in joining us, head on over, say hi, & let me know which gatherings you'd like to join & as I indicate in the thread what times would work best for you. Oh & if you'll have a car & be willing to cart people around, maybe we can even work out some car-pools!
Please note, the City of Heroes Freedom Player Summit 2011 Raffle Contest Official Rules and Condition have now been added to the website and the announcements have been updated accordingly.
See you all next week
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I'm still waiting to hear from Turgenev as to whether he's going to need a pickup from the airport before finalizing my Fred's Steak lunch plans on Friday.
Turgenev, that's your cue to either answer me here, in the other thread, or by PM.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
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I actually responded in the other thread earlier this morning before I saw this one. Link:|
Originally Posted by Texas Justice
I'm still waiting to hear from Turgenev as to whether he's going to need a pickup from the airport before finalizing my Fred's Steak lunch plans on Friday.
Turgenev, that's your cue to either answer me here, in the other thread, or by PM. |
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showp...64&postcount=7
Figure I'll consolidate further responses there, since that thread's a player-centric organizational conversation for things going on around the Summit.
@TURGENEV - Freedom Server / IRON / B.A.N.E / HORDE
Turg Fiction: Ghost in the Machine Acts III & IV coming 2012!
Turg Fiction: IX is now LIVE on Architect Entertainment!
Would anyone know if cosplay is allowed? Just wondering if I can get out my cape...
Should be OK. We've had people in costumes at the HeroCon's in the past. And that was even before the costume contests that were scheduled.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
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We certainly will not turn you away at the door if you're wearing a cape.
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Originally Posted by crayhal
Would anyone know if cosplay is allowed? Just wondering if I can get out my cape...
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Andy Belford
Community Manager
Paragon Studios
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I guess this means that Positron will once again be wearing his cape.|
Originally Posted by Zwillinger
We certainly will not turn you away at the door if you're wearing a cape.
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Jay seems to always be in costume of some type at these events.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
Hooray, my Samuraiko Productions t-shirts are on their way! So now I'll be easy to spot at the summit.
(As if being the Rubenesque loudmouthed fangirl wasn't obvious enough...)
Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite
Dark_Respite's Farewell Video: "One Last Day"
THE COURSE OF SUPERHERO ROMANCE CONTINUES!
Book I: A Tale of Nerd Flirting! ~*~ Book II: Courtship and Crime Fighting - Chap Nine live!
MA Arcs - 3430: Hell Hath No Fury / 3515: Positron Gets Some / 6600: Dyne of the Times / 351572: For All the Wrong Reasons
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THE COURSE OF SUPERHERO ROMANCE CONTINUES!
Book I: A Tale of Nerd Flirting! ~*~ Book II: Courtship and Crime Fighting - Chap Nine live!
MA Arcs - 3430: Hell Hath No Fury / 3515: Positron Gets Some / 6600: Dyne of the Times / 351572: For All the Wrong Reasons
378944: Too Clever by Half / 459581: Kill or Cure / 551680: Clerical Errors (NEW!)
So here's my car schedule so far: (update 11/18)
Friday
1:00 pm - Turg, confirmed
4:00 pm - artphobia, confirmed
5:30ish - Dinner, Vive Sol, confirmed
9:00 pm - Redlynne, I will unless TJ beats me to it.
Car is a gray Corolla with the Arachnos logo on the side. Yes, a villain will pick you lot up. MWAHAHAHA! >
Sat
7:30 - Tatterdamalion, confirmed
Lunch - possible carpool service?
Dinner - possible carpool service?
Hope to see y'all soon!
Getting ready to leave the house. Have to pick up my nephew's GPS and a few items where he lives then headed to Austin to catch my morning flight.
If you are one of the ones I'm giving a ride to, please send an email to CoHTexasJustice@gmail.com with your flight details and I'll get back to you about where we'll meet up at the airport.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
For those wondering who to look for at the airport, here's a decent photo from last years M&G.
If the game spit out 20 dollar bills people would complain that they weren't sequentially numbered. If they were sequentially numbered people would complain that they weren't random enough.
Black Pebble is my new hero.
Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite
THE COURSE OF SUPERHERO ROMANCE CONTINUES!
Book I: A Tale of Nerd Flirting! ~*~ Book II: Courtship and Crime Fighting - Chap Nine live!
MA Arcs - 3430: Hell Hath No Fury / 3515: Positron Gets Some / 6600: Dyne of the Times / 351572: For All the Wrong Reasons
378944: Too Clever by Half / 459581: Kill or Cure / 551680: Clerical Errors (NEW!)