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Discussion: Spring Freedom Player Summit 2012 - Save the Date

Aggelakis

By Aggelakis,
Posted on: 2012-01-18 24:53 in News, Events and Announcement Discussion

 

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Just out of curiosity, what percentage of the game's player base lives within say... a three hour drive of wherever this is being held?

I mean I understand that it's convenient and inexpensive for Paragon Studios to hold this in their backyard, and when it was just a glorified meet and greet, I didn't have an issue with that. But now it's a "Players Summit" where players are giving real input on the future of the game, and it's being limited to those who can drive to, or afford to fly to it. That's not right.

If you held one in the fall in CA and one in the spring on the east coast, the midwest, the south, or even in Europe, fine because then you'd be including more than just the same people all the time, but now it sounds like you won't even be coming to the east coast this spring. Which means that if you come to NYCC this fall, CA will have had three player summits to our one meet and greet in a year and a half.
Its about a 4 1/2 hour drive for me. This time we have more notice to be able to plan ahead.

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I did a search of the hotel from another post D_R made in another thread. And this is what I found.
dinahshotel

NOW just because they had it there one time does not mean that they will have it there again.

The first 2 Hero Cons were held in two different locations. There does seem to be a pattern of us not getting invited back to previous event locations.
So it's kind of hard to say if this will be the same hotel facility used again.
However, like I said in that thread, when I called about reservations, they already had info in their system for the event, and that the discount rate was available. If they and PS change their minds, that's beyond my control.

But hey, it's a nice hotel, regardless!

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In with the obligatory "When are you coming to Europe?" question.

Now back to your usual programming.
Are you SERIOUS?! Who in their right mind would not JUMP (super or no) at the chance to go to Europe on the company dime??!

Instead, they are going down the block, probably won't get mileage comp., or time and a half for working evenings and all weekend because they're on salaried, though possibly parking comp., if they remember to file the paperwork. This is because employees never get to pick where they get to go, the corporate headquarters do, and they are going to aim for the least expensive place they can get away with, and still avoid looking cheap.

This is America, big guy! We don't do benefits like you fancy-schmancy Europeans living in the lap of luxury with your... your month-long paid vacations and...and chunnels to drive to them, and places anyone might want to see within an 8 hour drive! Nossir! We are made of sterner stuff! Mostly cholesterol, I think, but that's a different conversation.

Me, I could make it to Cleveland, but only if I claim my grandmother died so I could get the time off work.

 

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Would love, love, LOVE to go to this ... but cannot. I am poor. And me and my partner are trying to get to Disney World this fall, before the world "ends." But hold one of these NEXT April, and I'll be there! Been dying to go to one of these.
Plus I want to be able to have input into a costume set ... cue evil laughter ...

 

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Originally Posted by Nylonus View Post
I did a search of the hotel from another post D_R made in another thread. And this is what I found.
dinahshotel

NOW just because they had it there one time does not mean that they will have it there again.

The first 2 Hero Cons were held in two different locations. There does seem to be a pattern of us not getting invited back to previous event locations.
So it's kind of hard to say if this will be the same hotel facility used again.
I don't remember where or when I heard/saw it, but I believe it's going to be held at the same hotel.

Whatever they do, I really hope for a more even distribution of space for the panels. I think Zwillinger indicated that this would be the case. Yay! Not being able to get into the panel I wanted because it would violate fire codes was infuriating, disappointing, and bewildering all at the same time! I'm glad to see that they are taking that bit of feedback. Bewildered that they'd need that feedback in the first place... but *shrug* Shigata ga nai!

And BlueBattler: I would say no, the hotel isn't close enough to tourist sightseeing to forego a car. California really isn't set up that way. There is public transportation, and I believe it's even pretty good public transportation, but most everything was built assuming you have a car. Well... except for the availability of parking...

 

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So is that particular hotel near enough for tourist sightseeing to not require a vehicle?
How patient are you?

There is public transit available from Palo Alto into various other, more touristy cities. If you wanted to go to Pier 39 in San Francisco, you're looking at a bus, a train, two cable cars, and two hours. The Tech Museum in San Jose? Two buses, a train, and 75 minutes.

There are certainly things to see near Palo Alto (no matter what sorts of derisive things I may say about the area, having undergone the horrifically boring experience of growing up there; spoiler alert: when you're a teenager, basically everything is boring), like Stanford University (Cantor Center for the Arts, cactus garden, Rodin sculpture garden, etc.) or the downtown area. But it's not a tourist hotbed in the same way San Francisco is.

If you'd really like the full on tourist experience, I'd honestly suggest getting a car for at least a day. Once you are in San Francisco, transit around is fairly trivial (especially if you have a smartphone, as Google Maps has a good understanding of public transit), but getting there from Palo Alto is the trick.

 

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Also, regarding PAX East - At this time we aren't planning on having an official presence at PAX East. It may change, however no current plans.

This makes me a very unhappy camper.

I'd thought the participation this last 2 years of CoH Players at PaxEast was strong enough to easily warrant another PS attendance this year.

So much for that.

 

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we can't think of a better way to celebrate the 8th anniversary of city of heroes than by spending the weekend with our community. We look forward to seeing you all there!
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Well, I am tempted to go, and karaoke too, If I go I wonder if I should I bring my karaoke collection.
I haven't heard anything about who the Karaoke DJ will be this time, but if it's the same one they had last time I think you likely won't need to bring your own.

She had it all on digital equipment and had a really nice collection of songs as well. I was extremely surprised when I asked what Johnny Cash songs she had and she pulled it up on screen and had to scroll to get to the rest of the songs. There were some rather obscure Cash songs in the list, so I know it wasn't just a Best Of type list. From what I saw of other artists listed she had a wide ranging collection.

I'm hoping Zwinkeldipsydoo will let us know who will be doing the Karaoke DJ services so I can contact them about some specific questions I have. It would also allow you to find out if they have the songs you are looking for and if they'll let you bring your own (if they are compatible with their system).

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Turn out Anime Central that weekend, I got to work karaoke there so no go for me. Well, maybe next time or if you guys ever come out to Chicago and do an event. I know some of the convention people out here.

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Turn out Anime Central that weekend, I got to work karaoke there so no go for me. Well, maybe next time or if you guys ever come out to Chicago and do an event. I know some of the convention people out here.
I'm going to be taking Acen off this year.
I've been going since inception, and assisting in varying capacities for most of the last 10 years, and I'm a bit burnt.

My buddies running the BattleTech pods should be there again this year. The last two years have been pretty good to them.


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Originally Posted by Dark Energon View Post
http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=282468

If anyone from the L.A. Area is driving there, and doesn't mind a road companion, send me a tell please.
Willing to split the costs for driving there and back.





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Since nobody on my server is driving it seems, i'll just add my Q here.


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Haven't been able to check the forums/announcements for a bit...but


Has anyone said which hotel?


Or where?

I have the time reserved, but need to make "the reservations".

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Yes, Janlee. They announced it last Thursday. Here is a link to the Discussion thread that has all the details. That's the current discussion thread instead of this one.

Check the first post for the hotel phone number. When you call be sure to tell them that the group is the City of Heroes Player Summit. That will get you the group rate. The Garden Room (1 Bed) is $99/night and the Deluxe Room (either 1 Bed or 2 Beds version) is $109/night.

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Anyone driving there from the LA area thats willing to carpool?

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