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Title: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 24, 2016, 08:44:27 AM
Get your excuses cranked up now!

Origins 2017 is in June, and in case you missed how much fun we had this past year, let's just say you won't want to miss it next year.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on October 17, 2016, 06:04:17 PM
Where do you guys normally stay for this? A lot of the (close) hotels are already full and the few that aren't want full payment up front with no chance of refund if you need to cancel!  :o
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 06:06:51 PM
Apparently, I have my excuse.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 17, 2016, 07:04:41 PM
Stay somewhere up High St closer to the Ohio St campus.  School is out then, and the hotels will have space.  You can hop the #2 bus down High St and there's like 3-4 stops along the side of the convention center you can use.  The #2 bus runs every 10-12 minutes or so, and is a well-used and well-traveled line.  It's about a 10-minute ride (maybe) from campus to the convention center on that bus.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 07:09:22 PM
Mirth doesn't take the bus.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:44:08 PM
Uber it... about $5 bucks.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 07:45:23 PM
That seems doable.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 07:47:45 PM
Maybe I'll just spend the entire time drinking at whatever hotel I end up at.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:00:12 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.

You may regret that offer.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.


Isn't that a line from the 'Three's company' theme song?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:03:11 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.


Isn't that a line from the 'Three's company' theme song?


Is that your way of getting in on the room?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 08:12:10 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:00:12 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.

You may regret that offer.

I regret nothing.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:13:02 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 08:12:10 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:00:12 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.

You may regret that offer.

I regret nothing.

Heh. We'll see.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 08:15:13 PM
If ya can get yer ass to Ottawa, you can drive down with us too.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:15:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:03:11 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.


Isn't that a line from the 'Three's company' theme song?


Is that your way of getting in on the room?

Throw in a late 70's era Joyce Dewitt and we can talk.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:17:44 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 08:15:13 PM
If ya can get yer ass to Ottawa, you can drive down with us too.

That may be eaaier than gettimg my ass to Columbus.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:19:25 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:15:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 08:03:11 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on October 17, 2016, 08:00:34 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on October 17, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Yer welcome to sleep on my floor.


Isn't that a line from the 'Three's company' theme song?


Is that your way of getting in on the room?

Throw in a late 70's era Joyce Dewitt and we can talk.

If I had a 70's era Joyce Dewitt, I wouldn't be going to Origins.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on October 17, 2016, 08:31:22 PM
Brant:
Is there parking if you drive in on a day-to-day basis?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 17, 2016, 09:43:42 PM
Quote from: airboy on October 17, 2016, 08:31:22 PM
Brant:
Is there parking if you drive in on a day-to-day basis?

Yes, there are a few garages that'll fill up around 9am, but if you get there early, there's plenty of parking.  I stay w/ my folks, and drive in every day, and use a garage that's about 2 blocks away.  There's other surface parking about 4-5 blocks out that's even cheaper.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 17, 2016, 09:49:47 PM
This sounds complicated.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on October 18, 2016, 05:43:25 AM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 09:49:47 PM
This sounds complicated.

If you ride with Barth let him figure it out. Tell him it's an engineering problem. Just don't tell him it involves Urban Planning and not particle physics until you get there.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on October 18, 2016, 05:44:42 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on October 18, 2016, 05:43:25 AM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 09:49:47 PM
This sounds complicated.

If you ride with Barth let him figure it out. Tell him it's an engineering problem. Just don't tell him it involves Urban Planning and not particle physics until you get there.

I'm right here..... >:(
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2016, 06:42:03 AM
Quote from: mirth on October 17, 2016, 09:49:47 PM
This sounds complicated.

Just wait 'til you try to tuck in the corners of the bedspreads around the mattresses in the mornings
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: OJsDad on October 18, 2016, 07:03:44 AM
I've always used either the parking garage under the convention center or the open lot a couple of blocks to the east with no problems parking for either Origins or the OSBA convention.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on October 18, 2016, 12:24:00 PM
I may go this year.  Origins usually has an excellent Call of Cthulhu track.  I can drive to Columbus in a day from Alabama.

Origins is right after the Southern Fried Game Expo in Atlanta (pinball & tabletop games).  But that con is only Friday - Sunday and it is a very easy drive for me.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on October 18, 2016, 06:40:27 PM
Martok and me stayed west of Columbus at a Days Inn or something.  It was about a ten minute drive in and we parked in the garage across the street from the Convention Center.  It was $20 a day to park.  The room was less than a hundy and he booked it after January.  It's what I planned to do again this time.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 18, 2016, 06:42:29 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on October 18, 2016, 06:40:27 PM
Martok and me stayed west of Columbus at a Days Inn or something.  It was about a ten minute drive in and we parked in the garage across the street from the Convention Center.  It was $20 a day to park.  The room was less than a hundy and he booked it after January.  It's what I planned to do again this time.

We should talk.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on October 18, 2016, 07:00:34 PM
Absolutely.  Do you have my home number?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on October 18, 2016, 07:12:53 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on October 18, 2016, 07:00:34 PM
Absolutely.  Do you have my home number?

I might. Is it 555-KL66?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on October 18, 2016, 07:16:05 PM
Check your pm
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on October 19, 2016, 08:15:52 PM
Metal Dog - you interested in carpooling to Columbus from Alabama?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on October 19, 2016, 09:33:42 PM
I would enjoy the company, I am sure.  What I am not sure of is whether I will be alone (my daughter *might* attend) or what days I will be there.  What days do you plan on going?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on October 20, 2016, 09:28:57 AM
Quote from: MetalDog on October 19, 2016, 09:33:42 PM
I would enjoy the company, I am sure.  What I am not sure of is whether I will be alone (my daughter *might* attend) or what days I will be there.  What days do you plan on going?

Probably drive up the day before (June 13th) and return on Sunday or Monday.

I have a Prius which gets 54mpg on the highway routinely.  My house has a ton of parking so you could leave your vehicle here without a problem.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on October 20, 2016, 07:34:15 PM
Looks like the stars are aligning. As of now I will be there Friday and Saturday!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on October 20, 2016, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: airboy on October 20, 2016, 09:28:57 AM
Quote from: MetalDog on October 19, 2016, 09:33:42 PM
I would enjoy the company, I am sure.  What I am not sure of is whether I will be alone (my daughter *might* attend) or what days I will be there.  What days do you plan on going?

Probably drive up the day before (June 13th) and return on Sunday or Monday.

I have a Prius which gets 54mpg on the highway routinely.  My house has a ton of parking so you could leave your vehicle here without a problem.

Well then, I will thank you for the offer, but I will have to decline.  Most likely, I will leave Friday after half a day of work and be there until Monday.  However, I will expect to meet you there and buy you an adult beverage of your choice for the books you sent.  :)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 23, 2017, 09:47:54 PM
Checking the headcount - who's in?!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on February 23, 2017, 11:08:48 PM
Still firming up lodging, but, I will be there.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 12:01:31 PM
I have a room and just registered.  O0
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 12:02:27 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on February 23, 2017, 11:08:48 PM
Still firming up lodging, but, I will be there.

Translation: Still convincing mirth to go.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on February 24, 2017, 12:30:01 PM
I think it is close enough to start up the countdown timer.  <:-) <:-)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 24, 2017, 12:47:22 PM
Quote from: Capn Darwin on February 24, 2017, 12:30:01 PM
I think it is close enough to start up the countdown timer.  <:-) <:-)

You mean the one on the front page that's been there since last September?

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on February 24, 2017, 12:48:33 PM
Clever hiding place.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 24, 2017, 12:49:33 PM
Quote from: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 12:01:31 PM
I have a room and just registered.  O0


w00t!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on February 24, 2017, 12:58:35 PM
Wait... There's a front page? Who knew.  :-"
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on February 24, 2017, 08:16:30 PM
I just registered.  I've got the full pass, access to the Board Room and 15 generic tokens.

What I do not have is a HOTEL ROOM!

The "official" Origins Hotels seem to be sold out. 

Anybody have any suggestions? 

I'm probably going to drive.  Its a 10 hour drive (approximately)  If I don't drive, I'll fly and rent a car.  I'm coming up on the 13th and departing (probably) on Monday.

I'll probably be playing a lot of RPGs and table-top stuff.  Hopefully, a lot of Call of Cthulhu and other things.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 08:34:33 PM
I saw the generic tokens but didn't get any. What are they good for? Do I need them?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 24, 2017, 09:08:22 PM
Quote from: airboy on February 24, 2017, 08:16:30 PMWhat I do not have is a HOTEL ROOM!

Check around here.  Close enough to stick around all day, but far enough that shouldn't be sold out.
https://goo.gl/maps/J1BCwE52Asv

It's a very easy shot down I70 to I670 and Exit 3 dumps you at the north end of the convention center.  It's maybe a 10 minute drive, max.

Quote from: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 08:34:33 PMI saw the generic tokens but didn't get any. What are they good for? Do I need them?

You need them to join scheduled events for which you don't already have a ticket.  You can buy them on-site if you decide to grab some.  You'll need them for most of the games we run, but you can also spend most of the weekend just playing demos in the exhibit hall plus whatever pickup games we have going along the way.  You won't lack for things to do if you don't jump into any scheduled events.  But the generics are useful to jump into the Mech pods, too.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on February 25, 2017, 08:40:45 AM
The Hilton had rooms available last week. Other hotels may be holding blocks of rooms so check sites often. I was checking Hotels.com daily for a place. Hopefully, something will open up.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on February 28, 2017, 06:38:08 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on February 24, 2017, 09:08:22 PM

Quote from: bbmike on February 24, 2017, 08:34:33 PMI saw the generic tokens but didn't get any. What are they good for? Do I need them?

You need them to join scheduled events for which you don't already have a ticket.  You can buy them on-site if you decide to grab some.  You'll need them for most of the games we run, but you can also spend most of the weekend just playing demos in the exhibit hall plus whatever pickup games we have going along the way.  You won't lack for things to do if you don't jump into any scheduled events.  But the generics are useful to jump into the Mech pods, too.

What about "ribbons"? Are any of those worth looking into?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 28, 2017, 06:43:15 AM
Quote from: bbmike on February 28, 2017, 06:38:08 AMWhat about "ribbons"? Are any of those worth looking into?

They're worth it if they are for a program where you'd otherwise use more tickets/tokens than the cost of the ribbon, so for most wargamers, it's unlikely. 

The Board Room ribbon is worth it for folks that are playing in the CABS Board Room most of the weekend and not just playing in open boardgaming somewhere, as it gives you access to their HUGE library of games, and often a variety of door prizes / raffle prizes.

The old War College ribbon was worth it for unlimited access to War College talks/events.  But the War College has been folded into the more general seminar program, in part b/c a bunch of their programs (like the Command Post Wargaming) is part of our stuff now.

I'm not sure what the other ribbons are, but the fact that I don't even know what they'd be for tells you how little I'm likely to need any of them.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 03:58:45 PM
Quote from: bbmike on February 28, 2017, 06:38:08 AM

What about "ribbons"? Are any of those worth looking into?

I think if you throw them at Mirth, he'll take his top off.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:01:06 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 03:58:45 PM
Quote from: bbmike on February 28, 2017, 06:38:08 AM

What about "ribbons"? Are any of those worth looking into?

I think if you throw them at Mirth, he'll take his top off.

That'll probably happen without any ribbons.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 04:04:05 PM
Yeah but this was you have an excuse ready when the authorities show up.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Good point. I don't really want to go to jail in Ohio.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Good point. I don't really want to go to jail in Ohio for a third time.

Edited for clarity.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on February 28, 2017, 04:12:45 PM
Yeah, I'll just um...buy a few generic tokens.  :hide:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Good point. I don't really want to go to jail in Ohio for a third time.

Edited for clarity.

lol
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: OJsDad on February 28, 2017, 05:02:19 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 04:12:16 PM
Quote from: mirth on February 28, 2017, 04:05:10 PM
Good point. I don't really want to go to jail in Ohio for a third time.

Edited for clarity.

lol

Youd be safe. The convention center is in the Short North area, that kind of activity would be wwlcomed compared to the norm for there.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on February 28, 2017, 05:31:15 PM
Just remember that Pride Parade is the same weekend again. Might be better to keep your top on, or Star will go apeshit when he sees the pecs hitting on you
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on February 28, 2017, 05:36:38 PM
Will Mirth even make it there this year?  I think this is the dashcam video of him getting pulled over on the way last year, isn't it?

*Mod Edit*  SUPER NSFW


Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on February 28, 2017, 07:51:10 PM
But funny as hell!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 01, 2017, 09:26:49 AM
Sounds like me, but I was never excited about watching a Bill Clinton speech.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on March 05, 2017, 09:09:03 AM
Got the hotel room, now I just need the badge and the generics.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2017, 09:08:35 AM
Alrighty, Thudpuckers!

The official Origins event matrix is live on their website, and we've got 67(!) events we're running over 3-1/2 days

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on March 14, 2017, 09:19:43 AM
 :o

:bd:

\m/

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on March 14, 2017, 09:33:17 AM
So, if one of us thudpuckers(?) wanted to join in on one of those 67 events do we just show up and pay generic tokens? Do we per-register for them?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2017, 09:42:40 AM
You can pre-register for specific events, but that has not opened yet on their website
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2017, 09:44:26 AM
You can also just show up with generics, but ticketed players have priority
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 14, 2017, 10:45:59 AM
This year, we capped our event numbers lower so our fill rates won't look so crappy. So there's a limited number of tickets for our events. But we've NEVER turned away a player w generics because a game was 'full'. We always make space
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 18, 2017, 07:30:58 PM
I've not gotten a hotel room yet.  I'm thinking about the airport area and just driving in every day. 

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 18, 2017, 08:19:38 PM
it's a very easy drive in down 670 from the airport
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 18, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
It's only 13 hours from my place to Columbus!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on March 19, 2017, 07:14:04 AM
Quote from: mirth on March 18, 2017, 08:54:40 PM
It's only 13 hours from my place to Columbus!

Just a day's drive!  O0
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 22, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
Only 11 or so hours drive from my house! 
Unlike Mirth, I have a pool and alcohol that has not been drunk!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 22, 2017, 01:18:10 PM
I have not drunk my pool!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on March 22, 2017, 01:37:16 PM
..yet....
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 22, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
I just need to add enough bourbon.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Martok on March 22, 2017, 02:36:06 PM
Quote from: mirth on March 22, 2017, 01:18:10 PM
I have not drunk my pool!
...That we know of/can prove. 



Quote from: mirth on March 22, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
I just need to add enough bourbon.
Sigh.  A pity this solution isn't more applicable to other situations as well. 
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 22, 2017, 02:48:40 PM
Quote from: Martok on March 22, 2017, 02:36:06 PM

Quote from: mirth on March 22, 2017, 01:42:38 PM
I just need to add enough bourbon.
Sigh.  A pity this solution isn't more applicable to other situations as well. 


I have yet to find a problem that solution doesn't work on.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Cyrano on March 22, 2017, 10:31:24 PM
Room booked.

This stuff right here is on...

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 23, 2017, 11:11:15 AM
I booked a room at the StayBridge Suites Columbus Airport for the 13th - 18th.  I'll drive in to Origins.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on March 23, 2017, 11:44:09 AM
Ooh! The Columbus StayBridge! That's the one that was featured on Unsolved Mysteries!  :-"
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 24, 2017, 11:23:32 AM
Quote from: bbmike on March 23, 2017, 11:44:09 AM
Ooh! The Columbus StayBridge! That's the one that was featured on Unsolved Mysteries!  :-"

They found the Muskox that gave Mirth the childhood trauma of stealing his first crazy girlfriend?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 26, 2017, 03:30:30 PM
new event grid just posted in the last day or so

http://originsgamefair.com/events/
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 27, 2017, 07:37:11 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on March 26, 2017, 03:30:30 PM
new event grid just posted in the last day or so

http://originsgamefair.com/events/

Thanks!  I need to figure out what I want to do and register within the next 48 hours!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on March 27, 2017, 07:45:47 PM
We can register for events now?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 27, 2017, 08:06:30 PM
no - event registration usually goes live mid-April or so
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 28, 2017, 10:53:50 AM
I worked on that spreadsheet for hours yesterday.  I managed to cut the events down to about 3000 that I had some interest in.  I've got a lot more cutting to do.

I think I'll be able to play nonstop Call of Cthulhu the entire week if I choose!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on March 28, 2017, 11:05:06 AM
You gotta leave room for Command Post Wargaming! It's a real blast to play.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 28, 2017, 12:03:53 PM
I've cut it down to 1,100.  I've cut it down to 600.  The final choices are going to be brutal, just brutal.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 28, 2017, 02:24:34 PM
A lot of them will be decided by schedule
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 28, 2017, 07:27:09 PM
Brant:  I'm trying to schedule one grogheads event at Origins.  Not looking for something complicated and I won't know the rules.  Played tons of games (duh) over the years.

Which would you suggest?
GrogHeads Presents: '65
GrogHeads Presents: Old School Tactical 2
GrogHeads Presents: Night of Man
GrogHeads Presents: Old School Tactical Mega Game
GrogHeads Presents: Wing Leader Supremacy

Part will depend on scheduling of other things.

Suggestions?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 28, 2017, 07:34:45 PM
The first 4 are all Mark Walker games, and he'll be there to help run them. 
The other is air combat, run by Barthheart, and he loves that system.

'65 an Night of Man are basically the same system.  The question is whether you want Vietnam combat or sci-fi combat.
Night of Man is actually pretty cool, and I think it's a fun one.

I definitely recommend trying to do one of the Command Post Wargames, though.  Barth is right - it's a blast and it's one of those things that you can only really do at a convention like this when we have the ability to nest it within a larger program.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:12:59 PM
So wing leader supremacy.  I've never played an air combat game.  I have difficulty dealing with spacial relationships, which is why I cannot do PC flight sims.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2017, 08:19:54 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:12:59 PM
So wing leader supremacy.  I've never played an air combat game.  I have difficulty dealing with spacial relationships, which is why I cannot do PC flight sims.

Wing Leader isn't that sort of game. It's pretty straightforward tactics as a boardgame. Spatial relationships aren't really a concern. It's not a flight sim. It's a command a squadron tactical boardgame.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on March 28, 2017, 08:24:02 PM
It's basically an aviation side-scroller boardgame.

*sees Barth looking over*

*quickly* But in a good way...
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on March 28, 2017, 08:26:00 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on March 28, 2017, 08:24:02 PM
It's basically an aviation side-scroller boardgame.

*sees Barth looking over*

*quickly* But in a good way...

I kicked ass at Time Pilot.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:27:42 PM
- Flight Game - That is what I thought, but I wanted to ask.

Brant - when will the event registration go live?  I want to get into the events that I'm interested in.  I have it narrowed down to 600 events (many are duplicate times), so I should be able to jam in playing nonstop.

The Call of Cthulhu selection is simply awesome!

One shock, there are no intro sections to Settlers of Catan which seems odd.  I can probably play a demo at Southern Fried Game Expo, but still no demo of Catan at Origins seems strange.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on March 28, 2017, 08:35:28 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:27:42 PM
Brant - when will the event registration go live?  I want to get into the events that I'm interested in.  I have it narrowed down to 600 events (many are duplicate times), so I should be able to jam in playing nonstop.

Usually mid-April
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on March 28, 2017, 09:58:08 PM
As a participant in the staff exercise last year, airboy, I can tell you it was a great time.  If you can possibly find time in your busy schedule, you should take it.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 07, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:27:42 PMBrant - when will the event registration go live?  I want to get into the events that I'm interested in.  I have it narrowed down to 600 events (many are duplicate times), so I should be able to jam in playing nonstop.

Event registration opens May 3rd @ 13:00 (EDT).
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on April 07, 2017, 04:30:44 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on April 07, 2017, 12:27:00 PM
Quote from: airboy on March 28, 2017, 08:27:42 PMBrant - when will the event registration go live?  I want to get into the events that I'm interested in.  I have it narrowed down to 600 events (many are duplicate times), so I should be able to jam in playing nonstop.

Event registration opens May 3rd @ 13:00 (EDT).

Thanks!  O0
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Cyrano on April 07, 2017, 11:28:52 PM
I nowhere see the Grogheads All-Nite "Line in the Sand" (GALS) game.

Clearly an oversight in the PEL...

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on April 08, 2017, 05:38:15 AM
Quote from: Cyrano on April 07, 2017, 11:28:52 PM
I nowhere see the Grogheads All-Nite "Line in the Sand" (GALS) game.

Clearly an oversight in the PEL...

You still bringing yer copy?  :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 08, 2017, 07:55:44 AM
GH event schedule, in a sortable table

http://grogheads.com/?p=14199

Yes, we're nuts

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Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 19, 2017, 08:08:23 PM
Origins War College schedule on front page
http://grogheads.com/?p=14199
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on April 29, 2017, 02:07:46 PM
I need to finalize what I want to register for.  Lots of Call of Cthulhu probably.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PM
Last time I went to Origins was 20+ years ago. I decided to attend again this year and have purchased a badge and origins university ribbon (what used to be the War College Ribbon?).

On Friday I would to attend the following:
Winning the Innovation Race 12-1pm
Increasing the military effectiveness of defense wargaming 1-2pm

On Saturday I want to attend and play in the following:
Operation Market Garden - an achievable opportunity lost 3-4pm
Operation Market Garden - an achievable opportunity lost - game 4-8pm

I also plan on stopping by and participating in other activities over the weekend.

Questions:
1 - Does the university ribbon do anything for me?
2 - Do I need to register or bring generic tickets for the four events I listed above?

Thank you,
Edwin



Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 30, 2017, 06:28:48 PM
Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PM
Last time I went to Origins was 20+ years ago. I decided to attend again this year and have purchased a badge and origins university ribbon (what used to be the War College Ribbon?).

It's not that the War College ribbon was directly discontinued, but rather the seminars were folded into the wider seminar programs already run by Origins. We can debate all day whether or not that was the right move (many affiliated with the War College do not think so) but that was the decision GAMA made - all seminars are to be treated equally, and there would be no 'special' identifier for the War College any more.

Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PM
On Friday I would to attend the following:
Winning the Innovation Race 12-1pm
Increasing the military effectiveness of defense wargaming 1-2pm

On Saturday I want to attend and play in the following:
Operation Market Garden - an achievable opportunity lost 3-4pm
Operation Market Garden - an achievable opportunity lost - game 4-8pm
Those sound pretty cool :)

Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PMI also plan on stopping by and participating in other activities over the weekend.
To make it easier for you, our schedule is here
http://grogheads.com/?p=14199

If you've never done one, make sure you participate in at least 1 of the Command Post Wargames


Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PMQuestions:
1 - Does the university ribbon do anything for me?
Yes, it gets you into any event identified as part of Origins University, for free, without registering for is separately or using generic tokens to attend.

Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 06:18:56 PM2 - Do I need to register or bring generic tickets for the four events I listed above?
Nope, not if you have the ribbon.  But I would double-check for the Market Garden game on Saturday and see what the seat limit is.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 07:29:39 PM
Thank you for the answers to my questions.

The Market Garden game on Saturday list a seat limit of 50.

On the schedule is a number of variations of the NSDMG. Are these also covered by the university ribbon or do I need to get tickets individual for those games?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on April 30, 2017, 08:31:11 PM
Quote from: stahlnee on April 30, 2017, 07:29:39 PMOn the schedule is a number of variations of the NSDMG. Are these also covered by the university ribbon or do I need to get tickets individual for those games?

I don't know.
They weren't covered under the War College Ribbon, so I doubt it would be now.

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on May 01, 2017, 10:34:44 PM
Thank you once again.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on May 01, 2017, 10:42:18 PM
General question after looking at the Origins 2016 thread.

How does one go about getting a Groghead Shirt in triple gamer size (3XL).?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 02, 2017, 05:04:02 AM
Quote from: stahlnee on May 01, 2017, 10:42:18 PMHow does one go about getting a Groghead Shirt in triple gamer size (3XL).?

The black-and-gold shirts are the staff shirts for the booth crew, but there's plenty of GH merchandise you can pick up here:
http://www.cafepress.com/grogheads
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on May 02, 2017, 07:38:52 PM
Cool. Cool. Thank you for all of the help.

Really looking forward to attending Origins again!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 02, 2017, 08:44:04 PM
Event Registration opens tomorrow.  Be interesting to see how it goes. :-\
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 02, 2017, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 02, 2017, 08:44:04 PM
Event Registration opens tomorrow.  Be interesting to see how it goes. :-\

it's basically a 12-hour DDOS Attack
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 06:39:33 AM
Here's what I signed up for (Early Bird badge registration!):

Friday June 16, 2017
GrogHeads Presents: Fields of Despair 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Star Trek Adventures RPG 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Saturday June 17, 2017
1754 Conquest - The French and Indian War 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
GrogHeads Presents: Lock'n'Load Tactical 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 07:25:41 AM
Mike, you gotta get into one of the CPXs!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 07:30:18 AM
What is a CPX and which one should I get into?  ;D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 03, 2017, 07:57:31 AM
You shouldn't have signed up for Fields of Despair. I hear the guy running it doesn't know what he's doing.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 08:02:27 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 07:30:18 AM
What is a CPX and which one should I get into?  ;D

Command Post Wargaming

There's one on THU, 2 on FRI, and one more on SAT.

I'd recommend the Friday evening one, b/c w/ nothing going on after it, it can run a little longer and it's a fun experience you can only get at a convention like this
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 08:20:32 AM
Quote from: mirth on May 03, 2017, 07:57:31 AM
You shouldn't have signed up for Fields of Despair. I hear the guy running it doesn't know what he's doing.

I don't either so I'll never know.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 08:22:24 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 08:02:27 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 07:30:18 AM
What is a CPX and which one should I get into?  ;D

Command Post Wargaming

There's one on THU, 2 on FRI, and one more on SAT.

I'd recommend the Friday evening one, b/c w/ nothing going on after it, it can run a little longer and it's a fun experience you can only get at a convention like this

Is it possible to attend without registering? Not sure what 'outside forces' may influence Friday evening.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 03, 2017, 08:24:40 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 08:20:32 AM
Quote from: mirth on May 03, 2017, 07:57:31 AM
You shouldn't have signed up for Fields of Despair. I hear the guy running it doesn't know what he's doing.

I don't either so I'll never know.  :P

Perfect!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on May 03, 2017, 08:25:41 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 08:22:24 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 08:02:27 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 07:30:18 AM
What is a CPX and which one should I get into?  ;D

Command Post Wargaming

There's one on THU, 2 on FRI, and one more on SAT.

I'd recommend the Friday evening one, b/c w/ nothing going on after it, it can run a little longer and it's a fun experience you can only get at a convention like this

Is it possible to attend without registering? Not sure what 'outside forces' may influence Friday evening.

Do it! We'll all go drinking after the game...err... exercise. Great fun.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 08:43:10 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 08:22:24 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 08:02:27 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 07:30:18 AM
What is a CPX and which one should I get into?  ;D

Command Post Wargaming

There's one on THU, 2 on FRI, and one more on SAT.

I'd recommend the Friday evening one, b/c w/ nothing going on after it, it can run a little longer and it's a fun experience you can only get at a convention like this

Is it possible to attend without registering? Not sure what 'outside forces' may influence Friday evening.

you can always walk up with generic tokens
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 09:07:52 AM
^I registered for the Friday 6pm one. If the 'outside forces' want to go as well I'll give her some of my generic tokens.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 12:30:45 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 02, 2017, 09:07:40 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 02, 2017, 08:44:04 PM
Event Registration opens tomorrow.  Be interesting to see how it goes. :-\

it's basically a 12-hour DDOS Attack

So far, truer words have never been spoken.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
You've got 10000 nerds all trying to hit the same online site at the same time.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 12:38:32 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
You've got 10000 nerds all trying to hit the same online site at the same time.

Is that how it's going to be trying to actually enter the building when I get there?  :o
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 03, 2017, 12:40:01 PM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 12:38:32 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
You've got 10000 nerds all trying to hit the same online site at the same time.

Is that how it's going to be trying to actually enter the building when I get there?  :o

Much, much worse
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 02:18:03 PM
Quote from: bbmike on May 03, 2017, 12:38:32 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
You've got 10000 nerds all trying to hit the same online site at the same time.

Is that how it's going to be trying to actually enter the building when I get there?  :o

Only if you feel the need to get in the exhibit hall at 10:01am on Thursday.
If you're smart, you're already an hour into a game with us over at the Central Command at that time.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 02:48:24 PM
Looks like every session of Wing Leader is full.

And the "choose sessions" seems to have crashed.

Somebody flash a Star Wars babe at the nerds keeping me from registering.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 03:02:51 PM
AAARRRGGGHHH!!!!

I keep hitting "add this specific event" and it won't process.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 03, 2017, 03:03:17 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 03, 2017, 02:48:24 PM
Somebody flash a Star Wars babe at the nerds keeping me from registering.

These aren't the kind of nerds that would be distracted by a Star Wars babe.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 03:11:04 PM
The whole thing crashed and kicked me out of the system.  I "Hope" I got registered for 11 Call of Cthulhu events.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 03:13:44 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 03, 2017, 03:03:17 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 03, 2017, 02:48:24 PM
Somebody flash a Star Wars babe at the nerds keeping me from registering.

These aren't the kind of nerds that would be distracted by a Star Wars babe.

I disagree.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D17270.0%3Battach%3D10544&hash=7f15587b65fa268457a4084f2042e58706ef6fc1)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 03:35:29 PM
I registered for 11 Call of Cthulhu events.   OK - I registered for 12 and have to drop one conflict.  I may have over-scheduled for an old guy.

It is not letting me drop the conflict.  I'll try again this evening to drop it and pay up.  About $86 in game session damage.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 03, 2017, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 03, 2017, 03:13:44 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 03, 2017, 03:03:17 PM
Quote from: airboy on May 03, 2017, 02:48:24 PM
Somebody flash a Star Wars babe at the nerds keeping me from registering.

These aren't the kind of nerds that would be distracted by a Star Wars babe.

I disagree.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D17270.0%3Battach%3D10544&hash=7f15587b65fa268457a4084f2042e58706ef6fc1)

I meant your average Origins registrant. Not the 'cool' nerds who hangout here :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 04:30:41 PM
You might want to just drop later in the week. Also, we can almost always add extra folks above our capacity, but we kept the numbers low so we don't kill our fill rates
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 05:00:10 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 03, 2017, 04:30:41 PM
You might want to just drop later in the week. Also, we can almost always add extra folks above our capacity, but we kept the numbers low so we don't kill our fill rates

I'll drop by and say Hi at some point. 
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 03, 2017, 07:30:05 PM
I got this email from Origins.  I'm good as long as my events don't get cancelled out of my account:

Origins Fans:

We understand this has been a frustrating day at registration for all of us. The problem is not bandwidth, as we have more than doubled it this year. There is a design issue that did not surface during testing that we need to resolve.

We're working very closely with the owner of our event management system to make sure all of the glitches are fixed as quickly as possible.

We can test and fix more quickly if the event system is off line, So we are closing registration until Friday at 1:00 pm

While the system is off, your carts will not be cleared out and you will not lose the events you have already selected!

We are extremely sorry that you have lost valuable time in your day and your attendee experience is our top priority.

Thank you for being patient as we work to fix the system.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 05, 2017, 07:40:10 AM
Quote from: airboy on May 03, 2017, 07:30:05 PM
We understand this has been a frustrating day at registration for all of us. The problem is not bandwidth, as we have more than doubled it this year. There is a design issue that did not surface during testing that we need to resolve.

Ugh. Been there.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 05, 2017, 04:05:18 PM
I logged in today, fixed my one schedule problem and paid my extra $66 for events.

Now, a serious question.  How easy is it to grab food & go to the can in my 1 hour gaps between sessions?
Also, does Origins allow me to bring in food (i.e. jars of peanuts) and bottles of water?

With the diabetes, the bathroom and beverages are critical.

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Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 05, 2017, 04:36:41 PM
lots of easy - but expensive - grab & go food in the convention center.

very easy to bring your own food in, too.  Just be careful about parading a giant stack of 15 pizzas into the gaming hall, or the on-site folks might bitch about it
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 05, 2017, 07:16:07 PM
something for you guys to keep an eye on

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/224488/origins-virtual-flea-market-2017
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 15, 2017, 06:21:54 PM
Who is going to Origins from around here?  I'm coming up the day before (10-12 hour drive or so).  I'll be there through Sunday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 06:28:37 PM
I am.  But I will be leaving Friday after work and coming home the Monday after.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 07:04:28 PM
I'll be there on Saturday before :)
But I'll be busy as hell starting Tuesday evening!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
What the hell are you doing? :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 07:32:35 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
What the hell are you doing? :P

all the shit that gets in the way of y'all having a good time
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 07:32:35 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
What the hell are you doing? :P

all the shit that gets in the way of y'all having a good time

Playing to your strength
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:24:33 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)

I can gracefully bow out if it eases your burden.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:24:33 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)

I can gracefully bow out if it eases your burden.

Do NOT let that fuck*r off the hook!  He's done nothing but complain since he volunteered.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:34:24 PM
sorry, just having a petulant night...
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:24:33 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)

I can gracefully bow out if it eases your burden.

Do NOT let that fuck*r off the hook!  He's done nothing but complain since he volunteered.

Volunteered is a stretch.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:52:57 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:34:24 PM
sorry, just having a petulant night...

Welcome to 2017 :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:24:33 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)

I can gracefully bow out if it eases your burden.

Do NOT let that fuck*r off the hook!  He's done nothing but complain since he volunteered.

Volunteered is a stretch.

As I was saying....
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 09:25:43 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 08:32:12 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 08:24:33 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 15, 2017, 08:19:57 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 07:43:32 PM
Playing to your strength

dealing w/ other people's shit? ;)

I can gracefully bow out if it eases your burden.

Do NOT let that fuck*r off the hook!  He's done nothing but complain since he volunteered.

Volunteered is a stretch.

As I was saying....

How many games are you running, bug boy? :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 09:51:24 PM
As many as I want to ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: OJsDad on May 15, 2017, 09:52:31 PM
You two are sharing a room, right. 
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 15, 2017, 09:54:27 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on May 15, 2017, 09:52:31 PM
You two are sharing a room, right. 

we were until tonight
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 15, 2017, 10:11:22 PM
Quote from: mirth on May 15, 2017, 09:54:27 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on May 15, 2017, 09:52:31 PM
You two are sharing a room, right. 

we were until tonight

Enjoy sleeping in your car.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 17, 2017, 05:22:04 AM
I'm there Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 22, 2017, 08:21:50 PM
What coverage would you like to see about Origins this year?

http://grogheads.com/?p=14605
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 25, 2017, 07:42:59 PM
Could you do an exposé on the car mirth shows up in?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on May 26, 2017, 12:10:13 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 22, 2017, 08:21:50 PM
What coverage would you like to see about Origins this year?

http://grogheads.com/?p=14605

Since I'm registered for > 50% of the Call of Cthulhu scenarios I'll be in a good position to determine if they suck or not.

On a serious note, having a photo of Grogheads people playing a game and comparing their photo to their idealized view of themselves would be Awesome!  Brant has always viewed himself as the 2nd coming of David Hasselhoff.

Since I hope to play a flight tabletop game for the first time, you could have airboy vs a picture of a crashed and burned plane.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 26, 2017, 12:12:53 PM
My attendance clause requires no photos be taken of me.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 26, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
Oh, there will be photos.  You ain't getting out of there without being in some.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 26, 2017, 06:10:12 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 26, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
Oh, there will be photos.  You ain't getting out of there without being in some.

Only if we get one of those sweet Grogheads shirts.  :timeout:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on May 26, 2017, 06:11:16 PM
Quote from: bbmike on May 26, 2017, 06:10:12 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 26, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
Oh, there will be photos.  You ain't getting out of there without being in some.

Only if we get one of those sweet Grogheads shirts.  :timeout:

mirth does.  We don't :(
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 26, 2017, 06:24:47 PM
Dammit! I thought we lived in a classless society!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on May 26, 2017, 06:27:32 PM
Quote from: bbmike on May 26, 2017, 06:10:12 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on May 26, 2017, 06:07:20 PM
Oh, there will be photos.  You ain't getting out of there without being in some.

Only if we get one of those sweet Grogheads shirts.  :timeout:

http://www.cafepress.com/grogheads/9234552
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on May 27, 2017, 06:26:00 PM
^Okay, it won't be as cool as one of them mirth shirts, but I'm going to order me one of those.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Beck TBP on May 30, 2017, 09:17:22 AM
I just confirmed the puppysitter for Mambo the Action Dog, so I will be there.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on May 30, 2017, 09:40:37 AM
Quote from: bbmike on May 26, 2017, 06:24:47 PM
Dammit! I thought we lived in a classless society!

You thought wrong, lesser creature.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 02, 2017, 07:42:07 PM
Our location in the gaming hall.  Main doors at the bottom

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D17270.0%3Battach%3D10731%3Bimage&hash=6126cd59a52bf7cfa206e9c7317c3e66752084f3)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 03, 2017, 07:22:19 AM
Why doesn't it say Grogheads?  ???
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 03, 2017, 07:54:05 AM
...or Fort KickAss for that matter?  \m/
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 03, 2017, 08:58:34 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 03, 2017, 07:22:19 AM
Why doesn't it say Grogheads?  ???

I've asked GAMA the same thing...

Moreover, they didn't really update from last year, b/c it still shows Lost Battalion Games in there w/ us and they're only in the exhibit hall.  Collins Epic Wargames is in there with us instead.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Cyrano on June 03, 2017, 01:43:34 PM
Were it not for our kid-friendly approach, I would sooooo bring a Welcome to Fort Kickass banner...
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 03, 2017, 06:24:41 PM
Actually, it says Grogheads all over the place on that map. Almost every square has 'GH#-something' on it.  ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 03, 2017, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: Cyrano on June 03, 2017, 01:43:34 PM
Were it not for our kid-friendly approach, I would sooooo bring a Welcome to Fort Kickass banner...

Maybe for Grogheads After Dark.  <:-)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 03, 2017, 07:40:23 PM
Quote from: Capn Darwin on June 03, 2017, 07:19:51 PM
Quote from: Cyrano on June 03, 2017, 01:43:34 PM
Were it not for our kid-friendly approach, I would sooooo bring a Welcome to Fort Kickass banner...

Maybe for Grogheads After Dark.  <:-)

Is that whatever comes after Command Post Wargaming on Friday night is called?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 03, 2017, 08:04:38 PM
Yea. Yes it is.  :-"
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 05, 2017, 04:27:08 PM
Must be getting close, I just received my Self Check-In Instructions via email.  8)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 07, 2017, 02:01:31 PM
We're going to try to get all of the GrogHeads-associated wargamers together one morning before the action gets too cranked up for a big group/family photo.  Not just the staff like last year, but the vendors, staff, family that we dragged along, and gamers that came into town to hang with GrogHeads.   <:-)

In part, it'll be kind of cool to have a giant "family reunion" photo like that, and in part to be able to take it to GAMA and use it to beat them over the head at bit with "look at what we're bringing to the show for you!"   :peace:


(note, exact day/time TBD)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
I will be there in spirit.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 07, 2017, 02:10:46 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
I will be there in spirit.

spooky
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 07, 2017, 02:25:57 PM
Don't forget, we've got a poll on our front page asking about what sort of coverage you'd like to see from the show

http://grogheads.com/?p=14605
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:32:10 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 07, 2017, 02:10:46 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
I will be there in spirit.

spooky

WooHooo.........there, I bet that scared ya. >:D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 07, 2017, 02:40:59 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:32:10 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 07, 2017, 02:10:46 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:05:54 PM
I will be there in spirit.

spooky

WooHooo.........there, I bet that scared ya. >:D

:o
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 07, 2017, 02:57:33 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.

You know it, man!  :bd:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 07, 2017, 03:20:29 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.

Will do! And spare a thought for me on the 12th as I'm getting double-oscopied that day.  :-\
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 03:21:43 PM
^Good luck with that, Mike.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Cyrano on June 07, 2017, 07:11:18 PM
@bob:  Don't forget to remind them : the 'Stache stays on!!!

@mike:  I got doubled myself just before last Christmas.  Given the result, one of my better choices.  Enjoy the nap.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 07, 2017, 08:48:17 PM
Paranoia players?
https://rpggeek.com/thread/1738161/origins-game-fair-june-14-18-2017-paranoia-and-oth

Instead of mere "troubleshooters" you're going to be the Minions from Despicable Me :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 07, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 07, 2017, 03:20:29 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.

Will do! And spare a thought for me on the 12th as I'm getting double-oscopied that day.  :-\

What does that mean?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 07, 2017, 10:14:30 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.

In the USA at least, this is a very easy procedure with almost immediate positive wonderful outcomes!  Hope that is the case for you!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 08, 2017, 05:44:39 AM
Yeah, that's pretty much what I've been told as well - so finger (not eye's) crossed.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 08, 2017, 07:09:48 AM
Good luck Bob!
As you may or may not know, I work for ophthalmologists and they do many such operations every year. (Caveat: I myself work mostly with eyeglasses and contact lenses and have no professional expertise in other areas of eye health).

Not everyone ends up with perfect vision but almost all do end up requiring less strong glasses for distance, especially if they had a fairly strong prescription to start. You will most likely still require something to help you read, though there are some newer multifocal lens implants in limited use. There are advantages and disadvantages to both monofocal and multifocal implants. Read up a little on the implants if your surgeon gives you the option of choosing which one you can get. Here in the US the out-of-pocket cost to go with the multifocal implant can run up to $2000-$3000 per eye.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 08, 2017, 07:31:38 AM
Thanks for that, Stagger, I was aware that you were employed in some capacity in that sphere of work, so what you say is appreciated . I have been told that I may only need reading glasses, but I am myopic anyway, so I guess I'll have to wait and see ( no pun intended - not this time, anyway).
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 08, 2017, 08:14:50 AM
Quote from: airboy on June 07, 2017, 10:13:51 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 07, 2017, 03:20:29 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 07, 2017, 02:49:11 PM
Anyway, I hope you lot spare a thought for me - at 0800 on the 11th I'll be in hospital for my first cataract operation.

Will do! And spare a thought for me on the 12th as I'm getting double-oscopied that day.  :-\

What does that mean?

Colonoscopy and endoscopy at the same time.  :hide:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 08, 2017, 08:27:37 AM
My missus has had both, and I've had endoscopy.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 08, 2017, 08:39:58 AM
In other news, there's a game convention we'll all be at in one week! :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 08, 2017, 08:58:58 AM
It's getting down to the wire.  :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 08, 2017, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 08, 2017, 08:39:58 AM
In other news, there's a game convention we'll all be at in one week! :D

I'm going to the Southern Fried Game Expo tomorrow in Atlanta.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 08, 2017, 06:05:19 PM
People going to Origins can PM for my phone number.  I'm mainly playing Call of Cthulhu.  I'm driving to Columbus on Tuesday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on June 11, 2017, 07:53:17 PM
If you are needing a place during the convention contact me.

I have a room at Hampton Inn and Suites across the street.

Edwin
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 11, 2017, 08:31:19 PM
that's very kind of you!


One of the reasons I always make Origins a "must-do" is that I bring the kids and we stay at Casa del Mom, so it doubles as a grandparents' visit for us
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 12, 2017, 06:49:55 AM
 :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: Down to the wire!  :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 12, 2017, 07:17:45 AM
Quote from: Capn Darwin on June 12, 2017, 06:49:55 AM
:pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: Down to the wire!  :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair: :pullhair:

What now?!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 12, 2017, 08:19:25 AM
Last minute details...
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 08:23:01 AM
Details, schmetails, bring on the Jack and Peach Schnapps!  :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 12, 2017, 08:28:05 AM
Amen to that brother!  <:-)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 12, 2017, 11:22:50 AM
So here's a quick photo of a bunch of the prize games that we got sent to us... by companies that aren't even at Origins!

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FOtherGames.jpg&hash=0649b0c56e18c8421ce961aeebebe5ceacddf663)

Wargamers are awesome.


http://grogheads.com/?p=14842
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: stahlnee on June 12, 2017, 11:31:13 AM
Quote from: stahlnee on June 11, 2017, 07:53:17 PM
If you are needing a place during the convention contact me.

I have a room at Hampton Inn and Suites across the street.

Edwin

Spot has been taken. Thank you.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 13, 2017, 08:19:42 PM
Arrived after ten hour drive
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 13, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
Quote from: airboy on June 13, 2017, 08:19:42 PM
Arrived after ten hour drive

glad you're here and safe.  We'll be in the gaming hall pretty early tomorrow.  I'll be in a blue Hawaiian shirt, running around w/ my hair on fire most of the day weekend  :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2: :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 13, 2017, 08:28:48 PM
I think I'll stay at home.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 13, 2017, 08:30:56 PM
Me too. Until Thursday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 13, 2017, 08:31:52 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 13, 2017, 08:30:56 PM
Me too. Until Thursday.

Lucky you. I have to drag my sorry ass out of bed and drive 13 hours tomorrow.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 13, 2017, 08:40:30 PM
You could stop for the night in Pennsylvania. If you dare.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 13, 2017, 08:46:22 PM
Heh. I've been to Pennsylvania. Lot like Maine in many ways.

So, pass :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 14, 2017, 04:31:25 AM
Have a great time, Grogs  <:-)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: JudgeDredd on June 14, 2017, 05:05:38 AM
I really wish there was something like that in the UK (I bet there is and I just don't know about it  :coolsmiley: .....going looking)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 14, 2017, 05:08:01 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 14, 2017, 05:05:38 AM
I really wish there was something like that in the UK (I bet there is and I just don't know about it  :coolsmiley: .....going looking)

Come over here and come to Origins with us!  <:-)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 14, 2017, 05:11:51 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 14, 2017, 05:05:38 AM
I really wish there was something like that in the UK (I bet there is and I just don't know about it  :coolsmiley: .....going looking)

There are several - just missed a big one at the NEC in Birmingham.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 14, 2017, 06:03:08 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on June 14, 2017, 05:05:38 AM
I really wish there was something like that in the UK (I bet there is and I just don't know about it  :coolsmiley: .....going looking)

UKGE is close, but a bit smaller
https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk

Quote from: Barthheart on June 14, 2017, 05:08:01 AMCome over here and come to Origins with us!  <:-)
Barth's right - come over here w/ us!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 14, 2017, 05:32:38 PM
Come on! Where's the picture of the Grogheads setup? I have to know what to look for.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on June 14, 2017, 07:01:27 PM
Just look for a Fort that Kicks Ass!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 14, 2017, 09:18:43 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on June 14, 2017, 07:01:27 PM
Just look for a Fort that Kicks Ass!

:bd:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: airboy on June 16, 2017, 10:27:35 PM
Been lots of fun.

Seeing Mirth made me "understand" his Bill Murray "fetish."
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 16, 2017, 10:45:57 PM
here are some of the initial reports from the show

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FOrigins2017-Day1Splash.jpg&hash=d0dc882e45368dbd434f8d12a1121262353a8d18) (http://grogheads.com/?p=14850)

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentCom-Day2SPLASH.jpg&hash=68a2c92c19a7c1df367148ac5fb2045b869b7baf) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15136)

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-RedRavenSplash.jpg&hash=f22e4679505b2531c52497044d345606d791ea5c) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15168)

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-BNAcademy.jpg&hash=6a365236b9c9513cae12339278f9754443d19eb1) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15172)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: OJsDad on June 17, 2017, 10:19:46 PM
Yay.  I'm going to get to come down.  Should be there before lunch.  One of the kids may join me. 
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 17, 2017, 10:21:34 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on June 17, 2017, 10:19:46 PM
Yay.  I'm going to get to come down.  Should be there before lunch.  One of the kids may join me.

Good. Thought you didn't love you anymore.  O0
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: OJsDad on June 17, 2017, 10:31:00 PM
Nope. I still love me.  :smitten:

We have to be in in Detroit tomorrow night to fly out to California early Monday for vacation, and with work wasnt able to get away Thursday and Friday. Today we were celebrating Fathersday and my dads birthday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 10:49:06 AM
We're going live on Twitter with our Origins raffle at noon #Origins2017 #GrogHeads
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:33:46 PM
in case you're wondering what the raffle looked like

the crowd at the raffle was about half of what he had last year, which was disappointing b/c we had more players in the games than last year  :wow:

https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/876471543014060033
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:34:15 PM
https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/876465009051619328
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:34:31 PM
https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/876288711310417921
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:36:02 PM
https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/875751268186296324
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:36:40 PM
https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/875392488202268672
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:37:03 PM
Mirth on the left

https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/875348126554619906
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 18, 2017, 08:22:43 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 07:36:02 PM
https://twitter.com/GrogHeads/status/875751268186296324

Definitely the lead in line of a very bad joke....  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 18, 2017, 09:02:53 PM
Very cool to meet bbmike and Airboy face to face this time.  :bd:

Oh and mirth too... thanks for the beers. I owe you... come and collect it some time.  ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 09:11:57 PM
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19248152_10213666474766137_6453831760078571380_n.jpg?oh=091396ee9a262f47d697ce20018c88a2&oe=59D11EFD)

L-R, that's Sterrett, bbmike, Steve Pontius, Rob Crandall, Mirth, and some other guy, during the Command Post Wargame.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 09:12:54 PM
MD - THAT is a DM screen!

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19149425_10213666497726711_8412169781126341797_n.jpg?oh=3c7b7f8b8bd2be6d7a0f3831b423c373&oe=59DECC92)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 05:34:45 AM
I look like a deer caught in the headlights in that Command Post Wargame picture. That's because I was. :D
If you haven't participated in a session, do yourself a favor and sign up for one. It is intense, chaotic, wargame awesomeness.  O0

Origins is a blast and I'm already thinking about next year. The only complaint I have for my first one is I didn't stay the entire time. It was great to meet everyone in person.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 19, 2017, 07:28:43 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 05:34:45 AMThe only complaint I have for my first one is I didn't stay the entire time.

that's everyone's reaction...  and usually quickly rectified :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 07:37:53 AM
Great stuff! Looks like I missed yet another good time.

And was that a raffle of oil paintings or an audience? ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 07:54:45 AM
I was brilliant as the Aviation commander in the CP game :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 07:58:29 AM
So you were an air traffic controller?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 07:59:07 AM
Wait, we had aviation support in that scenario?  ::)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 19, 2017, 07:59:47 AM
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 07:58:29 AM
So you were an air traffic controller?

He checked boarding passes.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:01:45 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 07:59:07 AM
Wait, we had aviation support in that scenario?  ::)

Remind me about the intel weenies? Seems like we had one good one and one who wanted to be playing Munchkin.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:02:14 AM
Mirth:

Buh-bye! Buh-bye!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/UoKfTAplhFsFW/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:02:40 AM
Wait, I could have played Munchkin instead?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:03:29 AM


Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 08:02:14 AM
Mirth:

Buh-bye! Buh-bye!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/UoKfTAplhFsFW/giphy.gif)

I could totally do that job!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:03:51 AM
Depends on which Munchkin. There's, what, sixteen million iterations of that game?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:04:29 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:02:40 AM
Wait, I could have played Munchkin instead?

Be honest, mentally you were playing Munchkin.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:04:54 AM
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 08:03:51 AM
Depends on which Munchkin. There's, what, sixteen million iterations of that game?

And you could have purchased all of them at Origins.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:10:05 AM
IF I HAD GONE, you mean
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:12:41 AM
Yes, that was the implication.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:16:35 AM
Next year, perhaps. Did BB mention the text I sent him? Heh-heh.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:24:39 AM
Not that I recall.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:28:11 AM
Oh well. Here's hoping next year.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:28:51 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:04:29 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:02:40 AM
Wait, I could have played Munchkin instead?

Be honest, mentally you were playing Munchkin.

Mentally I was wondering how the Master of Orion board game would play.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:37:33 AM
Most of your intel reports did seem to reference MoO.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 08:42:17 AM
Anyone doing an AAR on those sessions? That would make some interesting reading.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:46:58 AM
Sir, we think the Klackons have three T-72s coming in from the north. They are most likely armed with HE rounds, ion pulse beams, or graviton beams.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:51:43 AM
Not sure if they're are any AARs planned, but the session I was in was very, very cool. I could give a broad overview, but I was pretty focused on running the air assets and didn't follow a lot of the details of the other decision makers. It's interesting how you can get tunnel vision for your particular mission. There wasn't a ton of air for me to manage, but it definitely kept me fully occupied.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:46:58 AM
Sir, we think the Klackons have three T-72s coming in from the north. They are most likely armed with HE rounds, ion pulse beams, or graviton beams.

And this was the priceless intel we got from Mike :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Bison on June 19, 2017, 08:56:38 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:51:43 AM
Not sure if they're are any AARs planned, but the session I was in was very, very cool. I could give a broad overview, but I was pretty focused on running the air assets and didn't follow a lot of the details of the other decision makers. It's interesting how you can get tunnel vision for your particular mission. There wasn't a ton of air for me to manage, but it definitely kept me fully occupied.

So basically like your day job?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:46:58 AM
Sir, we think the Klackons have three T-72s coming in from the north. They are most likely armed with HE rounds, ion pulse beams, or graviton beams.

And this was the priceless intel we got from Mike :P

:bd:

Dr. Sterrett showed amazing restraint with me.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:59:46 AM
Quote from: Bison on June 19, 2017, 08:56:38 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:51:43 AM
Not sure if they're are any AARs planned, but the session I was in was very, very cool. I could give a broad overview, but I was pretty focused on running the air assets and didn't follow a lot of the details of the other decision makers. It's interesting how you can get tunnel vision for your particular mission. There wasn't a ton of air for me to manage, but it definitely kept me fully occupied.

So basically like your day job?

Pretty much.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 19, 2017, 09:00:17 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 19, 2017, 08:46:58 AM
Sir, we think the Klackons have three T-72s coming in from the north. They are most likely armed with HE rounds, ion pulse beams, or graviton beams.

And this was the priceless intel we got from Mike :P

:bd:

Dr. Sterrett showed amazing restraint with me.  :P

I doubt you were his worst student ever.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 19, 2017, 09:18:36 AM
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 08:16:35 AM
Next year, perhaps. Did BB mention the text I sent him? Heh-heh.
Quote from: mirth on June 19, 2017, 08:24:39 AM
Not that I recall.

You were somewhere in Pennsyltucky at the time
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 19, 2017, 09:20:35 AM
Quote from: BC on June 19, 2017, 08:42:17 AM
Anyone doing an AAR on those sessions? That would make some interesting reading.

le sigh
http://grogheads.com/?p=5109
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 19, 2017, 09:31:01 AM
Pfft, 2014? That's, like, two years ago or something.

And who's this Jim Zabek guy anyway??
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2017, 07:12:15 PM
More coverage on the front page
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on June 20, 2017, 07:59:51 PM
^ Link?



Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 18, 2017, 09:12:54 PM
MD - THAT is a DM screen!

(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19149425_10213666497726711_8412169781126341797_n.jpg?oh=3c7b7f8b8bd2be6d7a0f3831b423c373&oe=59DECC92)


THAT's the DM screen I was trying to tell you about!!!?!?!??!!!  Those things are AWEsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 20, 2017, 08:20:28 PM
What's Chris Pratt doing at Origins?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:21:17 PM
Quote from: BC on June 20, 2017, 08:20:28 PM
What's Chris Pratt doing at Origins?

Hitting on Denver Walker.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 20, 2017, 08:22:50 PM
Y'all keep dropping indications that she's an 11 or something.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:25:49 PM
She's alright.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 20, 2017, 08:32:34 PM
Did you give her a button?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 20, 2017, 08:35:51 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:25:49 PM
She's alright.

I wouldn't know, I've only met Mark.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:40:15 PM
Quote from: BC on June 20, 2017, 08:35:51 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:25:49 PM
She's alright.

I wouldn't know, I've only met Mark.

Did you have dinner with him?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2017, 09:22:17 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:40:15 PMDid you have dinner with him?

I have. ;)

Just not this year...
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on June 20, 2017, 09:45:26 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 20, 2017, 09:22:17 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 20, 2017, 08:40:15 PMDid you have dinner with him?

I have. ;)

Just not this year...

+1  With Denver, too ;)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 21, 2017, 06:58:33 AM
I had dinner with both of them last year. And MD and Martok were there too. Although I think we broke Martok by sitting next to Denver.  :D

Any of the rest of you that went get sick? I feel like a bag crap this morning, scratchy throat, runny nose, run down.  :buck2:

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 06:59:42 AM
I'm feeling run down today. No other symptoms, just feel  like I could sleep all day.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 21, 2017, 07:14:57 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 21, 2017, 06:59:42 AM
I'm feeling run down today. No other symptoms, just feel  like I could sleep all day.

So, an average day?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 07:41:38 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 21, 2017, 06:58:33 AM
Any of the rest of you that went get sick? I feel like a bag crap this morning, scratchy throat, runny nose, run down.  :buck2:



At every convention, I keep a bottle of Airborne gummies in the bag. I chew between five and eight of them everyday, and I haven't gotten sick at a convention since I started doing that. Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe it does really work
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 07:47:48 AM
Quote from: bbmike on June 21, 2017, 07:14:57 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 21, 2017, 06:59:42 AM
I'm feeling run down today. No other symptoms, just feel  like I could sleep all day.

So, an average day?

I like to call it 'Wednesday'.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 21, 2017, 07:52:26 AM
Seems to me that y'all suffering from a bad case of the 'Denvers'
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 21, 2017, 07:52:55 AM
 :dreamer:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on June 21, 2017, 08:21:02 AM
He's not wrong ;)


My job puts me in contact with a lot of different people daily, so, my immune system is fairly robust.  Other than tired, I feel fine.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Capn Darwin on June 21, 2017, 08:52:36 AM
We need to make Grogheads drool buckets for most of these guys. Forget square buttons.  :bd:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 08:54:46 AM
You old pervs realize Mark or Denver or anyone can see these comments, right?

Unless they are fully aware and don't give a crap, in which case, carry on I guess.  :))
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 10:00:57 AM
If they're reading this thread, they need to find better hobbies.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 10:03:19 AM
Unique attendance was over 17k this year.

Turnstile attendance way up, too.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 10:23:38 AM
Those are good numbers.  \m/
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 10:27:42 AM
I'm a pretty big draw :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 10:28:28 AM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 10:23:38 AM
Those are good numbers.  \m/

next year, you need to be part of  those numbers
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 10:29:11 AM
Quote from: mirth on June 21, 2017, 10:27:42 AM
I'm a pretty big draw :P

start jogging more
you can be a slightly less big draw
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 10:33:07 AM
More of me to love and adore this way.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 10:33:52 AM
Would some of you mind PM'ing me your rough costs? I'm needing to get a rough idea of all possibilities. I'm thinking I'm going to need to room with someone or someone(s) at the very least.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 10:34:56 AM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 10:33:52 AM
Would some of you mind PM'ing me your rough costs? I'm needing to get a rough idea of all possibilities. I'm thinking I'm going to need to room with someone or someone(s) at the very least.

I'll send you some numbers.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on June 21, 2017, 10:52:05 AM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 10:33:52 AM
Would some of you mind PM'ing me your rough costs? I'm needing to get a rough idea of all possibilities. I'm thinking I'm going to need to room with someone or someone(s) at the very least.


Sent
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 11:18:23 AM
Thanks, all.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 21, 2017, 12:24:43 PM
...I dare not ask.........................
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 12:33:11 PM
Quote from: bob48 on June 21, 2017, 12:24:43 PM
...I dare not ask.........................

Assuming you make it one of these years, you need to being the booth crew a matching set of those bearskin hats worn by the Coldstream Guards.  We might look silly as all hell in them, but you'll be able to see us anywhere in the main gaming hall
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bob48 on June 21, 2017, 12:35:06 PM
..and risk passing out due to the heat.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 12:37:09 PM
Inside the convention center was quite comfortable, good AC. Outside was rather warm.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on June 21, 2017, 02:26:45 PM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 11:18:23 AM
Thanks, all.

Do NOT believe their numbers. I guarantee you they didn't include the cost of all the stuff you HAVE to buy there.  :P
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 21, 2017, 02:26:45 PM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 11:18:23 AM
Thanks, all.

Do NOT believe their numbers. I guarantee you they didn't include the cost of all the stuff you HAVE to buy there.  :P

I limited myself to 2 games.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: bbmike on June 21, 2017, 02:26:45 PMDo NOT believe their numbers. I guarantee you they didn't include the cost of all the stuff you HAVE to buy there.  :P

Quote from: mirth on June 21, 2017, 02:29:16 PMI limited myself to 2 games.
And thereby failed to fulfill bbmike's point
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 05:46:59 PM
No haul will ever beat the one I had in...well, I don't remember if it was '05, '06, or '07, but I must have gone home with 30+ games.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 05:49:51 PM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 05:46:59 PM
No haul will ever beat the one I had in...well, I don't remember if it was '05, '06, or '07, but I must have gone home with 30+ games.

I know of it least one guy this year who may have rivaled that haul.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Barthheart on June 21, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
  :D
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 06:09:06 PM
 :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 21, 2017, 06:15:22 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 07:41:38 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 21, 2017, 06:58:33 AM
Any of the rest of you that went get sick? I feel like a bag crap this morning, scratchy throat, runny nose, run down.  :buck2:



At every convention, I keep a bottle of Airborne gummies in the bag. I chew between five and eight of them everyday, and I haven't gotten sick at a convention since I started doing that. Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe it does really work

Airborne Gummies? Para Gummies? There's a potential new wargame web comic in that somehow. "Paging BC's Photoshop skillz... paging BC's Photoshop skillz..."
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 06:50:54 PM
Quote from: BC on June 21, 2017, 05:46:59 PM
No haul will ever beat the one I had in...well, I don't remember if it was '05, '06, or '07, but I must have gone home with 30+ games.

this was my epic GenCon '07 loot

there's about 15 separate games in there, plus magazines, cards, accessories, dice etc.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fforums%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Ddlattach%3Btopic%3D17270.0%3Battach%3D10924%3Bimage&hash=ce88ccbf56be7a062cce286bf1fc9d4f908e1f11)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 06:53:17 PM
Niiiiice!

Mine included a copy of World of Warcraft: The Boardgame - which I still have, mint and unpunched.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 06:54:39 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 21, 2017, 06:15:22 PMAirborne Gummies?

(https://jetimages.azureedge.net/md5/f3a0b514514569b9a4616a98244dcf9a.500)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 07:22:22 PM
From the Origins website

QuoteWhat a great Origins! This year's show featured over 7,000 events and many other unique experiences that everyone could enjoy!

· Unique attendance hit a record high at 17,001, an increase of 1,521 from 2016.

· Turnstile attendance was 5258,958, an increase of 6,397 from 2016.

From all our staff, volunteers, exhibitors and show co-sponsor, Dungeons & Dragons, we want to share a huge THANK YOU!

Next year will be here before we know it! We look forward to seeing you at Origins Game Fair, June 13-17, 2018, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Hotel blocks with a group rate will open for reservations in the beginning of September, 2017.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 07:35:02 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on June 21, 2017, 07:22:22 PM
From the Origins website

Quote
· Turnstile attendance was 5258,958, an increase of 6,397 from 2016.

5.2 million in turnstile attendance?!
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Staggerwing on June 21, 2017, 07:37:19 PM
They counted all the Airborne Gummies as attendees.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Bison on June 21, 2017, 07:38:47 PM
That has to be a typo.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 07:39:04 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on June 21, 2017, 07:37:19 PM
They counted all the Airborne Gummies as attendees.

I could have used a few of them at a couple of my games.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on June 21, 2017, 07:39:47 PM
Quote from: Bison on June 21, 2017, 07:38:47 PM
That has to be a typo.

I dunno. It was pretty busy on Saturday.
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: BanzaiCat on June 21, 2017, 10:56:25 PM
I don't know. 5.2 million fat, sweaty nerds means a confluence of gravity that would put a massive black hole to shame (mostly from embarrassment from the various LARP games).
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 22, 2017, 10:11:06 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-Loot.jpg&hash=e1d7202cb13c2ad6a193a3e6270ed4bd1aecc5b0) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15323)


(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-YAPG.jpg&hash=42405b60b7380dc60adf31a6ff5660c8f99fc8fe) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15303)


(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-Newbie.jpg&hash=dc6f77fa7e348e3a6b1e0a858caea620b20ba5a0) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15307)


(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgrogheads.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F06%2FCentComCover-Day3-SPLASH.jpg&hash=e028aaa9c6b34c00d21b1e21a190f6735dd4f149) (http://grogheads.com/?p=15227)


Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on June 27, 2017, 08:07:08 AM
Lots of pix of our raffle winners, and a few of the raffle in 'action' on Sunday

http://grogheads.com/?p=15423
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: Cyrano on June 27, 2017, 08:44:47 AM
My son has become adroit at photobombing...

Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on July 05, 2017, 06:09:34 PM
Another reason to go to Origins is you never know who you might meet:

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aarcentral.com%2Fpics%2Fdude.jpg&hash=af5bff44260b655abfe984beff5702accca4a804)
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: mirth on July 05, 2017, 06:12:11 PM
^clearly mike won Origins
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: MetalDog on July 05, 2017, 08:29:40 PM
Who is that?  The Dude?
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 05, 2017, 08:30:33 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on July 05, 2017, 08:29:40 PM
Who is that?  The Dude?

it's a guy dressed up as The Dude
Title: Re: Origins 2017 (June 14-18), Columbus OH
Post by: bbmike on July 05, 2017, 08:41:52 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on July 05, 2017, 08:29:40 PM
Who is that?  The Dude?

His Dudeness ... Duder ... or El Duderino, if, you know, you're not into the whole brevity thing.