Topic: GenCon Crane Clan Dinner 2012 (Read 3865 times)

Kakita Onimaru · « **Reply #45 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:37:08 PM »

Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 08:30:19 PM

Seek a happy hour. If they have a McCormick and Schmick's, they usually have a 430-6, 630 happy hour. AFAIK they all have this awesome half-pound angus cheeseburger with garlic fries for 2.95.

I like the idea, but I'm pretty sure the Grinder won't be finished until around 7ish (especially since I am expecting day 1 con delays of all sorts). Also, want to separate the dinner from alchohol as many people are not comfortable around it.

Which reminds me, I should probably start a second thread for the "pub meet" if we decide to do one.

Kakita Shiro · « **Reply #46 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:05:03 PM »

Quote from: Fox on June 26, 2012, 05:36:11 PM

The noodles place that is close to Steak and Shake is actually fantastic, although its not quite as 'upscale' as we would probably be looking at (its treated as more fast food, but with restaurant quality). That place notwithstanding, I personally am fine with whatever that serves burgers, chicken tenders/sandwiches, pasta, or pizza.

Love the noodle place. Logistics will be an issue.

Doji Maidori · « **Reply #47 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:13:19 PM »

Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 26, 2012, 08:37:08 PM

Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 08:30:19 PM
Seek a happy hour. If they have a McCormick and Schmick's, they usually have a 430-6, 630 happy hour. AFAIK they all have this awesome half-pound angus cheeseburger with garlic fries for 2.95.

I like the idea, but I'm pretty sure the Grinder won't be finished until around 7ish (especially since I am expecting day 1 con delays of all sorts). Also, want to separate the dinner from alchohol as many people are not comfortable around it.

Which reminds me, I should probably start a second thread for the "pub meet" if we decide to do one.

I go to happy hour all the time and rarely drink alcohol. Or were you saying being in the presence of a place with a bar can be an issue?

Kakita Onimaru · « **Reply #48 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:15:33 PM »

Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 09:13:19 PM

Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 26, 2012, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 08:30:19 PM
Seek a happy hour. If they have a McCormick and Schmick's, they usually have a 430-6, 630 happy hour. AFAIK they all have this awesome half-pound angus cheeseburger with garlic fries for 2.95.

I like the idea, but I'm pretty sure the Grinder won't be finished until around 7ish (especially since I am expecting day 1 con delays of all sorts). Also, want to separate the dinner from alchohol as many people are not comfortable around it.

Which reminds me, I should probably start a second thread for the "pub meet" if we decide to do one.

I go to happy hour all the time and rarely drink alcohol. Or were you saying being in the presence of a place with a bar can be an issue?

yeah, a bit more of the second thing. Probably not that many would have an issue with it, but better to er on the side of caution.

SpookyElectric · « **Reply #49 on:** June 26, 2012, 09:16:53 PM »

That noodle place is straight-up amazing. I went there last year before the L5R Game Night and this is what I ate:

Seriously amazing.

Sadly, it's not a very big place. Think "Wendy's," but serving great noodles. I'd totally recommend it for a lunch while you're there, but not for a clan dinner.

Kakita Onimaru · « **Reply #50 on:** June 28, 2012, 09:38:48 AM »

So right now I'm kinda leaning toward Rock Bottom. Its kinda the perfect combination of affordable, close, with plenty of space and decent food. Its so reliable, in fact, that it hosts multiple clan dinners each year. In that regard, its kinda the "generic safe bet", but its on the top of the list unless anyone has any other suggestions.

Kakita Shiro · « **Reply #51 on:** June 28, 2012, 09:52:31 AM »

Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 28, 2012, 09:38:48 AM

So right now I'm kinda leaning toward Rock Bottom. Its kinda the perfect combination of affordable, close, with plenty of space and decent food. Its so reliable, in fact, that it hosts multiple clan dinners each year. In that regard, its kinda the "generic safe bet", but its on the top of the list unless anyone has any other suggestions.

Booze. I'm sold.

Doji Maidori · « **Reply #52 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:03:42 AM »

Could always have the drinkers on one side, the teetotalers on the other, and non-drinking non-abstainers in the middle!

Kakita Shiro · « **Reply #53 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:11:28 AM »

Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 28, 2012, 10:03:42 AM

Could always have the drinkers on one side, the teetotalers on the other, and non-drinking non-abstainers in the middle!

Why? Do the teetotalers find the drinkers offensive?

Doji Maidori · « **Reply #54 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:21:00 AM »

For Shiro:

Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 26, 2012, 09:15:33 PM

Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 09:13:19 PM
Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 26, 2012, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Doji Maidori on June 26, 2012, 08:30:19 PM
Seek a happy hour. If they have a McCormick and Schmick's, they usually have a 430-6, 630 happy hour. AFAIK they all have this awesome half-pound angus cheeseburger with garlic fries for 2.95.

I like the idea, but I'm pretty sure the Grinder won't be finished until around 7ish (especially since I am expecting day 1 con delays of all sorts). Also, want to separate the dinner from alchohol as many people are not comfortable around it.

Which reminds me, I should probably start a second thread for the "pub meet" if we decide to do one.

I go to happy hour all the time and rarely drink alcohol. Or were you saying being in the presence of a place with a bar can be an issue?

yeah, a bit more of the second thing. Probably not that many would have an issue with it, but better to er on the side of caution.

Daidoji Fitsu · « **Reply #55 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:30:25 PM »

So I am really wanting to do the dinner, but also really want to do the Second City event, for which I should preregister to attend. Any chance we can have the Crane dinner on friday night?

Kakita Kae · « **Reply #56 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:34:00 PM »

Just throwing in my 2 cents but, I think we should make a poll of what night people prefer before we solidify a night. Once we have a date, for sure, we can make a thread or a new poll for location.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, Thursday night is our only option.

Fox · « **Reply #57 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:37:23 PM »

Quote from: Kakita Onimaru on June 28, 2012, 09:38:48 AM

So right now I'm kinda leaning toward Rock Bottom. Its kinda the perfect combination of affordable, close, with plenty of space and decent food. Its so reliable, in fact, that it hosts multiple clan dinners each year. In that regard, its kinda the "generic safe bet", but its on the top of the list unless anyone has any other suggestions.

Rock Bottom is one of the best options for sure.

Kakita Onimaru · « **Reply #58 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:38:39 PM »

Quote from: Kakita Kae on June 28, 2012, 03:34:00 PM

Just throwing in my 2 cents but, I think we should make a poll of what night people prefer before we solidify a night. Once we have a date, for sure, we can make a thread or a new poll for location.

A poll would be nice, however it looks like Thursday may be our only choice. Got this email today (like, an hour ago or so)

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Hey AEG Fans,

This is a quick update about our events at Gencon this year. Space in some of these events is limited so we wanted to get you info before they sell out.

We have a large selection of game events this year including the always-exciting L5R CCG events. Sessions for new games like Smash Up and tournaments for Nightfall and Thunderstone are also on the schedule. Many of these are filling up quickly so check your Gencon plans now.

BIG EVENTS
We have three big events that we expect to sell out

L5R Second City Premier Event (Thursday)

This is a one session RPG event with storyline effect prizes but on top of this each player receives a special RPG event swag bag featuring some premium L5R items, a copy of the adventure, and a certificate to get a copy of the L5R 10K card if you do not attend the L5R 10K Card event Saturday night.

https://registration.gencon.com/events/31322

BIG GAMING NIGHT (Friday)

Tickets are going fast. This is a great gaming party with an awesome swag box featuring some new and old favorites. We will be raffling off cool prizes all night long and we will have tables of your favorite AEG games for advanced and beginner players.

https://registration.gencon.com/events/31420

L5R 10K Card Party (Saturday)

Too much going on to be held in the gaming hall this event is being moved to an off site restaurant hall so we can serve food, drinks, reveal the 10K card, and generally get loud and party it up. This is event is a celebration of the defining moments that have made L5R so exciting over the years. Event tickets are necessary so please sign up early if you plan to attend. (Event tickets cover, food, one drink ticket, celebratory games, raffles, and the 10K card package)

https://registration.gencon.com/events/31506

L5R CCG players! Get out and register for your L5R CCG events early. IT HELPS us with Gencon and our event space allocation each year so we can do more and more for you and your Clans in they ears to come.

https://registration.gencon.com/events/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&event_type=&commit=Search&game_code=&keyword=L5R&title=&game_system=&wed=on&thur=on&fri=on&sat=on&sun=on&hour=

Can’t wait to see you at Gencon
The AEG Staff

Firday is Big Game night, Saturday is the Party, Sunday night everyone is driving home, and most people wont be there Wednesday.

Daidoji Fitsu · « **Reply #59 on:** June 28, 2012, 03:51:45 PM »

Is the Big Game night a must see? I was more enticed by the rpg thing, although I haven't been to Gencon since they started doing the big game night.

EDIT: It just seemed an rpg event that can effect storyline seemed more 'can't miss' to me, am I missing something?

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