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The recent announcement regarding that the location of the majority of RPGs at Gen Con 2012 will be in the three major hotels (JW, Marriott, and Westin) rather than in the comvention centre has me curious.
Does Paizo have any information as to where they will be running their Pathfinder games this year? We all have to make our hotel selections in a few weeks, and I'm sure that many folk like myself would like ensure that we're staying in close proximity to the Pathfinder game location.
The recent announcement regarding that the location of the majority of RPGs at Gen Con 2012 will be in the three major hotels (JW, Marriott, and Westin) rather than in the comvention centre has me curious.
I do know that True Dungeon is moving out of the Marriott ballroom, which makes that a possible prime location for RPGs.
Is the Marriott Ballroom similar in size to the room Paizo used last year? Or are any of the rooms (in the hotels) comparable in size, for that matter? I had figured the ball or reception rooms for the hotels would be smaller than what the opened up (inside walls folded up) convention rooms could give.
Is the Marriott Ballroom similar in size to the room Paizo used last year? Or are any of the rooms (in the hotels) comparable in size, for that matter? I had figured the ball or reception rooms for the hotels would be smaller than what the opened up (inside walls folded up) convention rooms could give.
I believe the Marriott Ballroom can be split into two large areas- each approximately the size of the room PFS had last year. It has a much higher ceiling, not sure if that would help with the noise level. Here is a link to a PDF that describes the space and surrounding meeting rooms.
Two good things about it, if the Marriott Ballroom does turn out to be the future home of PFS gaming- one is that the bathrooms are a *lot* closer, and able to handle a decent bandwidth of gamers. Two is that ice cold beer is close by (Champions is just downstairs).
I don't know about the ballrooms/meeting rooms of the other hotels... but I can find out. I really enjoy details of convention/event planning for gaming events- I think I missed my calling in life. :-P
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I can't comment on that, but I can say that True Dungeon has officially relocated to one of the main exhibit halls in the main area of the convention center. This does free up the Marriott ballroom as a possible location.
I agree with David, it would be nice to know where Pathfinder Organized Play will be located this year before hotels open up tomorrow at noon. It's highly possible at this point that final locations haven't been determined, though.
I've already registered for my hotel, so sort of rolling the dice in regards to where Pathfinder will be located.
But I look at this way, I will be staying in the Hyatt, so it's pretty centralized even to the other hotels. So for the most part, I don't think Pathfinder will be all that far away for me compared to prior years. Last year I was in the JW.
Yes, please let us know. We gamers don't want to have to...gasp!... go outside.
Thanks for the update, Mike! Today is a big day for those of us trying to plan out our GenCon "vacation".
Mike,
I guess I don’t understand. Your agreement still (tentatively) states you are in the same area as last year? Even with the announcement that the RPGs have been moved out of the convention hall?
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Mike,
I guess I don’t understand. Your agreement still (tentatively) states you are in the same area as last year? Even with the announcement that the RPGs have been moved out of the convention hall?
Our agreement does tentatively say we're in the same place as last year.
Can you point me toward the announcement that suggests RPGs are moving?
Mike,
I guess I don’t understand. Your agreement still (tentatively) states you are in the same area as last year? Even with the announcement that the RPGs have been moved out of the convention hall?
Our agreement does tentatively say we're in the same place as last year.
Can you point me toward the announcement that suggests RPGs are moving?
Vic,
This was what was sent out in an email by Gencon:
RPGs Moving Around in 2012
As we grow into the newly expanded convention center, we’re shifting a few things around this year and trying to consolidate RPGs so they aren’t quite as spread out.
In 2012, most RPGs will be in the JW, Marriott, and the Hyatt, so they will all be within a block of two of each other, making it much easier to get between games. There will be some exceptions, depending on event needs and overall submission volume, but the bulk of RPGs will be in those three hotels. In addition, Wizards of the Coast will be hosting the majority of their RPGA and Living Forgotten Realms events in the Marriott, where True Dungeon used to be.
Keep the new locations in mind as you are choosing your hotel room for 2012. You might want to try a new hotel to keep close to the events you want to play.
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Our agreement does tentatively say we're in the same place as last year.
Can you point me toward the announcement that suggests RPGs are moving?
The OP may have a more specific answer for you Vic, I do remember there were two Gen Con customer service bulletins/emails stating the RPG gaming areas were moving; but I did not necessarily think that to mean eveyone (i.e. Paizo) would be moving.
I doubt that the Paizonians could be further from the game rooms than the hotel was last year. Do you know how many watering holes there were on the way?! That was serious liver damage making that walk.
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Ok folks. I just received an update and now that the contract has been signed, I can provide a more detailed update.
Pathfinder Society will be in the same area as it was last year. Additionally, we will be almost doubling the size of Pathfinder Society's presence this year.
Hotel rooms for our Tier 1 GMs will be in the Hyatt this year. This should be a much easier walk than what was available last year.
Finally, the Paizo booth in the dealer hall will be in a similar space as it was last year.
Hope this answers all of the questions thus far. Feel free to ask if I missed anything.
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Last year we were in rooms 231–233. This year I believe we'll have that whole row of rooms (231–237). See here for more on the convention center and its floorplan.
That's awesome. Great work everyone.
Last year we were in rooms 231–233. This year I believe we'll have that whole row of rooms (231–237). See here for more on the convention center and its floorplan.
Wow, that is a huge increase in space. :-D Now you will have enough room for the mobile BBQ smoker and beer tent. Thank Aroden, my prayers have been answered.
Ok folks. I just received an update and now that the contract has been signed, I can provide a more detailed update.
Pathfinder Society will be in the same area as it was last year. Additionally, we will be almost doubling the size of Pathfinder Society's presence this year.
Hotel rooms for our Tier 1 GMs will be in the Hyatt this year. This should be a much easier walk than what was available last year.
Finally, the Paizo booth in the dealer hall will be in a similar space as it was last year.
Hope this answers all of the questions thus far. Feel free to ask if I missed anything.
Interesting, I guess not all RPGs were moved out of the convention hall, then.
Works for me, I am in the Hyatt, as well. :)
It's great that you are having a larger presence this year, but I worry about the sound level with an additional four rooms. There was quite a few times I had trouble hearing my GM last year.
Also, will you be doing the treasure chest again this year?
It's great that you are having a larger presence this year, but I worry about the sound level with an additional four rooms. There was quite a few times I had trouble hearing my GM last year.
Yes, sound level has been very bad in that area. The roof is just too low. Hopefully more room means they will be spreading the tables out a bit more which should help a bit.
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I'm curious, since I was not able to attend Gen Con last year, will PFS be in the same space it was in 2010? In 2010, it was just across from the exhibit hall, closest to the CC entrance by the new JW hotel. I'm really excited about returning this year, and hope the Society stuff is in the same location since we are in the same hotel. Short walk for most of my games :)
Take two quotes ....
Pathfinder Society will be in the same area as it was last year. Additionally, we will be almost doubling the size of Pathfinder Society's presence this year.
Plus
Last year we were in rooms 231–233. This year I believe we'll have that whole row of rooms (231–237).
(7 rooms instead of 3)
Equals (or a reasonable conjecture)
More Space Between Tables! Yes!
Looking forward to PFS at GenCon 2012.
-Swiftbrook