RPG SD Meet who can make it?

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:44 am

It looks like we might have a problem with hosting this year. Anyway I was think about the possibility of renting a room or two. With this in mind we might need to charge and I was curious how much people are willing to spend and if you are interested.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:17 pm

~~[quote="cczernia"]~~Anyway I was think about the possibility of renting a room or two. [/quote]
My only real objection to this is what we're going to do when we're not playing. I mean, we're used to lots of hanging out, eating a fine home-cooked meal, and etc. Are we just going to hang out in the hotel lobby or something? Also, keep in mind that for Strategicon(s), they actually remove all of the furniture from the room and install a table in its place. We won't have that luxury.

jimmy corrigan · Post by **jimmy corrigan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:18 pm

i'm fine with pizzas, drinks, movies, boardgames and cardgames during downtime. we're a resourceful group. i'm sure we can come up with something.

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:41 am

~~[quote="devlin1"]~~My only real objection to this is what we're going to do when we're not playing. I mean, we're used to lots of hanging out, eating a fine home-cooked meal, and etc. Are we just going to hang out in the hotel lobby or something? Also, keep in mind that for Strategicon(s), they actually remove all of the furniture from the room and install a table in its place. We won't have that luxury.[/quote]

I didn't know if it was Strategicon or the hotel that provided the tables. No matter where we end up I'm sure we'll find a good place to hang out.

Another possibility would be two rent a suite. Not the kind that we got for Gencon but a smaller one. If we can have them remove the bed one of us can bring a table. That would provide two rooms plus kitchen stuff.

jimmy corrigan · Post by **jimmy corrigan** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:34 am

~~[quote="cczernia"]~~That would provide two rooms plus kitchen stuff.[/quote]that would be pretty sweet.

SpaceMonkey · Post by **SpaceMonkey** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 9:37 am

Some hotels have conference rooms and such also, so that might be an option.

mrlost · Post by **mrlost** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:41 am

Well I'd love to attend as a former SD gamer. The last few were cool. Plus I'd pony up cash for the privilege what with the two jobs I'm working down here in the desert.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 11:44 am

~~[quote="mrlost"]~~Well I'd love to attend as a former SD gamer. The last few were cool. Plus I'd pony up cash for the privilege what with the two jobs I'm working down here in the desert.[/quote]
Just as an aside: Where are you now? El Centro-ish?

mrlost · Post by **mrlost** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:54 pm

~~[quote="devlin1"]~~Just as an aside: Where are you now? El Centro-ish?[/quote]
Yep. I work at the Ocotillo Wells State Park, where the county line actually runs. But I'm living down by El Centro, where I also substitute teach on my days off from doing Archaeology.

Wintermute · Post by **Wintermute** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:19 pm

~~[quote="mrlost"]~~Yep. I work at the Ocotillo Wells State Park, where the county line actually runs. [/quote]

No kidding? That's awesome, I absolutely love it out there!

Shoby187 · Post by **Shoby187** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:07 pm

~~[quote="dnd3eplayer"]~~Some hotels have conference rooms and such also, so that might be an option.[/quote]

Ok, I don't want to get anyones hopes up, but I MIGHT be able to help with a place.

I haven't been to the last meet ups so I'd probably need more info on what goes on but I am a Systems Manager for the 5 big Marriott's in San Diego and I might be able to help work out something (if nothing else I can probably help get a good discount, etc on something).

How many people usually show up? How long do we need a place for, etc?

I don't know exactly what I can arrange but currently I am the 'IT guy' at the Marriott Marina downtown, the Mission Valley, Del Mar, La Jolla and Coronado Island Marriott's.

I talked with someone here about the possibility and she said that if its slow and we just need a room to sit in I could probably use a conference room or two and they wouldn't charge me.

Let me know what we would need and I'll see if I can help.

Skyman · Post by **Skyman** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:47 pm

~~[quote="mrlost"]~~Yep. I work at the Ocotillo Wells State Park, where the county line actually runs. But I'm living down by El Centro, where I also substitute teach on my days off from doing Archaeology.[/quote]
That is like WAY cool....well, actually probably really hot with the weather and all. I'm glad your doing what you want

~~[quote="Shoby187"]~~Ok, I don't want to get anyones hopes up, but I MIGHT be able to help with a place.

I haven't been to the last meet ups so I'd probably need more info on what goes on but I am a Systems Manager for the 5 big Marriott's in San Diego and I might be able to help work out something (if nothing else I can probably help get a good discount, etc on something).

How many people usually show up? How long do we need a place for, etc?

I talked with someone here about the possibility and she said that if its slow and we just need a room to sit in I could probably use a conference room or two and they wouldn't charge me.

Let me know what we would need and I'll see if I can help.[/quote]

Well Shoby, in the fewest words I can think of, THAT is fucking rad!!!

If you can do it that is...if not, well it was worth a shot, and we still love ya....just not like...like...you know....that kinda special way.

Last year we had around 15-18 peeps. The Years before that we had around 12-14 peeps

Usually consisted of us starting at 12 noon and wrapping up around 1am-ish. Usually running 2-3 games comprised of 1GM and 4-6 players of about 4-5 hours sessions each. Last year we had two session with 3 tables of RPGs. We usually bring a pot luck of stuff and must I say we have some great cooks/Bakers in our company...Cough *Liz*cough*Sam*cough

I hope this helps

Shoby187 · Post by **Shoby187** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:43 am

Is there a specific date that you guys wanted to meet up on? I'm assuming a Saturday right?

SpaceMonkey · Post by **SpaceMonkey** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:38 am

~~[quote="Skyman"]~~... must I say we have some great cooks/Bakers in our company...Cough *Liz*cough*Sam*cough[/quote]

I think you forgot your own Mad Kitchen Skillz there, Simon.

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:42 am

~~[quote="Shoby187"]~~Is there a specific date that you guys wanted to meet up on? I'm assuming a Saturday right?[/quote]

We'll end up voting on this. It is usually set in late March or April. Everyone submits games they would like to run. We then vote on the games people want to play the most.

The host submits a few days that works best for them and we vote and the days people can't make it. So far it has been on a Saturday.

mordraine · Post by **mordraine** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:34 pm

Shoby, maybe you can find out from the hotels what days would work best for them? Then we could pick from there...

Incidentally, I didn't vote on this referendum yet, but I'd surely pony up cash if needed.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:38 pm

I was just doing a wee bit of math and noticed that if we had 11 people willing to donate $15, we'd probably have enough to rent a hotel conference room for a good part of the day. It might not be a great room, but... y'know.

I believe my apartment complex's clubhouse rents for something like $300 a day. That's balls crazy. It's a nice room, though.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:23 am

Okay, we've let this set for a couple weeks now, but let's get it back on track, people!

Shoby, do you need a specific date from us before you can try to sort something out using your mad connectionz? Is it possible to work the other way -- that is, you give us some available dates at different locations so we can pick the time and place that works best?

SpaceMonkey · Post by **SpaceMonkey** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:18 pm

Yeah, we usually take a while to vote on games & sort all that out, so getting a move on is a good idea.

If Shoby can get us space, that would be great - but he did caution its a maybe situation. We should keep alternate avenues open, obviously. I'm ok if we need to chip in for a space, as are a lot of other folks apparently, so that's good. Would Game Empire or GameTowne reserve us space if we paid them? I know Game Empire doesn't usually, but maybe if there was money involved.. Does GameTowne have a gaming room currently?

I would say we could always just use a park or something if need be, but that's limited to daylight hours, rain is an issue this time of year, etc. I do have several fold-up tables big enough for a game apiece if we have a space and no tables though. folding chairs or something would be needed, and a way to get them there, but that's an option if we end up with a space but no gaming furniture..

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:24 pm

I took a look at a couple of sites and I think we could get a room. According to the poll we could have a budget around $200. That seemed like the going price at a couple hotels.

I also saw a site where we could bid out a meeting room. We say how much money we are willing to spend plus the amount of people, and time we need for and let the hotels choose us.

Scolopendra · Post by **Scolopendra** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:34 am

I need an excuse to use vacation time. This sounds like a good one.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:18 pm

~~[quote="cczernia"]~~I took a look at a couple of sites and I think we could get a room. According to the poll we could have a budget around $200. That seemed like the going price at a couple hotels.

I also saw a site where we could bid out a meeting room. We say how much money we are willing to spend plus the amount of people, and time we need for and let the hotels choose us.[/quote]
I think we'd better get on this. If we're going to try to pull this off next month (is that the plan?), we need to get our shit together.

We need to nail down a time and place, and do the usual polling about who's going to run what. I believe I'll start a thread re: the latter.

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:49 am

~~[quote="devlin1"]~~
We need to nail down a time and place, and do the usual polling about who's going to run what. I believe I'll start a thread re: the latter.[/quote]

I don't want to nail down a date until we find a place. Since we are having to tackle this issue I think the meet will happen in April or May.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:53 am

~~[quote="cczernia"]~~I don't want to nail down a date until we find a place. Since we are having to tackle this issue I think the meet will happen in April or May.[/quote]
Seems likely.

April, I probably can't do, but May's a possibility.

BTW, where were you finding an all-day meeting room rental for $200 in San Diego? The cheapest I found was, well, more.

Neni · Post by **Neni** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:02 pm

Hello all, I'm new here. My husband and I would be interested in attending and willing to pay.

jimmy corrigan · Post by **jimmy corrigan** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:12 pm

sweet! welcome, neni. looking forward to meeting you guys.

Uber_snotling · Post by **Uber_snotling** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:06 am

Any updates?

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:20 am

None really. The cheapest place I could find was $400. We essentially have a budget of $200. I have to prep for my wedding and can't really put anymore time to it and I really have no idea what exactly I am looking for.

Libraries and community centers: $50/hr
Most hotels for 8+ hours was $400 and up
Other places like meeting halls where really expensive $1000+

The one possibility I didn't really look into was hotel rooms (ala strategicon). We could probably get a room for $100/night. We get two rooms and that would fit our budget.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:31 pm

I say we hook up with SDSU's or UCSD's or some college's RPG club.

Sadohara · Post by **Sadohara** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:44 am

1. I agree with Devlin. Cheaper is almost universally better. Though there are some circumstances in which it is not, they shouldn't be mentioned in this thread.

2. In the event cheap locations are not forthcoming, I can get access to a large, attractive, well furnished room with many large tables, a functional kitchen and patio balcony seating. $250 for the day, available 8:30 am to 10-11pm. It's in Carmel Valley, just off the 5.

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:51 am

~~[quote="Sadohara"]~~
2. In the event cheap locations are not forthcoming, I can get access to a large, attractive, well furnished room with many large tables, a functional kitchen and patio balcony seating. $250 for the day, available 8:30 am to 10-11pm. It's in Carmel Valley, just off the 5.[/quote]

Sounds good to me. What is the place?

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:53 am

Just by the by, I emailed the president of Darkstar, UCSD's sci-fi/fantasy/gaming club, last night re: doing this thing at UCSD. I'm waiting to hear back from him, but if our little group and theirs could hook up for this, I think it'd be a good idea. We get a venue and maybe some new blood, and the club gets an event to host (which looks good on the books).

Sadohara · Post by **Sadohara** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am

Agreed. Let's see what Darkstar says. The other place isn't going anywhere or likely to be booked anytime soon.

It's the big community party room at the complex where I live, cczernia.

Uber_snotling · Post by **Uber_snotling** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:32 pm

Uh, any action in this area boys?

I'm itchy all over with excitement for this!

Please don't make me wait any longer...

Skyman · Post by **Skyman** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:34 pm

Oh yeah baby!!!

I'm all excited too....Look Cheney is too

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:02 pm

~~[quote="Skyman"]~~Oh yeah baby!!!

~~[img]~~http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/ap/5b15caa3-8343-4815-a618-a9601660a626.hmedium.jpg[/img]

I'm all excited too....Look Cheney is too[/quote]
There is no way there's a naked woman reflected in his glasses, and I honestly can't understand how that rumor even got started.

I've sent Darkstar another email, although to be honest I'm not even sure someone's getting them on the other end....

Skyman · Post by **Skyman** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:11 pm

~~[quote="devlin1"]~~There is no way there's a naked woman reflected in his glasses, and I honestly can't understand how that rumor even got started.

I've sent Darkstar another email, although to be honest I'm not even sure someone's getting them on the other end....[/quote]

That's not a woman...it's me at last years meet up

~~[img]~~http://forums.cardplayer.com/forums/images/avatars//152146232547aa6433a37cb.gif[/img]

JALU3 · Post by **JALU3** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:29 pm

What does that have to do with a meet up? Well anyways . . . I hope that my little group isn't destabilizing, but in three months or less it looks that way . . . so I would be down for a meet up.

And why not just meet up at a Starbucks and chill from there . . . unless you are actually looking for a function . . . and then Libraries are pretty cheap . . . I know that at the Kearny Mesa Library you can book the community room for the cheap, or near free . . . if you're a community group.

devlin1 · Post by **devlin1** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:31 pm

~~[quote="JALU3"]~~What does that have to do with a meet up? Well anyways . . . I hope that my little group isn't destabilizing, but in three months or less it looks that way . . . so I would be down for a meet up.

And why not just meet up at a Starbucks and chill from there . . . unless you are actually looking for a function . . . and then Libraries are pretty cheap . . . I know that at the Kearny Mesa Library you can book the community room for the cheap, or near free . . . if you're a community group.[/quote]
Yeah, it's less a "meet-up" than a "all-day one-shots meet-up." It goes all day, and includes 4-6 one-shots, and a bunch of gamers being gamers, and etc. I don't know if Kearny Mesa Library's willing to put up with that, but hey, it's worth a shot if someone wants to check that out. I would, but I'm way up in OC, so... there.

(I ~~[i]~~do [/i]know for sure that, outside of performance art, Starbucks wouldn't work as a venue for Hyphen-Con.)

cczernia · Post by **cczernia** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:15 am

~~[quote="JALU3"]~~ I know that at the Kearny Mesa Library you can book the community room for the cheap, or near free . . . if you're a community group.[/quote]

Libraries are free if it is part of an officially Library event otherwise they are $50/hr. Also, we are looking at renting a room for 8-10 hrs and most libraries have things going on every couple hours.

Skyman · Post by **Skyman** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:48 pm

*BUMP*

We found a place folks!!!

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