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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:19 pm

Western PAers, eastern OHers, and southern NYers. How many of you folks would be interested in a small get together in the Erie/Meadville, PA area for a mini-con sometime over the summer.

I'm going to try to figure something out for a weekend long gaming mini-con but want to know if it would be worth the time and effort to organize. So, just jump in here, give me a yes I'd probably attend or a no way Hose. And I'll start to figure out the particulars from there.

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:28 pm

Its very likely I could attend, along with my yum. Erie is much closer than other areas... and, if possible, it could be the first Society-sponsored con, as well. This is some of the stuff I want the Society to do... local gatherings, based on regions. So, put me down as a "yes" but its still slightly tentative, due to not knowing exactly when it happens...

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:48 pm

serleran wrote:
Its very likely I could attend, along with my yum. Erie is much closer than other areas... and, if possible, it could be the first Society-sponsored con, as well. This is some of the stuff I want the Society to do... local gatherings, based on regions. So, put me down as a "yes" but its still slightly tentative, due to not knowing exactly when it happens...

That would definiately be awsome if it was a Society sponsored event.

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:54 pm

I love to attend! However, there are always a ton af variables to consider. What we all should do is get to at least 1 Troll Con, Winter Dark Con, LGGC!

What is our problem (for those of us who never go?)!

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Wed May 02, 2007 8:37 pm

Omote wrote:
I love to attend! However, there are always a ton af variables to consider. What we all should do is get to at least 1 Troll Con, Winter Dark Con, LGGC!

What is our problem (for those of us who never go?)!

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My problem is usually time and money. I have little of either it seems when it come to going to the major cons. I think Origins is the closest one to me and it's still about a 4-5 hour drive one way.

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Stuie · Post by **Stuie** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:45 pm

Wrong end of PA.
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:34 am

Yeah, R, I hear you on that one. Rigon, I can't remember. Do you ever get to Origins?

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu May 03, 2007 1:58 am

I've never been to a major con before. The only one I've ever been to was a local (at the time) on called COScon in Butler, down near Pittsburgh. But I've always wanted to and Origins seems to be the most likely for me, as it is the closest (realitively).

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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:04 am

Big cons aren't always what they're cracked to be. I was disappointed with GenCon when I went, but I was trying to find pick-up games and the like, and had no idea where to even bother... and when I did find some, they were all card games, and not RPGs. However, the sheer number of dealers (and good deals) and Frank's auction was a high point, as was seeing the Trolls in their element. So, I guess it was a mixed bag for me... went in with too high of desires, and let myself get myself down about it.

Anyway, would this con thing be held in something, like a hotel? That can be pricey.

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:17 am

serleran wrote:
Anyway, would this con thing be held in something, like a hotel? That can be pricey.

I was thinking more like a pavilion in my yard or something like that. I don't know to many places in Erie (I'm about 30 miles south of there) and I can't afford to rent a hall or anything like that. I was thinking the "con" would be more like an informal gathering where we can get together and play a few games. I live about a mile away from Conneaut Lake, about 1 mile from Conneaut Lake Park (not sure if it is opening this year as it is always up in the air wether or not it will open), and about 7 miles from Pymatuning Lake and like I mentioned Erie is only 40 minutes away. So if families wanted to come, there would be other things for them to do.

On a side note, when I mentioned this to my wife, she kind of rolled her eyes and called me a geek. But I don't think there would be to much problem. Like I said in another post, my yard is fairly big and could hold 5-10 tents. The only problem I foresee is bathroom fecilities.

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jman5000 · Post by **jman5000** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:30 pm

Don't worry about the bathroom issues, we'll just pee on your flowers
now your wife can say we're disgusting geeks

cheers,

J.

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:55 pm

jman5000 wrote:
Don't worry about the bathroom issues, we'll just pee on your flowers
now your wife can say we're disgusting geeks

cheers,

J.

That would work if I had any flowers. I mowed them down, less crap for me to take care of.

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Jyrdan Fairblade · Post by **Jyrdan Fairblade** » Thu May 03, 2007 5:34 pm

I went to that one once. I got some good Necro products and artwork at the dealers room.

I'd be down with a western PA Convention this summer, depending on time and money.

Rigon wrote:
The only one I've ever been to was a local (at the time) on called COScon in Butler, down near Pittsburgh.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:03 pm

So far, we're probably looking at around 5 or 6 people. If that's the case, I'd definately be willing to put you all up in my yard. This way would definately be a gaming "con," as I've no way of inviting dealers.

Also, I'm free for any weekend other than Memorial Day or July 7th (weddings). So if the end of June isn't good, we could schedule it for another time. This way expenses would be limited to gas and food. I have a grill and will have my fire pit in soon, so hot dogs and hamburgers.

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PS: I don't think the neighbors would be too annoyed... I live across the road from a cemetery.
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:30 pm

Rigon wrote:
PS: I don't think the neighbors would be too annoyed... I live across the road from a cemetery.

Ooooooh, method gaming.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:55 pm

Heh, I'd so have to run a game in the cemetery...

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 12:50 am

serleran wrote:
Heh, I'd so have to run a game in the cemetery...

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:02 am

I don't know if any of you are LARPers, but some of the best sessions I played in were in dark woods or near a local cemetary. It might sound kinda lame, but with the right players and setting, it was quite fun... especially when you are a mad Eastern-European Brujah like I was!
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:06 am

Rigon wrote:
I was thinking more like a pavilion in my yard or something like that. I don't know to many places in Erie (I'm about 30 miles south of there) and I can't afford to rent a hall or anything like that. I was thinking the "con" would be more like an informal gathering where we can get together and play a few games. I live about a mile away from Conneaut Lake, about 1 mile from Conneaut Lake Park (not sure if it is opening this year as it is always up in the air wether or not it will open), and about 7 miles from Pymatuning Lake and like I mentioned Erie is only 40 minutes away. So if families wanted to come, there would be other things for them to do.

On a side note, when I mentioned this to my wife, she kind of rolled her eyes and called me a geek. But I don't think there would be to much problem. Like I said in another post, my yard is fairly big and could hold 5-10 tents. The only problem I foresee is bathroom fecilities.

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Hi Rigon. Say, can one assume that the state parks have camping facilities? Also, how is the local motel situation?

Just thinking, so as not to impose upon ya, if we can make it out that way this summer. And our family loves to camp, so we're always looking for great state or local parks.
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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:14 am

Rhuvein wrote:
Hi Rigon. Say, can one assume that the state parks have camping facilities? Also, how is the local motel situation?

Just thinking, so as not to impose upon ya, if we can make it out that way this summer. And our family loves to camp, so we're always looking for great state or local parks.

Rhu, some of the state parks have camping facilities. But I'm not sure which ones or how close. As to the hotel/motel situation, I'm not sure. I've never had to stay at a motel in this area. Around the lake there are at least 3 small motels and over in Meadville (the "big" town, 10 miles away) there is a Holiday Inn and a Comfort Inn (I think). And there is always Erie (30 miles or so north of me).

I'll look into the state parks for ya if you want. I think there are some camping areas over by Pymatuning.

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:23 am

Rigon wrote:
I think there are some camping areas over by Pymatuning.

There are camping areas at Pymatuning, indeed. How far is this from you Rigon?

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:25 am

Omote wrote:
There are camping areas at Pymatuning, indeed. How far is this from you Rigon?

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The PA side at the town of Linesville is aproximately 6-7 miles. The Causeway over the lake to Ohio is about 10 miles or so.

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:31 am

Cool, thanks sir. I've stayed at that campground a few times before. it's quite nice, but maaaaaybe a bit too far from you.
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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:33 am

Omote wrote:
Cool, thanks sir. I've stayed at that campground a few times before. it's quite nice, but maaaaaybe a bit too far from you.
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Let's see, I can be to the lake in 15 minutes at Linesville and can make the Causeway in 20. I think I'd drive that far for a game or two.

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:36 am

Hell, I guess I would too. That's not too bad. Plus, I like it up there anyways.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:45 am

Omote wrote:
Hell, I guess I would too. That's not too bad. Plus, I like it up there anyways.

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So maybe we should think about doing this at Pymatuning. The lake is right there for fishing or swimming. They have camping facilities and I wouldn't have a bunch of crazy gamers crawling around my yard for a weekend.
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:48 am

Camping is always fun. That's how I went to LGGC last year. Besides, if there's a grill, I can make my own stuffies, and have a spot to burn dead PC record sheets.... no raise dead; here, we raze dead.

Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:53 am

Then I'll start looking into the camping faciliites for a weekend sometime over the summer. Does anyone have a preference on dates?

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Fri May 04, 2007 4:35 pm

Here is some information for the state parks on the PA side of Pymatuning Lake. I was looking at the Linesville facility. Let me know what you all think.

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Rigon · Post by **Rigon** » Tue May 08, 2007 1:42 pm

Bump

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