OVGE 2012

[ianomatic]

I wish I could but thats a bit far from me 
 If there is any other northerners around here, there is a classic gaming con in Wisconsin that I attend every year. Its called the Midwest Gaming Classic. Its full of video game and pinball awesomeness 

[foxhack]

You know what they say ... if you start walking now, you will make it by Saturday.

Texas is in the way.

I don't think I'd be able to go two miles without being shot at.

[soera]

Just put on some silly looking cowboy hat and a piece of straw in your mouth and no one will even notice you through Texas!

[scott]

Swim through the Gulf to Louisiana. I'm sure you'd have about an equal survival rate.

[dstone]

Believe it or not, we actually had two game expos from 2007-2009. Wished the other one would have lasted a bit longer, but being accused of organizing it for my own personal shopping spree took all the fun out of it. Turned it over to another person, who promptly changed the name, cancelled the 2010 show at the last minute, then moved out of state.

[scott]

but being accused of organizing it for my own personal shopping spree took all the fun out of it

What's wrong with that?

[dstone]

That was on top of several other issues. The venue was a little less than enthusiastic about hosting and seemed to inject problems wherever it could. The person I turned it over to (also the one that made the accusation) was a bit power-hungry, kept tacking on various things and then dumping them on to other people (namely me) to handle. The event was essentially a school-sponsored even which meant it had to have a faculty supervisor. I suppose being a student trying to organize this mess was the first strike against me when dealing with people. Marketing also seemed to be a big issue, it was like we were tainted or something. Generated a hell of a lot of stress, especially with the classes I was having to deal with at the time.

[scott]

Sooo, if there a date for next year yet? I was kinda thinking it could be fun to head out there buy things and rub elbows with a few VGC'ers. 

[soera]

It would probably be about the same time as this year. And that would be cool if you come down

[dstone]

I've heard through the grapevine that it might be in October this time. Haven't verified this with Jesse yet but I'd be happy to pass along the word when I can confirm it.

[scott]

Sweetness