Countdown to Origins 2017

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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Wed May 03, 2017 9:34 pm

Yup. That's it.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby daundelyon » Thu May 04, 2017 5:00 pm

It looks like my payment went through a few minutes ago, so I'm going to hope for the best. I tell you though, my first year at Origins I stood in line and registered for everything that way. Still less frustrating. Of course, GAMA wasn't in charge at that point. :P
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby salamanca » Thu May 04, 2017 7:40 pm

Some of us remember mailing them a check and a list of requests and waiting until you arrived to find out what you got into.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby CaitlinCallahan » Thu May 04, 2017 9:17 pm

Took me about three hours yesterday, but it appears that I successfully registered.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Fri May 05, 2017 2:02 pm

So, when the system went down Wednesday, PA #8443 was suspended in my "cart".

I paid for by credit card shortly after 12AM CDT when the system came back up. Then went about requesting 11 more events and paid for them about 35 minutes later.

Of course, #8443 now does not appear in my list of events and I have a $4 credit.

I've asked Ms. Quick of Origins Registrations to look into this....
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Fri May 05, 2017 2:39 pm

So, with Dave's hardball commentary as to overflow of events, I've picked up a backup PA, #8431, at 7PM, just in case.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby CaitlinCallahan » Fri May 05, 2017 2:51 pm

I know it can be rough to take the "hardball" stand about the number of folks at the table, but I completely agree with the reasons Dave cited for why it needs to be that way.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Columbus!!
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Fri May 05, 2017 3:05 pm

salamanca wrote:
Players are not getting their share of spotlight, it's hard on us to speak loudly to reach all the players, other GMs in the room have problems with it, etc.

CaitlinCallahan wrote:I know it can be rough to take the "hardball" stand about the number of folks at the table, but I completely agree with the reasons Dave cited for why it needs to be that way.

Well, at my age I don't need the spotlight much in the PA slot; almost all of my character's goals are pretty singular; and I can have my share of a PA done otherwise at most any time.

For the individual events, it's different, and I can agree more with Dave's conclusions forthem. Perhaps something might be worked out in overflow situations.

Perhaps not.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Lady Grace » Fri May 05, 2017 4:41 pm

Some of us only go to the one con though...
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Fri May 05, 2017 8:54 pm

Sister Sonya wrote: I can have my share of a PA done otherwise at most any time.

Sorry. I wasn't clear. My PA could be done at any time, off-line, away from the event.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby salamanca » Fri May 05, 2017 11:27 pm

I wasn't referring to PA time for spotlight. But it applies there too.

Many of you would be surprised at the level of effort it takes to put TEN of you in positions to do something cool during a four hour game AND do it in a manner that seems organic and keeps the rest of the table from stealing your moment.

I at least get some input on the plots, Ken is pulling it off with near zero lead in time.

We want you all enjoying more "look what I did to save Altamira" and less " the rest of the guys handled things while I wrestled a bear". (not saying the bear was uncool, just less crucial).

You are the hero, you should get time to do lots of cool things.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Sat May 06, 2017 3:04 am

salamanca wrote:Many of you would be surprised at the level of effort it takes to put TEN of you in positions to do something cool during a four hour game AND do it in a manner that seems organic and keeps the rest of the table from stealing your moment.

I wouldn't be surprised at all. And, that's one reason while the 2.0 version of 7th Sea, and other similar FATE-like narrative systems, don't work with more than a few players.

As such, Star Wars Edge of the Empire is also a major disappointment IMO.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby cpugs » Sat May 06, 2017 7:43 pm

Just returned from a business trip to Asia, which screwed up my registration plans. I will have to depend on the kindness of friends to allow me to use my generics for episode 14 and the PA....
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Sat May 06, 2017 8:03 pm

Charlie,

The PA still had openings for both 7-11 slots a few hours ago.

edit: 8431 has 3 openings, and 8439 has 4 openings, as of 7:05 CDT
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Lady Grace » Sun May 07, 2017 10:18 pm

Looks like I'm in a Deadlands Noir LARP? Time to pack a dress... :oops:

No writing panels at all for my tastes. More trips to North Street Market/solo lunches!
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Black Jack Rackham » Sun May 07, 2017 10:38 pm

Think I overbooked myself. Got three games shoved in and erased all my "go to the dealers hall" time. Anyone remember how to turn tickets back in?
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Mon May 08, 2017 2:22 am

I believe you just delete the games and a credit will appear on your account [an amount in ($.$$)]. You will then have to get a refund at the appropriate stall at the Con.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby smafdi » Tue May 09, 2017 6:39 am

Any word on the club code yet?
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Black Jack Rackham » Wed May 10, 2017 1:13 am

No word yet, sorry. I'll give em a call tomorrow though.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Black Jack Rackham » Wed May 10, 2017 8:54 pm

Lookie what I got here!

It's our official club code for GoSM 2017!!!

Remember, for this to work you have to have already given me your name and email addy. So if there are some of you seeing this who haven't given me these things, send them to me via email or PM. I will put you on the list for next year (and for every year after, ad infinitum)

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Woo!
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Lady Grace » Wed May 10, 2017 10:06 pm

If we've registered already, where do we add the code?
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Black Jack Rackham » Wed May 10, 2017 10:20 pm

You are asking the wrong guy. It took me forever just to figure out that to register for events I had to go to "Sessions" followed by "Choose Sessions" in order to see what events were available. I'd suggest calling GAMA and asking them.

Oh and report back so everyone else knows what to do :D
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Sister Sonya » Wed May 10, 2017 11:54 pm

Just go to the trouble desk at Origins and take up their valuable time in order to get your refund. Serves them right. :lol:

This is what we have done for several years now.
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby Black Jack Rackham » Sat May 13, 2017 11:00 am

Believe it or not, one month from today I will be half way to Columbus!
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Re: Countdown to Origins 2017

Postby CaitlinCallahan » Sun May 14, 2017 10:42 pm

Grrrrr......Just went to check my "sessions" on the Origins website, and somehow, the 4 generics that I purchased when I registered (back on January 7th) have mysteriously disappeared. I am showing an $8 credit.
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