Open House 09: Who's coming?

rat_bastard · Unread post by **rat_bastard** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:47 pm

I'll be there, and I will be starting what I hope will be a long tradition of hosting a Home brew beer party at the hotel.

Mierin · Unread post by **Mierin** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:20 pm

I'm planning on going. I'm excited as this is the first Open House and first RPG convention I've ever gone to. :-)

Braden Campbell · Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:59 pm

I will definately be there on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

However, I'm yet undecided about the VIP Thursday. If I do decide to go for all 4 days, I will arrange to run an at-the-hotel game for those who arrive in town that night, but do not have tickets to the big event (just like I did last year, where a lucky group got to play-test Thundercloud Galaxy!)

glitterboy2098 · Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:02 am

sadly, as much as i would love to attend, the open house occurs (like it has every other time.. :-?

) before Finals at my college. in fact, this time it is two weeks before, instead of just the week before... so sadly, i cannot attend.

there is no way i could get time off from classes, travel up to PB from oklahoma, and return three days later, during the busiest part of the semester.

sigh. but i'll be there in spirit guys. just like every year. and maybe i'll get lucky in '10.

mumah · Unread post by **mumah** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:48 am

I will also be attending. At OH07, I made the mistake of visiting old friends rather than attending the VIP event. I shall not make that mistake this year. I will attend and allow the attendees to be responsible for my hangover, rather than old roommates! :twisted:

Dustin Fireblade · Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:08 pm

Just purchased my VIP ticket, but held off on the weekend for now. Have to still figure that out yet.

Spinachcat · Unread post by **Spinachcat** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:25 pm

VIP tix...check!
Weekend badge...check!
Hotel room...check!
Bedbug repellant...uh...check!

Actually, this year's hotel does look nicer in the pics I have seen. I am so glad we are getting the 24/7 gaming rooms!!

Scrud · Unread post by **Scrud** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:05 pm

I'm curios I have my V.I.P. and my weekend pass, but I got my weekend pass before the 2 day weekend became a 3 day weekend. Am I still good for Friday or do I need to purchase that ticket as well. :ugh:

Reelman · Unread post by **Reelman** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:28 pm

Diane and I will be there for the entire time VIP until near the bitter end. Can't wait to see everyone, run some games, and take in the wonder that is the new warehouse!

Xar · Unread post by **Xar** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:36 pm

Scrud wrote:I'm curios I have my V.I.P. and my weekend pass, but I got my weekend pass before the 2 day weekend became a 3 day weekend. Am I still good for Friday or do I need to purchase that ticket as well.

You should get an automatic upgrade if you bought your weekend pass prior to the announcement of the three day weekend.

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Kevin wrote:A note to the people who ordered the “Open House Weekend” when it was only Saturday and Sunday.

Those of you who ordered the Weekend Pass for the 2009 Open House BEFORE we added the extra day of gaming (Friday), you do NOT have to order Friday separately.

We appreciate you Early Birds and are happy to include Friday as part of your “Weekend Pass” at no extra charge. Note: This applies only to the 35-40 people who purchased the 2009 Open House Weekend months ago – before we announced the 3-Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:09 pm

I'll be there, but unfortunately without my lovely wife, as the Open House is during the school year.

Nowhere65 · Unread post by **Nowhere65** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:48 am

I will be there come hell or high water.

I've got the ticket for the VIP Night and the three day pass (Looks like I was one of those 35-40 that signed up early).

Hotel reservation is made and I've been looking at airfare all night. I think I've even settled on a flight that will let me stay until the end.

Airfare is a killer though, but unless you've got buddies to ride along and some extra days to travel, its better than driving.

Man, I'm so excited about this, you'd think it was this weekend.
At least Christmas is between now and then. And the chance for some gift cash will increase the fun. Provided I can save it for the trip. That and we still got 10 months to save up as well.

As for the Hotel. Here's what I found;

http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MI721

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:02 pm

Nowhere65 wrote:I will be there come hell or high water.

I've got the ticket for the VIP Night and the three day pass (Looks like I was one of those 35-40 that signed up early).

Hotel reservation is made and I've been looking at airfare all night. I think I've even settled on a flight that will let me stay until the end.

Airfare is a killer though, but unless you've got buddies to ride along and some extra days to travel, its better than driving.

Man, I'm so excited about this, you'd think it was this weekend.
At least Christmas is between now and then. And the chance for some gift cash will increase the fun. Provided I can save it for the trip. That and we still got 10 months to save up as well.

As for the Hotel. Here's what I found;

http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MI721

Was that one of the hotels suggested by Palladium or did you find that on your own?

Nowhere65 · Unread post by **Nowhere65** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:57 pm

This is the Hotel recomended by Palladium at the moment;

Comfort Inn Plymouth Clocktower
40455 Ann Arbor Road (right off of I-275)
Plymouth, MI 48170
734-455-8100 reservations

I just did a search for the hotel and found their website.

Spinachcat · Unread post by **Spinachcat** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:04 pm

When you call the hotel, make sure you mention Palladium Books so you can get the discounted rate of $70/night. I did a double check with my AAA rate and the PB rate is much lower so they negotiated a great deal for us.

You can book your room without paying a holding fee so book early or they are going to be sold out before much longer!

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:02 pm

Got my room reservation set up earlier this evening.

Scrud · Unread post by **Scrud** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:49 am

Got my V.I.P.
Got my Weekend Pass
Got my Room
Got my 3 best rollplaying buddies
Gotta say I can't wait for the open house :-D

Rimdall · Unread post by **Rimdall** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:30 pm

Everything is lined up - room, passes, all the good stuff. Now I just need to get the games I hope to run put together. Yee-ha!

Warwolf · Unread post by **Warwolf** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:18 pm

gmask1 wrote:Not this time unfortunately. Two OH's in two years was pushing every limit I had; three US trips in four years is too much. I'm glad I got to the first two OH's, and I hope everybody has a fantastic time!

It won't be the same without you, man. Here's hoping your next trip comes sooner rather than later.

As for me, well just look at the press releases. I'm on the list of attendees, so I'd better be there. :lol:

Warwolf · Unread post by **Warwolf** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:18 am

ghost_prime wrote:I'll be there, I just discovered that for once I won't be deployed to Iraq during that period, for once I get to GO!!!!! I went on to my email to find out what I needed to do to go to both the VIP night and the open house...and found out the VIP night is full.

Well, look on the bright side: with the days extended, you two will at least get a full weekend of Palladium goodness! Oh, and make sure to seek me out at some point over the weekend, as I'd like to shake your hand at the very least for serving.

ApocalypseZero · Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:40 am

I'll be there, but the bad news for all of you is that I'll not be bringing the Altaran with me. I still need to talk to a High Lord about hunting down runaway slaves.....

I'll be running games and once again, there will be a Rifts CCG Tournament! Perhaps Greenie will be attending to defend her Championship from last year.

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:27 am

Mierin wrote:I'm planning on going. I'm excited as this is the first Open House and first RPG convention I've ever gone to.

I'll see you there, sister!

ExplorersUnlimited.com will be there in force!

Xar · Unread post by **Xar** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:41 pm

The Game Master wrote:
Mierin wrote:I'm planning on going. I'm excited as this is the first Open House and first RPG convention I've ever gone to.

I'll see you there, sister!

ExplorersUnlimited.com will be there in force!

And they are fun to game with!

GM, are you going to run a game this year there?

Unread post by **NMI** » Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:39 am

I will be there!
Me and Reelman have a treat in store for players this year.
Stay tuned...

ApocalypseZero · Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:57 pm

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:I will be there!
Me and Reelman have a treat in store for players this year.
Stay tuned...

I call a reserved spot for the 'other' side, which I think may be Jeff's doing.

And since we are talking about prospective games we will be running, I'm throwing out the big daddy, so crazy I had both Marker and Brown call me a madman but still want to see it happen, game for the Open House.

A Megaversial B.Y.O.C.: Any Character, Any Palladium Game, Any Level, for a jaunt through the Megaverse. What will be the story? Hell, I don't even know yet, but I'll find a way to make it work. Only catch, must be BOOK LEGAL (and no-quasi-legal with some stretching, it must be clear cut legal. So no Mega Juicer/Apok/Cosmo-Knights [which really ends up as a Cosmo-Knight with a Demon Mask]) And for those interested but who may not know me, those who are the most powerful will generally find themselves to be the least having fun.

Snake Eyes · Unread post by **Snake Eyes** » Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:10 am

A Megaversial B.Y.O.C.: Any Character, Any Palladium Game, Any Level, for a jaunt through the Megaverse. What will be the story? Hell, I don't even know yet, but I'll find a way to make it work. Only catch, must be BOOK LEGAL (and no-quasi-legal with some stretching, it must be clear cut legal. So no Mega Juicer/Apok/Cosmo-Knights [which really ends up as a Cosmo-Knight with a Demon Mask]) And for those interested but who may not know me, those who are the most powerful will generally find themselves to be the least having fun.

Sweet

Maybe I'll have some money saved up by then, to go

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:24 pm

ApocalypseZero wrote:
Mr. Deific NMI wrote:I will be there!
Me and Reelman have a treat in store for players this year.
Stay tuned...

I call a reserved spot for the 'other' side, which I think may be Jeff's doing.

And since we are talking about prospective games we will be running, I'm throwing out the big daddy, so crazy I had both Marker and Brown call me a madman but still want to see it happen, game for the Open House.

A Megaversial B.Y.O.C.: Any Character, Any Palladium Game, Any Level, for a jaunt through the Megaverse. What will be the story? Hell, I don't even know yet, but I'll find a way to make it work. Only catch, must be BOOK LEGAL (and no-quasi-legal with some stretching, it must be clear cut legal. So no Mega Juicer/Apok/Cosmo-Knights [which really ends up as a Cosmo-Knight with a Demon Mask]) And for those interested but who may not know me, those who are the most powerful will generally find themselves to be the least having fun.

Count me in. =)

Augur · Unread post by **Augur** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:18 pm

Liadin wrote:
Xar wrote:GM, are you going to run a game this year there?

I'll pester him into running something, Xar.

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:I will be there!
Me and Reelman have a treat in store for players this year.
Stay tuned...

After what happened to my BTS character at GenCon, I'm scared...

Yeah, yeah...man wives can be the WORST when it comes to drilling a GM about generating new adventures.

You just can't escape them! :eek:

As we'll be there for all but the VIP night (just couldn't swing it in time!) I'll see about running two games:

Rifts: Merctown & Heroes Unlimited 2nd Edition: Century Station

I'll bring pre-gens of a dazzling variety and each game will likely be open to 6 or so players.

Grand Paladin · Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:16 pm

I intend to show up, hopefully for the weekend. I'm still very shaky about my attendance, but I had a heck of a time at the last OH, that I wouldn't want to miss out for '09. I wouldn't be running any games this time, obviously. I had such a great time with my off the cuff Grand Paladin play-test and Robotech (Classic) games, and connecting with people like Xar, ApocalypseZero, Rabid SC Fan, Jason Richards, MADMANMIKE, NMI.... man I wish I could have a concrete idea if I can attend or not.

Well, here's hoping!

Xar · Unread post by **Xar** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:21 pm

Grand Paladin wrote:I intend to show up, hopefully for the weekend. I'm still very shaky about my attendance, but I had a heck of a time at the last OH, that I wouldn't want to miss out for '09. I wouldn't be running any games this time, obviously. I had such a great time with my off the cuff Grand Paladin play-test and Robotech (Classic) games, and connecting with people like Xar, ApocalypseZero, Rabid SC Fan, Jason Richards, MADMANMIKE, NMI.... man I wish I could have a concrete idea if I can attend or not.

Well, here's hoping!

Me too, brother. Hope to see you again!

MADMANMIKE · Unread post by **MADMANMIKE** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:10 am

..Well, I'm still not up to official Freelancer status, but I'm working on it. Either way, I'll be there for Friday-Sunday, and hopefully sneaking in early to help set up Thursday. Actually I'd like to drive up Wednesday and stay till Monday, but it all depends on various factors; work, family, planetary alignments, traveling companions, completion of costume...

-Mike <8]

rat_bastard · Unread post by **rat_bastard** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:02 pm

ApocalypseZero wrote:A Megaversial B.Y.O.C.: Any Character, Any Palladium Game, Any Level, for a jaunt through the Megaverse. What will be the story? Hell, I don't even know yet, but I'll find a way to make it work. Only catch, must be BOOK LEGAL (and no-quasi-legal with some stretching, it must be clear cut legal. So no Mega Juicer/Apok/Cosmo-Knights [which really ends up as a Cosmo-Knight with a Demon Mask]) And for those interested but who may not know me, those who are the most powerful will generally find themselves to be the least having fun.

Count me in

I want to see a healthy amount of BYOC games because most people want to show off their characters and because it shows off the Megaversal in the megaversal system.

ApocalypseZero · Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:09 am

rat_bastard wrote:
ApocalypseZero wrote:A Megaversial B.Y.O.C.: Any Character, Any Palladium Game, Any Level, for a jaunt through the Megaverse. What will be the story? Hell, I don't even know yet, but I'll find a way to make it work. Only catch, must be BOOK LEGAL (and no-quasi-legal with some stretching, it must be clear cut legal. So no Mega Juicer/Apok/Cosmo-Knights [which really ends up as a Cosmo-Knight with a Demon Mask]) And for those interested but who may not know me, those who are the most powerful will generally find themselves to be the least having fun.

Count me in

I want to see a healthy amount of BYOC games because most people want to show off their characters and because it shows off the Megaversal in the megaversal system.

I'd love to do more, but this will be a test game. Sadly, we all know that someone will show up with a Level 15 Godling of Zues, Level 15 Rune Smith, and Level 1 Rogue Scholar (just to have the Teaching special ability) in which, when dealing with NPC, isn't a bad thing but as players should not be allowed/taken seriously. My hope (and I don't rely on hope) is that people will show up with either new characters or existing ones that are likely to be within the range of 1-10 and more 'normal' characters (such as Glitter Boys, Juicers, Borgs, Mutant, Veritech Pilot, Nightspawn, Longbowman, etc) with maybe a few 'flashy' ones thrown in (like Dragon Juicers, HU Aliens, Zentraedi Officer with Officer's Pod, Wampyr, Palladin of Rurga, etc) and none of the 'top tier' charactes (Cosmo-Knights, Undead Slayers, Mega-Heroes (or any Hero with power combos trying to be Impervious/Invulnearable), Jeridu Crusaders, Nightlord or Astral Lord, Valkyrie S.A.P. II w/ A.A.B.'s Pilots, Rules Lawyers, etc.).

I'm actually starting to from some rough ideas of what I'll likely do storywise, but I can see a big kink of it all being dimensional travel. But now I'll have a host of Shifters for players.

rat_bastard · Unread post by **rat_bastard** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:29 pm

I wus just gonna bring Jack, my normal human operator...

you can solve allot of your problems by having an XP to reach level 2 cap, say nothing over 2250 or something.

The Galactus Kid · Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:51 pm

I will be there. I may or may not have my fiancee in tow. I will probablly have her brother and Taylor White with me.

Xar · Unread post by **Xar** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:32 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I am not going to be able to attend, I hope everyone has a blast!

Bugger!

rat_bastard · Unread post by **rat_bastard** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 6:49 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I am not going to be able to attend, I hope everyone has a blast!

But, I want the jan-i-tor to sign my copy of dead reign!

its the only reason to buy a copy!

:cry:

Grand Paladin · Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:03 pm

Grand Paladin wrote:I intend to show up, hopefully for the weekend. I'm still very shaky about my attendance, but I had a heck of a time at the last OH, that I wouldn't want to miss out for '09. I wouldn't be running any games this time, obviously. I had such a great time with my off the cuff Grand Paladin play-test and Robotech (Classic) games, and connecting with people like Xar, ApocalypseZero, Rabid SC Fan, Jason Richards, MADMANMIKE, NMI.... man I wish I could have a concrete idea if I can attend or not.

Well, here's hoping!

Well, I've bought my passes for the OH weekend, so barring any family tragedy or plans for family to help with the kids in May fall through, I'll be there!

Woo-hooo!

Nowhere65 · Unread post by **Nowhere65** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:12 am

CLD wrote:If anyone is driving up and has an extra seat, I'd be happy to throw in some cash for gas for rides to the offices and back to the hotel

I was thinking of asking about car pooling myself. After looking at the Yahoo map and satellite/aerial image, it doesn't look like the parking lot is that big.

Either way, I'll have a car and can give rides to the Palladium office.

Xar · Unread post by **Xar** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:48 am

Scott Maxwell Operator wrote:I along with my fellow gamers six in all will be attending. Last event I ran Merctown Mayhem.

Was it you who had the giant, table-sized map of Merctown printed out for their game? It looked mondo-cool.

mrloucifer · Unread post by **mrloucifer** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 5:04 pm

I will be there!

I plan to do an encore of the "Amber Alert" BTS game I ran in 06 since the players loved it so much, and probrably a few more BTS games over the days

mumah · Unread post by **mumah** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:26 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I am not going to be able to attend, I hope everyone has a blast!

Unacceptable.

Ravenwing · Unread post by **Ravenwing** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 6:43 pm

Me and my Lil' Bro plan on being there this year. I haven't got my tickets yet. Gotta wait for payday, but still.

Nowhere65 · Unread post by **Nowhere65** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:34 pm

Woooo Hoooooo, the open house is THIS YEAR!

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:10 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I am trying to decide how many days I am coming for, but I'm DEFINITELY going to be there.

Good to hear.

Danger · Unread post by **Danger** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:15 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I should be back living in Michigan before the Open House so it will make the costs way easier to handle.

Yeah, I'm not exactly looking forward to the 12 hour drive.

Reelman · Unread post by **Reelman** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:35 pm

Citizen Lazlo wrote:I am trying to decide how many days I am coming for, but I'm DEFINITELY going to be there.

Hopefully all! Glad to hear you are coming, would not be the same without you!

Veknironth · Unread post by **Veknironth** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:29 am

Well, I'll be there again. You'll recognize me as the guy dominating in every game.

-Vek
"Just the ones I'm in clearly."

Lord_Dalgard · Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:44 am

Chello!

Ramsey, my wife Beth, and I will be there again. VIP night again as well.

I'm debating putting something together to run...I have an idea or two...

Tony

Nowhere65 · Unread post by **Nowhere65** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:24 am

I got my attendance certificates today.

Turns out they're numbered. I got;
#18 for the VIP night
#28 for the 3 day event

I wonder who's #1?