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Another thing - if they don't have wireless, we can always bootstrap it by bringing along a wireless router or Airport Express.
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A projector in each conference room? I asked for an LCD, thinking that was Marriott-speak for "oversized computer monitor". If I'm wrong in my assumption, please let me know and I'll change it.Originally posted by Adrian Hon
Whilte there'll obviously be people playing a lot of MP Civ during the con, I doubt it'll be anywhere near the levels seen at other gaming cons. Even with the infamously quick games of Civ4, we're still talking about hours per game; such things are not as well suited for cons as FPSes or RTSes. I suspect there'll be more interest in a more limited number of focused 'exhibition matches' featuring interesting players (e.g. Brian/Sid) and demogames
Incidentally, a projector is a must, as well as a decent projector screen. Firaxis will have a few lying around which they might be able to lend us; otherwise we could borrow one from somewhere else, or if all else fails, just rent one.
You can buy little wireless signal detectors that aren't too expensive, but ultimately the best measure is turning on a laptop.Comment
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Ah, maybe I'm misunderstanding. If there are multiple conference rooms, then projectors in each is overkill. But projectors trump LCDs not only in ability to create large images, but also cost; they're much cheaper. Also, if you've got a big room with a lot of people, then a projector is the only way to let everyone see a presentation (especially if anyone happens to be playing Civ on that screen).
(I understand an LCD to be an LCD monitor too).Comment
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I think the LCD projector is a real projector/beamer-thingy. I don't know if it's included in the rent, but usually, these things go for $300 to $500 for a day.
The cheeky option is to buy a projector, and then return it with the receipt a couple of days later
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I was at GenCon last summer and the Star Wars Celebration. All the major presentations were backed up by a projector of some kind. Not an LCD.
Granted those conventions are HUGE but if the cost is cheaper thats probably the way to go, and they take laptop input so a game could be played that way.*"Winning is still the goal, and we cannot win if we lose (gawd, that was brilliant - you can quote me on that if you want. And con - I don't want to see that in your sig."- BetaComment
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Don't budget for a projector. People have access to projectors.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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I'll cancel the LCD thing and do as Dan suggests. Since two people mentioned just borrowing the things, that's probably the option to take.Comment
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Just stumbled onto this thread, but "ApolyCon" looks like it will be quite the event - great work so far in laying the groundwork!
John, this may be getting a bit ahead of things in your planning, but if you're looking for Sponsors to help offset some of the costs, we (BattleGoat Studios) would be very interested in becoming a sponsor for this event.
Post more info when you have it, or drop me a PM.
-- George.
- George Geczy, Lead Programmer, BattleGoat Studios www.supremeruler2010.comComment
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summary? and anything i can do to help i will. if there's a best western in the area, i can see about getting discounted rates and have the convention at the hotel.I wasn't born with enough middle fingers.
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Summary: A convention of Apolyton members will be held in N. Baltimore MD on July 14th-16th, 2006. The purpose of the convention is to meet, game, hold workshops and panels, thank Mark and Dan for their years of Apolywork, play golf, meet Sid Meier and Brian Reynolds, have a large-scale banquet/cookout, laugh at Imran for doing "booth ****", eat, drink, and be merry. This is not a trade show but a meeting of friends with a common interest - the works of Sid Meier and Brian Reynolds.
There's a lot going on! Don't forget to check the Volunteer thread (as if you could've missed it, what with all 4 threads).
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Thanks for the summary, John.
I believe that on that note, this thread has served its particular purpose. At this point, with the convention now having its own forum -- the comitttee being formed and growing -- discussions branching out -- it's time to retire this thread.
And so it is done.
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