Octopus Overlords

Thanks for the event, hentzau.
It was good to see so many people after so long, and especially Bad Demographic and Bob!

Games played:
Friday
Expeditions
After the Empire
maskmen (3-4 games) - Bob Wins!

Saturday
Nemisis - Aliens Win!
Watergate - Nixon Wins!
Earth
Jolly Inn (the meat-ening)
Mosaic - Story of Civilizations

Couldn't make it this weekend but glad (and somewhat whistful) to see it went well!

Glad we were able to get this up and running again. It was great catching up with everyone and getting some games on the table. As you may have been able to tell, I'm really leaning more to the minis skirmish games these days, but still had a great time with the boardgames I was able to get into.

Thanks to everyone that donated to the church and brought food and helped to clean up! Really appreciated it!

Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

Does that mean you're organizing SpringtoCon?

Pick churs.

I didn’t take many…I was too busy having fun. But here are a couple.

Fardaza wrote:

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

Does that mean you're organizing SpringtoCon?

Yep. Think April time frame.

hentzau wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:04 am

Fardaza wrote:

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

Does that mean you're organizing SpringtoCon?

Yep. Think April time frame.

Really? I might be able to make a trip in April.

That humping camels game looks interesting in a perverse kind of way.

Fardaza wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:07 am That humping camels game looks interesting in a perverse kind of way.

Woah, Camel Up!

Its a great betting based game.

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Glad we were able to get this up and running again. It was great catching up with everyone and getting some games on the table. As you may have been able to tell, I'm really leaning more to the minis skirmish games these days, but still had a great time with the boardgames I was able to get into.

12 hour drive to meet semi-strangers and play skirmish games and maybe boardgames? Tempting but man that's a long drive. Flights aren't too bad though if I could get to and from OctoCon via public transit.

I’m pretty sure someone could get you to a hotel nearby.

Madmarcus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:43 am

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Glad we were able to get this up and running again. It was great catching up with everyone and getting some games on the table. As you may have been able to tell, I'm really leaning more to the minis skirmish games these days, but still had a great time with the boardgames I was able to get into.

12 hour drive to meet semi-strangers and play skirmish games and maybe boardgames? Tempting but man that's a long drive. Flights aren't too bad though if I could get to and from OctoCon via public transit.

The location of OctoCon is on the NW side of Chicago, about 15-20 minutes from O'Hare. So Uber is definitely an option. There are hotels right off of the Blue Line train, so that could work.

You could do public transportation, but it would be a couple of bus transfers. But as Zarathud said, I'm sure you could find rides from other folks.

You guys are making it seem viable. We'll see next year.

hentzau wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:04 am

Madmarcus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:43 am

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Glad we were able to get this up and running again. It was great catching up with everyone and getting some games on the table. As you may have been able to tell, I'm really leaning more to the minis skirmish games these days, but still had a great time with the boardgames I was able to get into.

12 hour drive to meet semi-strangers and play skirmish games and maybe boardgames? Tempting but man that's a long drive. Flights aren't too bad though if I could get to and from OctoCon via public transit.

The location of OctoCon is on the NW side of Chicago, about 15-20 minutes from O'Hare. So Uber is definitely an option. There are hotels right off of the Blue Line train, so that could work.

You could do public transportation, but it would be a couple of bus transfers. But as Zarathud said, I'm sure you could find rides from other folks.

If you're just gaming, the Motel 6 halfway between the Airport and church was fine and inexpensive (in the before times). That's where I've always stayed. Others have stayed there as well, so maybe even commuting to/fro the hotel could be arranged if others are staying there.

hentzau wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:04 am

Fardaza wrote:

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

Does that mean you're organizing SpringtoCon?

Yep. Think April time frame.

Is there a timeframe in April that is 'Thud-approved?

Isgrimnur wrote:

hentzau wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:04 am

Fardaza wrote:

hentzau wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 5:08 pm Spring is right around the corner (he says on the last day of October when we are getting our first snowfall of the season...)

Does that mean you're organizing SpringtoCon?

Yep. Think April time frame.

Is there a timeframe in April that is 'Thud-approved?

Um. What?

Hentzau knows I’ve rescheduled wedding anniversaries to make Octocon. After 4/15 is easier, but most people are extending lately anyway.

Zarathud wrote:Hentzau knows I’ve rescheduled wedding anniversaries to make Octocon. After 4/15 is easier, but most people are extending lately anyway.

Right after I posted that I figured it out. Duh.

I have no idea if I can make it - I have been trying for a while, and there are a few OOers that I'd love to meet in person. But while I am sure I can get whatever date it is free, getting the money together is a big unknown.

Isgrimnur wrote:

Yeah, I’ve been trying to find a hole in my schedule for the spring. My April is TERRIBLE.

May is also acceptable.

Agreed. I present at a conference downstate Illinois in June. Just signed the papers and to get them written materials by April 15. I could use some fun between the crunch stress.

Zarathud wrote: ↑Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:33 pm Agreed. I present at a conference downstate Illinois in June.

Sticking with the theme from last year, "Gotta Dance, Sing and Do My Extensive Estate Tax and Inheritance Planning!"?

Even better — drafting documents to avoid disputes. Presenting with an attorney at a law firm who represents someone fighting documents I’ve prepared. There will be singing, dancing, and some shuffle stepping.

I can only say that we did run into Hentzau at Adepticon today.

Alright. Let me look at my calendar. I’ll see if I can get a date locked down by next week.

The only hole I have in my calendar is May 10-11, so if the church is free then, that’s when it’s going to happen. Pencil it in.