Matrix fan convention in Charleston WV

Lynx · Post by **Lynx** » Sun Aug 05, 2001 8:41 pm

SOUNDS GREAT
You can count me in

Lynx

TheZel66 · Post by **TheZel66** » Mon Aug 06, 2001 6:07 pm

sorry KG for missing the chat. was really looking forward to it. How about scheduling a standard time, day each week. Luckily I can drive to WV (been to charleston, nice place to have a convention!!!) I'm 95% sure I can make it..

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Mon Aug 06, 2001 9:03 pm

I left a message with Dave Heath this morning. Now, I'm just waiting for him to return my call. I did get a price from Summit Conference Center. We can get a room to accommodate 50-75 people for $250/day. This includes lunch and/or continental breakfast. Embassy Suites wants to give me a price including rooms for everyone. I'm sure that's gonna be outrageous. Anyway, it looks like a meeting/convention can be done within a reasonable budget. I'm just giving you guys info as I receive it.

[ August 06, 2001: Message edited by: KG Erwin ]

Larry Holt · Post by **Larry Holt** » Tue Aug 07, 2001 10:23 pm

We could all be dead by the time this is supposed to happen, and with the amount of late nights that I play SPWaW either my wife might kill me or I might fall asleep at the wheel driving to work some morning,

None-the-less Charleston is only 500 milles, 8 hours driving from Atlanta where I live. If I'm alive then I hope to go and perhaps if someone flys into ATL, we can car pool the rest of the way. We shall see when we get closer.

Larry Holt · Post by **Larry Holt** » Tue Aug 07, 2001 10:28 pm

Oh an another idea. I could haul up some computers and switches and cables in my station wagon and set up a LAN for demmo/playing. I've got 4 at home and perhaps I could borrow some more. Others could bring their laptops and hook into it. I don't know how much playing we could do given the time that a game takes but its an option.

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Tue Aug 07, 2001 11:36 pm

Some more excellent ideas, Larry. I'm opening another chat Friday 8/10 at 8 pm EST. Hope to see some of you there--I heard we may have a special guest dropping in.

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Wed Aug 08, 2001 5:04 pm

I did get to talk to David last night, and he will give his support to this meeting. Now, the thing is, I want to make sure the trip down is worth the effort. He was thinking more on the lines of contacting one of the big gaming conventions, and perhaps suggesting Charleston as a location for a future event. That would be great, but IMO is a long shot. The idea, as I see it, is more related to a weekend casual gathering, sort of a business retreat (or a two day party). Well, it's at least six months away, so there's plenty of time to work out an agenda.

Grenadier · Post by **Grenadier** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 1:10 am

I would love to meet all of you in person, including the Kunel. If I get enough frequent flyer miles in the meantime, and David doen't have me up against another deadline, count me in

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 4:36 am

I hope to open another "convention" chat tonight, but right now my 4 yr old is outside, so after I get her inside and settled down, I'll try to be there.

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 5:32 am

Ok, the "convention" chat room is open. Password "all". Come on in, and join the party.

Michael Peck · Post by **Michael Peck** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 5:12 pm

Has anyone considered contacting a university computer department? You don't really need a meeting hall - you just need a room filled with computers. I wonder if some community college might be willing to let us use their computer lab during, say, Christmas break.

Mike

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 9:15 pm

That's also an interesting idea, Mike, but WVU or Marshall may not be too keen on having a wargaming frat party in their computer lab. Just replace "Toga! Toga! Toga!" with "Tora! Tora! Tora!"

BTW,I only had one guest in my chat room last night, so I guess the next planning chat will have to be announced well in advance. To Rusco:thanks for showing up, sorry I got disconnected. Hopefully, we'll have better participation next time.

Bing · Post by **Bing** » Sat Aug 11, 2001 10:46 pm

Originally posted by KG Erwin:
That's also an interesting idea, Mike, but WVU or Marshall may not be too keen on having a wargaming frat party in their computer lab. Just replace "Toga! Toga! Toga!" with "Tora! Tora! Tora!" BTW,I only had one guest in my chat room last night, so I guess the next planning chat will have to be announced well in advance. To Rusco:thanks for showing up, sorry I got disconnected. Hopefully, we'll have better participation next time.

If a message with the word "Chat ..." had been posted I would have seen it. Sorry to have missed the chat, but without a direct jog to the memory man;y of us are subject to a similar memory loss.

Bing

TheZel66 · Post by **TheZel66** » Sun Aug 12, 2001 5:56 pm

When this thing gets finalized, you might want to contact PC Gamer to have someone there and do a piece on it. I think its an interesting story if it comes to fruition. And great pubs for Matrix

moore4807 · Post by **moore4807** » Sun Aug 12, 2001 6:50 pm

KG,
Matrix convention is a great idea, can you get everything set up in 6-7 months? I have past experience and just getting the rooms set for Atlantic City was a nightmare in itself... Perhaps your correct about your town being smaller = less hassles, but it was way over my head the first time I did it... And I only had to do the rooms for about 350 people (ended up in 5 different hotels because of other "attractions" there that weekend. Not Pretty)

Best of luck and count me in
Jim

Figmo · Post by **Figmo** » Sun Aug 12, 2001 10:42 pm

Count me in too!!

Figmo

KG Erwin · Post by **KG Erwin** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 2:59 am

I'm happy that this idea has taken on a life of its own. I'll host another chat next week, and we can start on an agenda. To moore4807, at this point I'm projecting no more than 75 people actually being able to attend, but as time goes on, who knows? I hope to visit the facility I had in mind early next week, so I can give you guys more details. $500 for a meeting room for two days sounds good to me, though. At this point, I'm not so sure about arranging lodging for everyone, but there are a number of motels/hotels in the downtown area, most of which have their own web sites. It basically depends on how much you guys want to spend. I will say this, though:if anyone wants to volunteer driving down for a couple of days, I can put you up at my home, and show you around town. A second opinion on my proposed meeting site would be very helpful.

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 7:59 am

I'm definitely excited about it and will be there, rain or shine! It's really taking shape, Glenn. Good job!...WB

Igor · Post by **Igor** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 12:16 pm

Sounds like a lot of fun might well be had by all. Count me in, god willing and the creek don't rise. One question, though; is Charleston anywhere near a railroad (Amtrak or such like)?

TheZel66 · Post by **TheZel66** » Mon Aug 13, 2001 4:41 pm

Igor - Charleston does have an Amtrak stop.