Galacticon 2021 - Who will be there?

[The REAL Mr. Jimmyface]

It started earlier tonight. Looking over the cards and booklets, running a card, and there was something extra in the mix tonight.

Adrenaline.

The excitement and joy that only Galacticon can bring has started pumping in my mind and heart. Looking forward to a weekend of making dice dizzy, catching up with good friends, and bringing the A-Game virtually.

Let's do this!

[ajcostello]

I'll be there... virtually.

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Who's going in person..?

All I've counted is..

Matthew and myself
Sam Luptak
Jim Steele
Ty States
Vegas
Tournament Master
Mike M.
and .... sadly... Pete Beck.. 😉

I miss anyone?.. Who else.

Todd, how many have bought in-person tickets?

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I think one of two things is happening here.

1 - Galacticon doesn't have a HOME anymore and goes to places people can't or won't, I understand not wanting to go to Philly. 😉 There's no nostalgia anymore, I realize it CAN'T be like it was in the 90s... sadly... or can it..?

2 - Virtual is killing the in-person con.
I realize it allows people to attend that can't and that's is important for the game and it's growth. People that would NORMALLY attend are now doing it virtually and that's what hurts the in-person attendance.

There's a third option, I believe it's a combination of both.

I guess what I'm asking is should in-person Galacticon even continue?

Me, personally I'm looking forward to the road trip with my son and the personal interaction with fellow promoters/FRIENDS and the complete and utter destruction of DKII...!

[TTX]

Where it is doesn't bother me too much (it can get too far east or west I admit but that's not the reason)

For me, two factors.....one I wanted to go to the Hall of Fame and going cross country doesn't work for me like it would Zeke.

Two, and I think this might also affect others is that it's getting really expensive and so I choose my battles.

Mind, I will be at G-Con next year no matter what.

[Vegas]

Jul 6, 2021 10:18:54 GMT -5 @kevinb said:

Who's going in person..?

All I've counted is..

Matthew and myself
Sam Luptak
Jim Steele
Ty States
Vegas
Tournament Master
Mike M.
and .... sadly... Pete Beck.. 😉

I miss anyone?.. Who else.

Todd, how many have bought in-person tickets?

What about regulars such as Broc and Smoke?

I am looking forward this weekend to seeing everyone once again and to meeting Ty States for the first time!

[TTX]

Smoke won't say a word likely, just turn up.
Kids might affect Broc but maybe not.

[Mike M]

Jul 6, 2021 10:18:54 GMT -5 @kevinb said:

Who's going in person..?

All I've counted is..

Matthew and myself
Sam Luptak
Jim Steele
Ty States
Vegas
Tournament Master
Mike M.
and .... sadly... Pete Beck.. 😉

I miss anyone?.. Who else.

Todd, how many have bought in-person tickets?

I don't have the attendance numbers in hand, but we are expecting at least 20 people to attend in person this year. I also know that a number of people are still uncomfortable travelling due to COVID (or are not likely to be allowed over the US-Canadian border because of COVID). Hopefully we have all of that behind us next year so EVERYONE feels comfortable attending in person.

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Sam told me just the other day, Brock isn't coming. Smoke, I have no idea, though I hope so.

[Vegas]

Jul 6, 2021 11:11:25 GMT -5 TTX said:

For me, two factors.....one I wanted to go to the Hall of Fame and going cross country doesn't work for me like it would Zeke.

I like to travel and it is fun but it is also not easy staying on the road for 10 days attending both Galacticon and the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend. It costs alot and there is a tremendous amount of planning involved, but it is definitely worth it.

If I can do both next year, I think I might go to Wisconsin for the first time between the two events. I almost went to Nashville this year so that will probably be on my lists of stops too for the years I can attend both Galacticon and the Hall of Fame.