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DAY 1: LOCAL
COVERAGE FOR THIS TROOPER
Since I live in Indy it would only be
natural for me to attend Gen Con Indy. First off I am not a big
gamer but that has never stopped me from attending in the past since
Gen Con has come to Indy.
In the late afternoon I saddled up my trusty Dewback and made my
trip to the Indianapolis Convention Center. Upon getting there I saw
large crowds of people wandering the streets of downtown Indy most
likely all gamers and fans that will be attending the convention.
 I
made my way inside and walked around to get a feel of the layout. It
is pretty much the same layout as every year. I walked around and
walked around some more taking in all the sights and the ungodly
smells of unwashed gamers. Sorry gamers but have you ever heard of
deodorant? Maybe AXE needs to set up a booth and give out free
samples. Ok now I am being harsh not all the people in attendance
have a B.O. problem only those who stayed up all night gaming. You
know who you are… just because it is raining outside does not mean
you have to skip your bath or shower.
As I walked around I partook in some game demos to get the little
free gifts and whatnots that were being handed out. I picked up
several free items from tables and those that were being handed out.
All the while taking some pictures of the event. I went by the
Gentle Giants booth and pick up my Mara Jade mini bust. Shannon
McCrandle is a guest signing various Mara Jade pictures who of
course has a Mara Jade bust sitting at her table.
Out of all the little game demonstrations I partook in today I
really like the Horror Clicks. They are just like the regular Hero
Clicks but with a Horror Themed twist. After the demo I think I am
not hooked on this game. I like horror and this is a game that is
easy and fun to play. I got all six of the free Horror Clicks
miniatures that are being giving away. Now I need to decide if I
want to get into this game and purchase the booster packs when they
come out in the fall. I know some of my friends who are big time
gamers and horror fans will play. The other decision is do I want to
buy the 13” convention exclusive Cthulhu (pronounced KaTu Lu, not Ka
Thu Loo) statue that goes along with this game and comes with some
of his minions for $85.00? When released to the public in the fall
it will retail for $125.00 and not come with minions. Decisions,
decisions… I do not know maybe on Saturday I will pick one up.
Today was just a day for me to explore and have fun and try to meet
up with some people. Being a member of the 501st I ran into some
people I knew and they asked me if I was going to suit up this
weekend? I will not be suiting up in armor this time around. On
Saturday the 501st are going to be meeting at the RAM restaurant and
brewery in downtown Indy. So Saturday at 7pm I will make my way to
the RAM to eat and hang out with other members of the 501st. The RAM
is located 140 South Illinois Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 for
those of you in the 501st who are in Indy. In case you do not know
the RAM is very friendly to the 501st. They helped out and let us
hang out at Celebration II and Celebration III. The owner is a big
time Star Wars fan.
With my friends Wade and John I was talked into playing in the
tournament for the Horror Clicks game on Friday afternoon at 2pm.
One in Four will win prizes and have a chance to win a Cthulhu.
Since I am new to the whole gaming thing I am not holding my breath
in winning any prizes or the Cthulhu.
Well tomorrow is day two of Gen Con Indy and I will once again be
attending for the entire day this time.
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