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Title: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17, 2014
Post by: Priscellie on March 04, 2014, 05:04:42 AM
GenCon (http://www.gencon.com/experience/authorgoh)
August 14-17, 2014
Indiana Convention Center
100 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: stitchy1503 on March 11, 2014, 03:49:47 PM
Ugh! The one year I wasn't planning on going to Gen-Con.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: thrawn82 on March 26, 2014, 01:48:20 PM
:-( No love for the south this time around at all. It feel like Jim Butcher has a pretty big fan base in the north carolina area, at least in the Raleigh Durham area, it would be nice to have him out here for one of these tours.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: aShorty21 on March 31, 2014, 01:03:46 PM
So stoked. I actually have a chance to meet Jim. And my wife is geekying out even more than I am :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: grazgirl on May 28, 2014, 02:56:57 PM
I am so darn excited! I am coming all the way from the East coast to GenCon for the first time this year!

I also tried to sign up for the Dresden files RPG but it filled up immediately, :(  there were only 2 sessions of it!  Have Jim demand more sessions!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: aShorty21 on May 30, 2014, 01:49:19 PM
I am so darn excited! I am coming all the way from the East coast to GenCon for the first time this year!

I also tried to sign up for the Dresden files RPG but it filled up immediately, :(  there were only 2 sessions of it!  Have Jim demand more sessions!!!!!!!!
You might be able to show up with a generic ticket and step in if there are any no shows. I might just hang around and watch some of it.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: AndiSue on June 07, 2014, 08:51:52 PM
My husband just said "I never thought the day would come that YOU would be the one saying 'Lets go to GenCon!'"
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: SoulCatcher78 on June 19, 2014, 01:44:37 AM
Happy to see this finally working out!

Any word on signings (time/location) or should we be attempting to get this done after the Seminars he's involved in?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Priscellie on June 19, 2014, 06:04:21 AM
Woohoo, got my airline tickets!
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: MX on June 20, 2014, 02:33:11 AM
Considering driving down for this.  Can take a long weekend and go visit my niece and nephews maybe in the process
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on July 05, 2014, 03:54:08 AM
My Lady and I will be at Gen Con all weekend. I hope to be able to meet as many of my fellow Forumites as I can while there.  :)

We are going to be cosplaying as Harry, Molly, Murphy, and Michael with a couple friends of ours on Saturday. Could not get tickets to the Q&A, but we will likely be easy to spot nonetheless.

Does anyone want to plan to meet up while at Gen Con? We could try to do dinner one night together.  :D
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on July 20, 2014, 09:48:45 PM
I am going to Gen Con too. Look for a guy in a Splatter-Con teeshirt and grey cloak pretending to be a Warden. I would be delighted to meet up with you and your lady, Sir Crash.

I would be delighted to meet up with you too, Priscillie. I've been wanting to meet you for a long time no.

And if BerryLovely sees this, I'd love to meet up with her as well, and meet her family.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on July 23, 2014, 08:26:16 AM
I am going to Gen Con too. Look for a guy in a Splatter-Con teeshirt and grey cloak pretending to be a Warden. I would be delighted to meet up with you and your lady, Sir Crash.

I would be delighted to meet up with you too, Priscillie. I've been wanting to meet you for a long time no.

And if BerryLovely sees this, I'd love to meet up with her as well, and meet her family.

I will keep an eye out for you PD. :-)

Woohoo, got my airline tickets!

And Priscillie, I will watch for you as well. If, for nothing else, to thank you for everything that you do for us.  :D
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on July 23, 2014, 05:02:52 PM
Quote
And Priscillie, I will watch for you as well. If, for nothing else, to thank you for everything that you do for us.  :D
^^
This. Without doubt.

Is anyone else coming in costume? If so, or not, how do we recognise one another?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on July 23, 2014, 07:45:10 PM
I will post pictures here of my girlfriend and myself in our Harry and Molly cosplays. That way y'all know who to look for.  :)

I will only be Harry on Saturday. I will be dressed as a pirate version of Deadpool on Thursday and Friday. Hard to miss.  ;)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on July 24, 2014, 04:36:17 PM
A.... pirate.... version... of... Deadpool...?
*brain implodes*

Which thread will it be, or this one?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on July 24, 2014, 11:16:25 PM
(https://z-1-scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1184918_211386728985108_961849218_n.jpg?oh=fbaa6f0b90a61d9f3932154fcd56f676&oe=544F3D5F)
Yup! I call him Dreadpool.  ;)

I will post pictures here so folks know who to run away from.  ;D
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on July 26, 2014, 11:19:00 AM
That is brilliant. Deranged. But brilliant. I'll have no problem finding you then.

Will your lady be a pirate lady?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on July 26, 2014, 03:16:30 PM
That is brilliant. Deranged. But brilliant. I'll have no problem finding you then.

Will your lady be a pirate lady?

Brilliantly deranged is what I do best!  ;)

Yup! For at least one day she will be Pirate Lady Deadpool
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: AlecBVB on July 29, 2014, 04:13:48 AM
This is my first year going to GenCon and when I found out my Father's favorite author is going to be there I got really excited. But I don't know how events such as this happen. How does Jim Butcher do his signings? Would I be able to bring a book for him to sign? If anyone has any answers I thank you in advance and I hope everyone has a great GenCon weekend.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Priscellie on August 02, 2014, 08:13:56 AM
This is my first year going to GenCon and when I found out my Father's favorite author is going to be there I got really excited. But I don't know how events such as this happen. How does Jim Butcher do his signings? Would I be able to bring a book for him to sign? If anyone has any answers I thank you in advance and I hope everyone has a great GenCon weekend.

Absolutely!  Bring whatever you want from home, or buy something at the con--whatever makes you happy!  Time constraints usually force Jim to restrict folks to three items per trip through the line.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 02, 2014, 03:55:34 PM
I take it you'll be at Gen-Con, too, Priscillie? If so, how will I recognise you?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Priscellie on August 02, 2014, 08:47:38 PM
I take it you'll be at Gen-Con, too, Priscillie? If so, how will I recognise you?

I'll be cunningly disguised as a tall, curly-haired geek with snarky t-shirts.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Gilitine_Memitim on August 02, 2014, 09:21:33 PM
*nods thoughtfully* Yes, you will blend in very well.

I'll be present as well, as always.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 02, 2014, 10:25:49 PM
Oh. Okay.

Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: MX on August 03, 2014, 01:41:54 AM
Larry Correia will be there as well.  Be able to see both with one trip.  Definitely excellent
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on August 03, 2014, 04:14:19 AM
This is how you will see me on Saturday at Gen Con  :)

(http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/michaelbutz75/Harry%20Dresden%20Cosplay/IMG_2826_zpsa9f9da99.jpg)

More Pictures of the whole costume here:
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,42490.msg2064973.html#msg2064973

Plus pictures of my work on the Wizard Staff and Shield Bracelet in other Albums in "I Made an Art"
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Seriphina on August 03, 2014, 05:50:48 AM
Started a thread in the Jim himself board about GenCon and trying to arrange a meet up. Pop in there and let's see if we can get something figured out. Should I put one in the bar as well?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 03, 2014, 03:24:27 PM
That'll be you on Saturday? All the more reason for me to wear my grey cloak then.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on August 04, 2014, 04:04:51 AM
That'll be you on Saturday? All the more reason for me to wear my grey cloak then.

Yup, that'll be me. And my Lady will be dressed as Molly :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 04, 2014, 03:36:23 PM
Cool.

Although, judging by her picture, I think Priscillie would make a good Molly.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on August 05, 2014, 04:59:13 AM
Cool.

Although, judging by her picture, I think Priscillie would make a good Molly.

Uh... Lol.... well, now that you mention it:
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/154/3/3/Cosplay__Molly_Carpenter_II_by_priscellie.jpg)  ;)

But my Lady is a pretty damn awesome Molly. :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 05, 2014, 10:10:35 PM
See, I told you! ;D

And as for your good lady, I guess I'm going to find out.
Where would be the best place to meet up so we don't miss one another?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on August 06, 2014, 12:58:11 AM
What days will you be there?

Anyone else wish to meet up with PD, my Lady, and I?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Gilitine_Memitim on August 06, 2014, 01:03:34 AM
Sounds fun. I should be able to go all four days
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Seriphina on August 06, 2014, 03:42:58 PM
What about Saturday evening? We could meet in the event hall by the Mayfair games area entrance.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 06, 2014, 09:21:17 PM
Sounds good to me.

I'll be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I have to leave Sunday afternoon.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: MX on August 07, 2014, 01:25:09 AM
Really hoping to get the Friday off that weekend.  All the spots were taken at work so may have to beg.  Car has made the trip b4 though, so I know I can get there lol.

Edited:  I really need to look into times for all the happenings too.  Would suck being there too late for that one Q/A, or whatever :(
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Sir Crash on August 08, 2014, 12:54:40 AM
MX, this is posted on the main page of Jims website:

"And in appearance news, we have Jim’s schedule for GenCon. As with all things convention-related, this is subject to change, but is as accurate as we can make it at the time of the posting. Check the convention schedule when you’re there to confirm!

THURSDAY:

5pm – Writer’s Craft: Creating Story Arcs – Room 243
FRIDAY:

10am - Media Tie-In: Story to Game – Room 245
3pm-5pm – Signing in the Dealer’s Hall!
6pm - Writer’s Craft: Neverending Stories – Room 244
SATURDAY:

11am-1pm – Signing in the Dealer’s Hall!
3pm – Q&A w/ Jim Butcher – Room 244
4pm - Urban Fantasy: Magic and the Modern World – Room 244
5pm - Urban Fantasy: Worldbuilding for Urban Fantasy – Room 244"

We may have plans Saturday night, but I will let y'all know. But definitely keep an eye out for my two costumes posted above. Dreadpool is especially hard to miss.

I will definitely stop over at the Mayfair booth. :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: aShorty21 on August 11, 2014, 08:18:52 PM
I'll be there all 4 days. I just bought new copies of Skin Game and Turn Coat to have Jim sign. I want to be able to lend out my current copies as per my normal practice, and I felt that if I got them signed, I wouldn't let them out of my sight :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: MX on August 11, 2014, 11:58:59 PM
MX, this is posted on the main page of Jims website:

"And in appearance news, we have Jim’s schedule for GenCon. As with all things convention-related, this is subject to change, but is as accurate as we can make it at the time of the posting. Check the convention schedule when you’re there to confirm!

THURSDAY:

5pm – Writer’s Craft: Creating Story Arcs – Room 243
FRIDAY:

10am - Media Tie-In: Story to Game – Room 245
3pm-5pm – Signing in the Dealer’s Hall!
6pm - Writer’s Craft: Neverending Stories – Room 244
SATURDAY:

11am-1pm – Signing in the Dealer’s Hall!
3pm – Q&A w/ Jim Butcher – Room 244
4pm - Urban Fantasy: Magic and the Modern World – Room 244
5pm - Urban Fantasy: Worldbuilding for Urban Fantasy – Room 244"

We may have plans Saturday night, but I will let y'all know. But definitely keep an eye out for my two costumes posted above. Dreadpool is especially hard to miss.

I will definitely stop over at the Mayfair booth. :)

Thanks Sir Crash, but it looks like things won't work out on my end.  Work has gone to Plaid and they are anticipating Saturday this week :(  Timing sucks, but that's the way it goes sometimes.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: PilgrimDan on August 12, 2014, 05:12:06 PM
Gone to Plaid, huh? That's a new one on mew, I gotta say... :)
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: KurtinStGeorge on August 13, 2014, 08:06:06 AM
For those of you who can't make into the Q&A there is a way you might be able to ask Jim a question.  Jim retweeted this Tuesday:

Oomba @Oomba
Ask questions LIVE at @Gen_Con! Tweet questions to @Oomba during the event. Full schedule of interviews at http://gencon.com !

Just Google longshotauthor to find Jim's tweets.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Zeph on August 14, 2014, 07:46:35 AM
I can't say that I've ever got a book autograph at a con before... does anyone know if Jim's charging anything per autograph and if so how much? My financial situation took a turn for the worse recently and I need to know if I need to try shuffling funds around a bit.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Dina on August 16, 2014, 07:42:01 PM
I am sorry nobody answered you before. I don't think autographs are charged.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: KurtinStGeorge on August 17, 2014, 04:08:40 AM
Just out of curiosity, did any of you get to see Jim at the Q&A or meet him at a signing?
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Gilitine_Memitim on August 17, 2014, 02:54:08 PM
I did both, I was at the 11 a.m. signing and the Q&A yesterday.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Priscellie on August 18, 2014, 05:05:19 AM
Confirming (albeit belatedly) that Jim never charges for signings.  Occasionally, bookstores on his signing tour will require that copies of newly released books be purchased there, but for cons, nada.
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: wizard nelson on June 19, 2015, 01:19:30 AM
Where might I buy/price tickets to said event?
Irk, there wasn't a year in the title, I see...
Title: Re: Jim at GenCon in Indianapolis, IN - Aug 14-17
Post by: Priscellie on June 19, 2015, 06:29:49 PM
Yeah, this was 2014. Sorry!