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2013/04/27 05:32:04
Subject: Las Vegas Open 2014 (post event chatter starts on og 22)
The rate hasn't been updated on the site yet, but it will be so on MONDAY. If you already booked, you will be credited at the event for the difference! And that is for Friday and Saturday night.
We've got your backs!
This is going to be an awesome event, really just fantastic.
Less than an hour in and we've already sold a ton of tickets! Don't wait if you want to go.
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"I have traveled trough the Realm of Death and brought back novelty pencils"
GamesWorkshop wrote: And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
the band is playing somewhere and somewhere hearts are light,and somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout but there is no joy in Mudville — mighty Casey has struck out.
2013/04/27 14:06:57
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates
I vote for Presidents Day weekend with the events Sat and Sun with Monday for travel/recovery. That was a traditional Vegas weekend in my Youth (well before I had kids...) and having that Monday free to travel etc is key.
Las Vegas Open Head Judge
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2013/04/27 14:27:47
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates
As stated in the initial post, we haven't settled on a hotel yet, I am still negotiating the final contract. It will be on the strip, though.
@Whitedragon
We'll make sure it is a spectacle of an event =)
@Overwatch
We were thinking that, too. Having Valentine's there is a bit of a bummer, but I think it can work due to the extra day off for travel.
Plus, we're gettign quotes for really affordable rooms that weekend. It will make coming to the event so much easier.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also to clarify any potential misconceptions, the February weekend is not significantly more expensive. The flights are a bit more, but the rooms are actually cheaper than in March.
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Definitely President's Day. Adepticon is a moving target, until the dates are actually announced - it's been as early as the last weekend in March, and as late as the end of April - and I can't be traveling twice in a month for 40k, regardless of whether I can talk the wife into coming to Vegas with me.
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2013/04/28 22:43:01
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates (Poll added)
Thanks for the suggestion, Janthkin, forgot to add that.
We're leaning towards President's day weekend also because the rooms are cheaper than in March, it gives more time to get there and away and as you said, it's further from Adepticon as you noted.
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Awesome! I have a feeling from the feedback we've gotten that this is going to be massive. We are moving the BAO because we see so much potential for this to go big time.
Reecius wrote: Awesome! I have a feeling from the feedback we've gotten that this is going to be massive. We are moving the BAO because we see so much potential for this to go big time.
Might I suggest moving the BAO back to August? This is by no means a purely selfish recommendation since I have all of August off.
Ok, that might be a purely selfish suggestion.
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2013/04/29 19:02:06
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates (Poll added)
Reecius wrote: August doesn't work as that month as the ATC, Golden Throne and NOVA. August is a high traffic month.
We're looking at some options, but as of now the BAO will likely be in July or early May.
The calendar is getting packed with events and new ones are launching every year.
I like both July and early May! Just steer clear of Mother's Day weekend
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2013/04/29 20:27:56
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates (Poll added)
OK, looks like we are on track to hit our mid May goal of getting contracts signed and deposits paid to officially green light Vegas!
I am so pumped about this, we've been talking about it and planning it for ages.
March is off the table due to some other large events shifting dates. We are going to be in February for sure, looks like early to mid Feb.
I am negotiating some sweet rates on rooms, food, booze, etc. And we will have some organized events for everyone to meet one another, make friends and party it up in Vegas! This event is going to be a total blast.
Reecius wrote: August doesn't work as that month as the ATC, Golden Throne and NOVA. August is a high traffic month.
We're looking at some options, but as of now the BAO will likely be in July or early May.
The calendar is getting packed with events and new ones are launching every year.
For the BAO the best months might be Nov.
There are a lot of events almost every month these days. I think there is only Dec and Jan where there is not much going on.
Maybe in October where you only have the Feast of Blades tournament (but it is starting to be a large event in the west) and you are close to Duelcon.
November might be good because you are far enough away from the other Frontline events, and you are competing against East Coast events only (Da Boyz GT and the 11th Co tournament).
When is Comikazi again?
2013/05/06 19:50:48
Subject: Las Vegas Open: Community Feedback Wanted on Dates (Poll added)
That is a good suggestion, but Comikaze got moved to November this year. We have a verbal commitment from Anime Expo which is July 6th and 7th. No contract yet, but I think it is a green light.
It looks like we will run the BAO in the summer time, not certain on the exact date, yet.
We are just about ready to pull the trigger and using my Jedi mind tricks, I think we have negotiated a pretty bad ass deal! I won't tip my hat on specifics until the contract is signed and executed, but this is looking to be pretty epic!
I will say this: sweet hotel, on the strip, and some very cool non-gaming events to be enjoyed, too.
Frankie and I are getting super juiced for this bad boy to finally take shape!
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Contract is being written as I type this! We're looking at February 7th through the 9th! By week's end I anticipate the Las Vegas Open being a certainty!
This is going to be epic, I already have a ton of manufacturers and personalities on board! I seriously can't wait to fully launch this bad boy, it is going to be so fun!!
In consideration of the BAO, what's the weather like May/June?
I know that S.F. actually has some sort of Chaos/Warp weather pattern, cool & wet, unlike the rest of California, but what about Antioch? Will the Barn be feasible further into the year?
"You can bring any cheesy unit you want. If you lose. Casey taught me that." -Tim S.
"I'm gonna follow Casey; he knows where the beer's at!" -Blackmoor, BAO 2013
After some of the issues we had with the Barn this year, we're 99% certain we won't be going back there.
We are waiting to declare a date for the 2014 BAO as we may be teaming up with another event, but that is still up in the air.
It is almost a certainty that we will be in a hotel for the BAO this year. And the Bay Area does have really weird weather, you are right. San Francisco is almost always overcast, cool and damp. You go over the bridge and through the tunnel to the East Bay and you get "typical" California weather: sunny, warm, dry.
As soon as we have more details on the where and when of the BAO 2014, I will be sure to let the community know.
I am in California plenty, if this gets nailed on ill definitely show up in Vegas, I fething love the place and it will combine my love of drink and excess with gaming.
Automatically Appended Next Post: I am in California plenty, if this gets nailed on ill definitely show up in Vegas, I fething love the place and it will combine my love of drink and excess with gaming.
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2013/05/17 19:03:15
Subject: Las Vegas Open: We're coming close to finalizing this bad boy, update in last post.
I thought that same thing, but flights and rooms are significantly more expensive on holiday weekends. Switching to the weekend before President's day makes the event a lot more affordable and a lot less crowded, too. The hotels fill up those weekends and it might actually be hard for some people coming to even get a room! We decided to go earlier to make it more affordable, less hectic and because it gave us more options on what ballrooms were actually available to rent.
@Mattyrm
We have the contract in hand, I am just negotiating the last final details. I anticipate we will have it signed and executed with deposit paid today or Monday.
gak's going down!! haha, so prepare to get both your drink and game on!
You should! This is going to be our biggest, best event to date! We are seriously pulling out all the stops this year and are already working on it pretty intensely, 10 months out!
Im pretty sure your some type of devil in disguise. You just said VEGAS AND WARHAMMER in the same sentence.
Im down already 100%, just as long as one of those side events is about 15 minutes of cards with you so i can earn enough to commission you out on a few pieces
Im not sure what gave you such a brilliant idea but for real. BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2013/05/20 19:19:28
Subject: Las Vegas Open: We're coming close to finalizing this bad boy, update in last post.
Thank you kindly, sir! We've been working on this for a long time and it feels good to have it come to fruition.
And yes, we can play cards and yes, you will probably whip my ass because I play Poker WAY too aggressively and always loose my money super fast, haha!
We are super pumped for Vegas, this is going to be awesome. We just signed the contract and are just waiting for them to send it back and we will make the big announcement!
I stayed here recently and got a huge suit for 80$ a night. Its old, has big rooms, and can't compete with the new hottness but still right in the thick of it. Good choice.
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Sounds like a blast.
